News & Advice

On Wednesday 10th June, local laundry CLEAN held a “bring a dish to work” event where staff created a variety of culinary delights.

We are delighted to announce CLEAN is among the winners in the RoSPA Occupational Health and Safety Awards 2015. The Gold award in the prestigious annual scheme run by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) will be presented during a ceremony at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole Hotel, at the National Exhibition Centre, on July 14, 2015. As the UK’s family safety charity, RoSPA’s mission to save lives and reduce injuries covers all ages and stages of life. In support of this mission, the RoSPA Awards, which date back 59 years, recognise commitment to continuous improvement in accident and ill health prevention at work. Through the scheme, which is open to businesses and organisations of all types and sizes from across the UK and overseas, judges consider entrants’ overarching occupational health and safety management systems, including practices such as leadership and workforce involvement. David Rawlins, RoSPA’s awards manager, said: “The RoSPA Awards encourage improvement in occupational health and safety management. Organisations that gain recognition for their health and safety management systems, such as CLEAN, contribute to raising standards overall and we congratulate them.”

CLEAN is delighted to announce we have recently been informed by the British Safety Council that they have awarded us with an International Safety Award with Merit for the third consecutive year. This award, from one of the most respected Health and Safety organisations in the world, reflects our improving results in health and safety over the previous twelve months and confirms that our safety systems, policies and procedures are considered world-class.

In this video we take you on an exclusive guided tour of our workwear processing plant in Maidenhead, Berkshire.

The Textile Service Association (TSA) research has confirmed that the quality of linen provided actually influences the choice of hotel, and that guests are prepared to pay more for quality. Bed linen plays a vital role in the impression a hotel makes on it guests and there is no doubt that laundry is an important function for hotels. Unfortunately however this service is not always given the priority and focus it deserves. Laundry quality shapes the guest’s impression, and laundry costs and laundry management impact a hotel’s bottom line and its operational efficiencies. Striking the correct balance between the two is crucial, and a pool linen service is a major factor in achieving this balance.

In 2012 CLEAN Linen Services were appointed linen service provider to the London Olympics. In order to overcome the restrictions of daytime delivery slots during the Olympics, the company started early morning and late night deliveries. Peter Cox Group CLEAN Transport Manager stated “The company’s trail of night-time deliveries proved very beneficial; we found that the vehicles used less fuel because there was less traffic. They also benefited from easier parking and reduction in congestion charges” Natalie Chapman the Freight Transport Association head of policy for London supports Peter’s view “The benefits of night-time deliveries are proven and irresistible; why waste time and money sitting in traffic when you don’t need to?”

On Saturday 8th November CLEAN sponsored the Worshipful Company of Launderers’ float at the Lord Mayor’s Show. London streets were showered in bubbles to the delight of spectators, while the CLEAN team of chefs handed out bubble blowers to expectant children in the crowd. The day was full of pomp and pageantry and record donations were made to Scope & Mencap, the Lord Mayor’s chosen charities

As an innovative UK special needs school, Manor Green School (MGS) in conjunction with the borough’s award winning Ways into Work Service has introduced an extensive Job Coaching programme to develop the employment knowledge and skills for young people with learning difficulties. As part of this programme MGS School organises visits with local businesses.