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Cleaning companies negatively impacted by Covid-19, despite the increased need for cleaning

The impacts of Covid-19 have been felt in businesses across the UK and, despite an obvious need for increased cleaning practices, cleaning companies are no exception with only 75% of businesses in the sector currently trading, according to ONS data. ...

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HSE is checking businesses in the transport and logistics sector are Covid-secure

In the run up to the festive period, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is working with local authorities to inspect businesses in the transport and logistics industry to ensure they are managing the risk of coronavirus. With the current ...

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Consumers need to see visible cleaning programmes in action

Independent research commissioned by ABM UK shows businesses need to put their cleaning processes on centre stage, if they are to regain consumer confidence. The research explored the perception of built environments with regards to the visibility of cleaners now, compared to life pre-Covid-19. It shows that the mere sight of ...

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Training is the key to keeping a Covid-free space

Commercial cleaning specialists Incentive QAS is urging the sector to prioritise training amidst the pandemic. Last month saw Channel 4 send a team of scientists around the UK to test more than 170 surfaces throughout six towns and cities as ...

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GBAC joins with International WELL Building Institute for improved cleaning and sanitisation

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) and the Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC), a division of ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, have announced a joint strategic initiative to accelerate the uptake of best practices that strengthen the role of ...

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Introducing COVGUARD SHYCOCAN, a breakthrough innovation against coronavirus in enclosed spaces

COVGUARD SHYCOCAN is a breakthrough innovation now available to defend against coronavirus within enclosed spaces. The device, launched by BV Consulting, is designed to disarm, disable and protect against COVID-19, providing real-time protection in buildings. It works by releasing safe, ...

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Interclean Amsterdam: Building a new standard

Interclean Amsterdam has released details of its sessions relating to Covid-19 and sustainability which will be taking place at the trade shows virtual event which is currently running from now until 6 November 2020. We are all part of a ...

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CIRI to host three-part Covid-19 webinar series

In its ongoing effort to provide facility cleaners and disaster restoration professionals with the latest research related to COVID-19 and protection of the built environment, the Cleaning Industry Research Institute (CIRI) will host “COVID-19: The Second Wave,” a three-part webinar series ...

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Global Handwashing Day: Study reveals only one in five wash their hands to protect others

Around three quarters of us are washing our hands more frequently than we previously did as a result of Covid-19, according to an Essity study. But nearly 80 per cent of us are doing so only to protect ourselves – ...

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Hygiene top of the ‘getting back to business’ agenda

A recent survey about how Covid-19 has affected perceptions of cleanliness and hygiene in the workplace shows that confidence is low in these early stages of businesses getting back to work. The survey conducted by Harris Interactive on behalf of ...

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