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How to determine which floor cleaning machine is best for the task at hand

Modern floor cleaning machines are as versatile as they are powerful. This is why they are often used within challenging commercial and industrial environments. They provide users with numerous options and they are able to deal with even the most ...

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Deb Group brought into expanded SC Johnson Professional

SC Johnson began its return to the professional market in 2015 with the acquisition of Deb Group and has now brought the company into the expanded organisation to provide expert skin care, cleaning and hygiene solutions for industrial, institutional and ...

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Cleaning services to be delivered in-house at Brent Council

Brent Council’s Cabinet has voted in favour for the cleaning of council estates to be done directly by Brent Council. The announcement follows a report  that went to Cabinet this week, which recommended that a good quality cleaning service, which ...

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Principle Cleaning celebrates 30 years

Principle Cleaning Services, the London-centric corporate cleaning specialist, which provides its services to some of the most famous landmark buildings in the Capital, is celebrating its 30th birthday. Founded in January 1989, by Douglas Cooke, the company’s Executive Chairman, Principle remains ...

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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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