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Five ways to create the perfect washroom

British offices and their workers are busier than ever. According to research from Initial Washroom Hygiene, almost half (43%) of office workers say the total number of staff in their office has increased; leading to a shortage of workspace (60%), ...

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Norse wins £3m cleaning deal with Barnet Council

Norse Group has secured a three-year cleaning contract, worth £1 million per annum with Barnet London Borough Council. Under the terms of the agreement, Norse will take over responsibility for the daily and periodic cleaning of a portfolio of Barnet Council ...

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BICSc confirms HQ move

Back in July 2018, the British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc) announced its headquarters was being put up for sale, with the intention of securing a larger premises to expand into. The Institute’s plans to move have now been finalised ...

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Techtex buys out competitors to strengthen presence in healthcare and industrial wipes sector

Manchester-based supplier of healthcare and industrial fabrics, Technical Textile Services Ltd., which trades as Techtex, has acquired the acquisition of two competitors, Whitminster International Ltd and Klenzeen Ltd.  The sum paid is undisclosed, but the newly-enlarged business enjoys a £20 ...

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Lotus leaf inspires scientists to create world’s first self-cleaning metals

Using inspiration from nature, a team of European researchers have harnessed new photonics technology to develop the first fluid-repellent, antibacterial, metal surface taking us a step closer to self-cleaning saucepans, toilets, and dishwashers. Taking their ideas from defence mechanisms found in ...

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CHSA accreditation schemes guaranteeing standards

The Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association’s (CHSA) analysis of the 2018 performance of its Accreditation Schemes shows exceptional conformance in all areas. In its second year of operation, the results for the CHSA’s Accreditation Scheme for Distributors show that an ...

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New commercial cleaning operation extends linen life

A new commercial cleaning operation – designed to help the laundry industry love its linen for longer – has been officially launched following a successful two-year pilot. Half a million pounds of investment has already been ploughed into Bradford-headquartered Regenex, ...

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Another year of exceptional growth at Monthind

East Anglian contract cleaning company, Monthind, has enjoyed another successful year of business growth and is looking forward to starting the New Year on the same track. Simon Biggs, Partner at Monthind Clean, explained: “We have secured a number of ...

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Specialist commercial cleaning company doubles in size

A Hampshire-based specialist cleaning company has doubled in size since May. The rapid expansion of Cleaning Operations UK Limited comes after a raft of new contracts. The company, headquartered in Fareham but operating nationally and internationally, now employs 85 people. ...

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Genesis Biosciences appoints Admiral Cleaning Supplies

Global microbial and anti-microbial product developer, Genesis Biosciences, has appointed Admiral Cleaning Supplies as the sole UK distributor for its professional probiotic cleaning range, Evogen Professional. The partnership will see Admiral offer the specialist, environmentally-responsible cleaning solutions to the UK ...

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