August 2005 sees the launch of i-Clean, a unique new cleaning management system that offers fully integrated modules of activity to support the cleaning function within any type of organization. It presents a task based approach to cleaning and has been developed in accordance with the internationally recognised, British Institute of Cleaning Science standards.
 

 
Steps to Clean, Healthy and Enjoyable Working Environments
 

1.	Module 1 includes a site survey to identify cleaning requirements with a summary identifying cleaning frequencies and task completion time expectancies in line with latest industry guidelines.
2.	Module 2 provides a complete financial breakdown and analysis of the total anticipated cleaning costs for the workplace, which can be used for benchmarking and provides an ideal tool to measure costs against quality in determining best value.   Utilising existing expertise within equipment provision also enables us to offer advice on best practice procedures and specify and develop whole life costing ratios in relation to innovative product usage to meet the needs of fast changing business environments.
3.	For those responsible for managing cleaning staff, Module 3 supports clients in the implementation of necessary policies and procedures to meet legal requirements, streamline operations and to help maintain the health and safety of cleaning personnel working in a variety of different types of workplace. Pictogram based method statements for cleaning tasks are available along with site specific risk assessments and full COSHH assessments (subject to product selection).
4.	Recognising some of the people management issues facing the cleaning industry today, Module 4 offers a variety of low cost management tools and training aimed at helping clients to improve cleaning standards and to retain and develop the skills of their staff. Ongoing contract support through a 24 hour helpline and quarterly updates of changes to HR, health and safety and cleaning related legislation matters are also available.

 
Services can be tailored to meet specific requirements within a variety of specialist working environments:-
 

	Office		Retail
	Healthcare		Hospitality
	Food Production & Preparation		Education
	Industrial

 
To date, the System has been used to provide a variety of services to a number of organisations including; high street insurance brokers, Swinton Colonnade, holiday operator Holidaybreak PLC, and specialist marine and engineering management company, TechMarine International PLC.
 
i-Clean’s fully integrated modules of activity can be used as a benchmarking tool for assessing cleaning service levels, reviewing resources and looking at new methods and products for undertaking cleaning tasks. For those with in-house cleaning provision, i-Clean offers support to the HR function by providing clients with relevant management and training tools, and keeping them up to date with changing legislation and health and safety requirements.
 
Clients can buy as much or as little of i-Clean’s services to meet their own particular needs - modules are designed to be totally flexible, with the aim of increasing efficiency, reducing costs, and providing added value in a variety of ways.
 
The i-Clean management system has been created to provide support for facilities managers and cleaning professionals alike. It is aimed at increasing efficiency, reducing costs, adding value and providing the reassurance of internationally recognised standards.
 

For further information or to arrange an interview
please contact the i-Clean Press Office
Tel: +44 (0) 1684 580680
news@i-clean.info