Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 21st May 2026 Issue no. 1211
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 International News
Products Electronics industry's throwaway problem - and the British firm working to solve it
Phs launches sustainable urinal floor mat to enhance washroom hygiene
Phs Group has unveiled the latest addition to its sustainable floorcare range - the Urinal Floor Mat; an innovative solution designed to improve hygiene standards in busy washrooms. Genesis Biosciences strengthens biotech export presence with sustainable global reach
US Triangle Ecycling expands free corporate laptop pickup nationwide
New partnership with Johans Städmaskiner strengthens Tennant’s Swedish presence
Two Gwinnett County departments team up for Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day
While everyone else chases AI, real money is still made with a pressure washer…
Danish cleaning industry day gains momentum as digital transformation accelerates
Deadline extended for entries for BICSC Awards 2026
Hako to launch new generation of walk-behind machines
With optimised operation and ergonomics, technical features for greater safety and efficiency, and reduced resource consumption, the Scrubmaster models B35 and B50 will ensure even more comfortable and economical cleaning of medium-sized areas from mid-2026. City of Philadelphia launches Summer cleaning Initiative
Tennant expands outdoor cleaning portfolio with Z50 Citadel to tackle demanding environments
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I write this feeling more than a little excitement – it’s Golden Service Awards day and I’m heading to the Hilton Hotel in London’s Park Lane to join several hundred others from our industry to learn which companies, teams and individuals have particularly excelled this year and help celebrate their achievements. I was explaining to my toddler granddaughter yesterday, that this was why I couldn’t drop her at pre-school this morning. She’s familiar with Awards and how they work thanks to a Peppa Pig story in which there’s a baking contest, and when I said that this one was for cleaners who do the best work, her little face lit up, as she, herself, loves helping ‘clean up’. She can vacuum (of sorts) and is great at wiping up spillages and washing things that are dirty, so we’ve got her off to a good start. But what I’m most proud of is that she knows it takes effort, and that those who do make the effort, should be acknowledged. Often she’s the first one who thanks any cleaners we encounter when we’re out and about and I love that.
I’ve never been one to reward family members financially for doing ‘chores’. My view’s always been that we’re a team, and that for us to function as we should, every team member should play their part. I was surprised to learn recently of a 75yr-old study – supposedly carried out by Harvard researchers, which tracked thousands of children from childhood into their 70s and 80s, to see what predicted success, happiness, health and wellbeing. What they are said to have discovered is that one of the best predictors of success was whether the children had done household chores or not. Apparently, those who did chores starting aged three or four achieved significantly higher rates of career success, better relationships, higher income, and greater overall life satisfaction. According to some reports on the study, doing chores builds the part of the brain responsible for planning, decision-making, delayed gratification, and executive function. Even a small task such as taking out the rubbish, strengthens the neural pathways associated with responsibility and achievement. Thus it makes sense to give them chores; to let them struggle and not take over just to make life easier for them.
I was going to post a link, but I can’t find the study anywhere… not in almost three hours of searching the Net (and no, I don’t use AI!). I’m clearly one of many who are searching, too. Some people have concluded that the study never actually took place. Hoax or not, I’m hooked on the idea – along with the knowledge that getting our little ones cleaning from a young age encourages them to take responsibility and teaches them that a clean environment takes work, time, commitment and continued maintenance!
This Week's News
Expert-led webinar to address growing complexity and risk in waste management
Titled ‘Introduction to Waste Management - understanding and managing your risk’, the session will provide a structured, practical overview of the legal, regulatory and operational landscape shaping waste management in the UK. Free carpet cleaning open day coming up
During the day you can: * see live cleaning demos TVH appoints Giuliano Parodi as new CEO
Giuliano joins TVH from Yanmar, a manufacturer of industrial equipment, where he most recently served as group chief strategy officer and member of the Board of Directors. In this role, he played a key part in shaping the Group's strategic direction and overseeing its regional operations outside Japan. Yanmar is a global organisation with approximately $8 billion in revenues.  Eco-friendly FM: what building managers can learn from a sustainable English pub
A prime example of this data-driven approach to green facilities management is outlined in a recent sustainability report by the Cornwall, UK-based St Austell Brewery, which operates 45 pubs. Remarkably, its corporate-wide waste diversion efforts all started with a breakdown of the humble beer mat - aka ‘coaster.’ Diamond Chemical acquires Nyco
“By bringing together our coastal operations with Nyco's impressive Midwest manufacturing footprint, we are creating a truly national provider of commercial, institutional, industrial cleaning solutions and speciality chemical products,” notes Diamond Chemical’s CEO, Wesley Alves. “But beyond the operational expansion, this represents a true union of two deeply aligned cultures.  Seven-year ban: cleaning director used Atherton scheme to transfer almost £200,000 to new company
Leicestershire-based Philip Walker was the director of Solus Facilities, a company providing cleaning services for restaurants. However, by April 2023, the company was in financial difficulty, and unable to pay its debts. Tissue manufacturer fined after worker injured hand unblocking machine
The 24-year-old, a lead machine operator, was working for WEPA Professional UK at its premises on Waterfall Street in March 2024. During the manufacturing process, a tissue blockage occurred in the rollers of the machine and the worker instructed his colleague to 'jog' the machine while he cleared the paper by hand. In-house IOSH training programme will strengthens client assurance
IOSH - the Chartered body for health & safety professionals, is recognised for helping raise standards of health & safety in workplaces across the UK and internationally. 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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Our weekly updated Hospital Hygiene features current developments and product solutions cleaning and hygiene industry manufacturers are coming up with. Read More. Recent UK News
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Curtain rises on the second act
Mrs Buckét founder & CEO Rachael Flanagan wins IoD Director of the Year Award
Powerful alliance to champion integrated FM in government, healthcare & education
The two will report to Martin Burholt, chief operations officer of ISS' public and regulated business, GHE, which comprises its Government, Healthcare and Education segments. Sodexo named Employer of the Year at British Business Awards 2026
ISS extends and expands contract with the Fulham Road Collaborative
New chair appointed to lead CHSA into next phase
SOAPBOX: call for the wider use of reusable gloves in cleaning & FM
SBFM ranked third in Ward Hadaway Yorkshire Fastest 50 list
OCS extends and expands soft services partnership with British Land
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