Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 8th May 2025 Issue no. 1161
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 International News
Products New Jersey custodian wins 2025 Cintas Custodian of the Year contest
Offices are key to reinforcing culture and belonging (and thus need cleaning): a global study
Xclusive Services recognised as Avendra International approved janitorial provider
Samsic broadens service offering in Ireland through Ailesbury Services’ acquisition
Already active in Ireland since 1977, primarily through cleaning services, Samsic is now accelerating its development in the country by integrating Ailesbury Services, a leading provider of cleaning, security and support services in Ireland. LG launches commercial robotic vacuum cleaner for hotels
Unseen danger in healthcare: landmark study, supported by Splashblocker, receives top award
Nominees for 'Product of the Year ISSA Pulire 2025' Awards announced
Greener Gains: A beginner’s guide to building a sustainable cleaning business
Starting a cleaning company from the ground up is no small feat. You're likely juggling pricing strategies, sourcing supplies, marketing plans, and navigating customer acquisition - all while trying to make sound financial decisions. WypAll industrial cleaning cloths now have more absorbency and durability
Maintaining stringent contamination control in cleanrooms and controlled environments is essential for ensuring product integrity, regulatory compliance and personnel safety. One of the persistent challenges in these environments is the effective cleaning of hard-to-reach surfaces, such as ceilings, walls, ventilation systems, lighting fixtures and equipment overheads. Europe's cleanest airport features Xlerator hand dryers
Cintas opens nominations for America's Best Restroom
Expert warns of need to spring into faster Legionella detection action
Ecolabel Certification for Cleaning Services: A Practical Guide to Documents and Procedures
Biosciences firm launches three new application specific powder additives
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"Doesn't time fly" is a phrase that's often bandied about and one that was brought home to me when researching material for this Leader... I've realised that it was at least 18 months ago that Sainsbury's supermarket was discovered to be closing its in-car park recycling points. I've been meaning to write about it ever since! These facilities were incredibly handy. My local one seemed almost as large as the civic amenity tip and, (I believe) took all the same items bar garden and builders' waste. Sometimes the huge containers became so full that recycling would be stacked against them and I can imagine that keeping everything safe and running smoothly could sometimes be a logistical nightmare. In terms of earning brownie points and bringing people onto site and potentially into store to spend money though... surely that would have made it worthwhile? I regularly grumble about our local councils shortening the opening hours of their tips and reducing the number of days they're open - which means recycling responsibly can be something of a battle. Sainsbury's, with its stores and car parks open seven days a week until midnight, offered an attractive alternative. And its facilities could be used by people who didn't drive. Sainsbury's then, was something of a recycling and environmental saviour. So what's made me talk about something that happened 18mths ago? An enquiry from someone in my town, who'd gathered a couple of bags of the type of recyclables that aren't collected at kerbside, which she wished to take to the tip. She'd discovered that there's no pedestrian access. I get that there are safety concerns when it comes to people walking into a site where lots of cars are queuing, but we're considered safe once on site and whilst negotiating those same moving cars as we concentrate on carrying/dragging our stuff to the bins earmarked for it. To me, that's far more dangerous than walking onto site with a couple of bags of recycling or perhaps a rolled up rug in our arms. Why can't safe pedestrian access be provided to local residents who are trying to 'do the right thing' and recycle where possible? Everyone I've discussed this sentiment with, agrees with me. Next stop the council, methinks... Sainsbury's recycling points are clearly missed more than I'd realised then! Some good news though... the organisation has, this year, introduced something not offered in many civic amenity tips - the ability, in 520 of its stores across the UK, for us to recycle soft plastics and flexible plastic packaging. Plastics that in the past have had to be binned. Now that I like - along with the organisation's goal of halving the amount of plastics in its operations by the year end. Sainsbury's - I reckon you can consider yourself redeemed!
