Cleaning in a Crisis 1 Aug 2025 When things get hectic, a team member calls in sick, customers are queuing out the door, or there’s a delivery crisis what’s the first thing that gets skipped? Cleaning. It’s unintentional, but unders... Read more
How to Build a Culture of Clean 28 Jul 2025 Let’s be honest, cleaning doesn’t get most people excited. It’s not glamorous. It’s not flashy. And for many teams, it’s a job that gets done at the end of a long shift, when no one’s watching. But he... Read more
The Viral Cleaning Hack That Made Us Cringe 25 Jul 2025 Why social media shortcuts don’t belong in your cleaning routine. We love a clever shortcut as much as the next person but some of the cleaning “hacks” that go viral online? They’re more dangerous tha... Read more
Why Your Cleaning Checklist Isn’t Enough 21 Jul 2025 Walk into any business, a café, a care home, a school, a gym and you’ll probably spot it: a laminated cleaning checklist blu-tacked to the wall. Ticks in boxes. Dates scribbled. Maybe even a signature... Read more
The Dirty Secrets of Multi-Surface Cleaners 13 Jun 2025 This week, we’re looking at a product that promises everything… and often delivers nothing. Multi surface cleaners. The Swiss Army knives of cleaning products. But here’s the thing: if you wouldn’t us... Read more
The Illusion of Clean 6 Jun 2025 This week we’re talking about “hygiene theatre” - the illusion of cleanliness that tricks the eye, but not the germs. Because just like a shiny car can still have engine problems, a sparkling surface ... Read more
What Businesses Get Wrong About Hygiene 30 May 2025 This week, we’re diving into three industries that depend on high standards of hygiene, but often fall short in surprising (and very fixable) ways. Whether you run a kitchen, a gym floor or a care hom... Read more
What Hygiene Teaches Us About Business 26 May 2025 This week, we’re going to look at the humble cleaning cupboard, and what it can teach us about leadership, systems, and running a high-performance business. Because sometimes, the smartest business st... Read more
The Supply Chain is SEXY! 30 Apr 2025 Welcome to Issue #2 of Blue Shield Weekly, where we look at the big ideas behind the everyday. If you’re in the business of products, from blue roll to bulldozers, then you’re in the business of logis... Read more
The Psychology of Clean 24 Apr 2025 Welcome to Issue #1 of Blue Shield Weekly, where we explore the unseen forces behind products, perception, and performance. Let’s kick off with something we all know but rarely question: Why does “cle... Read more
Customer Service in B2B Supply 9 Apr 2025 In the world of B2B supply, product quality and pricing often dominate the conversation. But there’s a silent killer of deals, loyalty, and business growth that doesn’t always make the spreadsheet: 👇 ... Read more
Paper in Different Industries 2 Apr 2025 When you think of paper, you might picture office documents or your morning newspaper, but in reality, paper is an unsung hero across multiple industries. From ensuring hygiene in hospitals to keeping... Read more
