It has been another successful and busy year here at USS and we would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our clients for their continued business throughout 2018 and thank our staff for all their hard work too. USS is operational 24 hours, 7 days a week and this will be no…
Winter brings extra challenges and with December being the busiest time of year for many businesses, this is the time to pay particular attention to the cleaning and care of your floor surfaces. Pubs and restaurants fill up with work and family Christmas get together and shoppers are out in force in the run…
With Christmas less than a month away and shopping being at its peak, what better time of year than now to focus on retail cleaning. More and more customers are shopping online meaning retail centres need to up their game and offer the shopper more than just shops. Multi-use facilities which can include cinemas, restaurants…
Recent research conducted at London’s Metropolitan University found life threatening bacteria on the money we use. Coins and notes are a breeding ground for dirt and bacteria and shockingly 19 different types of bacteria were found, 2 of which were life threatening and associated with MRSA and superbugs. Listeria was also found. The Editor in…
Maintaining a high level of cleaning throughout your business will aid you in providing a warm welcoming to visiting guests and leave them a positive lasting first impression. Hygiene standards across the board should be a priority for any business but as the main areas that guests will see are the reception area and restrooms,…
Training and education within the cleaning sector is vital to the continued development of the industry and with the rise of tablets and smartphones, training staff has never been easier, yet according to a recent report from the British Cleaning Council, the UK cleaning sector still has a poor perception amongst the general public and…
The clocks have gone back and weather forecasters are predicting the coldest UK winter in 10 years, we have already seen temperatures plummet this week and at this time of year we are always warned about the dangers of flu. In 2017, GP’s saw a major rise in patients suffering from flu-like symptoms and not…
Job Summary Experienced Window Cleaner required to start ASAP based in Central London.You will be required to work Monday – Friday and be responsible for cleaning the internal and external windows of a luxury hotel. Previous experience is essential. £75.00 per day with flexibility to work extra hours or at weekends if required. Responsibilities and…
With only 5 months to go until the UK leaves Europe and the chances of a no-deal exit mounting the future is unclear when it comes to what the immigration policy will look like. Tighter controls on low-skilled migration post Brexit could exclude a high percentage of the EU’s cleaning workforce and create a…
Wednesday was this year’s Thank Your Cleaner Day and despite cleaning being a profession, the perception of our industry still has a long way to go before it is perceived as a professional industry with professional staff. Cleaning is an essential service for the efficient and professional appearance and running of every building whether…