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THE FUTURE OF CLEANING INITIATIVE: A GROUNDBREAKING
COLLABORATION The British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc) and the Cleaning & Support Services Association (CSSA) have successfully completed a groundbreaking project aimed at exploring the future of cleaning. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the cleaning industry, reflecting a shared commitment to embracing innovation with confidence.
Driving change through collaboration
In 2024, BICSc and CSSA embarked on this ambitious project to provide valuable insights through independent trials and scientific results. "This collaboration between the British Institute of Cleaning Science and the CSSA reflects a first for collaboration between
industry associations and our shared commitment to help the cleaning sector embrace innovation with confidence. Together, we are futureproofing the industry through practical, evidence-based insight," said Paul Ashton, CSSA Chairman.
Project scope and methodology The project aimed to:
• Determine the productivity of different types of current machine ranges.
• Provide clarity on the changes to productivity brought about by robotics.
• Evidence the effect on the standard of cleaning achieved from the usage of these machines and chemicals.
• Determine whether the use of this equipment or chemical range made changes to air quality and pathogen count.
Suppliers were approached to assist in trialling different types of equipment, chemicals, and processes. The following suppliers participated in the project:
• Numatic • Birkin • Killis • Diversey • Karcher • Orion Eco
The trials took place at the University of Surrey, with each manufacturer given six weeks to establish their equipment and/ or chemicals. The BICSc Cleaning and Hygiene Audit App was used to assess changes in cleanliness.
Challenges and key findings
Despite the project's ambitious goals, several challenges impacted the results, including management
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