Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 3rd July 2025 Issue no. 1169
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Products CMS Berlin 2025: Digitalisation is having a profound impact on the cleaning industry
New AI tool helps cleaners detect bin or sack contamination instantly, using just a smartphone
Award win highlights sustainability benefits of Sontara nonwoven fabric
Longtime chemical industry executive from SOCMA joins ACI as president & CEO
Beyond sanitisers: hidden role of enzymatic cleaners in I&I hand hygiene chemicals market
AISE welcomes Persán at pivotal time for detergents industry
Tennant’s European Innovation Event in Italy will showcase future of professional cleaning
ISS manager wins global recognition for outstanding care to local hospice patients
From Algeria to Morocco via Libya: Idrobase Group marches on
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Having spent much of another Tuesday/Wednesday mopping up overflowing shared-pipe sewage from my patio last week - much like I did in March, (which resulted in me missing The Cleaning Show in London) and prior to that in October, I was intrigued to learn that July is Flush Smart Month in the US and that a group called the Responsible Flushing Alliance ( https://www.flushsmart.org ) is attempting to educate citizens on good flushing habits. From my discussions with the Lanes for Drains technician employed on this occasion by Thames Water to clear the blockages that were creating an unpleasant hazard on my property, I learned that we could do with a body like the RFA here…
This is the fourth annual Flush Smart Month during which the organisation spreads smart flushing tips via social media and engagement with wastewater agencies across the country. “Smart flushing’s critical for preventing costly damage to our wastewater systems, protecting the environment from pollution and ensuring the uninterrupted flow of vital public services,” it argues. This year its main thrust is tackling the flushing of wipes by families with small children and it has produced a downloadable toolkit to help everyone spread the word. "We know from our annual national flushing survey that 60% of people with children in their households are flushing non-flushable items," it says. "We're asking people to change their habits and inviting them to become part of the solution for healthier infrastructure and a cleaner environment. Inappropriately flushed items, especially non-flushable wet wipes labelled with the Do Not Flush symbol, can cost hundreds of dollars for homeowners and potentially millions of dollars wastewater agencies.”
Cleverly, the RFA’s working with social media influencers to educate through humour and songs, since music aids learning and helps with retention. RFA's hope is to lodge fun, catchy tunes into the heads of many parents, ensuring responsible flushing stays top of mind. Last year, it used humour to spread the word with a creative investigation to uncover the city's elusive underboss, the Clog Monster, while in 2023, a spoof movie trailer introduced the origin story of the Clog Monster - the embodiment of a fatberg villain lurking beneath the streets - and why you should never flush a Do Not Flush wipe down the toilet. Clever stuff eh?
I’ve been told by technicians attending the pipes running beneath my property that wipes are a real culprit when it comes to blocked drains in the UK, along with fats and oils that can form fatbergs, (particularly when mixed with human hair and feminine hygiene products - things I, and my family, stopped flushing decades ago when we learned of the damage they cause). And while education isn’t going to change the habits of the lazy, it will change the habits of the ignorant, don’t you think?
 This Week's News
New study examines how pleat patterns impact cartridge filter filtration and cleaning performance
Navigate EU carbon border rules with this new CBAM Guide
As CBAM exits its transitional phase, organisations trading with the EU must now report embedded emissions in key imported goods. Tunley Environmental's new guide is tailored to help businesses understand their obligations, streamline their reporting processes and future-proof their operations under CBAM regulation.  Bins and recycling: some good ideas from 'Down Under'
"I always enjoy reading your observations of the cleaning and hygiene world. Today's on bins/recycling struck a chord. Spark EPoS redefines commercial cleaning at Eldon Square with the Spark L50
With millions of annual visitors and vast floor space to maintain, Eldon Square recognised the need for a smarter, more sustainable solution - and found it in the Spark L50, a state-of-the-art AI-powered autonomous floor scrubber robot provided by the Newcastle Upon Tyne-based Spark EPoS.  The King's Royal Warrant warrants new look Prochem labels...
"A freshen up revitalises any brand,” argues director of sales & training, Phil Jones. “We've added more colour and graphics to labelling to enable simpler, quicker choice. Truelink buys cleaning solutions provider Zep
Since it was founded in 1937, Zep has been serving customers across industry with high-performance maintenance, cleaning and sanitation products. Zep will build upon the operational foundation and growth trajectory established under New Mountain's ownership to further strengthen and expand its solutions portfolio and market presence under Truelink's stewardship.   ISS signs new global contract with Velux Group
The contract spans more than 10 countries across Europe. Peartree Cleaning Services wins £1.8m contract with General Medical Council
The GMC operates across seven sites in the UK, each with distinct operational needs. Following a rigorous tender process, Peartree secured the GMC contract renewal, which builds on a successful 20 year partnership. Peartree's structured cleaning model is built around core cleaning shifts: day housekeepers for ongoing maintenance and supervisory oversight, ensuring an efficient, high-impact service that aligns with the GMC's expectations and supports its professional, clinical and administrative functions. Firm fined more than £500,000 after shift worker fell to his death
Mr Pinder had been operating one of the production lines when a blockage occurred on the upper deck of the machinery. After identifying the cause, he attempted to remove the blockage. He had been standing on the stationery metal rollers when his colleagues witnessed part of the machine being activated. He was struck by the machine which caused him to lose his footing, causing him to fall from the unguarded edge of the metal rollers to the factory floor below. 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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