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The purpose of cleaning is cleanliness - do we achieve it?
17th of December 2024For three years a team of industry experts has been gathering material on cleaning ergonomics and conscious cleaning. And asking the question: are we forgetting the core objective of cleaning, which is achieving cleanliness? Does the outcome of cleaning support building users’ and cleaners’ health, or is it detrimental to it? Helge Alt
ABM marks International Day of Persons with Disabilities with new milestones
17th of December 2024To mark the United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities at the beginning of December, integrated facility and aviation services provider ABM has announced a series of developments in its ongoing commitment to embedding accessibility and inclusion into its culture.
Samantha Saunders, ABM's head of assisted services, has been
Jangro achieves EcoVadis Gold Medal
16th of December 2024Independent janitorial distribution network Jangro has been awarded the EcoVadis Gold Medal. EcoVadis is a globally recognised assessment platform that rates businesses' sustainability based on four key categories: environmental impact, labour and human rights standards, ethics and procurement practices.
Jangro scored 97 per cent in the rating,
Vectair unveils new brand identity
13th of December 2024Aircare and hygiene solutions specialist Vectair has launched its new brand identity, with a new logo and website.
The company says the new look reflects its values of integrity, innovation, and customer focus, underscoring its dedication to delivering hygiene experiences that resonate with the needs of today's away-from-home market.
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London’s tube and rail stations to get more public toilets
12th of December 2024Work is due to begin on providing more London railway stations with public toilets following a review by the Mayor of London.
The first seven stations to be built has been announced as part of a larger rollout of toilets on the city's transport network. The new facilities will be situated at London Overground stations Camden Road, Clapton, New
Harrods cleaners poised for Xmas strike action
11th of December 2024Cleaners are among the hundreds of Harrods employees who are balloting to strike from December 19.
Staff members are complaining of overwork, stagnant wages and stripped-back benefits. But Harrods claims not to recognise the United Voices of the World Union representing the 250-plus employees.
Conditions in the cleaning department in particular