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Dirty hotel rooms are causing sleepless nights for guests

New research into hotel guests’ experiences commissioned by P&G Professional (the away-from-home division of Procter & Gamble), shows the importance of cleanliness to improve online ratings and customer loyalty. A study of 2,000 Brits who regularly stay in hotels has ...

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Ecocleen expands presence following acquisition

Commercial contract cleaning provider, Ecocleen, has acquired Regency Cleaning Services, a family-owned cleaning business based in Henley-on-Thames, in a deal worth up to £2.5 million. With an annual turnover in excess of £4 million, Regency Cleaning Services operates throughout Berkshire, ...

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BICSc annual awards winners announced

The British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc) announced the winners of its 2019 Annual Awards in a special presentation ceremony held at Whittlebury Hall Hotel and Spa in Northamptonshire. The awards celebrate brilliance in training and accreditation throughout the cleaning ...

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CMA orders Ecolab to sell off Holchem

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has announced that 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 ...

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The hunt for the CSSA’s 2020 Innovation Showcase is on!

The Cleaning Support Services Association’s (CSSA) 2020 Innovation Showcase celebrates the cleaning industry’s most innovative products, services and initiatives.  Taking place every two years, the Innovation Showcase is again backed by the Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association (CHSA), which is ...

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Dishwasher downtime is having an impact on UK restaurants

UK restaurants are experiencing efficiency issues as a direct result of equipment downtime, impacting operations, customer experience and reputation. A survey of 100 restaurant workers found that dishwashers are one of the main culprits, with half suffering a breakdown at ...

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UK office workers risk illness as study shows over one third of desk items are never cleaned

GCC Facilities Management has investigated how often office areas and items are cleaned throughout the UK and employee satisfaction levels with the cleanliness of their workplace. Cleanliness in the workplace is detrimental to both the physical and mental health of ...

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Ensure your workplace hygiene is up to scratch this Global Handwashing Day

Global Handwashing Day is right around the corner. Aimed at encouraging people to regularly and effectively wash their hands, the initiative serves as a timely reminder for businesses to ensure their own workplace hygiene standards and facilities are up to scratch. ...

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ISSA appoints new UK-based business development manager

ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, has appointed Dennis Goodwin as its new Education and Certification Business Development Manager. He will be responsible for the development, marketing, and sales of ISSA training, certification and education programmes in UK, Ireland, and ...

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Landmark launch to impact on cleaning and laundry sectors

Cleaning operators are asked to support a new era in how products are packaged to give immediate visibility of virgin plastic content in what they are buying. In a landmark move, ‘Generation Z’ children, their parents and business united on ...

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