The Electricity at Work Regulations state that all electrical equipment must be maintained in a safe condition and although Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) is not a legal requirement, it is most certainly required to comply with UK safety standards and helps to protect both your business premises and people from the risk of fire. It…
Here’s all you need to know about our Black Friday Sale. We are offering 10% of the full range of our services not only today but until the end of the month. This offer is open to new and existing customers and is for new services only. e.g. if you are an existing customer that…
The cleaning industry has been thrown into the spotlight over the last two years and has proudly and professionally taken a frontline position in combatting COVID and demonstrating best practice in cleaning and sanitation. Appreciation grew from consumers and business owners alike in the industry’s role in keeping people and places safe, requests for anti-viral…
A leading figure in the Cleaning Industry, Kim Phillips has been awarded an MBE at Buckingham Palace for her dedication to public service, in particular during the COVID-19 pandemic. Kim is a Director at the British Cleaning Council and also Head of Facilities at Rotherham Council. Everyone here at USS would like to congratulate Kim…
Floorcare often requires cleaning over large surface areas with cleaning equipment collecting and spreading pathogen contamination which is why it is essential to the use right equipment and ensure it is used, cleaned, stored and maintained quickly and it is even more important during the winter months to pay extra attention to flooring as rain…
Did you know that 84% of shoppers place significant value on the physical appearance of where they shop and 64% have left a store because of its poor appearance and this isn’t just the appearance of how the stock is laid out but the cleanliness too. Cleaning is no longer something businesses can do once…
MP’s are due to begin an inquiry into the role of cleaning and hygiene throughout the COVID-19 pandemic with the aim being that any recommendations to increase disease resilience, slow down the spread of infectious diseases and improve hygiene levels across the board are implemented. A report with these recommendations will be produced and this…
2022 sees the return of World Clean Up Day for the 5th year running on Saturday 17th September. World Clean Up Day is a global event that encourages everyone to get involved to do their bit to ‘Clean Up The Environment’ but 4 years ago i-Recognise Day was also introduced to acknowledge the invaluable, essential…
The UK Window Cleaning industry is worth over £200m with revenue forecasts continuing to rise and here at USS we have certainly seen an influx in new enquiries for our commercial window cleaning services. Established since 1992, we are experts in providing specialist window cleaning services to our commercial clients which range from small independent…
We are mid-way through the summer holidays and fast approaching the final school term of the year which means for USS, school and college cleaning. August is always the busiest month of the year for us but we are seeing lots of businesses prepare for Q4 too with deep cleans being booked in for September.…