Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 29th January 2026 Issue no. 1195
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 International News
Products Betco Joins 2026 BSCAI Corporate Partner Program
 Robert Scott's new robots deliver safer, smarter and more efficient cleaning across dynamic spaces
Nilfisk’s Board tells shareholders to accept Freudenberg’s takeover offer
EDANA unveils the professional development and events 2026 calendar
The events are as follows: Nanobubbles market research report 2026-2036 now available
AI's thirst for water: a looming crisis for the cleaning industry
Remote inspection camera secures safer, smarter overhead cleaning
Perfect recipe for cleaning success
ACI hires sustainability manager, strengthening member support and program initiatives
From aisles to industry: Tennant's new X6 ROVR handles it all
This purpose-built robotic floor cleaning machine is thoughtfully designed for manoeuvrability and versatility, allowing it to clean spaces some other floor scrubbers might struggle with, and to deliver maximum cleaning coverage with minimal oversight in a wide variety of spaces - such as retail stores, supermarkets and logistics & warehousing facilities.
“Service robots, as covered in the new IDTechEx report, ‘Service Robots 2026-2036: Technologies, Players & Markets’, can be used to automate several industries, including logistics and delivery, cleaning, agriculture, underwater exploration, food service, and social interaction. Xenex receives Health Canada Registration for LightStrike6 UV Robot
New partnership is addressing Ghana’s waste management issues
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Welcome to the Cleanzine
As you’re probably aware, I’m inclined to grumble about things I’m not happy about, in the hope that it will help effect change. Today, as I write this, things are different. I’m angry.
I’ve just visited the local civic amenity tip, owned by Surrey County Council, with items I needed to get rid of but which I couldn’t/wouldn’t put in my bins. The site, which I recall used to be open 7-days a week, 363-days of the year and from 08.00 – 20:00, is now operating shorter hours just 5-days a week. It was chaos. I’d expected to queue to get in, since users have to show ID or have a residents’ sticker, while those in vans need to pay per load, and some users aren’t aware of this. Queues to vacate though had stopped when the service road was made one-way some years back –which has also put a stop to altercations between residents queuing to enter from two different directions. My builder, who was with me to unload my heavy stuff, said the jam was caused by a couple of vehicles turning round to leave the inward queue.
I had foil, rags, broken tiles and electrical items, larger plastics that wouldn’t fit into my recycling bin and the remains of recent building work that hadn’t gone into the skip I’d hired, including five bags of insulation/plasterboard/rubble and a limescale-damaged toilet and basin. When I told the guy on the gate I had rubble to dump too, he took a picture of my licence plate. “You shouldn’t have told him,” quipped my builder.
All the rag containers overflowing so I was told to put my rags into the clothing donations bin. What really disturbed me though was that there was lots of arguing going on and some of the public didn’t seem to be aware that the guys on site were following instructions and didn’t deserve aggression. I got into a discussion, but respectfully and with a smile, since what I was being told didn’t match my recollections of what I’d read on the website before Christmas. Of the building waste, I was only able to freely dump two items. The rest I’d have to pay for - on top of my council tax which I thought covered things like this. I considered just leaving the cistern and basin & returning every week with two bags of the other stuff – just out of principle – but my builder persuaded me that it wouldn’t be worth the hassle so I paid up.
I’m not angry on a personal level as such but because of the recent discovery of a number of enormous illegal waste tips scattered around the country. Here’s a link to a report if you missed it. Have a look. I’m sure you’ll agree that it’s disgraceful and that we really do need to change the way we do things to prevent this from happening; otherwise it’s only going to get worse: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1ev4yg1j1lo
This Week's News
Clorox announces acquisition of Gojo Industries
Adding Purell to Clorox's portfolio of trusted brands expands Clorox's position in health and hygiene for consumers and institutional end users alike.
Nearly 90% of the cleaning professionals surveyed in the research stated that the rising cost of doing business had the greatest impact on their operations in 2025. This points to a more sustained challenge than originally anticipated, as it is over 17% higher than the previous year, and more than 85% believe that it will remain a significant factor in 2026.  Interclean Amsterdam 2026 to deliver expanded focus on automation, robotics and sustainability
At the heart of the event are four dedicated experience centres, each designed to provide hands-on insight into the latest products, technologies and solutions: Harrisons breaks new ground with wet wipes launch
The new B2B wet wipe offering includes surface disinfectant wipes, probe wipes, hand sanitiser wipes and hand & tool wipes along with plastic-free wipes... Wet wipes to expand both the Harrisons Industrial range and Harrisons Hygiene range.  Trinity Socket: one smart solution for a fragmented mop market
Overstocked stores, complex replenishment planning, unnecessary changeover costs, supplier lock-in and time wasted. Manchester Cleaning Show celebrates the city's influential role in shaping UK cleaning sector
The Manchester Cleaning Show will bring thousands of visitors to the city, including industry leaders, suppliers and professionals, and is using its return to celebrate the people whose work keeps the city's public spaces safe and operational.  Celebrating 15 years of Morclean’s iconic Custom Plus Bin Wash
Over the years, Morclean has grown from a specialist manufacturer into a trusted name across the UK and international markets. For decades, it has focused on engineering excellence, listening closely to customers and continually refining its products to meet the real-world demands of professional operators. This commitment has positioned it at the forefront of bin wash technology and environmental cleaning solutions. Sofidel's environmental commitment recognised in 2025 CDP Climate & Forests rating
In 2025, Sofidel received an A rating for both Climate Change and Forests.  Envac to deliver automated waste collection for Oulu University Hospital
Peartree Cleaning Services launches 'Day One Starter Kit'
As part of this initiative, every employee will receive a comprehensive welcome pack, a multi-language new starter kit, and a pair of premium Skechers work shoes. The footwear will be provided to all team members who are on their feet for more than five hours per shift - a practical investment that prioritises comfort, safety and wellbeing. The Cleanzine Archive Search We keep an extensive archive of news stories and product information that have featured in past issues of The Cleanzine. If you would like to run a search of the The Cleanzine web site using the search tool below please just go ahead by entering in the name of the person, product or company or any other key words that you are looking for. How to contact us at The Cleanzine:
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