The Ministry of Education (MoE) has outlined strict expectations regarding acceptable cleaning chemicals in Early Childhood Education (ECE) centres. While Public Health recommends bleach-based disinfectants to combat pathogens in ECE environments, the MoE recognises the drawbacks of using bleach. It doesn’t effectively kill certain germs like giardia and cryptosporidium and can produce strong fumes that
Vijay Nand is a familiar face at TVH, and for good reason. For the past 15 years, he’s been more than just their cleaning provider – he’s become part of the TVH family. TVH is one of Vijay’s first customers as a CrestClean franchisee and he’s developed a special bond with the people there. TVH
The Port of Tauranga is New Zealand’s largest port, operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Cleaning a port of this size is not just about keeping surfaces shiny; it’s a meticulous balance of co-ordination, safety and consistency. CrestClean franchisees, Cesar Rogacion and Malcolm Brown, are some of the unsung heroes behind the
Healthcare facilities are in a constant battle against Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs) and the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance. At CrestClean, we understand the critical role that meticulous cleaning plays in creating safe environments for healthcare professionals, patients, and visitors. Healthcare facilities treat a wide range of patients with many different medical conditions. CrestClean helps prevent
Falling from height was the second most common cause of workplace fatalities in New Zealand in 2023, which makes working at height a relevant talking point for the year ahead. One fall is too many. At CrestClean, we recognise the severe consequences of compromising safety, especially when it comes to working at height. Our commitment
Rachelle and her team started cleaning Kapiti Day Hospital in late 2023. In just a few short months, Rachelle was recognised by the hospital’s CEO, Kate Wang, for her willingness to go above and beyond. Describing Rachelle as friendly, flexible and helpful, Kate expressed that she would be happy to see Rachelle stay on permanently.
When Fiza Rahiman was made redundant, he made the life-changing decision to use the redundancy money to buy a CrestClean franchise. 15 years later, Fiza’s investment has seen him become a successful business owner with plenty to be proud of. “I was planning to get into a business and, for me, at that moment, it
Krishn and Sangeeta Adhar ticked off another significant milestone last October when they received their 10-Year Long Service Award. There to present Krishn with the award was long-standing customer and Principal of Goodwood School, David Graham. David considers Krishn a valued member of the Goodwood School team. After almost seven years cleaning for the school,
Garin College school staff took a break from routine to enjoy a morning tea shout, arranged by Nelson Regional Master Franchisee, Barbara de Vries. The club sandwiches, carrot cake and blondie slice were an expression of gratitude for their 10 solid years of support. Although Barbara couldn’t be there to share in the occasion,
Going the extra mile comes naturally to Bernard Rivera. For the staff at Tavendale and Partners law firm in Ashburton, Bernard’s friendliness lights up their day. Bernard and his team look after the Client Centre for Tavendale and Partners, which offers meeting spaces to the local community free of charge. Wendy, the Client Centre Manager,
CrestClean is excited to have scooped two major awards at the Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards. ‘Regional Master Franchisee of the Year’ was awarded to Viky and Nileshna Narayan, while Royce and Hannah Park won ‘Franchisee of the Year — Business to Business’. The prestigious awards were presented at a gala dinner in Auckland on
The hall at Mayfair School in Hastings is “blinging’ after CrestClean franchisees used the space to learn the fine art of Hard Floor Care. Gagandeep Sidhu, Jeewan Kumar, Indica Karaitiana, Ganesh Mudliar and Bidur Karki are now specialists in the trade, after completing training with CrestClean’s Master Cleaners Training Institute. Having completed both Modules 1