The UK & Ireland’s largest network of independent janitorial and cleaning distributors introduces Cleaning & Hygiene Supplies 2019/20 catalogue This summer sees the launch of Jangro’s brand new Cleaning & Hygiene Supplies 2019/20 catalogue. Available both online and as a hard-copy, it is packed full with the latest innovative and sustainable products for washroom, housekeeping, kitchen hygiene, floor care, waste…
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Finding the right balance between cost and quality of product has never been more vital as budgets are squeezed across the facilities management sector. Managing director of quality disposables manufacturer and supplier, Herald, Yogesh Patel believes that it’s all about choosing products that are fit for purpose and then making every effort to buy those products direct. A lot of…
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New research suggests that FM workers are more likely than others to blame colleagues for spreading illness, and also tend to take cleaning into their own hands to maintain hygiene levels. The report commissioned by London-based cleaning firm, Cleanology, looked into behaviour around illness and work, and attitudes towards workplace hygiene. Interestingly, it found that 80 per cent of FM…
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Social enterprise, CLARITY & Co. and biotech cleaning innovators, InnuScience, have announced a new joint venture. It will see the social enterprise – that manufactures a range of everyday and luxury eco-ethical bath and beauty products – co-brand and take over the key logistical processes involved in filling, labelling and palletising InnuScience’s back of house hand care products. The partnership…
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Independent janitorial and cleaning distributor unveils new catalogue, entitled:‘Think Sustainable. For a better future’ Demonstrating its commitment to the environment, Jangro, the UK and Ireland’s largest network of independent janitorial distributors, launches a brand new catalogue dedicated to sustainability at The Cleaning Show this March. Entitled ‘Think Sustainable. For a better future’, this new catalogue features products that have been…
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The University of Westminster has chosen Sitemark to support its procurement of cleaning services across its London estate. The multi-milllion pound contract will cover four main campuses, including both academic and residential buildings, which service more than 19,000 students and staff.The procurement exercise follows best practice benchmarking which identified a number of initiatives that will allow the university to continue…
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The risks of not having your kitchen cleaned regularly Budget cuts can mean cut backs, but regular deep-cleaning of your kitchen by the professionals shouldn’t be one of the them. Barry Osborn from TWO Services explains why. Daily cleaning isn’t enough Although kitchen porters can manage the day to day cleaning of kitchen areas, they’ll be limited with the level…
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Vikan, the global leader in industrial cleaning tools and systems, announces a new, improved version of its Easy Shine Kit for cleaning high-gloss flat, and now curved, surfaces. The improvement was made possible by replacing the 25 cm mop frame in the original Easy Shine Kit with one made from flexible plastic. The company notes that this adds curved revolving…
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The Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association (CHSA) has announced its intention to ensure all distributor members are approved as Accredited Distributors by 31 December 2020. The CHSA Accreditation Scheme for Distributors ensures standards in the industry are maintained. Our Standards: Your Guarantee. Approval as an Accredited Distributor means the distributor has successfully passed the independent inspection of its products, which must…
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The results from the 2018 audits of the Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association’s (CHSA) Accreditation Scheme for Distributors mean their customers are guaranteed ‘what’s on the box is what’s in the box’. An average of 97.5% of relevant products across all Accredited Distributors are from CHSA Accredited Manufacturers. The audits, conducted by the CHSA’s Independent Inspector, indicate an average of 98.6% of…
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