Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 16th January 2014 Issue no. 606
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  International News
Products Mr. Clean helps clean up Times Square on New Year's Day after biggest party of 2013
Classic squeegee and accessories celebrate Unger milestone
Seal Shield's new hygienic computer keyboard combats spread of germs
ACI & PCPC responds to FDA's proposed rule on antibacterial soaps and washes The American Cleaning Institute and the Personal Care Products Council have issued a statement in response to the US Food and Drug Administration's proposed rule governing antibacterial soaps and washes. ISSA/Interclean North America 2013 'best in years'
Don't deflate the van tyres for winter Van users are being advised not to follow outdated advice on winter driving. Steve Clarke says: "There is a long-held view that reducing tyre pressures will increase grip on awkward surfaces. This might be all right for driving over desert sand, but it is certainly not safe for winter driving." ISS Poland employees supported the COP19
'Analytical Solutions' key to future distributor/end-customer relationships
Prochem adds ready-to-use spray option for Fibrefresh
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Cleanzine - the original Cleaning & Hygiene industry e-news Read by industry professionals in 148 countries worldwide! In this week’s issue we’re carrying a story about how WaterAid is stepping up its advocacy on behalf of the estimated 2.5 billion people across the globe that don’t have a toilet. It’s when we think about statements like that – two fifths of the world’s population having to get by without a toilet – that we realise just how lucky we are in the developed world. But while the vast majority of us in the UK have toilets in our homes and workplaces, the number of facilities available for us to use outside these havens, is dwindling rapidly. If it continues the way it is for much longer, many of us will one day become confined to our homes, afraid to be ‘caught short’ away from home and perhaps miles away from a decent washroom. Fighting hard to bring attention to the need to keep the nation’s washrooms open, clean and well-stocked, are Mike Bone of the Loo of the Year Awards and the team from the British Toilet Association. Mike has just announced that the 2014 Loo of the Year Awards Event will take place on Friday 5th December at St John’s Hotel, Solihull. If you want to be there – either as a potential Award winner or as someone who has an interest in joining the fight to be able to do what comes naturally, do get in touch with Mike Bone without delay. And if as a washroom hardware or disposables supplier – or as a service provider - you’d like your name in lights, I know Mike and the team are keen to attract some more sponsors. To find out how to become involved, E: [email protected] | W: www.loo.co.uk
Yours,
        This Week's News
Global economy growing - but 'wellbeing' may be left behind As the world marks the 80th birthday of Gross Domestic Product, a new Worldwatch Institute report examines its inadequacy as the sole metric for prosperity.
In 2012, Gross World Product increased to just over $83 trillion, a 4.85% increase over 2011. On the surface, this metric supports the argument that the worst of the global recession is in the past; however, the economy continues a pattern of slowing growth rates since 2010 and 2011, when GWP grew 6.35% and 5.67%, respectively. Moreover, closer inspection shows that growth is taking place mostly in emerging economies: the GDP of emerging economies is now roughly equal to that of all the advanced economies, write Worldwatch researchers in the Institute's latest Vital Signs Online trend. Blowing more than those Winter blues away: a new way to use air movers
In fact, proper preparation for the Winter season is probably one of the most important things managers and BSCs can do to ensure their facilities stay clean and safe. Among the steps that BCSs should take are the following: Budapest hosts Clean Europe competition in four weeks' time
On the final day, 21st February, MATISZ's programme will kick in and the programme is as follows: WaterAid steps up advocacy on behalf of 2.5 billion people without a toilet
The $2 million grant comes at a time when support for the sanitation crisis is critical: nearly two fifths of the world's population do not have access to a toilet. RCM and Formula Servizi weave 'Magic at MEF'
Next to his restored birth place, architects Jan Kaplick and Andrea Morgante conceived the wide expo area under a unique and big hood: white inside and yellow outside. New Power Foam cleaning system boosts meat room food safety and cuts costs
HAVS, which is also known as Vibration White Finger or dead finger, is usually a permanent condition that is caused by the extended use of hand-held or hand-guided equipment. Symptoms can include poor circulation which can result in the fingers turning white, a tingling sensation and numbness. Cleanall adopts the UK Living Wage The Living Wage, calculated according to the basic cost of living in the UK, is an hourly rate set independently and updated annually and is something employers can either choose to pay or simply ignore.
One of the first businesses outside London to become recognised as a Living Wage Service Provider is Cleanall Services of Leyland. The company pays the living wage to colleagues working at the Community Gateway Housing Association, which in itself signed up to the Living Wage in Preston in partnership with Preston City Council. The Cleaning Show 2015 appoints SHC for the second time Hot on the heels of organising the Kimberly-Clark Professional Golden Service Awards, cleaning industry PR specialist Suzanne Howe Communications, has announced that it will be running the PR and marketing campaign for The Cleaning Show 2015, being staged at ExCel London (as opposed to its usual home in Birmingham) from 10th - 12th March 2015. This is the second time SHC has managed this campaign. Suzanne Howe, managing director at SHC, says: “We are really looking forward to working on The Cleaning Show 2015, the major industry event for the cleaning sector, ensuring the show is a real success for both exhibitors and visitors alike.” Incentive QAS cast in lead role at Royal Shakespeare Company
Under the terms of the deal Incentive QAS will be responsible for the cleaning of RSC's multiple sites in Stratford-upon-Avon and London including its main theatre which seats 1040 people. This will include providing regular daily and programmed periodic cleaning of the theatres and estate, servicing of the theatre facilities throughout performances, the provision of all hygiene services and water coolers. In addition Incentive QAS will undertake all window cleaning, landscaping and pest control. Adhesive cleaning issues resolved
Atomic Cherry goes ballistic while Passion Fruit hits the spot!
Launched last year at the Chartered Institute of Housing Caretakers Conference, where they proved a big hit, Atomic Cherry and Passion Fruit have continued to impress. 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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