What is the Importance of Industrial Cleaning in the Healthcare Industry?

Since the Covid-19 pandemic, cleanliness standards have never been higher, and even more so in the healthcare industry. Cleanliness and hygiene have always been the cornerstone in medical settings, but the last few years have taught us that their importance should never be taken for granted. From hospitals to GP surgeries, pharmaceutical manufacture facilities to […]

How Often Should a Warehouse or Factory be Professionally Cleaned?

When you think about industrial settings like warehouses and factories, cleanliness might not be the first thing that springs to mind. Being high traffic environments, dust, dirt and debris can blow inside every time the doors are opened. But in actual fact cleanliness in these places is really important to maintain safety, efficiency, and compliance. […]

Can the Presence of a Cleaning Contractor Have a Positive Influence on Your Business?

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Business is competitive, whichever sector you’re in. While companies are always looking for ways to gain an edge, one area which is really important but often overlooked is workplace cleanliness. Hiring a professional cleaning contractor might seem like a run-of-the-mill decision, but the actual presence of a cleaning service can have far more positive effects […]

How Do You Give Your Carpets and Hard Floors the Longest Life Possible?

Have you ever thought about the significant investments you make to the fabric of your business premises? The saying goes that you only get one chance to make a first impression, so it has to be a good one, and part of that first impression is how you set the tone for how clients, staff, […]

What Are the Implications of TUPE When Changing Cleaning Contractor?

If you have ever changed a service provider, you may have heard them talk about TUPE. If you’re a business owner taking over a contract from another service provider, then you’ll no doubt have looked into the legalities of TUPE. But for those who haven’t heard of the term, it is the Transfer of Undertaking […]

What’s The Key to Our Exceptional Cleaning Services?

At Brightr, we’re often asked about how we keep our teams motivated and satisfied when delivering cleaning services. There are some key ingredients needed, as all business owners with a good reputation will tell you. One of the main ones is letting our employees know they are valued, and making sure that they know their […]

Best Practice For The Recruitment And Training Of The Best Cleaning Staff

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In today’s highly competitive business landscape, recruiting and retaining the best staff is crucial for any organisation’s success. And in the cleaning industry, the cleanliness and hygiene of the premises play a crucial role in creating a positive and professional environment. To ensure impeccable cleanliness, it is essential to recruit and train the best cleaning […]

Parliamentary Report States that many Cleaners are Underpaid & Badly Treated

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The UK All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Cleaning recently released a report on the state of the cleaning industry in the country. The report, entitled “Raising Standards in Cleaning: Achieving a Living Wage for Cleaners,” highlights the challenges faced by workers in the cleaning industry and calls for greater protections and higher wages for […]