The business of cleaning is often one overlooked as a largely unskilled job done by an unskilled workforce, which couldn’t be further from the truth. There are approximately 1.63 million workers in the cleaning sector, making up around five per cent of the UK workforce. Cleaning provides a vital service for the nation, ensuring that our workplaces, hospitals, transport and public spaces are clean and safe to use. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, cleaners have become essential key workers putting themselves in the frontline of the fight to help keep hospitals, Extra Care facilities, factories and warehouses open. Managing Director of APM Cleaning and author of cleaning manual series The Business of Cleaning; Samantha Read is keen to acknowledge and [...]
APM Cleaning to offer COVID-19 Hygiene Tests
As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting clients with infection control, we are launching a limited number of hygiene tests. Companies can book this service following a successful infection control assessment. This service is open to small businesses (under 50 employees) based in and around Team Valley, Gateshead. We offer commercial and domestic cleaning services to customers across the north of the country. Cleaning office blocks, Extra Care facilities for local authorities, Social housing communal areas, lobbies and stairways is what we do day in, day out, but in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak, we’ve seen an increase in queries and concerns from our customers about how to keep themselves and their staff safe. Testimonials Karbon [...]