Study provides new perspective on concept of HAIs

More than 80% of hospitalised patients who tested positive for Clostridium difficile were tested outside the hospital or within the first 72 hours of hospitalisation, suggesting that settings outside of the hospital may play key roles in the identification, onset and possible transmission of the disease, according to a new Kaiser Permanente study published today in the journal Mayo Clinic Proceedings.
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ISSA and CIRI announce improvements to the Clean Standard

ISSA and the Cleaning Industry Research Institute (CIRI) announced yesterday, improvements to the ISSA Standard for Measuring the Effectiveness of Cleaning in K-12 Schools (Clean Standard) that enhance its use in evaluating cleaning processes at school facilities. 

The Clean Standard provides K-12 schools with a tool that helps them evaluate and monitor the effectiveness of their cleaning processes using both a quantitative measure (i.e., ATP meters) and traditional inspection methods. The ability to objectively evaluate cleaning processes and products is critical to providing a safe and healthy indoor environment for school-age children.
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Edinburgh Royal Infirmary cleaning to be brought back in house

Hospital cleaning services at the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary are going to be brought back in house as part of the ongoing fight against superbugs - despite the facility’s inspection reports showing that the hospital has consistently scored well and cases of MRSA have almost been eradicated, reports the Edinburgh Evening News.
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BICSc upgrades training programme

The British Institute of Cleaning Science is about to release an updated version of its internationally recognised qualification, the CPSS (Cleaning Professionals Skills Suite).

The new CPSS 2.0 is due for release on the 1st of August 2014. Certain skills from the original CPSS have been removed completely whilst other new skills that are now a requirement within the industry have been included.
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CK Group on schedule to complete Bart’s Hospital builders clean this Autumn

CK Group, which won the builders cleaning contract for the Bart’s Hospital refurbishment programme on behalf of Skanska, is on course to complete the project this Autumn as expected. The programme is currently in the second stage of three, with the first phase having been completed by CK Group in 2009.

The full builders clean will be carried out until September 2014. This includes maintenance and clinical cleaning of all areas, internal and external glazing. The total area covered by the cleaning contract is approximately 35,000sq.ft.
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Invest in the best – for strength and success

Professional window cleaners need tools they can rely on - and when it comes to water fed poles, Unger knows that certain features are essential. Poles must be strong and sturdy, but light enough for comfort and ease of use, while also retaining the rigidity needed for cleaning windows or façades at all heights.

However, the lightest poles aren’t necessarily the best, as Matt Hodgkins, sales & marketing director for Unger UK, explains:
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JLL awards In Depth contract to clean and maintain seven Honeywell aerospace sites

Cleaning and soft FM specialist, In Depth Managed Services, has been awarded a two-year contract worth £400k to clean and maintain seven aerospace sites for Honeywell. The contract has been awarded through global financial and professional services firm, JLL, which has named In Depth as its preferred cleaning and maintenance supplier.
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Five steps to safer kitchen floors

Restaurants are a minefield for slip and fall accidents, and most of these occur in the ‘back of the house’, or the kitchen area.

According to the National Floor Safety Institute in the US, each year more than three million foodservice employees are injured as a result of slip and fall accidents. Further, it is estimated that these accidents cost the foodservice industry more than $2 billion each year, and this number is rising by 10% every year. Just imagine what the global figures must be!
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Dirty cars cost cash

While owners of classic cars are known for their TLC, millions of new car and van owners are depreciating the value of their cars by failing to keep them in good condition, a poll has found.

The study, by car care company Autoglym, reveals that motorists and business owners could lose as much as £2,000 when reselling their vehicles, but with a few simple care tips cash strapped car owners and busy fleet managers could save themselves thousands.
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We have mail: tattoos

David Garcia, Chairman of Polaris Plastics and Treasurer of the Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association responds to a recent leader*

Hi Jan,

That was a very interesting piece regarding tattoos and in particular your leisure activities and all that goes with it. I am not at all surprised at your choice of leisure entertainment, garb and personal decoration. All strength to you.

With regards to the tattoo issue, I totally agree that employers must have the right to protect their businesses and as a result their staff in general provided of course it is lawful so to do.
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Indian Railways outsources mechanised cleaning at 12 ECR stations

Indian Railway authorities in Patna, the capital of the Bihar state - North East India; have outsourced mechanised cleaning work to private contractors at 12 East Central Railway stations. The contractors will not only carry out cleaning services, but will provide basic amenities to passengers too.
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Spotless Cleaning Solutions reminds us of the importance of emergency cleaning services

Taking early action is imperative if your business faces water damage as a result of flood, an unexpected leaking roof or the fire sprinklers doing their job. Preventing further damage and recovering the property are two crucial operations that have to be carried out simultaneously but it’s difficult to get it right.

Hiring an expert solution provider that offers exceptional emergency services, is recommended.
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REC JobsOutlook: Jobs boom at risk from growing skills shortages

UK employers are twice as confident about the economy as they were this time last year and many intend to take on more staff in coming months. But this jobs boom could be at risk from growing skills shortages, according to July's JobsOutlook survey from the Recruitment & Employment Confederation), released yesterday.
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Latest FSA public attitudes tracker results, reveal greater concerns about hygiene

The results from the Food Standards Agency's 'Biannual Public Attitudes Tracker' for May 2014 have been published, revealing that the top three food safety issues of total (i.e. spontaneous plus prompted) concern for respondents were food hygiene when eating out (36%), food poisoning (28%) and the use of additives in food products (28%). The top wider food issues of total concern were food prices (51%), the amount of sugar in food (48%), and the amount of salt in food (47%).
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Kier continues the fight against litter in Essex

Repairs and maintenance provider, Kier, has joined forces with a local school to raise awareness of littering in the town of Harlow, Essex. By Supplying Passmore Academy (from Channel 4 TV's 'Educating Essex') with equipment for a recent community day, Kier aims to reaffirm its commitment to the environment.
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Nviro's Isle of Wight Council cleaning contract extended by three years

Contract cleaning and FM specialist, Nviro, has been retained by Isle of Wight Council to clean a wide range of its facilities - including tourist attractions, libraries and fire stations - in a deal worth more than £200,000 per annum.
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West Berkshire Community Hospital - complex by nature

By their very nature, hospital service infrastructures can be complex, incorporating legislative and innovative ways of providing services at best value. Corporate change over the last few recessionary years has also impacted this structure at hospitals such as West Berkshire Community Hospital.
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Swiftclean welcomes changes to duct cleaning standard

Gary Nicholls, managing director of Swiftclean Building Services, and a member of the Building and Engineering Services Association (B&ES) Steering Committee responsible for TR/19, has welcomed its recently unveiled changes.
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'Changing Perceptions' - a stronger future for the cleaning industry

The British Cleaning Council's annual conference will take place on Thursday 6th November at Dexter House in London, with the focus this year on changing perceptions in the cleaning industry.
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REC/KPMG Report on Jobs: Record rise in starting salaries as permanent candidate availability plummets

The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and KPMG Report on Jobs - published on Tuesday - provides a most comprehensive guide to the UK labour market, drawing on original survey data provided by recruitment consultancies. 
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Truvox International has moved premises

Truvox International has moved to new premises in Southampton, UK. The move is a reflection of the company's continuing success and a response to a growing demand for its floorcare equipment from customers across the globe.
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Masslinn cloth system helps NHS Trust

Healthcare providers are reporting increasing needs for new methods of cleaning to combat the spread of infection.
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