Oates Case Studies

Helping a world-class facility services company raise cleaning efficiency by 25%

Christian Jonasson — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 13:25:23 GMT

The Challenge: Outdated Tools, Rising Risks

Hospitals face constant challenges in keeping environments safe from bacteria and viruses.

At Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL), supported by OCS — one of the UK's leading facility services providers — traditional cotton socket mops were slowing down cleaning, spreading dirt rather than removing it, and creating unnecessary strain on staff.

On top of that, the system was unsustainable, with non-recyclable plastic mop heads and excessive chemical use. OCS and CNWL needed a more hygienic, efficient, and sustainable solution to meet strict infection control standards — without the burden of running an in-house laundry facility.

From Buckets to Smarter Carts: How ML27 Improved Cleaning Efficiency

Kim Helder — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 13:13:20 GMT

The Hidden Strain Behind the Clean

For Mon Logement 27 (ML27), the leading social housing provider in Normandy, keeping shared spaces clean is essential to community well-being. With 70 janitors maintaining over 22,000 homes across priority neighborhoods, cleaning should have been simple.

Managing the Cleanliness & Well-being of One of the Cleanest Cities in Finland

Henrik Lehela — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:41:37 GMT

What does it take to deliver top-tier hygiene standards in one of the cleanest countries in the world — while improving efficiency and sustainability?