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FWC nominated for national award

Supporters urged to give their backing in a public vote by 17 December The Federation of Window Cleaners (FWC) has been nominated by one of its members for a prestigious, national award. The FWC is in the running to win ...

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Harrison Wipes: The truth about lint free wipes

Every wipe design has different attributes which aim to deliver higher quality performance and longer-lasting results. In particular, ‘lint-free’ wipes are becoming a trend in search. Despite being factually inaccurate, the idea of a ‘lint-free’ wipe is in high demand ...

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Training is the key to keeping a Covid-free space

Commercial cleaning specialists Incentive QAS is urging the sector to prioritise training amidst the pandemic. Last month saw Channel 4 send a team of scientists around the UK to test more than 170 surfaces throughout six towns and cities as ...

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BICSc releases Standards & Best Practice publication

The British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc) has released a new publication ‘Standards & Best Practice’. At a time when cleaning and hygiene is a top agenda item, the publication includes contributions from highly regarded industry experts, it combines intelligence, experience and ...

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Over 14,000 Britons sign up for fatberg-fighting challenge Unblocktober 

Participation in the world’s first global awareness campaign to fight fatbergs and plastic pollution has rocketed by more than 200%, as tens of thousands of Brits joined together to help reverse the environmental impact of the coronavirus pandemic. With more ...

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GBAC joins with International WELL Building Institute for improved cleaning and sanitisation

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) and the Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC), a division of ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, have announced a joint strategic initiative to accelerate the uptake of best practices that strengthen the role of ...

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RCP study reveals public expectations for hand hygiene solutions in public spaces in Europe

A new study from Rubbermaid Commercial Products (RCP) reveals the public’s expectations for hand sanitiser provisions in public spaces. Conducted during the summer of 2020 as businesses began to reopen after lockdown, the findings from the survey show how businesses can effectively ...

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Key industry appointments for Christeyns’ hygiene experts

Christeyns Food Hygiene, manufacturers of professional hygiene products, is celebrating the appointments of two of its senior staff members, as they take on key roles in renowned industry associations. Following the Society of Food Hygiene and Technology’s (SOFHT) Annual General ...

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Principle celebrates frontline cleaners

This year has been a particularly demanding one for cleaners on the frontline, so Principle Cleaning Services used last month’s ‘Thank Your Cleaner’ day to celebrate their hard work and the vital role they play during these challenging times. Given ...

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UK firm donates self-cleaning touch pads to local Primary School

SDA Systems based in North Manchester has donated and installed innovative self-cleaning touch pads at local school, Littlemoor primary. The company retail the products, aimed at assisting in the fight in the current pandemic and finished the installation before pupils ...

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