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Efforts to combat ’corona kilos’ in gym cleaning
23rd of September 2020
A look at how gyms in Denmark are being cleaned post-lockdown from ECJ’s Lotte Printz.
“Keep away from the gyms,” a Danish virologist proclaimed shortly after Danish society went into lockdown on March 11. Heavy breathing and people standing close when exercising. A week later all gyms in Denmark were forced to close and had to
EFCI presents vision of recovery in post-Covid-19 Europe
22nd of September 2020
EFCI, the organisation representing the contract cleaning sector in Europe, has been preparing a forward-looking analysis on the state of the sector with a view to addressing opportunities
and challenges.
While Europe’s roadmap to recovery is gradually taking the shape of an unprecedented joint financial effort, the EFCI has been at
When to disinfect? And when not?
21st of September 2020
To disinfect or not to disinfect? That is the big question. During the Covid-19 pandemic we have all been bombarded with information about the need to disinfect in all areas. But it's not quite that simple, because disinfecting surfaces in the wrong way, or when it's not needed, can be dangerous. Paul Harleman of Vileda Professional, based in the
Robots are cleaning in Paris
18th of September 2020
Robots are now being used to clean many sites in Paris, reports Christian Bouzols.
In the deep passages of the Paris métro, an odd looking machine, glowing in black and orange colours, can now be seen moving to and fro. It’s been tested for some while by the RATP and its supplier Onet, a major cleaning company. It’s now a
Interclean Amsterdam Online - programme announced
17th of September 2020
Interclean Amsterdam Online, which takes place from November 3-6, will focus on personal matchmaking, demonstrations and knowledge transfer. That's according to the organiser RAI Amsterdam.
The Healthcare Cleaning Forum is back and will host two sessions with Professor Didier Pittet, Professor Pierre Parneix and Alexandra Peters. These sessions
Clean Hospitals Day - October 10
16th of September 2020
Clean Hospitals, the Global Healthcare Environmental Hygiene Network, has launched Clean Hospitals Day for 2020. This will take place on October 10 and aims to highlight the importance of healthcare environmental hygiene - while also empowering the workforce in the sector.
The purpose of Clean Hospitals Day is to ensure recognition of the
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