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The disappearing cleaning trolley
12th of December 2019
A large, cumbersome cleaning trolley can be an intrusive eyesore in any public area. So, how do trolley manufacturers ensure that their products are as unobtrusive as they can possibly be? ECJ finds out.
It is a sad fact that cleaners are usually expected to fade conveniently into the background, carrying out their work as quietly and as
Public toilets - fair provision for women
26th of November 2019
Many of us have witnessed the familiar scene – a long queue of ladies waiting to use the washroom while the men’s toilet flows congestion-free. A recent report from the Royal Society for Public Health in the UK has called for the fair provision of public toilets for women, specifying two female toilets needed for every male one. Jamie
Act now to eradicate slavery
22nd of November 2019
While the scale of modern slavery in the UK has long been overlooked, since 2015 the Government’s increased focus on modern slavery in UK and beyond has rendered it essential that commercial organisations are seen to be treating modern slavery with the focus and gravity that it deserves. UK barrister Ben Douglas-Jones, QC, writes exclusively
Asia Pacific cleaning sector thrives
8th of November 2019
According to a study that focuses on the global professional cleaning market, most regions in the world are still growing. The largest growth figures can be found in the Asia Pacific region, where several factors contribute to a thriving professional cleaning industry. Bobbie van der List reports for ECJ.
As we pointed out in earlier features
Cleaning agents - natural is best?
7th of November 2019
“Natural” cleaning products that are sold in concentrated formulas and packaged in refillable pouches have become a hot new trend in today’s environmentally-aware world. But do professional chemical cleaning companies consider these to be a positive move or a threat, asks Ann Laffeaty?
Cleaning has suddenly become trendy –
Floor care - how hard can it be?
6th of November 2019
The hard floor market is constantly evolving as manufacturers continually seek to develop new products – or repurpose old ones – to meet changing customer demands. But how does this affect the floor cleaning challenge, asks Ann Laffeaty?
The most important attribute of any hard floor is that it should be – well, hard. A durable
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