When people think of hygiene hazards, office desks don’t usually come to mind. Yet in reality, desks, phones, keyboards, and other shared surfaces are often the biggest offenders when it comes to spreading germs throughout the workplace. University of Arizona microbiologist Dr Charles Gerba has led numerous studies showing that office equipment can carry 10
CrestClean made its debut as a Bronze Sponsor at the 2025 School Business Managers’ Association Conference in Rotorua last week, marking a new step in our growing connection with the education sector. Held over three days, the event brought together school business managers from across the country to connect and share ideas. With inspiring keynote
We’ve wrapped up another successful round of Regional Team Meetings, bringing together franchisees and support staff from all over the country. At each meeting, CrestClean Managing Director Grant McLauchlan gave an insightful update on where the company is now and where we’re headed. While economic conditions over the past few years have posed real challenges
Some of CrestClean’s Auckland team had an early (and very inspiring) start to their day recently, attending the 10th annual Indicator Women in Sales Breakfast. Representing CrestClean were Megan Miles, Liezl Foxcroft, Nileshna Narayan, Rachel Fan-Wedding, and Tessa McKnight – who all had a fantastic time connecting with other women in business, enjoying a delicious
Schools all around New Zealand love CrestClean, and it’s easy to see why! Our high-quality cleaning services create a healthier space for students and staff, with tailored solutions to meet each school’s unique needs. Whether it’s regular classroom cleaning, deep cleans, or maintaining high-traffic areas, we ensure every corner is spotless. What truly sets us
The annual New Zealand Principals’ Federation (NZPF) Gold Business Partners Meeting was recently held in the boardroom of CrestClean’s Auckland offices, marking another year of strong collaboration and shared goals. NZPF is a professional organisation that represents and supports educational leadership, influencing education policy at a national level. The meeting kicked off with a welcome
CrestClean’s Quality Assurance Co-ordinators recently gathered for their annual conference and for the first time, Trainers were part of the event. The combined conference was a huge success, with everyone thoroughly enjoying the chance to connect, collaborate, and share ideas. Hawke’s Bay QA Charlize Pederson says it was a rare opportunity for QAs and Trainers
CrestClean wouldn’t be what it is today without our exceptional trainers certified by the Master Cleaners Training Institute (MCTI). Behind every franchisee with a Certificate of Commercial Cleaning is a MCTI trainer making it happen. These qualified trainers ensure every franchise team is set up for success. One of those dedicated trainers is Mohammed Ashad.
After nearly two decades of successfully managing a CrestClean Master Franchise, South Auckland’s Viky Narayan has achieved a new milestone: an MBA (Master of Business Administration). This achievement is a significant step in his ongoing journey to grow as a business leader and mentor within the franchise industry. Viky has helmed one of CrestClean’s most
Liezl Foxcroft, General Manager of the Master Cleaners Training Institute, recently attended the “Mastering Infection Control in Cleaning” webinar, presented by Cleanlink. The session highlighted critical aspects of infection control that align with CrestClean’s commitment to hygienic cleaning in healthcare facilities. Tragically the speaker, Darrel Hicks, was sharing from personal experience having lost his daughter-in-law
As a part of CrestClean’s commitment to continuous learning and improvement to remain at the forefront of industry advancements, Liezl Foxcroft, General Manager of the Master Cleaners Training Institute, recently attended a healthcare cleaning webinar. The webinar “Why Healthcare Cleaning Impacts Patient Safety”, was presented by world-renowned microbiologist, Professor Stephanie Dancer. The webinar explored the
The Te Pae Convention Centre in Christchurch was abuzz with school leaders from Australia and New Zealand at the recent Trans-Tasman Principals’ Conference. As a Gold Business Partner of the New Zealand Principals’ Federation (NZPF), CrestClean was proud to support the event. There to represent CrestClean were Sam Lewis, Yasa Panagoda, Jan Lichtwark, Viky Narayan