This week we are heading to Sydney to visit the Total Facilities Expo at the Sydney Convention Centre. Last years show was really interesting with not only plenty of cleaning specific exhibitors but a broad range of building & facilities management suppliers. With plenty of fierce competition in the commercial cleaning industry, looking for ways that […]
READ MORETotal Facilities Live (TFL) Review
I made the effort to travel to Sydney this time last year to visit the TFL show and based on what I came away with after that visit, I thought it would be worth another trip. I wasn’t disappointed! TFL is a show that provides a broad cross section of exhibitors, all with the objective […]
READ MORECleaning Equipment Safety: Electrical
The Zap Cap, Essential Gear for the Commercial Cleaning Contractor A really simple, yet potentially life saving product that I saw on display at the Total Facilities Live show last week, was the Zap Cap. This product should be a ‘must have’ piece of equipment in any cleaning contractors kit. In situations where additional electrical extension leads are […]
READ MOREBREAKING NEWS: Dodgy Bros (“cheap, cheap, cheap”) Office Cleaning Ltd – EXPOSED
BREAKING NEWS: Dodgy Bros (“cheap, cheap, cheap”) Office Cleaning Ltd – EXPOSED Attention: Office Managers, Facilities Managers, Business Owners. Be aware of breaking news within the commercial cleaning industry. Local contract cleaners, Dodgy Bros Office Cleaning Ltd, have been exposed via an undercover operation. Below is a transcript of the sting operation: Undercover operative: “Hey , […]
READ MORECM3 Accreditation: OH&S Compliance
We are all pretty pleased after once again successfully achieving our CM3 accreditation from Noel Arnold & Associates. As a prequalified contractor, we are able to carry out work for a large number of potential clients who use this service to capture Occupational Health & Safety documentation. The rigourous process requires contractors to demonstrate that they […]
READ MORECleaning the Smokers Area
Good Cleaning Process Can Avert a Serious Fire Risk Here’s a useful tip to ensure you avert a serious fire risk at your workplace. With the ever increasing restrictions on smokers & smoking in the workplace, there are many businesses now that just don’t allow smoking to occur on site but there are still some […]
READ MOREHow to avoid slip & fall risks on paths
Paths around your property can be a hazard for staff & visitors to your workplace. With the first signs of spring, now is a great time to carry out some much needed maintenance in order to remove the risk of staff and visitors to your property slipping and falling on concrete paths & driveways. Over […]
READ MOREPaper Towels vs Hand Dryers: What’s Best For Your Washroom
What’s the best way for staff or customers to dry their hands in your washroom? Before we come to a recommendation, lets look at the issues in washrooms that we would have all experienced: As a patron, waiting (too long) for someone to finish drying their hands after you have washed yoursYou are now in a hurry […]
READ MORECarpet Care Tips for Office Managers
Do’s and Don’ts for Office Carpet Care Carpets make a significant visual statement to your customers and staff about your standards. Carpets can also be expensive to repair or replace if not maintained. Below are some quick tips for Office Managers to share with office staff and also implement with their cleaning contractors. The DO list: Do schedule […]
READ MOREThe VALUE OF CLEAN – Cleaning, is it worth it? (infographic)
Is commercial cleaning a cost centre or is it an investment with strong returns? Do you want to improve the productivity of your office? Do you need to justify a better investment in your cleaning for your office or commercial property? Often, commercial and office cleaning is been seen as a cost centre (and kept […]
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