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Cleaning & Hygiene


Clean gutters for life H


itchin Girls’ School (HGS) continuously monitors its maintenance costs and their


value for money. Gutter and high level indoor cleaning had become outrageously expensive as each task required scaffolding totalling over £5,000 every 2 years. Gutter cleaning is an essential annual task but budgets only enabled it every 2-3 years.


The result was blocked gutters and downpipes which regularly overflowed causing dampness to the brickwork and expensive rectification.


Tony Hankin, HGS’s Director of Finance and Resources, bought a SpaceVac high level vacuum powered cleaning system to enable annual cleaning of the gutters (four storeys high) and high ledges in the gym.


He said: “The SpaceVac system is an obvious solution – we bought the kit


and many accessories including some tools specially made for our needs. This package was less than the cost of a one week’s scaffolding hire. We can clean high level beams and gutters when required and not only when budgets allow. There are now no damp walls to repair and we have this kit for life, saving £2,500 per year on scaffolding.”


SpaceVac provided a free demonstration and after sales staff training, so the school can now put high level cleaning on the monthly maintenance schedule.


The school is in a Conservation Area with over half inaccessible by cherry pickers and scaffolding is impossible in some areas – now everywhere inside and out, is constantly maintained in top condition and cleaned as often as is required with no worries about working at heights. www.space-vac.co.uk


Axis Celebrates Successful Partnerships with New Award


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xis Cleaning and Support Services, the nationwide supplier of commercial cleaning services, has launched its Supply Recognition Awards to formally recognise the efforts of the companies it partners with, honouring loyalty and dedication that often prove so instrumental to the successful running of its major contracts. To celebrate the launch, Axis Cleaning and Support Services has presented Supply Recognition Awards to three partners delivering separate services, but all crucial to increased efficiency and innovation.


Complete Washroom Solutions (CWS), a leading hygiene company providing a full range of washroom services, including air fresheners, hand hygiene, and feminine hygiene, helps Axis Cleaning and Support Services focus on reducing costs whilst never compromising their quality service. The partnership held between both companies is recent, but the value seen from CWS’ professional, thorough and bespoke service is evident through recent contract successes. Keeping up-to-date with the latest technologies is an integral aspect of a successful cleaning company, and Industrial Cleaning Equipment (ICE) provides Axis Cleaning and Support Services with a wide range of equipment


Building & Facilities Management – March 2015


from small vacuum cleaners to ride on sweepers. The partnership they hold has been in place for over a year, with ICE proving highly successful in ensuring the cleaning methods used are time efficient and cost effective. The Award was presented to ICE for its clear commitment to innovation within the sector.


Likewise, strong cleaning solutions always require an appropriate, practical uniform, and Axis


presented a Supply Recognition Award to Arcade Styles, its provider of staff uniform. They have partnered on several major contracts, including Alstom and Arriva Trains Wales, ensuring that all parties are happy with the uniform selection.


Stuart Buswell, Managing Director of Axis Cleaning and Support Services, recognises that trustworthy and consistent suppliers are central to its success: “From uniforms to the


Dan Richards (left) and Rajni Kumari (right) from Complete Washroom Solutions accept award from Axis Cleaning and Support Services MD, Stuart Buswell


latest equipment, to washroom supplies, we are very grateful to suppliers who help ensure we can carry out our services in a smart, cost effective manner that guarantees our clients are happy with the service. “We aim to continue the successful partnerships that are already in place, and build up future partnerships with new suppliers who can support our quality service and drive us towards more innovation and further improvement,” Stuart says. www.axis-css.co.uk


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