Activeion Cleaning Solutions: a statement

Since 2008, Activeion Cleaning Solutions LLC has been proud to heighten awareness of the benefits of chemical-free cleaning. Regrettably, while many customers continue to be satisfied with Activeion solutions, the business has been unable to achieve commercial viability during this time, and has exhausted its funding. As a result, Activeion will discontinue commercial operations effective April 18, 2012. We continue to strongly believe in the technology, and anticipate that the underlying technology will revolutionize the way the world cleans. Activeion wants to thank those of you who have embraced the technology and our products over the years.

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Poor hospital cleaning revealed in recent Canadian study

The health of hospital patients, staff and visitors is increasingly at risk according to a March 2012 study reported by Erica Johnson of the Canadian Broadcasting Company reports Robert Kravitz.

Using hidden cameras in 11 Canadian hospitals, the examiners found "many of [the hospitals] were surprisingly inadequate [when it comes to cleaning], in short...dirty."
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Brussels is to push for EU-wide minimum wage

Yesterday, the European Commission proposed the introduction of a minimum wage in countries such as Germany - which doesn't at present have one - and raise wages where they are considered too low, according to a draft seen by EurActiv.

Having a job will not necessarily ward off poverty in Europe, argues the organisation, pointing out that some 8% of European workers are having to survive on wages that keep them below the poverty threshold.
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Trojan Battery names C.I.A.K. distributor for eastern Europe

Trojan Battery Co, has partnered with Zagreb, Croatia-based C.I.A.K., expanding Trojan's presence in eastern Europe. As Trojan's authorised master distributor in the region, C.I.A.K. is responsible for distributing and servicing Trojan products throughout Slovenia, Bosnia and Hercegovina and Croatia (Hrvatska ),Serbia, Macedonia, Montenegro, Bulgaria, Romania and Albania.
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RCM obtains the ECA Certificate

RCM is delighted to announce that it has been awarded the ECA Certificate - provided under an initiative launched by the British Government to improve the 'Green' credentials of industrial cleaning equipment.

ECA (Enhanced Capital Allowance) establishes the environmental credentials of various systems in the industrial cleaning range, making them easier to purchase thanks to tax incentives.
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New Sustainability Guide details how to measure carbon footprint

The International Facility Management Association Foundation has announced the release of ‘Carbon Footprint’, a free publication in the Sustainability ‘How-to’ Guide Series’ offering facilities managers a comprehensive approach to understanding greenhouse gas emission accounting, reporting and minimisation.
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Connect Hygiene Products to launch new foam soap range

Connect is launching a new range of foam soaps and dispensers under the Leonardo brand.

The attractive, easily maintained dispensers are simple to use with a push bar operation benefiting those with reduced hand strength and suitable for high hand hygiene situations when using an elbow to dispense is the preferred option.
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Natural bacteria help defeat the 'drought'

As the water authorities across the UK make contingency plans to combat the reduced reservoir and water table levels (we are technically in a drought - although with the flash floods a visitor might be forgiven for thinking that we're not - Ed), one company based in Bath is helping businesses nationwide save water - and money - using innovative naturally occurring bacteria.
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Singaporean students do their bit for their local coffee shop washroom

Several Singaporean students have adopted their local coffee shop washroom as part of a project initiated by the Public Hygiene Council, to promote hygiene in public washrooms.

According to the Channel News Asia report, the students, from Dunman High School's Environment Club, have spent the past few months keeping the washroom clean. They have also created posters and tissue paper packet designs, all for the purpose of raising awareness of the need for patrons to leave this – and other – washrooms as clean as they found them.
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New Eco-Friendly Washcloth saves money and the environment

Synergy Health has launched the economical and eco-friendly Essentials Washcloth. This maceratable, single-use, dry cleansing wipe is part of the company's new value range of patient hygiene products, aimed at saving both money and the environment.
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Bio-enzymatic cleaners find new use: restoring masterpieces

Researchers at the Institute of Heritage Restoration and the Polytechnic University of Valencia, Spain, are cleaning 17th-century frescos using what the professional cleaning industry knows as bio-enzymatic cleaners, reports Robert Kravitz.
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Registration to the 19th WFBSC is now open

