Facility Management

Need for ongoing IPM in Food Processing

Food processing industry by its very nature is susceptible to attacks from various pests. The entire chain of processing from raw material to the finished product which reaches the end consumer is critical and needs to be evaluated for pest hot spots. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is the way to deal with the management of pests in this industry. By addressing the underlying causes of pest infestations – access to food, water and shelter – IPM can prevent infestation before pesticides are even considered.

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Deep cleaning of fitted carpets

Fitted carpets are still in vogue. In fact, they are enjoying increasing popularity. Around two thirds of floors in business premises have textile coverings. And it is not just a fashion fad. Fitted carpets now come in a wide range of colours and a host of new patterns and structures. So it is easy to choose the right one for a particular type of building or use. What is more, fitted carpets have very good anti-slip properties and help reduce noise. Yet if they are to retain their attractive appearance in the long term, they must be cleaned efficiently, systematically and appropriately.

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Germs in office kitchens

Kimberly-Clark Professional conducted a study to identify the workplace hotspots where germs can lurk. Hygienists from the company collected nearly 5,000 individual swabs from office buildings housing more than 3,000…

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