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An industry in a state of flux
23rd of December 2021
Anna Garbagna reports from Italy on a new survey analysing the professional cleaning sector.
A survey analysing the professional cleaning sector has been carried out by Cerved ON for Afidamp. It shows very positive indicators from a sector in flux which spent the last two years, so difficult for everyone, responding effectively to a market and a
EFCI annual report - resilience through crisis
21st of December 2021
EFCI, the organisation representing the cleaning services sector at European level, has published its latest report compiled from data supplied by national associations. It shows that in 2018, the industry grew by eight per cent and the sector employed 4.1 million people. It also demonstrates just how resilient the industry has been throughout the
‘Severe’ cleaning and hygiene staff shortages could hit Covid-19 recovery, warns BCC
10th of November 2021
The cleaning and hygiene industry is suffering ‘severe' staff shortages with the rate of vacancies having increased dramatically, according to a new survey of the industry.
The recruitment problems facing one of the UK's biggest industries could hamper the nation's recovery from Covid-19, said industry body the British Cleaning Council
Germ-repelling fabrics mooted for aircraft seats
22nd of October 2021
Aircraft-parts company Safran SA is conducting tests with hospitals on the efficacy of fabrics incorporating germ-repelling biocides.
The company is considering using such fabrics on aeroplane seats in a bid to reduce the time spent cleaning aeroplane cabins. Safran SA is also looking into the use of disinfectant sprays which could be applied to
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