We are living in a fast-paced society. Time is flying by, and despite the ease that technology provides, many people are finding it difficult to make time to clean their workplaces and homes. Large organisations recognise the value of a competent cleaning service. In business, reputation is everything, and when a rumour spreads that a particular restaurant or hotel is unhygienic in a particular region, it can result in not only a slew of consumer complaints, but also lawsuits which can lead to falling revenues and, in extreme cases, bankruptcy.