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Kärcher Professional UK introduces used equipment service

Kärcher Professional UK has launched Kärcher Used, a new service which offers expertly refurbished professional cleaning machines for sale, all backed up by a Kärcher used equipment warranty. Kärcher Used provides a cost-effective, sustainable solution for businesses looking to purchase ...

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Making the most of the summer months to deep clean

By Gill Ireson, Head of Sales at cleaning manufacturer and distributor, Robert Scott The longer days and dryer climates of the summer months present a clear opportunity for deep cleaning. Spaces such as educational facilities which see a drop in ...

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SBFM invited onto government’s advisory board for the rehabilitation of ex-offenders

SBFM, one of the UK and Ireland’s fastest-growing soft FM service providers, has been invited onto the Employment Advisory Board (EAB) as part of a programme that links prison leavers with local employers who can offer their expertise on skills, ...

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CHSA publishes report on sustainability initiatives in the cleaning industry

The Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association (CHSA) has published a report designed to help buyers of these products select ethically and environmentally sustainable solutions. Lorcan Mekitarian, Chair of the CHSA said: “Sustainability is one of the biggest issues facing our ...

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Conquering the obstacles of summer street cleaning

With summer in full swing, local authorities are tackling the challenges of road sweeping during the warm and dry season. Paul Beddows, Sales Director at Dawsongroup emc, emphasises how the company’s electric fleet can contribute to maintaining cleanliness and safety ...

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Councils to receive funding totalling more than £1.2 million to target chewing gum stains

Fifty-six councils across the UK are to receive grants totalling more than £1.2 million to remove discarded chewing gum from our streets and prevent it from being littered again. Antrim and Newtownabbey, Cardiff, Glasgow, Ipswich, Liverpool, Sunderland and Wiltshire are ...

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Essity Group wins another EcoVadis award for its sustainable development performance

Essity Group, a leader in hygiene and health, has been awarded the platinum medal for the third time by EcoVadis, the world leader in evaluating and improving companies’ CSR performance. This result places Essity in the top one per cent ...

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MAG Laundry Equipment sustainability strategy to reach net zero by 2040 

One of the leading suppliers of commercial laundry solutions, MAG Laundry Equipment, has committed to reaching net zero by 2040, a decade ahead of the UK Government’s target. Dedicated to responsible energy and water consumption, MAG has restructured its operations ...

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BCC hopes Apprenticeship Standard will be approved later this year

The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) is considering final proposals for an Apprenticeship-Levy funded Apprenticeship Standard for the cleaning and hygiene sector, with the expectation that it could be approved later this year. The final submission for the ...

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Jangro unveils Christmas Supplies Catalogue 2023

Jangro, the UK & Ireland’s largest network of independent janitorial and cleaning distributors, has launched its 2023 Christmas Supplies Catalogue. Planning early is essential to ease the pressure of what is an extremely busy period for the hospitality and catering ...

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