Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 6th November 2025 Issue no. 1185
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 International News
Products Magnera's Paul Harmon appointed to inaugural Global Nonwovens Alliance Board
 Clean Cans strengthens Orlando presence with acquisition of Bin Gators
Kärcher UK unveils MC 250 e!ectric: a sustainable step forward in urban cleaning
AI brings increased visibility to improper waste removal practices
ACI COO Korie Traver named 2026 Association Trailblazer
CLEEN study drives 34% drop in hospital-acquired infections
Chicopee and Sontara announce unified strategy under Magnera
Waste to Wonder Worldwide: 20 years of successful corporate 'waste' redistribution
Free webinar: Cost, Control, and Coverage… choosing what HR to own vs. outsource
Europe's EcoCleans arrives in Miami - its US launchpad!
ISSA appoints Kim Althoff executive director as John Barrett transitions to Emeritus role
New robot floor cleaners respond dynamically to foot traffic in commercial spaces
Built for big messes and bigger expectations: new Facility Pro pre-moistened Towelettes
Sofidel further expands its production capacity in the US
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Welcome to the Cleanzine
I’m sure many of the world’s cleaners will often be frustrated at not feeling appreciated by those using the facilities or areas they’re cleaning, or are dismayed that something they’ve worked so hard to make perfect, is unlikely to remain so for long… that there will likely soon be a complaint about cleaning standards when an area that may have been newly cleaned has been accidentally or deliberately trashed by a careless or selfish member of the public, meaning that they or a colleague will be called back to rectify a problem not of their making and not on their schedule. Some jobs are clearly more rewarding than others, in terms of where the cleaner is employed and the tasks needing to be undertaken, but either way there’s still insufficient public recognition for the efforts being made – often under pressure. A report issued yesterday made me realise that even I don’t know the half of it!
I’ve mentioned the WASH (water, sanitation & hygiene) initiative a few times over the years – most recently re. the WHO/UNICEF report which highlighted how billions of people worldwide are treated in healthcare facilities that lack basic facilities, such as water and electricity. I don’t recall ever having looked at it from the cleaners’ point of view though. It took 33-year-old cleaner Ana Manuel Joaquim, of Sofala Province, Mozambique, to enlighten me on how much tougher cleaning can be, than I’d ever imagined:
“I started working at the Jasse Maguena healthcentre in 2015," she recalls. “We were struggling due to the lack of water, and we had to walk 2Km to fetch it from the nearest river.” That’s 1.243 miles, to fetch water, to be able to clean… River water, to clean a healthcare facility, after you’ve carried it to site, in a bucket. "We also had no facilities to dispose of hospital and infectious waste, which posed a risk to our health.”
Dare I say, ‘sometimes we don’t realise how lucky we are’?
I’m pleased to report that thanks to WASH, Ana isn’t struggling as much as she was. A new water source has been installed and other improvements made. “My work has become easier and safer,” she reveals. “I can clean properly, wash sheets, and I don't have to walk 2Km to get water. We have a safe place to dispose of our hospital waste.”
And I’m sure you’ll join me in commending the efforts made by those behind WASH, for helping ease the load of cleaners who have more than the general public to contend with when it comes to getting the job done…
 This Week's News
Coordinated by AISE, the European trade association for detergents and maintenance products, the signatories represent all 27 EU Member States and beyond, underlining the widespread concern and pan-European, cross-sector impact of this decision.  New report maps growth of $2.25bn industrial robot floor cleaning market
It also predicts that the global industrial robot floor cleaner market will reach a value of $2.25 billion by 2030, (from $1.34 billion in 2024), growing at a Compound Annual Growth Rate of 9.03%, from 2024 to 2030.  Accelerating innovation in aircare & hygiene: Vectair acquires WizKid Products
With the recent addition of Big D Industries and now WizKid Products, Vectair is poised to redefine what's possible in aircare, odour control and hygiene. The acquisition enhances Vectair's US-based manufacturing footprint, adding in-house screen and antimicrobial mat production. It also accelerates the company's ability to develop and launch breakthrough products that anticipate and solve the evolving challenges of facilities managers, cleaning professionals and end-users across industries.  Chemitek launches sustainable cleaning solutions for drone-assisted applications
Following the successful debut of the Drone Solar Cleaning Agent and Drone Glass Cleaning Agent earlier this year, Chemitek has now added five new products, addressing the growing demand for efficient and sustainable cleaning of industrial, façade and renewable energy cleaning applications. The expanded range covers applications across solar, wind, glass and industrial sectors - including surfaces affected by organic soiling, mineral scaling, biological growth and ambient pollution. Chem-Dry’s ‘The Natural’ certified EPA Safer Choice
"Everything we do is built on the simple premise that safety and efficacy should always go hand in hand - that it's possible to have a robust carpet cleaning product that is also appropriate for use around kids and pets, to say nothing of being safer for the planet itself," says Ed Quinlan, president of Chem-Dry. "That's what makes these validations so meaningful."  OCS announces new FM contract for Elizabeth Line with GTS Rail Operations
OCS has maintained a continuous presence on the Elizabeth line since 2017, supporting its journey from construction to full operations. The new contract will run for an initial term of three years, with the option for a two-year extension. Biffa fined almost £2.5 million after worker crushed by skip wagon
James Tabiri, 57, was working as a sort line operative at Biffa Waste Services's waste transfer site in Bradford. In August 2023, while making his way to the site office across the weighbridge, he was struck from behind by a reversing skip wagon. The impact caused him to fall, and he died from crush injuries from the rear wheels. |
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