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The role of cleaning in maintaining mental health
30th of April 2025
For three years a team of industry experts has been gathering material on cleaning ergonomics and conscious cleaning. In the latest of their exclusive articles for ECJ, Helge Alt from Puhastusekspert in Estonia and Tarja Valkosalo of Propuhtaus Finland (who have been involved since the start) explore how cleaning, as an activity, can alleviate
European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards - deadline extended
29th of April 2025
In case you missed the news, the entry deadline for the European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards has been extended to Friday May 9. So you still have over a week to showcase your achievements and get involved in the only pan-European awards for the professional cleaning sector.
The annual gala awards dinner - held in a different European city each
Cleaning professionals invited to European Daytime Cleaning Alliance conference in Brussels this June
28th of April 2025
European cleaning professionals are being invited to an event in Brussels to discuss the the ongoing development of daytime cleaning. This meeting is organised within the framework of the EU-funded 'Fair Working Time Matters' project.
Taking place over two days - June 12 and 13 - the event is designed to bring together clients, employers and
Darren Marston installed as Master of the Worshipful Company of Environmental Cleaners
25th of April 2025
In the UK, the Worshipful Company of Environmental Cleaners officially installed its new master at Mansion House in London earlier this month. Darren Marston, executive chairman of Industrial Cleaning Equipment Ltd (ICE), takes the helm for the year ahead.
Reflecting on his appointment Marston said: "I'm honoured and grateful to be appointed
CMR classification of ethanol would have critical consequences for public health, says AISE
24th of April 2025
A.I.S.E. - the pan-European body representing the detergents and maintenance products industry - says recognising ethanol's essential role in infection control and public health is vital for maintaining effective and safe disinfecting practices.
This is in response to news the European Commission is considering reclassifying ethanol as a
BICSc aims to boost career opportunities with new youth event
23rd of April 2025
The British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc) has announced a new event aimed at encouraging the next generation to consider careers within the professional cleaning industry.
The inaugural BICSc Youth Event which will take place on July 9. The one-day event will shine a spotlight on the varied career opportunities in the cleaning sector and
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