The 19th International Congress of World Federation of Building Service Contractors (WFBSC 2012) will take place in Curitiba - Brazil from October 10th - 14th. The registration is already open, and can be reached through the website www.wfbsc2012.com, where you can also find more information about the event and Curitiba (tourism, special tours, hotels, restaurants, etc).
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ISSA's Mark Armitage to retire

Although he’d warned us at the last ISSA/Interclean in Amsterdam that it was coming, Cleanzine was sad to learn that popular international cleaning industry figure Mark Armitage, has officially announced that he will be retiring from his position as ISSA Director of Exhibition Services (Europe) with effect from 30th June 2012.
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Welcome to Unger’s new age of nLite’ment

Unger is ushering in a new age of enlightenment with the launch of HiFlo nLite – which it says is the most advanced water-fed pole system to hit the market in years.
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Simple ladder carrying gadget wins two awards

Strap-n-Go, the developer of the Strap-n-Go line of ladder handle products and accessories, has won two awards for its patent pending Ladder Handle system.
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Breaking more records: ISSA/Interclean Amsterdam 2012

ISSA/Interclean Amsterdam 2012 has proven to be essential event for the industry, by offering an even more international and diverse attendance than the previous edition. It was the biggest and best showing of the past 24 editions, increasing attendance to a record-breaking number.
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ISSA/Interclean 2012: show review

The Crowning Moment Vermop Salmon's Mag mopping system, which had so impressed us when we first saw it at CMS Berlin in September, was announced the overall winner. The winning team were clearly delighted and so were we as this cleverly designed mopping system, which uses magnets to attach the mophead to the mop. is unlike anything we've ever seen before.

The jury explained that it felt that the Mag system brings an entirely new way of attaching mop covers to the mop holder. In an industry that is evolutionary rather than revolutionary, it was felt that the Mag system represents what appears to be a fairly simple step forward for an everyday tool. Its ease of use, hygienic touch-free operation, flexibility, intuitiveness and ergonomy all impressed the panel. And the fact that the Mag holder can be used with different mop types makes it a practical solution for today’s result-orientated cleaning operations – offering the best mop for each job in a practical and trouble-free way.
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Tork stand at ISSA was 'Designed for your convenience'

Tork products are 'Designed for your convenience' - that was the key message from SCA at ISSA/Interclean.

The Tork stand incorporated a number of convenient features for visitors - including water bottles, protein bars and even a baker on hand to provide freshly-baked cinnamon buns. There was also a wash-station allowing visitors to freshen up on the go.
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Rubbermaid Hygen Clean Water System awarded BICSc Accreditation

Everyone on the Rubbermaid Commercial Products stand, was delighted that the company's Hygen Clean Water System had been awarded a Cleaning System Standards Certificate of Accreditation from the British Institute of Cleaning Science.

The BICSc accreditation scheme is designed to provide the industry with an independent assurance of field-tested excellence. The Hygen system was submitted to the Institute and thorough trials were performed to test the reliability, efficiency and safety of the system, in its intended environment. 
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Vikan: working smarter

Working smarter is the key to achieving a step-change improvement in hygienic performance and efficiency. Vikan demonstrated how you can gain 30% more efficiency and hygiene with the launch of three new tools at the show: a long handled dustpan and brush (pictured), a flip mop and a wall bracket
Vikan is striving to lead the way in doing green business too.

Marketing Manager Shane Duff at Vikan explained: "We are embedding sustainability into every decision we take based on an aligned set of environmental and business objectives.
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Tomcat's Clean Caddie offers auxiliary cleaning option

Yet another innovation that really impressed us at the show was the Clean Caddie by Tomcat. "This is an optional three-dimensional cleaning accessory that can be easily mounted to the Mini Mag series auto scrubber," explained a helpful William Koeppel.

