Meth lab clean-up conference

Clan Lab Cleanup  – Where does the responsibility lie? 29th July 2011 –  Gold Coast The second annual Meth Lab Cleanup Conference, themed Where does the responsibility lie?, will be held at Sea World Nara Resort on the Gold Coast, Friday 29th July 2011. It is expected that the conference will draw more than 150 […]

Questions being raised about microfibre efficacy and hygiene

By Brian Clark Microfibre products first appeared on the cleaning market over 10 years ago and have rapidly gained acceptance throughout the cleaning and healthcare industry. They are widely touted by suppliers as a panacea for cleaning all surfaces and as super efficient cleaning aids that either eliminate or minimise chemicals, depending on who you […]

IEHA releases booklet on the ‘new rules of cleaning’

The International Executive Housekeepers Association (IEHA) released a new educational booklet, ‘ICM — The New Rules of Cleaning’, during ISSA/INTERCLEAN — North America, held mid-November, in Orlando, Fla. Integrated Cleaning and Measurement (ICM) is an open-source system in which ‘best practices’ are defined by scientific measurement of cleaning outcomes. It is currently being administered by […]

Unger introduces full water pole range to Australia

Recognised for its innovative cleaning concepts, Unger now offers a full range of water poles in a variety of styles to clean high rise windows without leaving the ground. To introduce this new range, Unger UK general manager Dave Rogers is coming to Australia early February. He will run, in conjunction with Pall Mall, Unger’s […]

ISSA/Interclean continues to build industry co-operation and professionalism

By Bill Griffin* I think just about everybody had a good time at this year’s ISSA/INTERCLEAN Show in Orlando. With so many activities each day, there was truly something of interest for everyone, regardless of their specialty. ISSA management staff has done an excellent job of continuing to build the ISSA/INTERCLEAN North America Show into […]

Independent thinking leads to All Aces’ prodigious equipment investment

A constant quest to find better and more efficient ways of delivering an array of carpet and restoration services has meant significant ongoing investment in facilities and equipment for Brisbane-based All Aces Services.  The company has recently settled into new premises at Murarrie; it will soon take delivery of one of the largest vans in […]

Supporting front line staff a priority for ISS’s Zaberca

Supporting front line cleaning staff must be a priority in order to deliver clients the best quality services, believes Maggie Zaberca. Recently shortlisted for the BSCAA NSW’s Young Manager of the Year 2010 Award, she is operations manager for ISS Facility Services’ NSW Commercial Cleaning division. Before this role Zaberca worked in various industries including […]

National Museum presents as complex and demanding site

Treated appropriately with respect by its large number of visitors, the complex and demanding National Museum of Australia is progressing in implementing green cleaning practices. Michael Parkinson reports Attracting about 910,000 visitors a year, the National Museum of Australia (NMA) in Canberra is one of the country’s most popular venues. The Museum’s landmark position on […]

Passion for green technology sees Spick & Span enter equipment sector

A passion for sustainable cleaning practices has seen Nuwan Kumarasiri take the initiative on a number of green operational and marketing fronts that, in turn, have given our industry much needed kudos. The principal of Brisbane-based Spick & Span commercial property maintenance, he has made significant research and development technology investments that complement his cleaning […]

Advantage Group shows the right way

Kim Ball reports An enthusiastic crowd attended the fifth annual WA Carpet Cleaners Expo late October in Bassendean. According to organisers the event was the biggest gathering of carpet cleaners, equipment providers, chemical manufacturers and training organisations in Western Australia. Coordinated and hosted by the Advantage Group of Carpet Cleaners Inc (AGCCWA), the expo boasted […]

Cleaning industry fails to educate healthcare industry

By Brian Clark* The recent publication of Draft National Infection Control Guidelines for public comment by the National health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) was a golden opportunity for the cleaning industry to provide input into a document that will have a dramatic influence on cleaning in Healthcare for the next five to 10 years. […]

Bundled strategies tackle MDROs

By Greg Whiteley* “MRSA rates of Cross Infection are being bought under control in the USA and are dropping for the first time in 15 years.” That was the message from Professor Robert Weinstein of Chicago at the recent Society of Hospital Epidemiologists of America held in Atlanta, Georgia, last March. Since a new series […]

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