A cleaner and safer return to office work

People will be concerned about cleanliness as they return to post lockdown work-life but observing some simple steps goes a long way to ensuring a smooth and safe transition, says Jim Roberts, product manager at visual communications specialist, Beaverswood…
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New Clean-a-Card offers rapid and effective automated hotel key card disinfection

The pandemic has posed never-before-seen challenges for the hospitality industry, requiring owners, managers and brands to take new precautions to keep guests and staff safe. Despite our enthusiasm to travel again, we are more conscious than ever before about sanitation, safety, and cleanliness.
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Proper maintenance of HVAC systems helps tackle IAQ concerns in a post pandemic world

Goodway Technologies, the industrial HVAC maintenance product specialist, is reminding facilities managers how critical the correct maintenance of an HVAC system is to indoor air quality.
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What is the difference between sales reps and distributors?

"Sales reps and manufacturers' reps are similar - however, they are not the same as distributors," says distributor-membership organisation Afflink's Michael Wilson...
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Eco-friendly equipment that eliminates up to 100% of bacteria and viruses and 99.99% of Covid-19 now available in Brazil

For over a year, the huge DownTown Condominium office and retail centre has served as the Brazil pilot site of R-Water's eco-friendly device, widely used in the US to clean and disinfect surfaces in facilities such as hospitals, restaurants, sporting facilities and more - and which, in certain applications, is applied via drones.
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Erdemil France joins the Brightwell Dispensers Group

Erdemil has joined the Brightwell Dispensers Group and rebranded to Brightwell Dispensers SAS. With its new 6000sq.m manufacturing facilities and headquarters in Bussy-Saint-Georges, near Paris, Brightwell Dispensers SAS continues to operate with the existing management team in place.
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Submissions now open for ISSA Pulire Verona's 'Product of the Year'

Submissions are now open for the 'Product of the Year ISSA Pulire 2021', a competition designed to draw attention to and reward the development of innovative solutions, ideas, and designs in the industry.
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CIRI expands membership eligibility

The Cleaning Industry Research Institute has expanded its membership eligibility for individuals to contract cleaners, in-house cleaning professionals, disaster restoration professionals, consultants and others with interests in common with the related industries and their affiliations.
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PSG acquires Dositec Sistemas, enhancing Hydro Systems' portfolio

PSG, an operating company of Dover Corporation, has completed the acquisition of Dositec Sistemas S.L. (Dositec), the provider of dispensing systems for laundry, foodservice and commercial cleaning companies.
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New low flow technology from Morclean

Morclean has launched the ThermaFlow hybrid hot water steam cleaner; a low-flow machine that uses only 7.5 litres of water per minute.
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Global Hygiene Summit to take place in Singapore in 2022

Covid-19 has brought hygiene - and, more specifically, the role it can play in our health, into sharp focus and further reinforced the fact that prevention is better than cure.
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ISS signs five-year IFS contract with Equinor

ISS Facility Services in Norway has announced an agreement with energy company, Equinor, to deliver services to its office sites.
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Customise your clean with new WypAll Wettask System

Introducing from Kimberly-Clark Professional the improved wipe to complete the WypAll Wettask Roll Wiper Dispenser System… This system is designed for maximum control of both hygiene and cost efficiencies.
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Hydro Systems unveils enhancements to HydroMinder range of car wash dispensers

Hydro Systems has introduced updates to the low pressure float valve of its HydroMinder dispensers for car wash applications.
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New chairman and deputy elected to BCC

The British Cleaning Council - the voice of the UK's cleaning, hygiene and waste sectors, officially elected a new chairman and deputy chair at its recent Annual General Meeting.

Jim Melvin, who has served as deputy chairman of the BCC for the past two years, has taken over the chairmanship from Paul Thrupp.
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Top tips webinar for winning entries to the 2022 Golden Service Awards: sign up now

The Kimberly Clark Professional Golden Service Awards 2022 has opened for entries. This year for the first time, all entrants are invited to attend a free 'How to Enter' webinar on Thursday 29th July at 10.30.

Participants will learn first-hand how to maximise the chances of winning a coveted Golden Service Award from the 19 categories across key sectors healthcare, education, offices, retail and manufacturing.
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The role of surface and hand hygiene in keeping communal areas safe

The Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the challenges of communal spaces in the context of the transmission of infectious diseases. Co-workers often spend long period of time in close proximity, usually with limited access to hand and surface hygiene materials.

Even before the pandemic, there was convincing evidence that we needed to do more to keep communal spaces free from transmissible infectious diseases.
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The great job reassessment

There is considerable discussion about the problems cleaning contractors and others in the professional cleaning industry are now having finding workers. However, according to Matt Morrison of Kaivac, developer of the No-Touch Cleaning system, there is more going on than we may realise.

"I don't call it a worker shortage," says Matt. "I call it job reassessment. Many people are reassessing the work they do, and this certainly applies to professional cleaning."
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Betco announces new program for grouted floors

Ask anyone in the industry which floors are the most difficult to keep clean, and many would say grouted stone and tiles - until now. Betco's new Stone, Tile, and Grout (STG) turns back the clock on grimy, stained floors and keeps them looking legitimately brand new.
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America's Best Restroom Contest finalists announced: vote for your favourite now

Cintas Corporation has announced the 10 finalists for the 2021 America's Best Restroom contest. The annual contest - now in its 20th year, celebrates innovative and hygienic public washrooms across the country. Now through August 20, you are invited to vote for your favorite.

