An Ayrshire cleaning company has made a clean sweep this award season for their voluntary work, continued growth and level of service.

Flamingo Exterior Cleaning received the UK Business Hero 2020 award from the Chamber of Commerce for going the extra mile to support the local community during the coronavirus outbreak.

Flamingo, which has its roots in Dalmellington and Bellsbank, made three units available to clean and sanitised the most vulnerable areas within the community including care homes and schools.

Trained staff volunteered to help carry out the work.

Managing Director Robin Barclay said: “We tried to target areas that we thought were highly likely to have vulnerable people and actual traffic so care homes and schools.

“One of the big ones was Ayr Hospital and we also did respite centres for people with disabilities as well as general areas like shopping centres, town centres and supermarkets.”

Flamingo also won Best Exterior Cleaning Company 2020 and Recognised Leaders in Wheelie Bin Cleaning at the BUILD Recycling and Waste Management Awards.

The company scooped Best New Cleaning Company at the Scottish Enterprise Awards, too.

Robin continued: “We have been absolutely humbled by the awards and the kind words of support from everyone. It’s been an extremely difficult year for everyone so we felt it was our duty to give something back and try to help out in whatever way we could regarding coronavirus.

“We are really proud of our team, they have put in a tremendous effort this year to provide excellent service and continuous high standards. We are extremely grateful for the awards.”