Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 14th March 2013 Issue no. 561
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Products Tissue World, Barcelona, less than two weeks away
China Clean teams up with World Toilet Organization to create onsite forum
Sodexo named one of the 'World's Most Admired Companies' by Fortune Magazine
Xenex 'robot' halting spread of infection in more than 100 hospitals
Hospital cleanliness plays a role in the spread of HAIs, which are caused by microorganisms such as Clostridium difficile, MRSA, Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) and Acinetobacter baumannii. Hospital cleaning teams are not able to disinfect all the surfaces in patient rooms in the allotted time, with research showing that more than half of the surfaces remain untouched. Some superbugs such as C. diff are showing resistance to disinfectants, making them even more difficult to eliminate. Others, such as CRE, have developed a resistance to antibiotics, making them nearly impossible to treat. Landfill still the answer for most, despite EU recycling target
IFMA brings Facility Fusion Conference & Expo to Los Angeles, next month The International Facility Management Association will host the Facility Fusion Conference and Expo at the JW Marriott in Los Angeles, Calif., US, from April 2nd - 4th, 2013. The conference and expo will include education workshops, leadership training and discussions on best practices in various disciplines related to facilities management including workplace strategy, sustainability and trends. ISSA ready to hit the fairways Following the success of the event over the past three years, get ready to hit the fairways again at this year's ISSA Golf Day, which will be held on 27th June at the Toft Hotel and Golf Course, Toft, Bourne, Lincolnshire PE10 0JT. Academic believes awards system will lead to cleaner schools in Ghana Professor Kwadwo Djang- Forjour, Rector of the Sunyani Polytechnic in Ghana, has reiterated the need for hygiene to be taught in schools to promote health and a clean environment. He has suggested that the required motivation could come from an awards programme whereby the educational authorities would award prizes to the cleanest schools. Idrobase buys new premises to cope with increasing business
In 1998, after 12 years as a distributor, Idrobase started out with a 900 sq.m building, most of which was used for storage while 100 sq.m was used for producing equipment destined mainly for the Italian market. Electrolysed water for The Lab at Westminster Kingsway
Extra funding for emergency pre-monsoon cleaning awarded to Kochi Corp. of India The 74 divisions of the Kochi Corporation - the body responsible for municipal cleaning in the area that Wikipedia says is the sixth most popular tourist destination in India - have been awarded extra funding worth almost £13,500 for emergency pre-monsoon cleaning this year. WFBSC responds to intervention by UK Chief Medical Officer on infectious disease The World Federation of Building Service Contractors has responded to UK Chief Medical Officer's request to add the threat of infections resistant to antibiotics to the UK risk register of civil emergencies. Marriott helps 'Clean the World'
'Libera', the industrial high pressure washer from Italy
Bitesize learning with the WoolSafe Academy
Tax time for BSCs: be aware of the five tax hot spots Over the next couple of months, most building service contractors in the US will start getting their records together, ready to file their taxes. It is important for BSCs to understand what the Internal Revenue Service typically scrutinises on a business tax return and hopefully, avoid an audit. In this article (which has useful information for BSCs everywhere), Tornado Industries Business of the Business offers some useful tips on how to tackle business taxes. RIA members create cleaning solution for flood damage
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Cleanzine - the original Cleaning & Hygiene industry e-news Read by industry professionals in 148 countries worldwide! Next week sees the event that those in the UK cleaning industry have been eagerly awaiting for the past two years - The Cleaning Show, which takes place at the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, from 19th through 21st March. I have to say that the organisers seem to have surpassed themselves this time around, for out of some 160 exhibitors, an incredibly high percentage of those - at 43 companies, just over 25% - are exhibiting at this biennial event for the first time, so there will be plenty of new products to see and new companies and services to discover! And it won't be all 'me too' products or changes in livery either. We hear that 67 new products have been entered into the Innovation Awards and all of these will be available for show visitors to see. The judges have selected the finalists and the winners will be announced on the first day of the show at 16.15. Last time around, in 2011, there wasn't a formal seminar programme but this year an interesting schedule of seminars has been arranged for the first two days of the show and the details are below. Make sure you register today at www.cleaningshow.co.uk to avoid the queues at the door and perhaps more importantly (in these times of austerity) for free parking. Cleanzine will be producing the Official Show Daily on behalf of the organisers so if you have something to share with our readers, do come and find us so we can ensure that your news is broadcast around the globe!
