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Scrubber dryers - the human touch
8th of April 2019
Cleaners are unlikely to get excited about the more basic cleaning tools such as dusters, mops and buckets. But a smart new scrubber dryer may engender a sense of pride and ownership on the part of the operator - and it might even lead to improved cleaning results, reports Ann Laffeaty.
Most of us can connect with that “new car”
Cleaners - the invisible workforce?
8th of April 2019
A TV drama series on UK television this winter took the premise that cleaners were so “invisible” that they could carry out clever crimes without being suspected. Ann Laffeaty finds out how “invisible” our cleaners actually are – and what companies are doing to make their staff feel more valued.
A six-part TV drama
European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards 2018 winner - Kenter
5th of April 2019
Today’s distributors are increasingly being expected to go above and beyond the traditional role of supplier. Kenter does just that – which is why the company won the European Cleaning & Hygiene Award for Distributor Excellence in Added Value in Berlin, according to ceo Rainer Kenter.
There was once a time when distributors were
Workplace hygiene - the age of shared workspace
4th of April 2019
Steve Nurdin, marketing manager at Cannon Hygiene, explains why hygiene should go beyond the basics as flexible working practices become more prevalent. He gives four steps to consider in the battle against germs.
Offices have evolved to accommodate flexible working practices, with collaborative working hubs and hotdesking aiming to boost
European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards 2018 winner - Essity
3rd of April 2019
It might sound obvious, but true sustainability on the part of any company requires a sustained approach. At least this is the view of Essity, which won the European Cleaning & Hygiene Award 2018 for Sustainability – Best Practice in November 2018.
In order to be truly sustainable it is no longer enough for a company to simply produce
Sustainability - moving the goalposts
2nd of April 2019
Moving raw materials, products and employees around the country – and potentially the world – can have a huge impact on the environment. So, what are cleaning manufacturers doing to reduce the impact of such journeys, asks Ann Laffeaty?
Transport in all its forms has a major effect on our planet. The use of fossil fuels to power
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