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Posted on June 8, 2017

The maintenance of green roofs is perceived to be one of the greatest barriers to their installation. The maintenance schedule should be considered during the design process, when the demand for maintenance input can be anticipated. There is no such thing as a ‘no’ maintenance roof, green or otherwise. All new commercial buildings are required […]

Posted on June 6, 2017

Facility Services Value Over Price Right now, the market for facilities management is good. Most organisations are optimistic, forecasts are strong and the mood reported by the media is positive. But whilst the volume of business and opportunities is on the rise, a lot of it, especially work in the public sector is being determined […]

Posted on June 2, 2017

Wish there was an eco-friendlier way to clean your windows? The amount of chemicals we use for cleaning our homes can be a worry, both for health and environmental reasons. The good news is that there are plenty of natural alternatives we can use instead. They could even be more effective, as chemical products are […]

Posted on May 18, 2017

If you are a landlord, property manager or self-manage a block of flats, then you are responsible for the maintenance and communal cleaning of the common parts you know how much of a headache this can be. There are many factors to consider when you are going to employ an In-house team such as equipment, security, […]

Posted on May 8, 2017

Finding the right individual or cleaning contractor to look after the common parts to your block of apartments can be a daunting task for many people, and many people don’t know where to begin. One of the best ways to hire a communal cleaning contractor is through the referrals of colleagues, friends, family or by […]

Posted on April 28, 2017

The last decade has seen a huge shift towards safer working procedures and thanks to the HSE’s Work at Heights Regulations 2005, a completely new sector of business was born – the pole working revolution. It started a decade or so ago with pole window cleaning systems. More recently gutter and high-level indoor cleaning systems […]

Posted on April 27, 2017

If you already use our services, you’ll know that we swear by our water fed pole system by Reach & Wash for window cleaning. If you don’t already use our services, you may have seen the system used as it fast becomes the most popular method for window cleaning contractors. However, we’re often asked why […]

Posted on April 21, 2017

Our specialist floor maintenance engineers frequently come across the issue of poor floor cleaning when talking to property managers, facility management agents and end users. Unfortunately many general cleaning companies are unable to provide the specialist knowledge required to produce acceptable results in floor cleaning & maintenance. Within many residential or commercial buildings there are […]

Posted on April 13, 2017

  Accumulated soil and grit are major causes of reduced carpet and fabric life, and enable destructive and health harmful mites and bacteria to work unchecked. Carpet cleaning costs are minimal when you consider the replacement cost of carpets and furnishings, so regular cleaning makes economic sense too. Below we outline ten reasons why you […]

Posted on March 29, 2017

We all love our gardens but not everyone has the time to take care of them. If you’d rather leave the gardening to the professionals, here’s some advice on how to hire the best. Finding the right gardener Whether your garden needs a spot of weeding or a complete overhaul, finding the right gardener can […]