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Why apps make sense
29th of May 2019
More and more cleaning operations are being run on-site with the help of digital apps, which can offer a wide range of management information including quality auditing, daily reports, instant reporting and staff time & attendance. ECJ speaks to a developer of the technology, and a cleaning company seeing significant benefits from
European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards 2018 winner - Derrycourt
28th of May 2019
Derrycourt Cleaning Specialists won its fourth ever European Cleaning & Hygiene Award in Berlin in November 2018. Ann Laffeaty asks the company’s Anne Heather what she thinks earned the company the coveted Commitment to and Investment in Training award.
As we all know, the lifeblood of the cleaning industry is its people. Millions of
Japan - ultimate high-tech toilets
23rd of May 2019
In Japan washrooms are a holy area, whether it’s at the office, or just a random public washroom in a park. Although they are already outstanding, the Japanese continue to invest in technology. It makes the life of cleaners much easier. Bobbie van der List reports for ECJ.
The idea that washrooms are almost sacred in Japan perhaps has a
Washroom hygiene - the little boys’ room
22nd of May 2019
What issues should be considered when equipping a washroom designed for use by small children, asks ECJ?
Not everyone likes visiting a public washroom. In fact many of us try to avoid them where possible due to hygiene concerns or a general reluctance to share an intimate space with strangers.
But public toilets can be even more intimidating for
Teamwork in action
10th of April 2019
The Farnborough International Airshow is a highlight of the events calendar in the UK. Taking place every two years, this week-long event combines a major trade exhibition for the aerospace and defence industries with a public air show. Providing cleaning services for the first time this year was Stadium Support Services and ECJ spoke to Scott
Scrubber dryers - the human touch
8th of April 2019
Cleaners are unlikely to get excited about the more basic cleaning tools such as dusters, mops and buckets. But a smart new scrubber dryer may engender a sense of pride and ownership on the part of the operator - and it might even lead to improved cleaning results, reports Ann Laffeaty.
Most of us can connect with that “new car”
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