"We've got a diverse list of facilities from across the county vying for the title of America's Best Restroom," says Sean Mulcahey, marketing manager, Cintas. "The public is expecting a higher hygiene standard in public restrooms, and we're proud to spotlight these unique restrooms that are well-maintained without sacrificing aesthetic quality."
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Royal Parks cleaners vote for strike action

Contracted-out staff at Royal Parks will take strike action later this month in an attempt to have their contracts brought into line with those of directly employed Royal Parks staff.

They say that Just Ask Estates, which has a contract to provide toilet cleaning services for the parks, has refused to recognise or engage with their union.
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99point9 Hygiene - Key Account Sales Lead

We are seeking to appoint a UK based key account sales lead to help drive large customer acquisition in the UK, supporting our exclusive partnership with our UK distributor, and developing new distributor relationships in Europe. Ideal candidate will have experience in either the Cleaning or FM industry and be familiar with b2b selling. Experience of working in, or existing relationships in Europe (in particular Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany) is a benefit.

99point9 Hygiene Ltd manufacturers simple, affordable solutions to common public health problems. We are a team dedicated to improving public wellbeing by reducing our exposure to human fallibility. Our hero product is the 99point9 automatic door handle disinfection system with Intelligent Mist Technology that kills 99.9% of bacteria and viruses 24/7. A new product for shopping trolleys is in final stage testing.

Working at senior level alongside a highly experienced management team that has a strong track record of building multi-million pound companies:
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Territory Account Manager 



Cardiff 

 Selco, a long-stablished janitorial hygiene supply company is looking for an individual to represent the company in England & Wales.


Experience essential and necessary. Basic salary, plus commission, with share option.


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As Territory Account Manager you will grow and manage your own territory by having ownership and being accountable for driving new business to achieve growth targets. Demonstrating return on investment through value-led conversations and analysing your own performance using your own initiative.



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Wave of WFH fatigue hits the UK, but employees still concerned their offices aren't Covid-secure

With Covid-19 restrictions set to end on July 19th, more than half (52%) of British people currently working from home say they are ready to return to the office and are thus considered to have ‘Work From Home’ fatigue, but more than a third (35%) are still concerned their offices aren't Covid secure, according to new research from Mitie.
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Veolia to manage waste services for NHS Test & Trace lab

Veolia has been awarded a contract to provide healthcare waste management services for NHS Test & Trace's Rosalind Franklin Laboratory, a new state-of-the-art, very high-throughput Covid-19 laboratory in Royal Leamington Spa, under a Crown Commercial Services Framework.
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Kimberly-Clark Professional launches the Golden Service Awards 2022

Kimberly-Clark Professional has launched the Golden Service Awards 2022, the leading cleaning and FM industry awards event, with a 'save the date' for Thursday, 26th May 2022, to be held at the InterContinental London Park Lane.
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ICE Cleaning celebrates substantial growth

Industrial, commercial and domestic cleaning services organisation ICE Cleaning, has expanded its management team with a series of senior appointments to support its substantial 700% business growth between 2020 and 2021.
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Free ladder safety webinar from Ladder Association and HSE

The Ladder Association and Health & Safety Executive have joined forces to release two new guidance documents that are set to help thousands of people work more safely on ladders.
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Sasse secures further 5-year contract extension with Edinburgh Airport

The last 18 months have been an incredibly challenging time for the aviation industry with passenger numbers falling through the floor.
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Caple supports management buy-out for waste management business

SME credit fintech Caple has supported the management buy-out of Serious, a sewage, grease and waste-water management company, with a £1m long-term unsecured loan.
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Jangro starts spreading the festive cheer

Jangro is getting into the festive spirit by launching its annual Christmas Supplies Catalogue.

With the Government's roadmap setting out an end to restrictions long before December, Christmas 2021 is set to be busier than ever, with many companies, organisations, and families and friends, intending to make up for last year with festive celebrations and parties throughout the season.
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Why we need to embrace health technology in the fight against Covid-19

By Graham Mimms - co-founder of Safe Surface Sensor

Coronavirus has immeasurably reshaped the way we interact with the world. Whether that be with friends, colleagues, or day to day services, as a society we have become increasingly conscious of the need to maintain rigorous hygiene standards if we are to avoid viruses such as Covid-19 tearing through society.
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Excel Dryer UK launches XLERATORsync: A revolutionary leap in washroom technology that elevates hygiene, safety and efficiency to new levels

Excel Dryer UK has announced the launch of XLERATORsync, a washroom solution that combines soap, water and air with a custom washbasin in a single location.

The XLERATORsync dryer is the latest innovative deployment of Excel Dryer's cutting-edge technology. Beneath its modern exterior, the dryer houses technology developed with NASA rocket scientists to ensure optimal hand drying performance.
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BigChange mobile tech helps protect cleaning workforce at Clearground

Cleaning and facilities maintenance company Clearground is using workforce management technology from BigChange to improve health & safety across its nationwide operation.
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Committed to cleaning up waste, Cromwell tracks trash trends

Cromwell Polythene, which supplies products for the capture and containment of materials for recycling, is passionate about reducing waste.

As part of this commitment, it recently held a litter picking activity and is also conducting research into dog waste specifically.
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Mitie wins new contract with East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust

Mitie has won a new seven and a half-year contract to deliver services for Lister Hospital and Hertford County Hospital, two of East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust's hospitals. The contract is worth £4 million a year and has the option to extend for up to two and a half years.
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CMS
21-24th September 2021
Berlin
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ISSA Conference India
21-22nd October 2021
Mumbai, India
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Cleantex Africa
2-4th November 2021
Johannesburg, South Africa
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The Cleaning Show
2-4th November 2021
London
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Hygienalia
9-11th November 2021
Madrid
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ISSA Show North America
15-18th November 2021
Las Vegas
USA
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Loo of the Year Awards
3rd December 2021
Solihull
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