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 ...
Read More »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 ...
Read More »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, ...
Read More »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 ...
Read More »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. ...
Read More »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 ...
Read More »The Cleaning Show adds more sparkle in 2019
Organisers of The Cleaning Show, the UK’s biggest cleaning, hygiene and waste management exhibition (Excel, London March 19-21), have announced more details of the event. In recognition of the massive contribution window cleaning makes to the wider cleaning industry, the ...
Read More »Ecocleen wins cleaning contract at Hinkley Point C
HOST 2 Ltd has awarded an eight-year contract to Ecocleen’s South West franchise, AHG Facilities Management Ltd., for the provision of cleaning services at one of the largest worker campus developments in Europe. Under the agreement, worth up to £1.5 ...
Read More »Platinum helping to keep South Lanarkshire Council’s kitchens clean
Platinum Facilities Maintenance has successfully completed a second South Lanarkshire Council (SLC) contract to clean the kitchen canopies and extract ductwork of 68 of its properties, including primary schools, leisure centres and nursing homes. Colin Chambers, MD of Platinum Facilities ...
Read More »Dirty office kitchens causing workplace rifts and disruption
New research from the professional division of Miele has revealed that dirty office kitchens are causing workplace rifts and disrupting performance, with nine out of 10 workers surveyed wanting improved facilities. Forty-four per cent of office workers also say that ...
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