Complete Cleaning celebrates first 25 years

Complete Cleaning Services, one of Scotland’s largest independent contract cleaning specialists, won praise from Jim Murphy, the Secretary of State for Scotland, on the occasion of its 25th anniversary.
Murphy said it was important in tough times to remember the success of companies like Complete Cleaning Services: “because they hold the key to our long term economic recovery.” As he joined the celebrations, Murphy added: “Nobody stays in business for a quarter of a century unless they are good...

Cleaners at risk of asthma

Professional cleaning companies should be aware that aerosol sprays, air fresheners, latex gloves and dry cleaning chemicals can be the cause of potentially fatal asthma attacks. These are just a few triggers that can affect businesses around the country and Asthma UK is calling on cleaning businesses and dry cleaners to participate in a brand new scheme called ‘Business Against Asthma’ to help support staff and local customers who have asthma and reduce risks in the workplace.

Over 5 million...

Cleaning businesses unprepared for new environmental laws?

Businesses in the sewage, waste and cleansing sector are at risk of prosecution and fines if they fail to comply with new environmental legislation which is expected to come into force during 2009.
Many businesses operating in the sector in England and Wales have only a matter of months to make any necessary changes to bring themselves in line with new regulations on waste controls and environmental damage. However, research from environmental guidance website NetRegs.gov.uk shows that a...

Environmental hero

Futures Supplies & Support Services Ltd, based in Croydon, has been presented with its Green Heroes 2009 wall shield in recognition of its environmental project - Focusing on the Future.
The trophy was presented by botanist and TV personality Professor David Bellamy OBE and Warren Edmondson of Nettoyer Media aboard the Royal Yacht Britannia, Edinburgh, last month.
The shields are awarded annually in recognition of companies, councils and communities carrying out projects that enhance the...

Miele Professional joins BICSc

Miele Professional has been accepted as a corporate member of the British Institute of Cleaning Science.
Of particular focus for this membership will be Miele’s latest washer extractor which is aimed specifically at the contract cleaning market, the PW 5064. With a maximum load size of 6.5 kg, this machine has specialised programmes for washing all manner of textiles from mop heads, cloths, and curtains to towels and bedding. It is suitable for small buildings as well as multiple installations...

netXtra develops new web presence for CSSA

netXtra, a leading membership organisation website development company, has recently designed, developed and launched a new site for the Cleaning and Support Services Association. As well as consolidating site functionality and increasing its member interactivity, the new website - www.cleaningindustry.org - provides members and others within the cleaning industry with a central hub of useful information. Furthermore, it now successfully promotes the products and services of CSSA members, and...