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Sustainable cleaning - going the natural route
19th of November 2024
What are the pros and cons of using so-called “natural” materials in cleaning and hygiene products? Ann Laffeaty asks industry players their opinions.
There has been an increasing trend for manufacturers to incorporate products such as wheat straw, bamboo and sugar cane into their products for environmental reasons. But are such moves
The digital and energy transition
18th of November 2024
Anna Garbagna in Italy reports from a recent seminar discussing Transition 5.0.
A series of investments between 2024 and 2025 which would lead to real and documentable energy savings: this is what the new Transition 5.0 is asking for, as highlighted by Marco Belardi, consultant of the Ministry of Economic Development (MISE).
The digital and
Care of hard floors - tough decisions
15th of November 2024
What do people want most from their hard floor? Are they seeking a practical, sustainable and low-cost solution, or do they want a high shine for aesthetic reasons? Ann Laffeaty asks companies whether floor choice is a tough decision for the customer – or whether it is a no-brainer.
CHOOSING A FLOOR can be a difficult decision. Businesses
The crooked paths theory
14th of November 2024
Dutch correspondent John Griep tells us about the relevance of the crooked paths theory to cleaning.
The ‘crooked paths’ theory is a concept that challenges the idea of always taking the straightforward or predictable route. Instead, it suggests that by allowing space for exploration, flexibility and creativity, one can create
Colour additive in wipes improves hospital cleaning: study
22nd of October 2024
A simple visual cue could improve the efficiency and efficacy of hospital cleaning, according to a study.
US researchers equipped hospital cleaners with wipes containing a colour additive that allowed users to see which surfaces had been sanitised.
They found that when using the wipe with the colour additive, rooms were 69.2 per cent cleaner and
Spanish association ASPEL publishes annual report
21st of October 2024
The Professional Association of Cleaning Companies (ASPEL) in Spain recently published the 2024 edition of its annual report 'Building- and Premises Cleaning Sector Data'. This highlighted the fact that the cleaning sector encompasses 1.07 per cent of the country's GDP - confirming it continues to be essential in the value chain of the other
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