Flooring and carpet design are an innovative way to bring hygiene, flexibility and safety to a space. In this article, Bob Mortimer explores the future of office spaces and how flooring can be used to promote safe social distancing.

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Against the backdrop of potential employer liability, Raj Krishnamurthy discusses how facilities teams are using technology to visibly communicate the preventative measures being taken - and to reassure the wider office population.

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Offices, factories and distribution warehouses are slowly starting to reopen, welcoming back employees after several months of working from home or having been furloughed. Management teams face the challenge of keeping employees safe, making changes to workspace layouts, increasing deep cleaning and sanitisation efforts and putting in measures – such as modified work schedules or team shift patterns – to reduce the number of people in buildings at one time.

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While governmental lockdowns forced many businesses to close their doors, many Ecolab textile care customers rapidly transformed their operations to support in the fight against COVID-19. Bert Bakker, vice president corporate accounts Textile Care at Ecolab Europe, reflects on the past few months and provides insight that will help commercial laundries restart safely and build resilience in the future.

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As the phased-reopening of facilities and workplaces continues, Richard Guy, country sales manager, Ergotron UK & Ireland, examines the best options to help this process run as smoothly as possible.

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As the UK lockdown continues to ease, Jan-Hein Hemke from Facilicom UK & Ireland, shares the importance of safeguarding colleague welfare as we transition to a ‘new normal’.

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As a wide array of facilities from offices to restaurants to shopping malls return from COVID-19 shutdown, and others such as hotels and airports prepare for heavier traffic, facility managers are tasked with creating plans that protect occupant health and inspire customer and employee confidence.

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Jangro, the UK and Ireland’s largest network of independent janitorial suppliers, has launched two new guides to help businesses prepare for the return to work, as the country eases out of lockdown.

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Duncan Stockdill, CEO of CRM specialist Capsule, explains how cleaning businesses can leverage the latest customer relationship management technology to build long lasting and profitable relationships - from enquiry through to post-clean feedback.

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The UK has reported more than 1500 coronavirus cases and 55 deaths - but the actual number of cases is estimated to be between 35,000 and 50,000. In light of the speed in which the virus is spreading, Boris Johnson has urged everyone to avoid unnecessary social contacts and to work from home where possible.

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Cleaning Matters reviews an IFMA/RICS panel debate to address the questions around coworking and managed office space sectors

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Duncan Carmichael, sales manager at AgriYork 400, discusses the increasing usage of drugs, and how to managers can address this growing problem.

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OCS has partnered with Newbury Racecourse to deliver cleaning and customer services across all facilities. Jeremy Dicks, director of venues and events at OCS, discusses the unique challenges of providing FM services at a racecourse, and how it impacts on the end user – whether it be race-day goer or conference attendee.

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John Barker, managing director at Humidity Solutions, examines cost misconceptions when implementing a humidity control system.

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Asbestos is a hidden killer. Sarah Haslam, marketing & PR manager at Asbestos Removal Contractors Association (ARCA), discusses the responsibilities of FM managers, in-house cleaning teams and outsourced service providers.

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Anh-Tai Vuong, president, DuroVac, discusses industrial cleanliness, some of the key risks to consider and the necessary solutions to prevent them.

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Lorraine Larman, managing director of safety solutions consultancy examines the impact of the Health and Safety Executive's review of its lone worker guidance.

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Stephen Roots, past chair of The Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM) warns that it is imperative that all those responsible for the facilities in which we work, understand their responsibilities and have a plan in place to counter those hard winter days.

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What can facilities and workplace managers do to support their employees so they feel less strained, more productive and overall, much healthier? Kleopatra Kivrakidou, channel marketing manager at Ergotron, shares five tips to achieve the perfect workstation.

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Vicky Lopez, co-founder and director at De-ice, examines how to make sure you stay open for business when the cold weather strikes

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GrittyFOAM is a rich-cream heavy duty foaming hand cleanser with suspended, non-abrasive cornmeal bio-scrubbers™ for deep-cleaning action without damaging the skin or the environment.

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The 50 litre version of our popular trolley,

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Probably the only cleaner required and one of the most powerful and versatile cleaners available.

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Hyflex from Bio-Productions transforms floors into hard wearing, easily maintained surfaces and provides an exceptionally long wear-life.

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Citra Clean Concentrate is Bio-Productions’ uniquely versatile and effective cleaning product for all types of janitorial cleaning and most industrial applications.

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Aquafactors provide water fed poles, brushes and hose systems to suit all requirements.

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Aquafactors has teamed up with Mercedes-Benz to offer our customers the most effective and reliable mobile cleaning system

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D426 is a yellow beaded hand cleaner based on citrus solvents, fine scrubbing agents, emollients and detergents to give a powerful yet gentle cleaning action.

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OxyBAC is a new rich-cream foam antibacterial hand wash that combines Deb Foam Technology™ with Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide antimicrobial agent to provide unique benefits compared with all other antibacterial hand wash products.

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One of the most important aspects of a mobile washing system is the carrying of the water.

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There are approximately 40,000 new diagnoses of work-related skin disease per year and statistics show that skin cancer is a developing issue; of the 2055 cases reported of work-related skin disease, 73% were dermatitis and 19% were skin cancer.

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A121 is a preparation of hygrophobic pellets which absorb moisture (even from the air), creating exothermic heat that starts melting ice immediately and preventing the surface re-freezing for up to 48 hours.

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Incorporating a static water making facility into the water treatment equation will bring down the cost of making purified water and more than justifies the investment.

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Aquafactors has produced a revolutionary “Hot wash” system for water fed pole use – in conjunction with Krueger, a leading British manufacturer of specialised heating systems.

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We thoroughly clean all common areas of residential blocks and estates.

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