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Cleaning routines in outer space
14th of May 2025 Article by Lotte Printz
ECJ’s Lotte Printz talks to Danish astrophysicist and podcast host Tina Ibsen on how to clean
a space station.
If you ever had the thought that cleaning while in a weightless state, free from handling heavy cleaning trolleys or other physical strain, would be bliss, you might think again. There’s absolutely nothing to envy astronauts when it comes to cleaning in outer space, and being weightless probably d..
Wage rises, and a new government
5th of May 2025 Article by Katja Scholz
It’s been an eventful start to the year in Germany, writes Katja Scholz, as the country goes to the polls.
There is news to report from the sector at the start of the year - a period overshadowed by the early German federal elections in February. Very important elections, in the light of the political mood in Germany and throughout Europe. In the run-up, the members and companies of the Federal Association of Contract..
Uncertainty lies ahead
30th of April 2025 Article by Christian Bouzols
Christian Bouzols in France on the challenges being faced by cleaning companies during 2025.
There will be no respite for cleaning companies in France as it continues to be faced by the thorny issues of the tax allowances and the wage rises respectively demanded by the employers and the unions - all this within the context of an economic crises in the country.
These companies have therefore begun the new year with the sam..
US tariffs present export challenges for Italy
22nd of April 2025 Article by Anna Garbagna
In Italy, says Anna Garbagna, companies are worried about the US president’s tariff policies.
President Trump’s Golden Age may not correspond to an equally happy period for the Italian market, which is worried about the duties announced by the new US administration on our goods. According to the Svimez study conducted on behalf of Il Sole 24 ore, the general scenario would be a 3.8 billion impact on national GDP and &..
Update to primary school cleaning standards
9th of April 2025 Article by John Griep
From the Netherlands, John Griep on updates to guidelines for cleaning of primary schools.
Vereniging Schoonmaak Research (VSR) has updated and refined the Indicative Measurement System for Primary Education (IMPO) to align with current practical cleaning requirements in schools. This revision ensures a more effective and representative approach to assessing cleaning quality in primary education facilities.
A representati..
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