Technology, whether we love it or hate it it’s now reaching parts of our life that we would never have imagined 25 years ago. We live in an interconnected world where we interact with more and more intelligent devices. Driven by computers, mobile technology, apps and gadgets this is known as the Internet of Things, it…
The introduction of the National Living Wage earlier this year has meant an increase in expenditure for some cleaning contractors. Fifty pence per hour does not sound too onerous but in reality this equates to almost a £1000 a year for full time employee’s. A significant cost absorbed by contractor or client, what has the…
Cleaning products, solutions and services are the top concern for operators within the hospitality sector a recent blog revealed. The news comes on the back of statistics from Tork that revealed 7 out of 10 Uk people advised friends not to visit a restaurant because of poor hygiene and cleanliness. It is clear that cleaning…
i-Clean Systems, a best practice benchmarking organisation has reported that despite the National Living Wage being introduced on the 1st April this year, some cleaning operatives are not being paid it. Contractors are claiming that it’s simply down to a delay in their payroll systems, other’s have suggested that their clients have refused to fund…
As a commercial cleaning company that specialises in providing a wide range of cleaning services to the hotel industry we were not surprised to read that new research revealed that 80% of people would check out of a hotel if it did not meet their hygiene and cleanliness standards. Four out of five people would…
Our Employee of the Month for June 2016 is Clara Don. Clara works the morning shift at a prestigious 5* hotel starting at 7.00 am and even then she is smiling, she is one of the most conscientious employees’ that USS could ask for and she is always friendly and hospitable, going above and beyond to ensure…
Cleaners at Melford Hall made a surprise discovery during routine cleaning work as they found four never-before-see drawings by author Beatrix Potter. To read the full story click the link below:- http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-suffolk-36716973 Found anything interesting yourself why carrying out routine cleaning work, share your stories with us and email them to info@unique.org.uk
We are recruiting for Marble Polisher to work in Central London immediately. The successful candidate will be responsible for the cleaning and polishing of marble, granite and stone surfaces for hotels and businesses in and around Central London. Floor care experience within the commercial sector is essential for this role and experience of diamond polishing would…
A new ‘robotic dog’ capable of cleaning up after it’s human ‘masters’ has recently been unveiled. It’s been designed to navigate within tight confines and can wriggle underneath tables and pick up objects. It’s a dab hand at housework too and can sort through dirty dishes, place glassware in the dishwasher and dispose of the…
It is easy to assume that working at height only refers to the guys hanging off ropes halfway up the side of a building, however, the reality is that the majority of cleaning operatives will also frequently be working at height to complete their day to day tasks. That comes as a surprise to most and may…