A PAT test (Portable Appliance Testing) is an inspection of some types of electrical appliance to check they are safe to use and prevent electrical accidents in the workplace. A full PAT test should include both a visual inspection of the vacuum, checking for defects and a further test using specialist PAT testing equipment, to […]

A clean health or social care environment is important in the prevention and control of infections to ensure patient and staff safety and to give confidence in the quality of the service provided. Cleaning Operatives play an important role in improving and maintaining this quality of the care environment. Legislation set out in the Health […]

In this age of Twitter trends and Google reviews, there is an increasing media spotlight on hygiene & sanitation facilities, November marked World Toilet Day and just last month was Menstrual Hygiene Day, these campaigns aim to raise awareness about poor sanitation, or those struggling to afford feminine hygiene products. You might believe that this […]

We all know the chaos of a coffee cup collision causing a dark stain, and your carpet or upholstery is often the main casualty. But before you jump to look for a commercial upholstery cleaning service, have you ever wondered how to remove coffee stains from carpets yourself? Here’s a quick summary, before we unpack […]

In April 2016,  the Government introduced the National Living Wage requiring employers to pay anyone over the age of 25 a minimum of £7.20 an hour, this  has increased each year and this April it is now £8.21 per hour. When the  National Living Wage was introduced it received praise and criticism in equal measure, […]

Sheridan Smith usually draws attention for her acting skills, but many reviews have been mixed about her recent role as a cleaner in the ITV drama ‘Cleaning Up’.  However we think most striking of all were her remarks, during an interview, that cleaners she met at Canary Wharf were the ‘invisible workforce’, unnoticed by staff […]

Many articles or blogs we read focus on the clear up after Christmas, we love cleaning, but also love to share with how to minimise the mess, rather than the mammoth clear up. Most of us love a real Christmas tree, the iconic symbol of the festive season, covered in twinkly lights, tinsel and baubles […]

In a demanding business environment, it’s helpful to have a designated areas for your cleaning materials and equipment, giving quick and easy access to everything needed for keeping your  environment clean, also enabling missing equipment to be found or replaced immediately when an empty space is identified. This will help to maintain a high standard of […]