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Crest regularly performs builders cleans for leading builder-developers in many different centres around New Zealand. “We prefer to establish long-term relationships with quality builders,” says Crest Waikato franchisee Kenny Goundar. “We develop trust with the builder, because the final clean is a very important part of the building project. We realise that the presentation of

Crest performs day cleaning services for a variety of different customers throughout New Zealand. Day cleaning is the practice of performing cleaning duties during “day light” hours. It’s an increasing trend around the western world. There are many different reasons for a customer to prefer day cleaning: Security: keys and alarm codes do not have

A study by Dr. Bill Wolverton, a former research scientist at NASA, resulted in a comprehensive list of the most effective plants to remove toxic chemicals from our air. The recommendation of NASA is to use 15 to 18 good-sized houseplants in an 1,800-square-foot (170 m2) house/office. The plants listed below have been selected from Dr

CrestClean’s South Auckland Director Viky Narayan talks about CrestClean on the video produced for the Westpac South Auckland Business Awards. Viky and the team at CrestClean South Auckland have been selected as a finalist in the Westpac Auckland South Business Awards. The category is ‘Excellence in Workforce Development’, and the other finalists are OfficeMax NZ

Congratulations to Viky Narayan and the team at CrestClean South Auckland who has been selected as a finalist in the Westpac Auckland South Business Awards. The pictures show Viky Narayan, CrestClean South Auckland’s Regional Manager, accepting the finalist award at the Westpac Finalist Function at Villa Maria Estate, Mangere, on the 27th September 2012. The

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

The Tauranga on the Waterfront, a leading Tauranga accommodation and conference facility is the first commercial customer for CrestClean chemicals and microfibre systems. ‘We have a busy accommodation business and cleanliness is our number one priority,’ says proprietor Tony Mangnus. ‘We have had various chemical suppliers and systems in the past, but the CrestClean system

From the first cold day of the year, we start to see advertising from the pharmaceutical giants… “Soldier on” and “ Stop the flu – before it gets you”. Generally speaking, a few days away from the office letting the flu or a heavy cold run its course, is a last resort for busy types.

Below is an ‘open letter’ sent recently by CrestClean to the Government, to try and effect change of poorly worded legislation affecting New Zealand businesses. April 2012 Dear Government, We appreciate everything that you’re doing to move this great country forward. It’s not an easy task, and we know that lifting the productivity of New

Chemical safety is governed in New Zealand by the HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES AND NEW ORGANISMS ACT 1996 (HSNO). The Department of Labour’s role is to ensure that the HSNO Act is complied with in places of work. The Health and Safety Act in Employment requires employers to eliminate, isolate and minimise all hazards in the workplace.

As recently published in Idealog Magazine: It’s hardly the favourite thing to do around the house, but outside of it, cleaning is big business. Just ask Grant McLauchlan of Dunedin business CrestClean. McLauchlan and his business partner, Rene Mangnus, bought a small Dunedin cleaning company in 1996 with an annual turnover of $80,000. Rebranded CrestClean,

Office hygiene is a part of social etiquette that often gets overlooked. Staff members who munch on packets of salt and vinegar crisps, whilst leaning across germ infested keyboards provide a feast for scurrying rodents. According to the Royal Society of Chemistry, mice can reach the food crumbs dotted between the keys. There is evidence