Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 23rd January 2020 Issue no. 902
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Products Have you booked CSC 2020? Early bird pricing ends 31st January
Packaging: Becoming greener through innovation
Wherever you look in the news, environmentalism is present. Flicking through the pages of a print newspaper or scanning online news outlets reveals daily stories looking at the environmental crisis and the ongoing changes to the planet. RAS unveils plans for higher Happy Toilet standards
Mitie takes first IFM step in pharmaceuticals with GlaxoSmithKline
Heavy-duty foaming hand cleanser has true grit
Consistently called the best hand cleaner for grease removal by those who use it, Solopol GFX transforms heavy-duty hand cleaning liquid into a rich, cream foam that washes away quickly and completely. Cintas Signature Series now offered in 11 colours
Larry Lopata joins Vectair Systems as vice president of sales for North America
Mike Tofari joins Vectair Systems as vice president of business development
Hygiene Specialist announces ‘Excellence’ Award recipients
Protect health with Kennedy's antibacterial solutions
The company’s hand sanitising gel is effective against MRSA and Winter germs, and combined with the ultra-hygienic automatic soap dispenser Savona Auto, it provides maximum hygiene. AfterClean InstaClear and AfterClean ContinuFresh
Answer: the owners of AfterClean, a Somerset-based company that produces a range of products to immediately neutralise bad odours and deliver long-lasting fragrance on demand. Diversey acquires AHP Intellectual Property from Virox Technologies
AHP is a globally patented blend of commonly used ingredients that produces exceptional potency as a germicide and superior performance as a cleaning agent. LaCerta sums up key marketing trends for 2020 that will impact cleaning industry
"The first is that brands are focusing on 'customer experiences' - also known as CX. Companies need to adapt the way that they approach the sales process, and instead aim to provide fantastic customer experiences. Tilted toilet seat aims to improve business efficiency
The current state of healthcare hygiene
Healthcare Cleaning Forum - the secret epidemic of HCAIS
CSC 2020 Opens Registration: invitation to go 'Beyond Green'
Themed ‘Beyond Green’, the fourth edition of the popular event takes place 7th and 8th April at the Delta Toronto Airport Conference Centre in Toronto, Canada. |
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Cleanzine - the original Cleaning & Hygiene industry e-news Read by industry professionals in 163 countries worldwide! Prior to John and I launching Cleanzine in 2002 I worked with the Association of Building Cleaning Direct Service providers, organising its Annual Conference. Even prior to ‘austerity’, it was difficult for some whose remit was to provide the best cleaning services possible, to persuade management that the comparatively small amount required to attend, would be money well spent. I recall many in-depth conversations with members about the planned content, who needed to hear that at least one speaker would be specifically addressing subject matter deemed crucial to their own particular council. I had to chuckle then while working on a release last week, when I came across something I could really have done with myself, two decades ago. It said: “Eager to attend CSC 2020, but need to convince your boss? Download and personalise the 'Why Attend' letter.” Naturally, I clicked the link… “Need help convincing management of the benefits of attending? We've got you covered! Just fill in the blanks to personalise this letter, and it will be hard for anyone interested in promoting the professionalism of your team and facility to say no!” The letter beautifully outlined all the features and benefits before revealing the potential costs. By the time costs were addressed, the decision-maker would already have been convinced that it was imperative the employee attend! Part of it read: “The conference features scientists and other subject-matter experts focused on cleaning, infection prevention and control and sustainability as well as three outstanding motivational keynote speakers. Presentations will cover best practices, current trends, new innovations and technologies, practical tactics and other valuable information I can share with staff to improve our company's performance and productivity and enhance our sustainability, infection prevention and cleaning for health efforts. In addition to two full days of education, the conference features numerous networking opportunities with other industry professionals, which will allow me to make new business connections and clients, share ideas and learn new ways to meet business challenges from other leaders in our industry. Also, it will help me gain a better understanding of the needs of companies in the area. A final component is an expo featuring 90-plus of the industry's leading manufacturers that will be showcasing the newest innovations available, products and services that may increase productivity by allowing our staff to work smarter, faster and more efficiently while assuring we are up to date on the ever-evolving marketplace.” Lisa Veeck, who put this all together, is a genius! I only wish I’d known her two decades ago…
