In March of this year, the annual Cleaning Show took place over three days at the ExCel, London and it had a much ‘greener’ feel to it this year with many exhibitors promoting their environmentally-friendly products and services. The commercial cleaning sector as a whole is increasingly embracing green technology and chemicals and Unique Support…
May 5th was the World Health organisation’s Save Lives, Clean Your Hands yearly campaign day encouraging better health and wellbeing for people of all ages. The campaign aims to highlight globally the importance of hand hygiene in the healthcare sector and to bring people together in support of hand hygiene improvement but hand hygiene is…
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,…
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…
With an increase in shared meeting spaces, staff eating at their desks and hot desking, there is no better day that today ‘Global Handwashing Day’ to highlight handwashing. Recent studies show that not only does handwashing reduce and protect disease, it is also known to bring wellbeing and happiness to people. Our hands have the…
Microfibre cloths and mops can be washed and re-used time and time again minimising cost of supplies. They also provide quick drying results reducing the risks of slips, trips and falls and it is for these reasons USS have embrace the microfibre cloth. Designed for use with only water and no chemicals, they improve sustainability…
Did you know dirt, squalor and clutter can be symptoms of unhappiness or illness, in fact mental health counsellors often advise their clients to clean their environment every day and Japanese Buddhists believe that to pursue spirituality you must clean, clean, clean. Cleaning in itself can be powerful and when asked facilities managers said they…
School’s nearly out and although some teaching staff may still be required to be on school grounds, the majority of students will not so now is as good as time as any to ensure the premises are hygienically clean in every area. Whether it be a nursery, school, college or university, whether it be windows,…
2017 saw the introduction of the Unique Washroom Cleaner Of The Year Award dedicated to cleaning operatives but this award was aimed at cleaners responsible for the facilities rather than the cleanliness of the washrooms themselves. It’s suggested that this year an award be dedicated to operatives that are responsible for the actual washrooms whether…