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End of the manual vacuum cleaner?
10th of October 2024As the carpet care industry becomes increasingly automated, is there still a need for a person
to manually operate a vacuum? Ann Laffeaty examines the role of the human cleaner in carpet care and asks whether manual vacuums will ever become a thing of the past.
Vacuuming a carpet can be a lengthy, laborious process. Pushing a piece of heavy
Careers in cleaning - the sky's the limit
9th of October 2024Cleaning affords fantastic career progression and broad opportunities for all genders. In this article, Claire Fields, strategic partnerships director at OCS, looks at the breadth and depth of opportunities that this career path provides and demonstrates why gender bias should be challenged across the board when it comes to cleaning.
The role of
Wipes & cloths - why use a dispenser?
8th of October 2024Most cloths and wipers are sold in to the customer as part of a system that also incorporates a purpose-designed dispenser. But how much value does this dispenser actually add to the
mix? ECJ asks manufacturers their views.
Wiper companies tend to make a big deal about the dispensers in which their products are housed. To listen to their
Winning the race to the future
27th of September 2024How are we performing in the global race to a digital future? This question has engaged EU policymakers in much navel-gazing of late, leading to the conclusion that the bloc urgently needs to pick up the pace, reports Hartley Milner.
Not since the Industrial Revolution has the world experienced a period of such sweeping and sustained change as in
Smart buildings - lead the charge
25th of September 2024Despite its growing prominence, the concept of a smart building is often met with confusion due to its broad and multi-faceted nature. So, what exactly is a smart building, and why is there such a growing interest in this concept? Campbell Murdoch, ABM business & industry managing director for the UK tells us more.
In today's fast-evolving
Jangro launches 'Keep it Clean' podcast
11th of September 2024Independent cleaning supplies distributor network Jangro has launched a new podcast series - Keep It Clean. With the first episode airing on September 18, the series aims to offer insights, expert interviews and analysis of cleaning sector issues including sustainability and legislation.
Hosted by the company's national accounts manager Kate