News & Advice
May 15, 2018
First team members honoured by CLEAN’s Employee of the Year Awards
CLEAN has honoured nine members of staff through its first ‘Employee of the Year Awards’, which form part of the leading linen and laundry service supplier’s employee recognition scheme.
Apr 16, 2018
CLEAN appointed by Shiva Hotel Group after coming to the rescue
CLEAN is delighted to announce it is now supplying Shiva Hotel Group after successfully solving an urgent laundry service issue within 24 hours.
Apr 15, 2018
Why over 5,500 businesses chose CLEAN
Since our establishment in 1886, we’ve strived to be the best textile services provider to the hospitality industry. To do this, we know we must offer nothing less than an efficient, quality service to all our customers and work with like-minded suppliers while looking after each of our employees in every corner of the business.
Apr 13, 2018
Linen Management - What are the Options?
When it comes to linen management for the hospitality industry there are usually three main objectives: Experience - to give your guests a great experience, whether that be high-quality, crisp and sumptuous bed-linen or elegant, professional and dazzling tableware. Price - to keep costs under control Ease - to make the process of providing fresh linen and towelling to your establishment as easy, efficient and effortless as possible.
Mar 28, 2018
The Perfect Hotel Bedroom for a Perfect Night’s Sleep
CLEAN got between the sheets with 1,000 UK hotel guests to discover what they desire from a luxury hotel room. From bouncy pillows to a perfectly soundproof room, we list the key must-haves for a perfect night’s sleep. A comfy, well-made bed
Mar 23, 2018
CLEAN team wins Slough Trading Estate digital treasure trail
CLEAN is delighted to have been named the fastest and most creative company at the launch of The Estate Trail App, sponsored by SEGRO, Slough Trading Estate, Home Slough, Slough Aspire, Slough Council & Arts Council England. The first of its kind the App is a digital treasure trail using mobile app technology to gain a unique insight into the history and heritage of Slough Trading Estate.
Feb 12, 2018
CLEAN appoints new Chief Financial Officer
Leading hospitality laundry and linen supplier CLEAN has appointed Kevin Godley as Chief Financial Officer.
Jan 31, 2018
CLEAN supports UKHA Shared Knowledge Day
CLEAN is delighted to be supporting the UK Housekeeping Association (UKHA) Shared Knowledge day on 2nd March 2018. CLEAN will have a trade stall at the event where you will be able to meet representative Gareth Draper to discuss your hotel linen requirements.
Dec 15, 2017
CLEAN supports 25th Annual Hotel General Managers’ Conference
We are proud to be supporting the 25th Annual Hotel General Managers’ Conference as a Gold sponsor.
Dec 04, 2017
The Union Jack Club a CLEAN Case Study
The relationship between the Union Jack Club and CLEAN began in March 2012 following the Union Jack Club’s rigorous assessment of several linen providers. As a charity and therefore a not-for-profit organisation, the concept of value is the foundation of the Union Jack Club’s operations and CLEAN’s premium yet affordable service and stock management ticks all the boxes.
Nov 27, 2017
CLEAN highly commended at TVBMAs
The CLEAN plaudits continue at Thames Valley Business Magazine Awards.
Nov 06, 2017
CLEAN secures another accolade plaudit at the LADA’s
CLEAN has been named ‘Most Innovative Company’ at this year’s LADA’s, the prestigious awards from leading publication Laundry and Cleaning Today.
Oct 31, 2017
CLEAN cleans up at industry awards
Leading hospitality laundry CLEAN has scooped a prestigious industry accolades at the LCN Awards, held on 19 October.
Oct 09, 2017
What lies beneath the bed sheets?
Our laundry staff reveal the strange items hotel guests lose in bed linen A side of salmon, an oil radiator and a police laptop are some of the more unusual items that our staff have found among dirty hotel bedsheets at our laundries in the last year.
Sep 28, 2017
CLEAN shortlisted for LADA Awards
CLEAN has been shortlisted for three LADA Awards, which recognise and celebrate the best companies, skills and role models in the laundry and dry-cleaning market. We have been shortlisted in both the ‘Most Innovative Company’ and ‘Most Environmental and Sustainable Company’ categories, thanks to our success in reducing our environmental impact across all of our laundry sites following the launch of our £15m state-of-the-art super-laundry in Slough earlier this year.
