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Cleaning - no longer invisible
20th of January 2021
The pandemic has highlighted the role of cleaners more than ever, writes Christian Bouzols in France.
The cleaning of company premises and public spaces has never seemed so important as today, according to Pascal Gahery, general manager of cleaning company Espace 72. This is because of the renewed expectations of clients who, since the pandemic,
Regular, effective cleaning key
19th of January 2021
In the current pandemic, fear can lead to bad advice when it comes to hygiene, writes VSR’s John Griep.
Cleaning and disinfection are not the same. Disinfection is about killing or inactivating microorganisms, thus reducing the number of microorganisms to an acceptable level. Cleaning is about removing dirt and the microorganisms it
Coming up: A Licence to Clean
18th of January 2021
ECJ’S Lotte Printz reports on a new digital training programme for the Swedish cleaning industry.
Cleaning isn’t just cleaning! It has become increasingly recognised that cleaners too must receive education and training to ensure they are competent in their roles. Still, in Sweden two experienced ladies in each of their fields have
The importance of a good start
15th of January 2021
The value of an employee’s introduction to their new employer should never be underestimated, writes Lynn Webster in the UK for ECJ.
The value of a new employee’s introduction to their employer should not be underestimated. Many studies have been provided over the years considering the impact on the individual of an effective
Skills and training for a forward-looking cleaning sector
14th of January 2021
The already rapid shift towards a climate-neutral and digital transformation in the European economy is being accelerated by the Covid-19 pandemic. So upskilling and re-skilling are urgent priorities to ensure workers and companies are well equipped for the challenges ahead. European industry organisation EFCI tells us about its work in this
‘Drug-resistant bacteria persists in hospitals even after deep cleaning’
12th of November 2020
Deep cleaning fails to prevent the spread of certain antibiotic-resistant bacteria in hospitals according to University of Cambridge researchers.
Enterococcus faecium is commonly found in the intestines of humans where it usually causes no problems. However, it can lead to potentially life-threatening infections in immuno-compromised patients.
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