ISS Denmark and Danish Defence negotiating possible termination of partnership agreement

ISS Facility Services A/S and The Danish Ministry of Defence Estate Agency are to commence negotiations on a possible termination of the existing service contract between the two.
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BSCAI announces 2021 board of directors

The Building Service Contractors Association International (BSCAI) has announced the installation of its newly elected officers and directors.
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Essity to acquire Australian hygiene company Asaleo Care

Following December's announcement, Essity has now agreed with hygiene company Asaleo Care, which began life 1n 1932 as the British Australian Paper Company, to acquire the remaining 63.8% of its shares. Essity currently holds 36.2% of the shares.
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New technology keeps commercial spaces ultra-clean and promotes confidence and reassurance in a Covid world

Open World Technology Group (part of SIA Holding) has developed Velvet2030, a complete sanitising solution to keep viruses, bacteria and odours at bay, to help businesses clean-up their buildings and reassure their staff and customers that they are working in an ideal and safe environment.
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Covid-19 driving unprecedented growth for antimicrobial industry

IDTechEx has recently launched ‘Antimicrobial Technology Market 2021-2031’, a market research report covering additives and coatings that imbue surfaces and products with the ability to remove microorganisms such as bacteria, virus, and fungi.
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Cintas kicks-off eighth-annual nationwide Custodian of the Year contest

School custodians in North America have been the unsung heroes of the pandemic by continuing to provide a cleaner and healthier learning environment for students, faculty and staff.
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Deactivate handheld disinfection device; proven to destroy SARS-CoV-2 on surfaces in 30 seconds

Xenex Disinfection Services has announced the launch of Deactivate, a high-powered, handheld LED device designed to quickly disinfect surfaces in confined spaces.
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Robert Scott reveals cleaning trends for businesses in 2021

Cleaning manufacturer and distributor Robert Scott has identified three major trends emerging for 2021 based on its latest customer research.
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ACI, Coalition request EPA to 'restore' Safer Choice Program

The American Cleaning Institute has joined a diverse coalition of nearly 60 manufacturers and organisations asking the Environmental Protection Agency to restore the Safer Choice Program.
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Waterless urinals must become more widespread for infection control and the planet

A sustainable hygiene solutions company has highlighted how waterless urinals could play a vital role in future infection control; as well as carrying environmental and financial benefits.
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Evonik wins Henkel Sustainability Award for second year in a row

Evonik has reinforced its position as a sustainable specialities partner for the personal care and cleaning industry by winning the 2020 Henkel Sustainable Award for the second straight year.
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Hand hygiene is here to stay but is your system future-proof?

Most of us now have hand hygiene systems in place consisting of multiple sanitiser and soap dispensers at various locations throughout our establishments.

But, how do you know if you're getting the best hygiene for the lowest long-term cost and waste?
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Jangro launches new antiviral range to tackle Coronavirus

Jangro, the UK and Ireland's largest network of independent janitorial suppliers, has recently expanded its 'Professional' range with the launch of three antiviral products, in an effort to help organisations keep their facilities clean, healthy, and Covid-secure.
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Container washing - growing hygiene & safety concerns present opportunities globally

A new Research & Markets report, which valued the container washing market at US$ 720.45 million in 2019, says that growing hygiene and safety concerns, plus the emergence of container rental services along with mobile container washing systems, will create a Compound Annual Growth Rate of 2.88%, to reach US$ 845.44 million by 2027.
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Airbnb partners with RB, the makers of Lysol, to help protect hosts and guests

Airbnb is partnering with RB, the makers of Lysol, to give hosts the opportunity to purchase RB product bundles in more than 20 countries, with the goal of reaching 40 countries by the end of 2021.
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Let Hi-Kleen do the dirty work

With the UK continuing its battle against Covid-19, businesses everywhere are facing the unenviable task of ensuring virus-free workplaces for staff and customers alike.
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New fellowship program answers crucial need for hygiene science focus and rigour

The Reckitt Global Hygiene Institute was set up as a catalyst for change and has now launched its fellowship programme which intends to create a new generation of scientific leaders dedicated to the field of hygiene.

