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The gloves were on for a bit of fun after a recent training course for Kapiti Coast’s CrestClean team. Five franchisees attended a Module 2 Assessment, held over three days in August with Adam Hodge, National Training Manager for Master Cleaners Training Institute. All five franchisees successfully completed their British Institute of Cleaning Sciences assessment,

That’s the verdict of a recent study from a team led by Dr Charles Gerba, a microbiologist at the University of Arizona, Tucson. The New Zealand Herald reported the findings yesterday, which were unveiled at a conference in Washington, DC. The study provides new insight into just how quickly a virus can spread around an

CrestClean is pleased to announce a new Regional Manager for Christchurch South, Kiri James, has joined the team. Born and bred in Christchurch, Kiri brings years of sales, management and commercial cleaning experience to CrestClean. She was previously Kimberly-Clark’s Regional Sales Manager for the South Island and, prior to that, she was in sales and

Quality audits are a keystone of CrestClean’s commitment to customer care and a routine part of our Regional Managers’ jobs. Hawkes Bay Regional Manager Abby Latu says it can be an interesting experience, in particular during a recent visit to Analytical Research Laboratories, a soil and plant testing facility owned by Ravensdown. “We need to

Dries Mangnus, CrestClean’s Regional Manager for Central Auckland, says attending gatherings like the Manurewa Prinicipals’ Association Conference Day provide a great opportunity to check in with the local school community and share new information about Crest’s services. “I really enjoy getting a chance to see people in less formal settings where it’s possible to talk

Engaging with the local schools in his community is always a great experience for Viky Narayan, CrestClean’s Regional Manager for South and East Auckland. At the recent Manurewa Principals’ Association Conference Day, Viky manned CrestClean’s information table and gave away spray bottles our popular Anti-Viral Sanitiser, our new pump bottles of Foaming Hand Sanitiser, and

Dunedin Franchisees have given generously to assist a fellow Franchisee, John Corboy, while he undergoes invasive liver surgery. Tony Kramers, CrestClean’s Regional Manager for Dunedin and Central Otago, circulated the story among his franchisees and raised $1350 in cash donations for John, who will be unable to work for at least six weeks, but still

CrestClean is pleased to announce there are now over 3000 customers who have chosen our services – and counting, with new clients coming on board in every region, every day. CrestClean marked the milestone by recognising our 3000th customer – ABC Blenheim Central Daycare – with a special gift basket full of treats for the

Marlborough’s annual Health and Safety Expo was another great success for Barbara de Vries, CrestClean’s Regional Director for Blenheim and Nelson. This year brought more businesses and business owners by CrestClean’s display table, resulting in many new leads and connections, she says. “Last year there was a lot more of the general public at the

It’s been a busy year for Barbara de Vries. Just fifteen months after becoming Regional Manager of the Nelson area, Barbara has taken on the additional role of Regional Manager for Blenheim, and is excited about this new challenge. Although Blenheim was previously covered under the Nelson region, Crest felt it would benefit from its

CrestClean has grown steadily since its inception in Dunedin back in 1996, and now operates in 24 regions throughout New Zealand. Whangarei is one of the newer areas of expansion and recently the four dedicated franchisee teams from the Northland gathered for their first team meeting with CrestClean’s Managing Director Grant McLauchlan. “It went really

Aucklanders were treated to some sweet eye candy on the Waitemata Harbour on a recent weekend. The hearty crew aboard Gale Force kept the heat on the competition at the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron’s Winter Series race on the 2nd of August, as captured in this great video posted by Live Sail Die. Pay