"Traditionally, automatic scrubbers clean one dimensionally on hard floor surfaces, but in the real world, cleaning operatives are responsible for three dimensions of cleaning. The Clean Caddie enables them to clean any surface that can be cleaned with water."
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We have Mail

from Chris Cracknell, OCS, on a conference session that impressed:

Just a quick email to say that I thought the session with the World Health Organisation's Professor Didier Pittet and the panel, 'Cleaning in the 21st Century', was probably one of the best sessions I have heard at any of these events.
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International employers initiative launches

Yesterday saw the merger in Brussels of three organisations to form Europe's largest trade union federation. But Robin Chater, Secretary-General of the Federation of European Employers (FedEE), warns that such mergers "only serve to give a bigger power base to militant activists who now form the core of most unions in Europe. That is why employers also need to achieve 'solidarity' - starting with a new initiative to be launched later this month. FedEE reports."
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Crothall Healthcare releases Infection Prevention White Paper

US environmental services provider Crothall Healthcare (said to be the only healthcare cleaning company to achieve CIMS and CIMS-GB certifications, with honours, from ISSA) has announced the release of its Infection Prevention White Paper. Thisvcomprehensive and exhaustively researched document summarises both the importance of environmental hygiene to a hospital's infection prevention and control programme and Crothall's integrated environmental services approach to patient safety through reduced transmission of healthcare-associated infections.
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Themes of the WFBSC 2012 presentations chosen

A number of the themes for presentations during the 5-day, 19th World Federation of Building Service Contractor (WFBSC) International Congress, to be held in Curitiba on October 10th to 14th, have already been chosen.

The meeting is one of the top conferences in the cleaning & hygiene industry and will assemble about 1,000 delegates, who may also take part in the 22nd Regional Higiexpo - Hygiene, Cleaning & Maintenance Products & Services Exhibition, and the 23rd ENEAC - National Meeting of the Cleaning & Maintenance Companies. The three meetings will take place simultaneous, assembling a total of about 5,000 delegates.
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Early-bird tickets for forthcoming BCC Conference, now released

Early-bird tickets (priced at £99) have just been released for the British Cleaning Council's Conference 2012: Business Efficiency and Innovation, which is being held on 23rd October 2012 at Coin Street Conference Centre, London.
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Drivers reminded: Bag it, Bin it! - and keep roads tidy as Olympic Torch comes to town

As the Olympic Torch relay gets underway around the UK this weekend, the Highways Agency is calling on road users to help tackle roadside litter and ensure that England's motorways and major roads provide safe and pleasant journeys during the summer of the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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JPM Contract Cleaners up for business award

Commercial cleaning specialist JPM Contract Cleaners has been shortlisted for a Regional Business Excellence Award. JPM is in the running for the award of 'Medium Business of the Year' - for those companies with a turnover of between £5m and £25m - and is up against stiff competition from an array of successful businesses.
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Industry first for ServiceMaster Clean

Disaster restoration expert, ServiceMaster Clean, is pleased to announce that Christopher Friend based in East Kilbride, Scotland, has become the youngest individual, at 17, to be awarded British Damage Management Association technician status.

ServiceMaster Clean specialises in disaster restoration services alongside commercial cleaning expertise. 
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Asckey Data Services acquires Eclipse-fm software from HFC

As part of the ongoing restructure of the company, Healthcare Facilities Consortium has announced that ownership of their Facilities Management system, Eclipse-fm, has passed to Asckey Data Services ADS which has purchased the software.
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Sales Account Manager
South London
£neg plus car, phone, commission 

The Role

CK Group is looking for a Sales Account manager to join their growing cleaning consumables sales business based in South London.

The Sales Account Manager will be responsible for delivering new business in line with agreed sales targets in London and the Home Counties. The successful candidate will be responsible for all client communications, ensuring the Group's quality standards and client expectations are met.

He/she will be responsible for consumables price quotations and ensuring all processes and procedures are completed to both client and company satisfaction.
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Business Development Manager
Office Cleaning, West Midlands

OTE £47K + Car Allowance

Established in 1993 ServiceMaster Clean, West Midland’s premier provider of office and contract cleaning services is seeking an enthusiastic, knowledgeable, ethical and motivated BDM for its West Midlands territory. The role will involve all aspects of the sales process from lead generation to job costing and presentation of the final solution to the prospective customer. The position is based at Diddington Farmhouse, our stunning midlands Head Office.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to progress your career within a company that values its staff as highly as it values its clients.
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Vermopping the UK

German mopping systems and cleaning equipment manufacturer Vermop has opened a subsidiary in the UK to serve customers throughout the British Isles and Ireland.
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OCS brews up contract with Typhoo

OCS has strengthened its contract with one of Britain's best loved tea brands, Typhoo, to provide office and factory cleaning at its site in Moreton on the Wirral peninsula.
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Image Office Cleaning's emergency response team gives FMs peace of mind

Image Office Cleaning's emergency response team was recently called out urgently by client Knight Frank late one evening to clean and dry carpets soaked as a result of a leaking ceiling VAV system. Without the team's fast response, a high level meeting planned for the next day would have been postponed.