Sep 11, 2017
CLEAN creates 25 jobs after record-breaking summer
Record-breaking CLEAN is creating 25 new jobs after it’s Nottingham-based laundry achieved its highest ever production levels last month.
Aug 22, 2017
CLEAN scoops Green Apple Award
CLEAN has secured a coveted Green Apple Award for Environmental Best Practice from one of the world’s most respected recognition schemes for environmental endeavour.
Aug 21, 2017
CLEAN shortlisted for best ‘Independent Laundry’ and ‘Sustainability and CSR’ categories at the LCN Awards 2017
CLEAN has been shortlisted for two awards in this year’s LCN Awards organised by Laundry and Cleaning News. These awards aim to recognise and celebrate the best of the best in the laundry and dry-cleaning market.
Aug 04, 2017
Why CLEAN is the best laundry service provider in the UK
With the commercial cleaning sector continuing to evolve in line with innovative market trends and growing business capabilities, commercial laundries today must continue to adapt their operations to add value to their service offering and remain competitive.
Aug 04, 2017
The importance of getting to know your linen provider
As highlighted in our 6 things to consider when looking for a linen and laundry provider blog, the process of selecting a linen supplier should never be rushed.
Aug 03, 2017
Closure of Maidenhead Laundry and Dry Cleaning Shop
As part of CLEAN’s growth plans and to focus on our core commercial textile rental service, we have made the decision to sell the site of our Maidenhead Laundry and Dry Cleaning Shop on Furze Platt Road.
Jul 28, 2017
CLEAN invests £2.5million in Yeovil laundry
We are delighted to reveal that we have invested more than £2.5million into our Yeovil site as part of the latest developments in our dedicated investment programme – creating 90 additional jobs as part of our ongoing growth plans.
Jul 24, 2017
CLEAN’s Banbury Laundry Breaks Production Record
We are pleased to announce that our Banbury laundry has broken a company production and delivery record – a great achievement for the dedicated team delivering laundry and linen services in Oxfordshire and the surrounding areas.
Jul 13, 2017
CLEAN picks up prestigious RoSPA Gold Medal Award
CLEAN has been named as a Gold Medal award winner at last night’s RoSPA Health and Safety Awards 2017.
Jun 06, 2017
Linen Customer Satisfaction Survey - Prize Draw Winner Announced
Congratulations to Dale Hoggett from Travelodge, Burford.
Jun 02, 2017
Every business should be backing World Environment Day
Here at CLEAN we are encouraging all businesses to get behind World Environment Day on Monday 5 June 2017 and put the focus on protecting nature and the planet.
Jun 02, 2017
6 things to consider when looking for a linen and laundry provider
Choosing a linen supplier isn’t a process that should be rushed. The company you choose will be responsible for supplying your hotel or venue with a fundamental part of your everyday business – if you don’t have clean linen, you cannot sell your rooms.
May 31, 2017
CLEAN named ‘Sustainable Supplier’ 2017
CLEAN has been awarded the coveted ‘Sustainable Supplier’ title, sponsored by innocent drinks, at this year’s Footprint Awards (Thursday 25 May 2017) having beaten tough competition in the category from Nestle Professional UK and Carroll’s Heritage Potatoes, both of which are dedicated to sustainability and best practice in the hospitality and food service sector.
May 10, 2017
CLEAN announces partnership with the UK's largest hospitality company
We are pleased to announce a new long-term partnership with the UK's largest hospitality company Whitbread PLC. The new collaboration will see CLEAN provide quality linen to more than 15,000 bedrooms across 150 Premier Inn branded hotels.
May 05, 2017
CLEAN on the ‘Sustainable Supplier’ Shortlist in 2017 Footprint Awards
CLEAN is delighted to have been shortlisted in the ‘Sustainable Supplier’ category of this year’s Footprint Awards having been named alongside 38 other companies, all of which are dedicated to sustainability and best practice in the hospitality and food service sector.
