Educating the public in cleanliness

Press, 22 July 1976, Page 10

Educating the public in cleanliness

The Federation of Master Cleaneis has been in existence for five years, although cleaning company associations in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch had been operating for a number of years before its formation. There was little thought that a national body was needed until the Government brought down severe legislation and price controls, at a time of industrial unrest. It was then that necessity arose for the members of the industry to speak with one voice. The federations first task was to correct the anomalies that affected the livelihood of not only its members but also thousands of staff that were employed within the industry. In addition, it had to establish a common code of practice for the protection of both accredited members and those who used the industry. With expert help and guidance many problems were overcome and the industry was able to devote more time to the other needs of the industry. The federation sees itself

not only as a leader for members of the industry but also as an organisation with an important role to play in raising community standards of cleanliness. Cleaning affects the environment in which the community must operate and in which individuals live and work. So while the federation encourages its members to perform to a high standard of cleaning practice through improved technology and management, it also seeks to bring home the importance of cleanliness to the community. With the two Stateestablished organisations, the Anti-Litter Council and the Environmental Council, the federation believes it has a role to play, in encouraging improved” standards of cleanliness in the community. The federation’s conference in Christchurch this week, while being held primarily to provide its members with information to enable them to become more efficient, also hopes to bring home to the community the importance of the cleaning industry.