 This Week's News
Gloves do not replace hand hygiene - reminder from WHO
On Monday 5th May - World Hand Hygiene Day 2025, the World Health Organisation urged governments, healthcare facilities and frontline workers around the world to reinforce hand hygiene practices - a proven, cost-effective intervention to protect both patients and healthcare workers. Battery-operated cleaning items addressed in proposed standard
The proposed standard provides a test method for battery-powered surface cleaning appliances to help with battery certification and testing, compliance and overall better device reliability. ASTM International member Diethard Becker points out that this method is unique for the ability to test batteries within the appliance itself, giving highly practical results.  BICSc extends deadline for 2025 Awards entries
This year the program has been extended to include a new Award - the Lifetime Achievement Award. Birmingham refuse workers strike: cleaning up operation continues
Repurposing between 40 and 60 housing and street cleansing vehicles and deploying multiple 'grab trucks' to clear large rubbish piles each day, the Council prioritised 15 of the most affected hotspot wards.  Survey reveals widening gender gap in handwashing habits
The commercial washroom specialist’s 2025 survey of more than 1,000 American adults found that, while both genders universally believe handwashing is essential to overall health, women are more diligent when it comes to actual handwashing practices, particularly when they are in public spaces. Genesis+HOCl’s indoor air quality expertise showcased
While we have long relied on filters, air purifiers and chemical disinfectants to clean indoor spaces, HOCl (hypochlorous acid) - a compound produced naturally by the human immune system - is emerging as a safe, non-toxic, and highly effective way to disinfect air and surfaces simultaneously. It is already widely used in Japan and South Korea, says Genesis.  Robotics revolutionise cleaning efficiency at W12 Shopping Centre
Supplied by Source Supplies and deployed by cleaning contractor Dall Cleaning Services, the cutting-edge machine has improved cleaning standards while also optimising resources, helping the team to tackle an expanded workload without compromising efficiency. Ethical cleaning firm creates local history as it picks up a King's Award for Enterprise
It is the first organisation in the county to win the coveted social mobility award, which is one of the rarest King's Awards to win and recognises organisations which operate programmes designed to support people from disadvantaged backgrounds in improving their job skills and their chances of finding work.  SBFM wins at the Yorkshire Sustainability Excellence Awards
Evolve creates long-term sustainable employment opportunities by providing tailored support, training, mentorship and careers for underrepresented groups. ISS extends healthcare contract with West Middlesex University Hospital
The new contract, which will run until at least 2036, will see ISS continue to provide a full range of soft FM services, which include healthcare cleaning, patient and staff & visitor catering, linen and laundry, pest control, window cleaning, switchboard and logistics (portering, security, waste and post room management).  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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Killis and MotorScrubber to demerge
Jangro unites entire network under Planet Mark to drive down carbon emissions
Becoming Planet Mark Certified means that Jangro has taken the best first step towards achieving net zero. This achievement underscores Jangro's commitment to reducing its environmental impact across its operations with clear, measurable targets. Composty targets 1-million sales as demand soars for eco-friendly cleaning products
Keenan Recycling powers ahead with 100% biomethane food waste trucks
As the nation's largest food waste collector, Keenan is now taking a major step forward in cutting carbon emissions across its operations while offering sustainable, future-ready solutions to commercial businesses nationwide. Cleaning Social Enterprise supporting prison leavers, praises Prochem training
Exterior cleaning franchise My Property Pros enjoys winning streak
OCS secures three-year cleaning contract with Midland Metro
OCS appoints Bob Taylor as managing director, Public Sector FM
ArrowXL launches ambitious Zero Waste Roadmap
Fine for waste firm after man run over on his first day of work
The then 40-year-old was hand picking waste when he was hit from behind and then driven over by a moving shovel loader, which had to reverse when nearby colleagues raised the alarm. Events & Exhibitions ISSA Pulire 2025 CMS INTERCLEAN Hygienalia ISSA Show North America INTERCLEAN |
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