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Window cleaning - it's not just about windows
3rd of August 2022
Ann Laffeaty looks at the widening scope of the window cleaning industry and finds out how companies are tackling today’s more specialist tasks.
THE REMIT OF THE window cleaner should be fairly straightforward. The clue is in the name: his or her task is basically to clean windows, usually just the external ones, traditionally with the aid
Innovation with purpose
1st of August 2022
Colin Shute, group managing director at SBFM discusses why organisations must avoid getting drawn into the industry’s game of ‘technology top trumps’ and instead focus on driving innovation with purpose.
The ever-burgeoning European cleaning market remains extremely competitive; and FMs and commercial cleaning companies alike
Food hygiene - always be prepared
29th of July 2022
What are the key challenges involved with cleaning an area where food is being prepared? Ann Laffeaty asks manufacturers about the logistical, ergonomic and hygiene issues in a commercial kitchen - and quizzes them about their solutions.
CLEANING IN AN ENVIRONMENT where food is being prepared can be a nightmare. Hygiene is particularly important
The great resignation
27th of July 2022
As we emerge from the pandemic a new phenomenon known as ‘The Great Resignation’ has emerged. In order to adapt to the changing landscape of the world of work the cleaning sector must work hard to increase employee retention and avoid even higher levels of staff turnover.
In addition to its impact on health, the Covid-19 pandemic has
A.I.S.E - prioritising the safe use of products and safety of workers
15th of July 2022
A.I.S.E. is the umbrella organisation representing the European detergents and maintenance products industry. Its professional cleaning and hygiene sector manager Aisling O’Kane tells us more about its work.
Professional cleaning product and service providers have an important legal responsibility to provide accurate, up to date safe use
Wipes & cloths - it's all about placement
13th of July 2022
Businesses will run more efficiently when staff members have the ‘tools’ they need close to hand. And this includes wipes and cloths. ECJ finds out how the placement of wiping products can dramatically improve productivity.
PICTURE THE SCENE. You are hard at work on a production line, in an industrial workshop or in a commercial
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