We are all in agreement that far too much one use plastic is used on a daily basis and no one wants to see a floating island of plastic in our oceans or our wildlife suffering because of plastic waste but ditching plastic all together in the cleaning industry could actually be an unsustainable response.…
Green Cleaning has become a fundamental part of our industry and has been on the rise for several years, an increased awareness and regard for the wellbeing of customers, employees and the environment drives the demand for processes that minimise the impact on the environment and eco-friendly products. Cleaning For Health is the goal within…
Being environmentally friendly should be a key component for every contract cleaning company but on the surface, contact cleaning is about keeping the client’s environment free from litter, germs and visible dirt regardless of the type of business, throw in a couple of recycling bins and many will think they are being sustainable and…
All of us worry about how clean and tidy our home is and when we will find time to keep on top of the housework if we work full time and do not have a domestic cleaner but how many of us consider the cleanliness and tidiness of our workplace and yet for a…
The Guardian Newspaper recently headlined a story with this statement, ‘Robots Could Take 4M UK Private Sector Jobs Within 10 Years’ Will robots really replace humans and will technology phase out mundane roles? The story went on to suggest that the potential impact of automation on UK industry could affect up to 15% of the…
In order to meet sustainable requirements, the cleaning industry has had to reconsider much of what it does, our ability to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations meeting theirs has been an important focus area over recent years. Sustainability demands a continuous approach, transparency and clear goals if…
Dangerous superbugs have been discovered on the underground network resulting in deep cleans being scheduled every night for the rest of the summer. Researchers at the London Metropolitan University found over 100 different types of bacteria and mould on London’s public transport system including 8 of the most threatening bacteria to human health and it’s…
We are know that over the last 20 years or so air pollution in London has regularly fallen short of European legal limits and continues to be a concern across the Capital but the poor quality air does not magically stop at building entrances, it’s an invasive problem that accumulates in the textiles and fabrics…
When people think of cleaning, they automatically think of corrosive liquids, plastic bottles and hazard signs and the old way would to be assume the harsher the chemical, the better the clean but this is no longer the case. Innovation within the cleaning industry has meant that environmentally friendly products are not only just as…
Here at USS we have a furry member of staff ‘Boycie’ although it has to be said he doesn’t do much work but it would seem he does not have to to make for a friendlier and happier workplace and other companies are following suit. The article below was an interesting read for our Office…