Yours,
 This Week's News
Collaboration will deliver complete smart waste solution
"Innovative treatment technologies, such as self-sorting bins, solar-powered compactors, and recyclable eWaste bins, are becoming viable solutions and hold great business potential," explains Deepthi Kumar Sugumar, Senior Research Analyst, Energy & Environment, Frost & Sullivan.  Infection control program reduces bacteria by 95% in athletic training rooms
The study, published in the January 2020 issue of the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) national publication Sports Health, concluded that a program which modifies hygiene behaviour by connecting products, people and education can yield impactful infection control results and benefits.  Nearly a third of domestic cleaners have thrown in the towel with their own client
The two most common reasons for terminating a relationship with a client are their property being simply too dirty to work with, and tardy payments. One in 12 cleaners (8%) refused to work with a client because of the former, with the same proportion being forced to end their professional relationship with a client due to the latter.  Forum Pulire 2020: dates and new location confirmed for fifth edition;
Forum Pulire 2020 will be held on 13th and 14th October in Palazzo Regione Lombardia, a prestigious venue in central Milan that is home to the Regional Government of Lombardy.  Think you know everything about slips and trips and falls prevention?
Slips and trips can happen for a number of reasons, but all too frequently people jump to conclusions about why they happen rather than looking for the true cause, or assume that it is 'just one of those things' and do nothing.  Mitie accelerates electric vehicle rollout with 250th vehicle delivered to Heathrow Airport
The milestone 250th electric vehicles demonstrates Mitie's business-leading commitment to switch 20% of its small van and car fleet to electric by the end of 2020.  Team Software acquires UK-based Innovise
This acquisition brings together Team’s dominant position in North America and Innovise's established market leadership in the UK to create a global technology leader providing holistic business solutions for firms in the security, cleaning and facilities management industries.  Salisbury Group takes flight with Civil Aviation Authority
The CAA is the UK's specialist aviation regulator and manages licenses, safety and standards for the industry. Mini wet wipe dispensers offer added protection
Most workspaces are shared and we all know how quickly and easily harmful viruses such as the flu and the common cold can spread in the workplace.  Ladder Association responds to recent HSE prosecution
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Prochem training recognised for NCCA membership level upgrade
Advancing through the NCCA's four membership levels is dependent upon members attending a recognised qualification in professional carpet and upholstery cleaning at base level and then progressing over time with additional training and industry experience. £700M contract to transform 190,000 tonnes of black bag waste to energy each year
The £700 million, 25-year Clyde Valley Residual Waste Project between East Dunbartonshire, East Renfrewshire, North Ayrshire, North Lanarkshire and Renfrewshire Councils and Viridor started on 7th January. Company sentenced following serious incident in sewer A water and wastewater company has been fined following an incident in which three workers were carried along a sewer following the collapse of a 150-year-old sewer gate. New Battery Industrialisation Centre powers up with additional cash boost
Estimating and bidding for success
Building plans must be reviewed, usually in conjunction with a physical site assessment to identify any cleaning tasks which may not be apparent on the plans and to determine areas where cleaning is impractical.
TidyChoice 2019 Housekeeper of the Year
Mike Bone, Loo of the Year Awards Managing Director explains: "While the range of gradings and National and UK/Ireland Loo of the Year Awards and Trophies provide adequate recognition for the loos and their providers, it is the people who look after each facility - be they individual full-time attendants, in-house cleaning teams or external cleaning contractors, who also deserve recognition." InnuScience makes training for housekeepers a h-app-y experience... F Phs Group transforms customer waste into energy with new Viridor partnership
Brexit planning: consider your commercial contracts
In the wake of the recent election result which saw the Conservatives gain a large majority in the House of Commons, prime minister Boris Johnson has again promised to deliver Brexit and in his words, "get Brexit done". Internal senior management promotions reinforce Truvox's focus on innovation
Christeyns welcomes new managing director
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