The Lab

Ensuring excellence through research and testing

The Lab is where research takes centre stage.

We only use the best cleaning products available, and thoroughly test new innovations before they ever get used on client sites. This means you can rest assured that the environments we look after are always clean and hygienic.

While visiting The Lab, you can participate in live demonstrations and learn more about the latest products. From testing swabs from client sites for levels of cleanliness, to analysing surfaces to ensure we use the best gritting salt in frosty winters, The Lab shows how Mitie’s scientific approach delivers exceptional environments.

The Lab puts Mitie’s scientific approach into action to deliver exceptional environments for our clients.

Providing assurance through testing

Through on-site or remote testing, we explain the ins and outs of cleanliness levels to customers, and empower them to take action if changes are required. Testing also presents an opportunity to trial new products in specific environments to make sure they perform as claimed. This can help organisations reach additional targets, such as reducing chemical use or minimising waste being sent to landfill.

Providing assurance through testing

Prior to a visit to the CHCE, guests will receive a cleaning testing kit, complete with one of our latest products to try. Simply swab before and after cleaning a surface and return the samples free to the CHCE. Our team will analyse the samples, testing to show and understand the growth of bacteria on a surface. When attending the centre, visitors will get to see the live results and hear from experts to understand more about what the results mean for them and their environments.