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    This Week's News
A complex mix of largely unintentional factors means that some employers offering low-skilled work see migrants from elsewhere in the EU as more suitable for employment than UK born workers. This is one of the conclusions of a new study published today by the CIPD, alongside policy recommendations and a warning that employers need to safeguard their long-term skills and talent mix by continuing to provide support and entry level opportunities for young job seekers. Cleaning Show organisers release details of seminar programme The Cleaning Show 2013 organisers have released details of the seminar programme, which is as follows: Tuesday 19th March 11:00: Employment Law - Peninsula Services AfidampFAB launches 'Pulire 2013 Innovation Awards'
New 3M Melamine Floor Pads deep clean and restore up to 5 x more floor
New Soybean Resin urinals cement Waterless Co's environmental credentials! Waterless Co., the first manufacturer of no-water urinal systems in the US and whose products are used throughout the world, has once again shown the world that it really cares for the environment by introducing a range of Soybean Resin urinals to its portfolio. Keep stains at bay with the brand new app from WoolSafe After months of development and fine-tuning, the WoolSafe Organisation is set to launch its Stain Guide App this month. Designed especially for carpet owners, housekeepers, facilities managers and building maintenance managers, the app is set to become an essential tool across the board and proves WoolSafe's commitment to finding new and innovative ways of sharing its knowledge and staying at the leading edge of the carpet care industry. Firm fined as stonework cleaning and pigeon spike installation job injures passer-by
New joint venture company will safeguard jobs and deliver key services
New contract win builds on JTM's social housing portfolio
The four year agreement with one of the North East's housing associations consolidates JTM Service's position as a leading laundry specialist for the social housing sector. Hygiene concerns change our thinking on construction materials
Effective for both small and large pest birds, the Bird Jolt Flat Track System does not harm birds but instead conditions them to avoid the area. The system is said to be the only electric track bird deterrent system in the US with multi-patented anti-arcing and glue trough designs and the number one specified electric track system by architects and government agencies. Vileda Professional's clean sweep at Manchester Arndale
Olympic legacy lingers on for Bay West
In all, some 16,000 Bay West dispensers were installed within the Olympic Park, and across the duration of the Games 7,500 cases of product, including toilet tissue, soap and hand towels, were delivered; 220,000 toilet rolls were used in Bay West dispensers and 10,000 cartridges of soap were provided. Products were installed by a dedicated fitting team over the period August 2011 to June 2012. Energy efficiency on agenda at Facilities Show 2013
Vectair runner in London Marathon!
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ISS soars with Ryanair at Luton Airport
The new 18-month contract will cover the cleaning of all Luton airport-based aircraft, which currently stands at four Boeing 737-800s. Services will include aircraft interior cleaning, deep cleaning, toilets and water servicing as well as daily services such as rubbish collection from inbound flights and spot cleaning. Greyland customer survey - results are in!
Yes, the Greyland annual Customer Survey has been evaluated for 2012 and despite all that could have happened (but didn't) during their move a year ago, the overall consensus is that Greyland service is 'Excellent.' Of those who returned their Customer Survey forms, none thought that they needed to use another supplier alongside Greyland, the reason being given was that the company scored highly for value for money and service (PS Greyland is the only cleaning chemicals manufacturer that offers a 4 day turnaround on orders - next day if you need it really fast!). Morclean launches machine range for cleaning wheelie bins
Soluclean product/training videos now available on YouTube
Katrin Academy - stepping stones to success
Motorclean becomes largest provider of car valeting services in the UK
Nviro cleans crime scenes as part of three year contract with Hampshire Police
Helping business to be 'smart' about waste and resources A new course launched by the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management will help businesses across the UK to cut their waste costs, comply with all the necessary legislation and become more resource efficient. Prochem Europe customer is UK's fastest-growing franchise
Textile manufacturer sentenced over worker's death
Game on for LPM Cleaning at SONY Computer Entertainment Europe
Restaurant fined £24,000 plus costs, for cleaning and hygiene offences A Court has been told that a restaurant which was so dirty that it was nearly ordered to close immediately when visited by an environment health officer.
Liverpool magistrates heard that during a seven month period between March 2012 and October 2012 the Buffet Star, on Hanover House, 87 -91 Hanover Street, a self-service buffet restaurant in the City Centre serving Chinese and Thai cuisine, was visited six times and on each occasion serious and repeated contraventions of the food safety legislation were found. |
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