IWESCO participates in Touws River cleanup campaign
IWESCO recently took part in the spring cleanup campaign in Touws River on Heritage Day. A team of 10 staff members and their families were among a group of citizens who picked up litter and cleaned the small town in the Western Cape during the public holiday. The spring cleanup was organised by the Touws […]
IWESCO celebrates Arbor Month with our clients
Annually, IWESCO celebrates the onset of spring with the Arbor Month initiative. Arbor Month was instituted by the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) in 1983 to promote awareness of the value that indigenous trees offer to communities. Our Arbor Month initiative is a way to champion South African trees and plants. It is […]
Why businesses need to use fogging for complete sanitisation
Over 15 months have passed since the Covid-19 pandemic reached South Africa. The country has surpassed 2-million cases and this latest spike in infections has shown that despite a good vaccine rollout, sanitisation and hygiene still play an important role in reducing transmission of the virus. This is why it is absolutely vital that all […]
Lockdown cleaning and sanitation services
Updated: 06 July 2021 South Africa is currently in a national lockdown, owing to the surge in Covid-19-related deaths and infections. President Cyril Ramaphosa has said that the lockdown will be strictly enforced “until we have passed the peak of new infections” in this third wave. As a certified essential business, IWESCO is well-prepared and […]
Your company needs a hygiene response plan
South Africa has been in lockdown since June in a bid to minimise the spread of Covid-19 infections. When the lockdown is lifted, many non-essential businesses will reopen their doors and start trading once again. Business owners need to be vigilant and set up a hygiene response plan in order to keep their employees and […]
Which industries can benefit from fogging?
As a certified contract cleaner and a member of the National Contract Cleaners Association (NCCA), IWESCO makes use of the best equipment and techniques to ensure a high quality result. One of the cleaning solutions we offer is called fogging, or whole room disinfection. We use thermal fogging machines to spray a fine mist of […]
Rebuilding and moving on after the pandemic
The past year has been a rollercoaster for every single South African. The challenges faced by the nation have shed new light on life and the nature of work. While many businesses found themselves under extreme pressure during 2020, others managed to keep their heads above water thanks to the incredible support shown by loyal […]
How planting trees can increase the value of your home
Trees create a visually appealing garden but did you know that they can also increase the value of your home in various ways? On average, mature and healthy trees bring up a property’s value by around 10%. Here are a few ways in which planting trees can increase the value of your home. Plant smaller […]
IWESCO has been fogging during lockdown
IWESCO’s latest service offering is fogging – the process of sealing off a room and spraying a fine mist of chemical disinfectants into the air. These tiny particles of sanitiser fog up the room and land on all the equipment and surfaces. Fogging is a highly effective method of disinfecting all hard-to-reach spaces and preventing […]
Top five cleaning tips for busy people
Work can get in the way of life, sometimes. It can have a significant impact on the number of hours available for cleaning, self-care, family and other obligations that require your attention. While some chores can be put off for a while, others simply cannot. More specifically, putting off your household cleaning may appear to […]