A safer, smarter liquid spill solution

A safer, smarter liquid spill solution

Mandatory Codes of Practice (COP) in the mining industry are regularly audited by the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE). These COPs are often audited against the COP guidelines that are published by the regulator. One important mandatory COP that...
What do women want from a washroom?

What do women want from a washroom?

The month of August has become synonymous with being a period in the year when we celebrate the role of women in society. South Africa has an exceptional history as it is our women who have played a vital role in shaping the future and the societies we now find...

Study recommends complete overhaul of skills development system

A new study revealed that South Africa’s Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETA’s) are ineffective and expensive, overall costing more than university enrolments. This is despite SETA courses being shorter and not involving any research obligations. There is...
Essential benefits of healthcare cleaning

Essential benefits of healthcare cleaning

In healthcare settings, maintaining cleanliness is crucial for protecting patient health, supporting staff safety, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Healthcare-acquired infections (HAIs) remain a significant risk that impact patient outcomes and the facility’s...
Eliminating waste through effective worker training

Eliminating waste through effective worker training

Opinion piece – Stephen Ashkin Poor training in the professional cleaning industry generates widespread waste, directly impacting profitability and safety. When workers lack proper training, negative consequences often cascade throughout cleaning operations,...
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in professional cleaning

Artificial Intelligence (AI) in professional cleaning

One definition of intelligence is that it is the purposeful ability to capture, adapt, and use information. As concerns arise regarding artificial intelligence or AI taking over, causing mischief, or worse, it’s wise to remember that AI arose from human intelligence...

Book seats today – 4 September 2025 – Cape Town, South Africa

Connect with industry leaders at the 5th Cleantex Executive Summit for an event filled with insight, education, and collaboration. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the conversation shaping the professional cleaning and FM markets. We can still accommodate you!...

Goscor Cleaning Equipment appoints new MD

Leading cleaning equipment provider Goscor Cleaning Equipment (GCE), part of the Goscor Group of Companies, recently announced the appointment of Peter Esterhuizen as Managing Director. This follows the resignation of Greg Venter who played a key role in growing...
Show facilitates global matchmaking in Milan

Show facilitates global matchmaking in Milan

Regarded as one of the largest events in Europe dedicated to the professional cleaning sector, the 27th edition of ISSA PULIRE 2025 took place in Milan Italy from 27 – 29 May this year. It provided a platform to discuss the most relevant topic including...