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The challenges of custody cell cleaning 

In the UK, Custody Sergeants are responsible for the welfare of the arrested individuals and detainees during their time in custody, which includes providing a hygienic holding cell. Commercial cleaning specialist, Incentive QAS, is responsible for the cleanliness and sanitation of ...

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The Friendly Chemical Co. grows team headcount and doubles productivity capacity

A fast-growing sustainable manufacturing business has appointed a former Ecolab and LIFCO consultant, Ashley Butler, as Non-Executive Technical Director to support its rapid growth. The Friendly Chemical Co. (FCC), based in Cononley, North Yorkshire, has also invested heavily to upgrade ...

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Cleaning up the industry: Why we need to disrupt the cleaning product sector

By Emma Tapper, Co-Founder of The Friendly Chemical Company Spurred by a surge in demand for cleaning products as a result of the pandemic in 2020, the sustainable cleaning products industry has grown massively in recent years. Newly published data ...

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Long established Cleenol launches new Easidose range of cleaning products

Cleenol, a leading innovator, manufacturer and supplier of quality cleaning and hygiene products, has announced it is rebranding its market-leading Evolution 1000 range as Easidose. The independent family owned and run company – which celebrates its 75th anniversary next year – ...

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Love is… improving cleaning standards for hospitality consumers this Valentine’s Day

Love is in the air. So are germs. How can the hospitality industry enhance its cleaning protocols to reassure customers this Valentine’s Day? Chartered Environmental Health Practitioner, RSPH Professorial Fellow, and Winston Churchill Fellow Dr Lisa Ackerley, Director of Medical ...

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Kingston town centre fly tipped – but for good reason

On Saturday Kingston Council and its environment partner, Veolia, set up a staged fly-tip as part of their campaign to tackle fly-tipping across the borough and improve the streetscene. Between November 2021 and January 2022, over 280 Fixed Penalty Notices ...

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Goldcrest Cleaning takes full suite of workforce management technology

Global provider of workforce management solutions Ezitracker (part of The Access Group) is now providing end-to-end workforce management software solutions across the entire Goldcrest Cleaning contract portfolio. Goldcrest is a commercial contract cleaning company that operates across The Midlands and ...

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Cleaners are among the most in demand trade across the UK 

The demand for cleaners has increased exponentially over the last few years, with COVID-19 and the resulting restrictions becoming prominent in our day to day lives. Whether it’s workplaces or home – the public and companies have become much more ...

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Mrs Buckét appoints new head of people

Commercial cleaning company Mrs Buckét has employed a new Head of People as it continues its drive to be one of the foremost employers in the cleaning and facilities management industry. Kate Ablett was previously employed by Brains as its ...

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Record year of growth for Ecoserv

  Ecoserv Group (formerly known as Ecocleen) has reported record levels of growth in 2021 following its transformation into a multi-service FM provider. Turnover jumped 56 per cent to £27.5 million, while annualised turnover more than doubled to £36.0 million, as the ...

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