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Super-fast hand dryers in public toilets are 'as loud as pneumatic drills'
20th of June 2017
Modern jet air hand dryers have the same impact on our ears as a close-range pneumatic drill, according to a hearing aid company.
Jonathan Ratcliffe from Audiologist.co.uk claims that powerful drying machines can cause lasting damage to children, the elderly and those with hearing problems.
“The effects are particularly dangerous for
European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards - entries close in one month!
16th of June 2017
The closing date for the 2017 European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards is fast approaching. This pan-European awards programme celebrates excellence across all parts of the sector and was launched last year by European Cleaning Journal (ECJ). Entries must be submitted by July 20.
This year's ceremony takes place at the Parco dei Principi Grand
FIDEN congress to take place in Lucerne this October
15th of June 2017
European contract cleaning association FIDEN will hold its 61st congress in Lucerne, Switzerland from October 19-22.
The general theme for this year is Positioning as a Building Service Provider in Times of Digital Change. There will be a general introduction of the state of the Swiss FM and real estate market, before moving on to a keynote
Diversey Care acquires Daylight Medical UVC Disinfection portfolio
6th of June 2017
Diversey Care has acquired the UVC disinfection portfolio of Daylight Medical, manufacturer of innovative medical devices.
The portfolio acquired includes UVC disinfectant technologies designed to disinfect rooms, surfaces, non-critical equipment and devices. Daylight's products offer safe and targeted dosing of UVC light to kill harmful
World’s deadliest superbugs found on the London Underground
25th of May 2017
London's tube network is a "hotbed of bacteria" where nine of the world's most dangerous superbugs are flourishing, scientists have warned.
Researchers from London Metropolitan University tested the hand rails, seats and walls of tube trains across the capital in order to assess their cleanliness. They found a total of 121 different types of
Europe's cleaning sector to gather in Berlin this September
15th of May 2017
The German capital Berlin is to host the 2017 Congress of the World Federation of Building Service Contractors (WFBSC) this September, alongside the CMS professional cleaning trade exhibition.
The theme of the congress, which takes place from September 18-20, is Cleaning in the Digital World - Processes, People, Technology'. The CMS exhibition
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