FM firms need to invest in cleaning certifications, says ISSA education and certification director

  • Date: 12-Nov-2020
  • Source: Arabian Industry
  • Sector:Education
  • Country:GCC
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FM firms need to invest in cleaning certifications, says ISSA education and certification director

The pandemic outbreak has created a structural shift in cleaning just from a superficial perspective to cleaning for health reasons in the Middle East region, says International Sanitary Supply Association (ISSA) international education and certification director Manuela D'Agata. She says: “Traditionally in the Middle East, end users have been focusing on ensuring environments and surfaces were clean just in appearance. However, due to the spread of Covid-19, clients now require different solutions from their providers. End users are now paying more attention to recruiting and selecting professional contractors who are going to protect the health of building occupants.”Cleaning for health and the implications it brings is becoming a more universal value in the Middle East, reiterates D'Agata. She added that the crisis