"Calls for help like this occur more frequently than you might expect: generally as a result of flooding of some kind," reveals Operations Director Paul Hart. "We have four quick response teams based at our warehouse, near Tower Bridge, that can be dispatched to any client site within 30 minutes. We find that our call out service provides FMs with important peace of mind, safe in the knowledge that we can quickly respond to any cleaning emergency."
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CK Group to launch new OxyPharm disinfection at AHCP event

Healthcare cleaning specialist CK Group will be launching its latest product for infection control during the Association of Healthcare Professionals (AHCP) annual Conference held from 11-13th June at Telford International Exhibition & Conference Centre.
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First high speed hand dryer to receive noise reduction accolade

Airdri, the responsible provider of sustainable hand drying systems, is believed to be the first in the high speed (fast dry) hand dryer category to be awarded the Quiet Mark for its new high speed hand dryer, The Classic+ MkII.

The international mark of approval from the UK Noise Abatement Society encourages worldwide companies to include noise reduction when developing the design of machines and appliances used in everyday life.
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Swisher unveils new look in the UK

Swisher, one of the UK's leading contract hygiene service providers, announces its renewed business focus and new look, complete with a raft of innovative products to complement its existing service offering.
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Donna's shining in her new job

A Bootle woman who has spent the last nine years looking for a job has finally succeeded and, according to her boss, is really shining in her new role.

Donna Reynolds, who has spent years applying for vacancies, is now employed by Alpha Cleaning Services, which undertakes commercial contracts in offices and business premises throughout the North West. She is learning many new skills and has already been earmarked for promotion.
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Jangro success in the North

Jangro Member Scott Janitorial of Keighley, North Yorkshire, celebrates 25 years of providing a daily janitorial supply and delivery service across the county.

Founded in 1986, the business grew rapidly, particularly in the education, cleaning, healthcare and leisure sectors including small to very large organisations. Today it is one of the largest independent janitorial supply companies in the North of England.
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An Olympic start to the year for Principle Cleaning!

Principle Cleaning Services tells us it is delighted to have secured the contract to clean accommodation which G4S is using to prepare its staff for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic games.
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Record numbers entering their lovely loos in Loo of the Year Awards

Despite more than 40% of the UK's public toilets closing down in the past 10 years, the Loo of the Year Awards are still going strong and not only are they celebrating their 25th Anniversary, but there are record entries for the 2012 event!

The awards are promoted by The British Toilet Association and this year are in association with Headline Sponsor Lepicol, a probiotic formulation specifically developed to help maintain healthy bowels - naturally.
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No compromise on cleanliness, says poll

Making sure premises are clean and safe is a priority for the public sector despite current cutbacks, says a new opinion poll.

The online survey by healthcare cleaning industry blog site www.cleanleanhealthcare.org concluded that cleanliness and safety is the most pressing issue for public sector institutions, with 40% of the vote.
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City Of London bins that broadcast news - and recycle newspapers

In January, Renew Solution launched its innovative, high-tech information and recycling units in The City of London after being awarded a 21 year contract through a tender from The City to tackle the problem of free papers littering the streets of the Square Mile.
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NHS selects SoChlor in advanced infection control tender

NHS hospitals and clinics in the UK will soon have a new range of state-of-the art infection prevention products available from NHS Supply Chain. GV Health's SoChlor environmental disinfection range has been approved by NHS pharmacists and selected by NHS Supply Chain for use throughout the NHS in the recent advanced infection control tender.
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INAClean
1-3rd June 2012
Indonesia Clean Expo - the first cleaning and hygiene exhibition in Indonesia.
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Pulire Eurasia
27-29th September 2012
Istanbul, Turkey
www.pulire-eurasia.com

WFBSC
10-14th October 2012
Curitiba, Brazil

The 19th International Congress of World Federation of Building Service Contractors.
www.wfbsc2012.com