A&R Finance Director Ashley Davies pictured in Bridgend Town Centre

5 Facilities Management Trends for 2022 That You Should Know

As soft service providers continue to survive and even thrive in today’s continuing tough economy, one thing stands out above all else – the strength and resilience of those in our industry. A&R Services Co-founder and Finance Director, Ashley Davies has listed what he feels are the top trends for the year ahead, and ones you should be aware of: …

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Keeping Your Store Clean and COVID-19 Free

With the outbreak of the coronavirus and the introduction of social distancing, many of our stores have taken measures to ensure our safety and prevent further spread of this awful virus. However, with social distancing measures in place, there is still the potential risk of the virus coming into your store, putting yourself, your staff and customers at risk. To …

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7 Tips for Hiring a Commercial Cleaning Company

Screening and hiring a commercial cleaning company may seem like a daunting prospect. You will want to ensure that your facility’s cleaning schedule is in capable hands. Maintaining a clean environment is key to the success of your business. So, you should treat the process like hiring a new employee. We’ve come up with 7 questions which will help you …

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Signs That Your Cleaner is Doing a Good Job

We all like to come into work and be welcomed to a clean and tidy business.  Having a good cleaner who leaves your business looking sparkling clean and fresh is not only good for your employees, your customers and your own health, it can also increase workplace morale and productivity and reduce sickness absence within your employees. So, it’s important …

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How Long Can Germs Live on Surfaces?

We all know what it’s like to have a nasty cold and a bedridden induced flu and with germs getting plenty of press, it’s essential to know how you can combat them in your business. While germs may be too small to be seen with the naked eye they can live on a variety of surfaces, lying in wait to …

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Why Should You Invest in Biomisting Services?

Slowing the spread of the coronavirus is on the top of everyone’s priority list with businesses in South Wales. As a nation, businesses are stepping up their cleaning schedule, their cleaning frequency and investing in Biomisting where this superior infection control service offers longer protection. Regular cleaning and deep cleaning sometimes isn’t enough to keep the Coronavirus and several other …

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Gym Cleanliness – why your gym should be regularly cleaned

Hitting the gym is a great way to sharpen the mind, become healthier and physically fitter, and with the public becoming more health-conscious they look for local gyms that are close by. So, when a new customer comes to your gym you want to leave a lasting and positive first impression.  Making sure that all equipment is clean and members …

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Are You Welcoming Back Your Students?

Schools across Wales will shortly welcome back students between the ages of three and seven after the February half-term. This has come with much dispute between teacher trade unions and parents through the increased risk of students now mixing again after learning from the safety of their homes. It has been a difficult few months of adapting to a new …