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Two polls reveal varying hand drying attitudes
9th of October 2020Less than half of us recognise the importance of drying our hands after washing them, according to a survey.
And 15 per cent of people would dry their hands on their clothes if no hand drying facilities were available.
Tissue company Cascades PRO polled more than 1,000 US citizens in July to discover how Covid-19 has changed their hand hygiene
Rubbermaid releases part two of recycling research report
8th of October 2020Rubbermaid Commercial Products (RCP) has published the findings from its second Love Recycling study. This second phase - following the first one at the start of 2020 - sought to find out how commercial waste and recycling practices were disrupted by pandemic conditions.
Among the key findings:
• 56 per cent of respondents said recycling
Innovise acquires Templa in software merger
7th of October 2020Templa, the software company behind the TemplaCMS financial contract management system for cleaning contractors, has been acquired by Innovise, the UK subsidiary of TEAM Software. TEAM specialises in software for security guarding, cleaning and facilities management businesses.
"Our mission is to extend our offering in the rest of the world to
Guide to implementing cobotics in FM and cleaning launched
6th of October 2020A practical guide to implementing cobotics has been launched to offer FM companies and cleaning contractors practical measures to ensure a smooth and seamless integration of cobotics into their operations.
The Practical Guide to Implementing Cobotics in FM was co-ordinated by the International Facility Management Association (IFMA) and SoftBank
Speakers lined up for Cleaning Interactive
5th of October 2020Virtual cleaning event Cleaning Interactive takes place this week, featuring a line-up of industry speakers presenting a programme designed to inform industry professionals as the sector faces a changing landscape.
The event will take place tomorrow and Wednesday (October 6-7). Themes to be discussed include opportunities and pitfalls in learning
Hygiene protocols - getting the facts straight
2nd of October 2020When to clean, when to disinfect, when to fumigate, when to chemical spray? Cleaning professionals are now faced with the enormous responsibility of ensuring buildings are hygienically safe and ready for use by the general public. Thanks to its experience working in clinical areas, Clean Hospitals is
well qualified to offer advice.
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