The Ministry of Education (MoE) has outlined strict expectations regarding acceptable cleaning chemicals in Early Childhood Education (ECE) centres. While Public Health recommends bleach-based disinfectants to combat pathogens in ECE environments, the MoE recognises the drawbacks of using bleach. It doesn’t effectively kill certain germs like giardia and cryptosporidium and can produce strong fumes that
Centralised rubbish bins replace individual desk bins with a designated waste station. This simple yet impactful approach to waste management in businesses and schools encourages proper waste separation and streamlines recycling initiatives. CrestClean’s Auckland West Regional Master Franchisee, Caroline Wedding, has been leading the charge in highlighting the benefits of implementing centralised rubbish bin systems
Healthcare facilities are in a constant battle against Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs) and the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance. At CrestClean, we understand the critical role that meticulous cleaning plays in creating safe environments for healthcare professionals, patients, and visitors. Healthcare facilities treat a wide range of patients with many different medical conditions. CrestClean helps prevent
The recent Master Cleaners Training Institute (MCTI) Conference at Auckland’s Jet Park Hotel brought together senior trainers from across the country. General Manager of Training, Liezl Foxcroft, says the conference is a crucial annual event to boost motivation and plan for the year ahead. “We always have this conference at the beginning of the year,
Falling from height was the second most common cause of workplace fatalities in New Zealand in 2023, which makes working at height a relevant talking point for the year ahead. One fall is too many. At CrestClean, we recognise the severe consequences of compromising safety, especially when it comes to working at height. Our commitment
As a company that specialises in glass, it’s important that Thermosash Commercial’s Head Office in Auckland is gleaming to perfection. So, when the commercial window and curtainwall company moved into a newly refurbished building, they needed a cleaner who was up to the job. With the move across town, they saw it as a good
CrestClean is celebrating the completion of the Aspire2 Workplace Communication Programme by all its Regional Master Franchisees. The programme is aimed at enhancing professional capabilities and covers a variety of topics, including verbal and non-verbal communication, delegation, conflict resolution and active listening. In recognition of the achievement, a graduation ceremony was held at CrestClean’s Auckland
CrestClean recently showcased its specialist healthcare cleaning services at the annual Practice Managers and Administrators Association of New Zealand (PMAANZ) Conference, which was held over three days at the Te Pae Convention Centre in Christchurch. The conference, which was attended by close to 900 people, was a unique opportunity for CrestClean to connect with people
More than 75 years of CrestClean business success was celebrated at a special ‘Pasifika’ event, where the guest speaker was rugby sevens legend DJ Forbes. The former rugby union player and captain of the All Blacks Sevens team presented Long Service Awards to 10 Auckland West franchise teams, congratulating them on their achievements. Caro Wedding,
Congratulations to Auckland West franchisees John Ikitogia and Tara Tere, who have received a 3-Year Long Service Award from CrestClean. The couple were presented with the award by one of their happy customers, Boaz Peach, who is the branch manager of Plumbing World New Lynn. John and Tara have been providing Plumbing World with a
Not all heroes wear capes… some wear blue and green and come to the rescue with a carpet cleaning machine. CrestClean carpet cleaning teams in Auckland have been busy helping flood ravaged businesses to get back up and running by removing sludge and water from their office floors. Auckland West franchisee Nikeel Reddy and his
CrestClean has two new Carpet Cleaning Trainers, after franchisees Fiza Rahiman and Mohammed Ashad successfully completed the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) Carpet Cleaning Technicians course. As trainers for CrestClean’s Master Cleaners Training Institute (MCTI), they are responsible for training franchisees throughout New Zealand on how to clean carpets using the latest portable