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European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards 2019 - winners announced at London ceremony
18th of October 2019
The annual European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards took place at The Church House in London last night, where the 2019 finalists were honoured at a glittering awards dinner.
Following a record year for entries, the judges considered over 130 nominations. Twenty-three finalists across nine categories were announced in August, and the London event
Cleaning staff need better protection against dangerous substances
9th of October 2019
Cleaning businesses need to do more to reduce workers' risk of exposure to dangerous substances, the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OHSA) has urged.
Around four million people are employed by cleaning organisations across Europe and many come into close contact with dangerous substances every day, the agency said.
Risks arise
Ecolab must sell off Holchem, rules CMA
8th of October 2019
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) in the UK has decided Ecolab must sell off Holchem to prevent potential price rises or a lower quality of service as a result of their merger.
The decision follows an in-depth Phase 2 investigation by the government organisation, which concluded the merged organisation is likely to face limited
Hygienalia+Pulire show to take place in Madrid
7th of October 2019
The Hygienalia+Pulire professional cleaning exhibition will take place from November 12-14 in Madrid. The organisers say this year's event is bigger than previous editions, attracting not only more exhibitors but more international visitors too.
Esther Cano, the event's director, says: "For this year's edition we wanted to showcase the industry's
October 16 - Thank Your Cleaner Day
3rd of October 2019
Those of us who work in the professional cleaning sector know it is one of the most important industries in the world. And every day millions of dedicated cleaning staff work around the clock to ensure our working and living environments are clean, safe and hygienic.
Thank Your Cleaner Day is an ideal opportunity to bring cleaning staff into the
Premier League clubs 'should pay living wage' to staff
9th of September 2019
Premier League football clubs in the UK have been urged to pay all staff above the minimum wage after spending €1.6 billion on players.
Many cleaners, security guards, caterers and other staff do not earn enough money to cover the cost of living, the charity Citizens UK said. In fact only four out of 20 of the clubs are accredited by the
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