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. However, despite hygiene being the preventive component of the global fight against infectious diseases, it has languished as a minority scientific and political interest for decades.
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BICSc adds healthcare skills to the Cleaning Professional's Skills Suite

At a time when the healthcare sector is under immense pressure, the British Institute of Cleaning Science, known for its clear approach to raising standards within the cleaning industry, has adapted and launched Healthcare Cleaning Skills.

Trained operatives will be able to apply their knowledge and skills across all environments within the sector.
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Minimising risk of Legionella should remain a top priority for facilities managers

While many facilities are focusing on the proper precautions for preventing the spread of Covid-19 and maintaining a healthy and safe work environment, Goodway Technologies is sharing a reminder to be proactive in reducing the risk of a harmful bacteria that continues to impact facilities - Legionella.

According to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, health departments in the US alone reported 10,000 cases of Legionnaires' disease in 2018. In 2021, the US has already seen outbreaks in a hospital, senior living centre and an apartment complex.
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Kimberly-Clark Professional Golden Service Awards 2022 is open for sponsors

With 2020 and the pandemic putting cleaning and hygiene at the top of the agenda across all sectors, the cleaning industry has never been more important or more valued.

The Kimberly-Clark Professional Golden Service Awards 2022 is now open for sponsors, with exclusive packages to suit all budgets, and the opportunity to show your commitment and support to industry colleagues who have achieved amazing results in very challenging times.
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New handheld electrostatic device helps professional cleaners fight Covid-19

Professional cleaning companies can now further enhance their cleaning regimes to protect against the threat of Covid-19 with a new handheld electrostatic fogger.

Global hygiene and pest control products manufacturer Pelsis Group has launched the Hurricane ES, an electrostatic fogger that disperses disinfectant across potentially contaminated surfaces to provide widespread coverage.
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Bradley Corp. finds handwashing diligence on the decline amidst pandemic

Unfortunately, as the pandemic has worn on, Americans seem to be backsliding on their handwashing habits. According to the Healthy Handwashing Survey conducted in January, 57% of Americans are washing their hands six or more times a day. That’s quite a drop off from the 78% of Americans who were washing that frequently when the survey was conducted in April of 2020.
 
The lackadaisical approach is a stark contrast to the 81% of Americans who say they are concerned about contracting the Coronavirus. As a case in point, just 53% say they wash their hands after returning from a trip outside the home. Last April, 67% were washing after venturing out.
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Ensuring hygiene worker safety through certified PPE

ASAP Innovations outlines threats to PPE supply, the cost of fake PPE, and how those operating in the hygiene sector can identify fraudulent products...

The past year has seen a raft of stories pertaining to the supply of essential Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and while the majority of this focus has been on the impact to the healthcare sector, there are many other industries that rely on PPE to protect staff. This is according to leading glove and face mask manufacturer, ASAP Innovations, which outlines how critical it is that those working in the hygiene sector remain protected from fake PPE, supply shortages and regulatory changes.
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Rat warning for closed businesses

Numbers of rat infestations in empty and closed buildings in the UK has reached "biblical levels" as pest controllers warn landlords and building owners to check premises for infestations well before lockdown restrictions ease.

"The big worry is that when shops, restaurants and offices are unlocked in preparation for openings over the next few months, business owners are going to discover fairly advanced infestations of rats and mice," explains Jenny Rathbone from Pest.co.uk
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British breakthrough GermErase kills SARS-Cov-2 in 30 secs; provides protection for a month

GermErase, a new brand at the frontline of protecting against Covid-19, infections and superbugs, has launched its first product range, guaranteeing the highest levels of protection against pathogens for up to a month.

GermErase is thought to be the first and only multi-surface protector proven to kill SARS-CoV-2 in under 30 seconds, and a broad range of other pathogens, with up to 99.9999% efficacy, making it faster and more effective than any other product currently available on the market. It is also said to be the first British product to be tested against SARS-Cov-2, the virus that causes Covid-19, as opposed to proxy viruses which is how most products have been tested.
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Imperial Cleaning announces exclusive partnership with PRO-Techs Technology

Elite commercial and residential cleaning services provider, Imperial Cleaning, has announced that it will enter into a strategic partnership with PRO-Techs USA, a provider of antimicrobial surface protection.

