BDMA responds to flood crisis

Many victims of the recent floods in the Midlands and the North of England are now facing new ordeals as they confront the challenge of recovering their lives and their properties.

The BDMA (British Damage Management Association) has published two new documents to complement its earlier information leaflet ‘Understanding Basic Flood Recovery Procedures’. These are aimed at providing further support to victims at different stages of the recovery cycle.

The BDMA Self Help Sheet sets out a number of...
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Auto after care range launched

Kimberly-Clark Professional has launched a new range of wipers aimed at the auto after care industry.

The new range offers a comprehensive selection of effective cleaning, preparation and protection products to auto after care professionals.  From initial cleaning and preparation to spraying and final polishing, along with roadside and windscreen repair, Kimberly-Clark Professional’s automotive products cover the entire process with professional supplies that not only save time, but are also...
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Graffiti removal: time is of the essence

Graffiti in city centres and urban areas has risen dramatically over the years. It’s everywhere in 21st century Britain – on park benches, traffic lights and street signs, bus shelters and phone boxes, in car parks and train stations.

In the past 10 years graffiti has become more about leaving your mark and how long it stays around and less about art or political statement - so for those creating it, the more permanent it is, the better. Mitie has a specialist transport cleaning business that...
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Wanted - cleanable buildings!

Nominations are being sought for the 2007/2008 Building Cleanability Awards throughout England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland.

The Awards, promoted by the cleaning industry’s Livery Company - The Worshipful Company of Environmental Cleaners - are aimed to draw attention to the increasingly important relationship between good building design and effective cleaning.

"The cleaning needs of a building are often addressed after completion of building or refurbishment work," said awards spokesman Graham...
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Dockside contract

Underlining its ambitious growth strategy, TC Contractors has won a competitive tender for the prestigious Dockside Outlet Centre contract.

The agreement comes into immediate effect and covers daily cleaning of the grade II listed building’s public, communal and food court areas."We are delighted that TC Contractors was successful in the competitive tender process," said Ray Curran, contracts manager at Dockside."

The company’s proven track record within the retail and leisure markets means it...
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Major football signing

The cleaning of celebratory champagne sprayed across floors has been an increasing problem at one major British football club, last season more than most.

Its corporate hospitality areas now use Truvox’s Cimex-Encap carpet cleaning system for floorcare to achieve standards worthy of a premier football team. This prestigious club’s exclusive corporate areas are set at one of the finest stadiums in Europe, with bronze, silver and gold gradings.

Its facilities are used by thousands of people every...
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