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New survey shines a light on poor hygiene
15th of November 2016
A new UK survey reveals that a quarter of men and one in six women fail to wash their hands after going to the loo.
Two-thirds of those who do wash their hands scrub for less than 15 seconds, despite the fact that a minimum time of 20 seconds is recommended by experts. And the research - conducted by market research firm YouGov on behalf of
P&G Professional launches new improved online university
14th of November 2016
P&G Professional has announced a relaunch of its free online industry training platform, P&G Professional University. It features a new user-friendly interface, new training modules, product training and other opportunities for cleaning professionals to earn continuing 'education units'.
New training content has also been added, says
ISSA to launch Australian cleaning exhibition
11th of November 2016
Worldwide cleaning association ISSA is to launch ISSA Cleaning & Hygiene Expo Australia, which will be held from May 9-10 2017 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre in Melbourne, Australia.
This new launch is a result of the recent merger of the National Cleaning Suppliers’ Association (NCSA) into ISSA. Negotiations led to
Future-proofing building services
10th of November 2016
Commercial buildings now typically feature a growing complexity of technology-based systems, from fire safety and building energy management to access control and CCTV. Grosvenor Services, which provides a wide range of facilities services across Ireland, the UK and the USA is now helping clients to maximise the benefits of those systems to
Intelligent buildings - be smart about opportunities
9th of November 2016
What is an intelligent/smart building and why is their rise so important to the building services business? An intelligent building combines technologies and interconnected systems to support the use of the accommodation by the building’s users, enables efficient operation and reconfiguration of the space. The implications for cleaning
AISE organises CLP workshop
8th of November 2016
The International Association for Soaps, Detergents and Maintenance Products (AISE) recently organised a workshop on classification and labelling (CLP) with stakeholders including representatives from the EU institutions, member states' competent authorities and national helpdesks, representatives from poison control centres, animal welfare
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