PRO-Techs is an EPA-registered nanotechnology that creates a barrier shield with a 99.9% effectiveness in preventing the growth of bacteria and microorganisms, providing long-lasting antimicrobial protection on porous and non-porous surfaces, with a durability of up to 90-days.
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ICE Cleaning scores cleaning contract with West Ham United

Fast-growing industrial, domestic and commercial cleaning expert ICE Cleaning is now the official cleaning contractor of West Ham United.

From a local cleaning company to a national business, ICE Cleaning has acquired an array of high-profile clientele, including the NHS, Warner Bros and Nando’s. During the beginning of the pandemic, ICE Cleaning featured in both The Telegraph and The Times for working tirelessly to help British businesses manage the risk of Coronavirus in the workplace, through the creation of the ICE Shield which offers surface protection for up to 28 days post-clean.
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Cleaning specialist declares war on chemicals

A market leading commercial cleaning specialist has committed to removing all chemicals from its core daily cleaning range by the end of 2021.
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Covid-19: How to keep your cleaning staff safe

It's fair to say that organisations all over the world have upped their cleaning game over the past year in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Further Education College Group appoint Brayborne Facilities new campus cleaning contract

Brayborne Facilities Services has been appointed to provide cleaning services to Further Education group, Orbital South Colleges. The contract term is three years with a two-year extension and is the latest in a series of education cleaning contracts awarded to Brayborne covering over 20 sites across southern England.
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How are we doing? CHSA webinar addresses mental wellbeing in the pandemic

Everyone is facing challenges in the pandemic, from isolation to anxiety. In the cleaning and hygiene sector these are compounded by working on the frontline to keep workplaces clean and safe, and maintaining the supply of essential cleaning and hygiene products. The pressure is intense.
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All-Party Parliamentary Group for cleaning & hygiene industry inaugurated: 53 MPs join 'highly-credible' group

The All-Party Parliamentary Group for the cleaning & hygiene sector was inaugurated on Tuesday.

Representing the interests of the sector in Parliament and influencing MPs, ministers and Government, it has attracted 53 MPs and three Members of the House of Lords, making it one of the bigger and most credible APPGs.
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Christeyns UK managing director retires; Clover Chemicals managing director named as replacement

Bradford based Christeyns UK managing director Nick Garthwaite is retiring from his role at the specialist hygiene chemical manufacturer after 10 years at the helm. The company has announced that Neil Jones, (pictured) currently managing director at Clover Chemicals and Christeyns Food Hygiene - both part of the Christeyns UK group - will be his successor.
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British Safety Council repeats call for Government to enforce Covid-19 workplace safety rules

Recent figures published by the Office for National Statistics show higher Covid-19 deaths amongst health and social care workers, which is saddening.
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Lateral testing in education brings new waste protocols

Schools must prepare for new waste disposal responsibilities ready for the roll-out of the lateral testing process, advises facilities services provider phs Group.
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Covid-19: Samsic cleaning vaccination and plasma centres

Samsic UK is fielding support to a growing number of Covid-19 NHS Vaccination and Plasma Donor Centres being opened across southern England.
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Logistics UK urges Sunak to support supply chain skills in the budget

The logistics industry needs Government support in the 2021 Budget to ensure the continued health of the UK's supply chain, according to business group Logistics UK (formerly the Freight Transport Association).
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Public loos - 'A national embarrassment' claims BMA

With the public making more use of the great outdoors during the pandemic, focus on public spaces and amenities has never been greater. The Bathroom Manufacturers Association chaired a roundtable discussion recently on the provision of public toilets and what needs to change across the UK.
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Beware of hot air in new ventilation guidelines

The Government's recommendation that all new buildings which are not dwellings will require specialist systems to help to reduce the spread of airborne diseases such as Covid-19 doesn't go far enough, according to a leading infection mitigation specialist.
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