Taranaki Featured

In the heart of Taranaki, global pharmaceutical manufacturer DFE Pharma produces inhaler-grade lactose – the essential carrier in asthma inhalers. Behind the scenes, maintaining the facility’s clean environment is no small task, but franchise owners Dic Lumanglas and Flora Gaunt are making it look easy. The franchise team began cleaning the Taranaki facility in February.

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 recent Whiria Conference in New Plymouth brought together educational leaders in Taranaki to collaborate and discuss the future of education in the region. CrestClean was a proud sponsor, with Taranaki Regional Master Franchisees Naresh and Radhna Mani there to build and strengthen relationships with the region’s Principals. The CrestClean booth was a hub of

On Saturday, the 15th and final Regional Team Meeting (RTM) for 2024 concluded in Auckland with over 300 franchise owners in attendance. The RTM tour wrapped up on a positive note, with franchisees displaying high levels of engagement and optimism. CrestClean Managing Director, Grant McLauchlan says the 2024 round of Regional Team Meetings was the

Navjoth and Ramandeep recently moved to a sprawling half-acre property in rural Hawera. They now wake up to unobstructed views of Mount Taranaki every morning. “It’s so beautiful”, says Navjoth. “We really love it, and the kids love it.” Just a few months ago, Navjoth, Ramandeep and their two children, aged five and two, rented

CrestClean franchise owners, John and Jezka Birondo were recently awarded a Certificate of Excellence in recognition of their outstanding customer service. Upon receiving the news, Jezka was lost for words. “John and I were speechless,” she says. “We’re very honoured to receive this award. It gives us motivation to continue to do the best that

CrestClean takes health and safety seriously, and that commitment extends to ensuring all franchisee vehicles meet specific criteria.  Health Safety and Wellbeing Leader, Ian Noon, has been diligently conducting audits to ensure all 740 vehicles meet the company’s high standards – and he’s doing it twice a year! Ian’s commitment has taken him across the

As winter approaches, offices and workplaces become busier as staff spend more time indoors. While carpets add warmth and aesthetic appeal to commercial spaces, they can also host a range of allergens, bacteria, and contaminants that may affect indoor air quality and the overall appearance of the space. Regular carpet cleaning, versus ‘spot cleaning’, is

Homes of Hope is a non-profit organisation in Tauranga that offers safe, nurturing homes for children who have experienced trauma and other services such as Child Centred Play Therapy, whānau support, parenting support and supervised access. The therapeutic foster care model means siblings can stay together in a stable home for as long as needed.

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

Centralised rubbish bins replace individual desk bins with a designated waste station. This simple yet impactful approach to waste management in businesses and schools encourages proper waste separation and streamlines recycling initiatives. CrestClean’s Auckland West Regional Master Franchisee, Caroline Wedding, has been leading the charge in highlighting the benefits of implementing centralised rubbish bin systems