Tools of Trade

A high-tech training resource has now been completed and is available 24/7 to ensure CrestClean personnel remain on top of their game. The video series covers all the core tasks franchisees could be asked to carry out in the course of their work. Available across a range of media platforms, including smartphones and tablets, the

They are a picture of concentration as the finer points of Hard Floor care are put into practice. These Southland franchisees showed doing the hard yards will reap rich rewards as they undertook training in Hard Floor Care. The event was overseen by the Master Cleaners Training Institute’s Southland-based trainer Ashneer Datt. CrestClean’s Southland Regional

Franchisee Nitij Maharaj couldn’t believe his eyes when CrestClean laid on a sweet surprise to mark his milestone birthday. Nitij was attending a Module 2 Assessment course in Dunedin when Master Cleaners Training Institute’s Rachael Hannah turned up to surprise him with a special birthday cake. The reaction of Nitij and his mum Rozley, who

She’s affectionately known as the “Queen of Cleaning” and her loyal subjects were in for a right royal treat. After 40 years in the cleaning industry Dawne Glenie has seen it all. Dawne was on hand to pass on her top tips and industry experience to franchisees during the Master Cleaners Training Institute’s Module 1

Quality and attention to detail resonate with CrestClean franchisee Richard Kemm. Richard was among the Crest franchisees who attended a regular audit as part of Crest’s regular checks of vehicles and cleaning equipment. The former business banking manager takes pride and satisfaction in his work and got the seal of approval when he met Jason

Investing in modern technology is one of the best business decisions Patel Varun has made. The Auckland West franchisee, who has been with Crest for three years, purchased an auto scrubber machine to help him clean polished floors. Patel looks after a customer in Glenfield where most of the premises’ floor area is polished concrete.

As recently published in INCLEAN NZ Magazine: Workers and cleaners have an equal role to play in the prevention of cross-contamination in the workplace. It is estimated that one in three will catch the current flu virus this year, which could have a major impact on a firms productivity levels. The best way to prevent

As an employer in the commercial cleaning industry, if you make an investment in training you want it to produce confident, competent, safe and loyal employees who will make a positive contribution to your bottom line, helping you grow your business and your customer base. For that to happen, the training has to be relevant

Here’s Nelson franchisee Sarah Richards at the Oaks Expo held recently. She’s with Gavin Smith the Waiwhetu Distributors Southern Regional Manager. There was a good turn out on the day and all who went enjoyed themselves. It’s great to have a look at the latest gear out there and Gavin is a wealth of knowledge.

Here’s Naveen Chand with his fabulous brand new Great Wall X240 vehicle. Naveen and his wife Rehana operate in West Auckland, they have been with Crest since February 2011. Naveen really likes the vehicle, it has a leather interior, a neat in-car entertainment system including a television, and its good on petrol. A great looking

Bob’s the sort of guy you’d want to be upwind of… Bob’s work is hot, tough and gritty. One thing Bob really enjoys is a nice clean spot to enjoy his lunch. That’s where we come in. CrestClean are proud to say we clean up around the place so Bob can enjoy a healthy clean

Cross-contamination of bacteria and viruses is a leading cause of illness spreading in workplaces. Simply put, cross-contamination happens when the same cloth is used to wipe the toilet and the kitchen areas. We combat cross-contamination by cleaning each area of your premises with a different colour-coded microfibre cloth. Proper cleaning and frequencies can reduce the