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January 18, 2019

Spectrum Achieves CHSA Accredited Distributor Status

Spectrum Achieves CHSA Accredited Distributor Status

Spectrum CHSA Accreditation

Scarborough based, Spectrum Cleaning Solutions, are delighted to have been awarded “Accredited Distributor” status by the Cleaning & Hygiene Supplies Association, who represent national and global multinational manufacturers and distributors.

The accolade demonstrates that Spectrum only source supplies from manufacturers and distributors who adhere to high quality standards for qualifying products.

The accolade demonstrates that Spectrum only source supplies from manufacturers and distributors who adhere to high quality standards for qualifying products.

Trading in the town for over 20 years and employing 14 people, Spectrum supply cleaning and hygiene products, washroom services and hygiene management consultancy to businesses in the UK, and specialise in the Hospitality, Education, Facilities Management and Healthcare sectors.

Jo Thompson, Managing Director at Spectrum Cleaning Solutions said “unfortunately, as with all businesses, dodgy traders can compromise the overall reputation of an industry.  They sell products that don’t correlate with what is specified on the packaging”

She continued “So, in a bid to raise industry values and reassure our own customers, we asked the CHSA to undertake their independent audit on our supplies and quality assurance procedures to ensure we were meeting the standards required.

We are pleased with the outcome of this audit which has helped our customers be sure that when they buy from us, an Accredited Distributor, what’s on the box is what’s in the box, so they can be reassured that they are getting what they are paying for.”

Jo concluded “the CHSA Accredited Distributor marque shows our commitment to providing the highest possible quality products to our customers, we are committed to maintaining this assurance which will require twice yearly audits by an independent inspector.

In addition, we hope that our high standards will encourage other companies within the industry to follow suit”

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