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CHSA webinar: Break the chain of infection

The Coronavirus pandemic has changed the view of cleaning and hygiene forever. Understanding how to break the chain of infection has never been more important. The Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association’s (CHSA) webinar – ‘8 Moments of Targeted Hygiene’ – ...

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National contract cleaning company invests in training partnership

Having experienced a period of growth and change, national contract cleaning company, Indepth Managed Services, has partnered with Momentus to deliver its training and development vision, in line with its business strategy. In March this year, as part of its ...

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Elis takes supply and launder of workwear and linen deal with CH&Co

Contract caterer, CH&Co, has appointed Elis to supply and launder workwear and linen for over 300 sites in London and across the UK. Elis has supplied over 20,000 individual items, including chefs’ wear, front-of-house garments, kitchen linen, table linen, bed ...

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ISS drives a new cleaning strategy to support patient recovery and healthcare safety

ISS Healthcare has commissioned an innovative project that will take a scientific and behavioural approach to healthcare cleaning and drive the nation’s healthcare journey in our places that heal. ISS worked closely with NHS England and NHS Improvement in the development of ...

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Public toilets are in ‘crisis’ across the UK

The British Toilet Association (BTA) has called for improved legislation and more Government funding to address the current ‘appalling’ lack of public toilet provision. Public toilets are in ‘crisis’ and rapidly vanishing, it said, with many of those that remain ...

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Ground attack alone will not defeat drug-resistant bacteria

By Christian Hendriksen, Co-founder & CEO, Rensair In the battle against COVID, the biggest threat is transmission from inhaling airborne droplets, not from touching contaminated surfaces. Despite a campaign by the world’s leading aerosol scientists, atmospheric physicists and indoor-air researchers, ...

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SWC wins significant contract with Great Portland Estates

Great Portland Estates plc has awarded Specialist Window Cleaning (SWC), with a three-year window cleaning contract for its portfolio of over 40 properties across London. The three-year deal is one of the largest stand-alone window cleaning contracts in the country. ...

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Rensair named on Newsweek’s list of Best Infection Prevention Products 2021

Air purification specialist Rensair has been included in Newsweek’s list of Best Infection Prevention Products 2021. Newsweek, in partnership with the Leapfrog Group, an independent nonprofit that evaluates health care quality, compiles and publishes an ongoing series of ratings for ...

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British Cleaning Council elects new chairman and deputy chair

   The British Cleaning Council (BCC) has officially elected a new Chairman and Deputy Chair at its recent Annual General Meeting. Jim Melvin, who has served as Deputy Chairman of the BCC for the past two years, has taken over ...

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Worshipful Company of Environmental Cleaners hosts first live event since the start of the pandemic

The first WCEC Court Luncheon of the year was held in the City of London on 2 July 2021 – its first live event since February 2020 It was the WCEC’s first cautious step in returning to a situation resembling ...

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