Most cleaning and maintenance professionals will know that the hands are the one of the most important tools of the job. Good skin care is crucial in order to ensure that they are kept in good condition; effective and thorough ...
Read More »Keep it clean: The dangers of not meeting health and safety regulations for industrial cleanliness
Proper industrial hygiene is key to maintaining a healthy and productive workforce. This means effectively identifying, evaluating and controlling environmental stressors in the workplace. Businesses should approach industrial cleanliness proactively, producing dedicated health and safety and hygiene standards, anticipating hazards ...
Read More »Cleaning and maintenance tips for your commercial appliances
Your appliances are bound to be the most important pieces of equipment in your commercial kitchen, but are you treating them as such? Neglecting your oven, microwaves and other electrical devices can result in damage, as well as potential fires ...
Read More »5 food hygiene tips for a clean retail kitchen
Proper food hygiene is vital to avoid food poisoning and the spread of bacteria. Here, Mike Hardman, from catering equipment supplier Alliance Online, gives us his five food hygiene tips for a clean retail kitchen. Kitchen hygiene is important but, ...
Read More »Challenges facing the attraction and retention of cleaning staff
Many UK-based cleaning contractors are recognised for having a high turnover of employees. Cleaning is often taboo and unattractive to the younger generation and can be seen as a transient occupation rather than a career. Retaining good employees in our ...
Read More »Smart investment for inclusive washrooms
Good hand hygiene starts in the washroom, so ensuring that it is both inviting and accessible is key to encouraging people to use it. From a purchasing point of view, equipment should not only be easy to use, but it ...
Read More »How to successfully market your cleaning business online
Get ahead in the highly competitive UK cleaning industry. 4 tips for successfully marketing your cleaning business online by Jayme Wium, digital marketer at SME Loans The British Cleaning Council announced less than a year ago that the cleaning industry in the ...
Read More »Inside First Mile’s “Sacktory”
CEO and founder of First Mile, Bruce Bratley, explains how the UK’s first sack-sorting facility is boosting recycling success for business waste Setting the scene In 2017, leading recycling company, First Mile, revolutionised the way business waste is processed by ...
Read More »Ensuring washrooms cater to the needs of all users
Many of us will have witnessed the familiar scene – whether it’s at a bar, theatre or restaurant – a long queue of ladies waiting to use the washroom, while the gents’ toilets flows congestion-free. A recent report published by ...
Read More »Getting smart about managing our buildings
Chris Edwards, Facilities Show Event Director, outlines how smart technology is making an impact on cleaning and FM provision The office environment is changing with new concepts springing up all the time in terms of workspace design, such as slides ...
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