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Nilfisk maintains growth in last quarter
8th of December 2022
Global professional cleaning equipment producer Nilfisk has issued its financial results for Q3 2022, reporting a turnover of €263 million. This corresponds to an overall reported growth of 9.9 per cent compared to the same quarter last year.
The company says results are primarily driven by strong performance in the branded professional
MPs’ report on Covid-19 pandemic calls for the introduction of cleaning standards
6th of December 2022
In the UK, a new report by MPs into the role of cleaning and hygiene during the Covid-19 pandemic has called for the introduction of minimum standards for hand and other hygiene infrastructure and cleaning of venues to help make sure the nation is better prepared for any future public health emergency.
The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for
Cleaners to take part in first national strike
5th of December 2022
The first-ever national strike staged by cleaners who belong to the Royal Maritime and Transport union is due to take place this month.
More than 1,000 RMT-enrolled cleaners voted for industrial action in the latest round of ballots. This means cleaners currently contracted out by companies such as Churchill, Atalian Servest and Mitie are likely
Japanese fans adopt a janitorial role at Qatar World Cup
2nd of December 2022
Japanese fans reacted true to form following their Costa Rica defeat in Qatar and immediately began removing litter, empty bottles and food debris from the stands after the final whistle had been blown.
The Japanese have become renowned worldwide for their habit of cleaning up after sporting events. Footage of the company's fans wielding blue
Ireland’s cleaners yet to receive pandemic bonus payment
23rd of November 2022
Ireland's contract cleaners have still not received a €1,000 Pandemic Recognition Payment that was promised to them by the government - more than 10 months after the move was announced.
Politicians are calling for these "forgotten heroes" to be given the recognition they deserve.
A €1,000 lump sum was pledged to all of Ireland's
New York cleaners create a new path to entrepreneurship
22nd of November 2022
An immigrant-led co-operative in New York is aiming to turn the city's cleaners into a team of entrepreneurs.
Brightly Cleaning is adopting a McDonald's-style business model and uniting thousands of small business-owners under a shared brand.
The New York-based non-profit company Co-opportunity is acting as a corporate overlord, providing its
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