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The changing face of technology: top trends in the retail industry.
We live in age where the consumer is king. Their preferences now dictate retail offerings, as opposed to a decade or two ago when brands had a lot more influence on their markets’ needs and wants. All of the technology trends in the retail industry are...
Powder post beetle – the ticking time-bomb of pests.
What do gleaming wooden floors, an original Art Deco drinks trolley and a bag of braai wood have in common? They’re all potential homes of powder post beetles. Older South African homes typically consist of timber structures. Supporting beams, wooden decks or floors,...
Selling your house? Read about why certificates of compliance are non-negotiable
If you’re about to put your home on the market, you’ll probably get out the Dulux, Q20 and garden rake in an effort to spruce up your most valuable asset. Unfortunately, aesthetics aren’t all you have to worry about. Whether you’re about to sell your property through...
An introduction to soil poisoning for first-time home builders
You’ve dreamt about this moment for years. Owning your very own piece of prime property and building the home of your dreams is about to become a reality. Before your abode starts to take shape however, it’s wise to do a bit of research about the not-so-glamourous...
What would happen if your hospital didn’t follow a hospital cleaning plan?
It’s a given that the hospital you entrust with your health and recovery should be a sterile, hygienic environment. High foot traffic, frequent turnovers and patients with a variety of infectious diseases mean that a thorough hospital cleaning plan can quite...
Our top tips to home cleaning the green way.
The pungent smell of bleach and anti-bacterial sprays once signalled a sparkling clean abode. Today, home cleaning methods hark back to the days when industrious housekeepers made their own home cleaning solutions. As families seek safer, more environmentally-friendly...
Ants in your pant (ry)? Our guide to ant control.
Thanks to their incredible work-ethic, industrious nature and habit of appearing (seemingly) out of nowhere, ants have rightfully earned themselves a formidable reputation. What this means for homeowners however, is that they’ll inevitably encounter these busy-bodies...
How to choose the carpet cleaning method that’s best for you.
Shag carpets, kelims, rugs and runners - people have been using carpets to turn their houses into homes since the dawn of time. Whatever your preference, caring for your carpets is essential. Besides extending their life span, regular maintenance and upkeep also...
Rope access isn’t always necessary for commercial window cleaning
The ‘Cape Doctor’ not only signals the start of summer for Capetonians, but the start of window cleaning season. Strong, salty wind batters all sea-facing commercial and residential buildings. For those situated upcountry, residue dust and water marks from winter...
Five innovative ways companies are meeting their green business objectives
‘Eco-friendly’, ‘green’, ‘sustainability’ – catchphrases that in recent years, have come to the fore across all spheres – businesses included. Consolidating compassion for the environment and business objectives doesn’t come easy, but little by little, companies...