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Facade maintenance - the picture across Europe
8th of May 2014When it comes to façade maintenance and graffiti removal, different challenges apply across Europe. Ann Laffeaty finds out why this should be the case – and asks manufacturers how they tackle the various façade cleaning problems they encounter from country to country.
The protocol behind most cleaning tasks is fairly universal
Cleaning - preserving our heritage
7th of May 2014Cleaning older and more architecturally intricate buildings can create issues for contract cleaning companies. Carl Robinson, marketing manager for cleaning and FM specialist Nviro, looks at how cleaning can help towards the maintenance and upkeep of environments that are in need of restoration and conservation.
Buildings across the world come
Software - the bottom line
6th of May 2014Do mobile technology solutions represent a major investment for contract cleaning companies – and if so, do these pay for themselves? Ann Laffeaty looks at the viability of software solutions and finds out which types of companies profit most by switching to high-tech solutions.
Cleaning is a relatively low-tech occupation and it could be
Difficult conditions for business
6th of May 2014For Russian cleaning businesses life is becoming more challenging, says Oleg Popov of Cristanval.
Despite the growth and development of the cleaning industry, it is extremely difficult to discuss last year’s results, as not one marketing company did market analysis during 2013. Why is this? They all cite the low volume of the market and the
Three types of floor polishers from Hako
5th of May 2014From Hako come three types of floor polishing machines. The first is a 450-rpm machine for the simple polishing of uncoated, shining floor coverings as well as soft coatings based on polymer and soap. There is also a 1,100-rpm high speed model as well as an ultra-high speed one for floor coatings used in high traffic areas.
The company says it is
Truvox Orbis UHS 1500 burnisher
5th of May 2014The Orbis UHS 1500 ultra-high speed single disk burnisher from Truvox International incorporates straight line operation for maximum productivity, the company says.
Lower profile casing, with built-in floating pad assembly, ensures greater accessibility and full pad contact with the floor. There is a centre guide wheel for up-to-the-edge