Just The Sight Of Cleaners At Work Can Be Reassuring Amid Covid Crisis

 They say a magician should never show you how the trick was done, and the mystery of the movies is lost when you discover what goes on behind the scenes.

However, it seems this is no longer the case, where we appear to be entering a new age of transparency. In the time of coronavirus, people wish to peek behind the curtain, and a service which was once performed behind closed doors is now being carried out in public. Some say this may be the secret to maintaining customer confidence, in an ever-changing world, rendered almost unrecognisable by Covid.

There was a time when people would come into the office the next morning, after the cleaning crew had been working the night shift and may not give it much thought. They may notice the cleaners had done a good job, but not fully appreciate what may have gone into it.

There is an organisation known for assisting a cross-section of people, place, and spaces, providing integrated facility solutions. Ensuring everything runs smoothly and efficiently. ABM UK, based in Glasgow, serves around 1,500 sites all over Britain, from commercial locations and shopping centres to airports, amongst others. They operate in a wide range of industries and services, including aviation, retail, banking, and cleaning, amongst others.

ABM UK compiled independent research examining how people feel about the presence of cleaners in built environments regarding Covid, in comparison to before the pandemic started and the results were interesting. They reveal that, for many people, just the sight of cleaners working away, and disinfecting a public space can reassure them the area has been scrubbed down and rendered safe, which can inspire confidence, making them less wary about going on-site or back to work.

During the research, of which about 1000 people asked, around three-fifths stated observing cleaners at work in public faces shows them safety measures are being followed, providing a sense of security. At the same time, almost half of those surveyed said observing public spaces being cleaned hit home the importance of maintaining cleanliness and taking precautions.

In the end, around 25% of those surveyed said actually observing cleaners at work, sanitising a busy environment like an office space, airport, or shopping centre, helped them trust their surroundings and feel safe.
We all must work together, to help one another make it through this crisis. The survey suggests seeing with your own two eyes a workspace being cleaned can put your mind at ease, which, in these special circumstances, can ultimately be the most important thing.

Source: retailtimes.co.uk

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How To Clean Up Your Home After You Clear Away The Christmas Decorations?

 One of the most exciting parts of getting ready for Christmas is putting up the decorations and trimming the tree. When the holiday starts, you cannot wait to put up the lights and hang the tinsel.

However, as much fun as it was putting them up, what goes up must come down and, when it is all over, you must deal with the aftermath!

Not wishing to sound like a Scrooge or The Grinch, but once the decorations have been taken down, you must do the cleaning up. The question is, how do you put your home back to the way it was when everything returns to normal.

For instance, when you disassemble your Christmas tree and put it away, one of the biggest problems is tree sap. Especially if you have a real tree, the sticky sap can get everywhere and can be a pain if it gets on the carpet.

You can leave a bald patch on the rug or carpet if you try to scrape the sap away. Therefore, it is recommended you should harden the sap to start with, using rubbing alcohol, hand sanitiser or ice, and then chip it away, removing any stains from the carpet.

When hanging decorations on the hall, you should avoid using Blu Tack or tape, as they may damage or discolour the walls when peeling them off. Instead, you are advised to utilise pre-existing fittings.

However, if you have used tape or Blue Tack on the walls, you could dab the remnants of sticky tape with a sponge coated with baby oil, let it lay for twenty minutes and then wipe it away, to get rid of any leftover sticky substances from your walls.

There can be nothing more fun at Christmastime than putting up the tree and decorations, without thinking about the mess we may be making in the process.

But it does not have to be a chore to clean up your home once more when the festive season is over. By following a few simple hacks, you can have everything back in order in no time, until next Christmas of course.

Source: Dailymail.co.uk

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East Midlands Railway Hires More Cleaners As Second Lockdown Ends In England

 Now that England is coming out of its second lockdown and adopting a tier system, cleanliness and hygiene has become even more important. This applies to homes, workplaces, and public transport, as a growing number of people are venturing out of their homes and travelling on buses and trains.

The end of the second lockdown has seen one of England’s major rail companies beef up its cleaning regiment. Spending more and hiring a squad of new cleaners, to sanitise its trains and carriages, keeping them safe and clean.

East Midlands Railway, the Mainline operator in the central part of England, has raised the amount it spends on sanitising its train stations and carriages, as well as hiring almost 600 new workers. Adding up to the most cleaners they have ever employed, for a massive undertaking.

The operator has stated it is adopting heightened safety and cleaning measures over its’ vast network of trains, stations, depots, and staff areas. Taking every step to ensure their premises are properly sanitised, particularly in the run-up to Christmas.

It is said more staff have been brought in to oversee the cleaning, many of whom have been reassigned from other positions. It is estimated the number of cleaning staff has risen by over 30% from before the coronavirus began.

They shall be helping oversee the implementation of numerous steps, to improve hygiene on rail premises and trains. Ranging from constantly supervising cleaning to increasing the rate of touchpoints being cleaned, using high strength disinfectant products. Staff will also utilise a piece of specialist equipment known as a Motorscrubber, to produce micro droplets for in-depth touch point cleaning.

The rail firm is also using a specialist fog machine to create an antiviral disinfectant mist, to sanitise large spaces like the inside of train carriages, alongside other measures.

East Midlands Railway is committed to keeping its staff and customers safe, by bringing in more employees and using the latest equipment, to ensure their trains and stations are clean.

So, now lockdown has ended in England, the operator is determined to letting train commuters feel they can travel in confidence. Thanks to the skills and dedication of their growing cleaning staff.

Source: Business-live.co.uk

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