Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 27th November 2025 Issue no. 1188
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International News
Products Surface contamination linked to 1.27 million AMR deaths; experts warn of hidden threat
Prevent the escalation of lone worker incidents
Peartree Cleaning Services partners with PVA Hygiene to eliminate single-use plastic
New Terminal One at JFK selects Flagship Aviation Services for janitorial solutions
Tork donates $25,000 in sustainable hygiene products
Destination or obligation: how FM can help in the return-to-office battle
SOAPBOX: AI's hidden cost… water consumption set to quadruple by 2028
“Artificial intelligence is creating an unprecedented water crisis. Data centres powering AI systems consumed approximately 17 billion gallons of water in the US in 2023, a figure projected to surge to 68 billion gallons by 2028 – almost a 300% increase in just five years. Protecting workers from workplace transport: getting the basics right
BladeRanger expands European operations
New report maps growth of $2.25bn industrial robot floor cleaning market
Accelerating innovation in aircare & hygiene: Vectair acquires WizKid Products
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News from the British Toilet Association last week cites the results of its nationwide survey, which reveals that 92% of the British public wants the Government to increase funding for public toilets. I must say I’m surprised it’s only 92%, but then perhaps the other 8% don’t realise just how good things can be? I grew up in an era where people were never far away from a clean public facility that had toilet paper and hot running water, along with bar soap and roller towels. Yes, we were expected to pay 1p to access a cubicle, (although there was always one that didn’t have a coin slot and thus was accessible to everyone – I suppose for the very poor or those who’d already spent their penny elsewhere). But note here that the 1p was to access a cubicle, which meant that anyone could wash and dry their hands whilst out and about. Thus I grew up with certain expectations, which stopped being met a long time ago.
Back then, I wasn’t aware of the detrimental effect a lack of public toilets has on just about everything. It’s not just the hygiene issues either, with people unable to wash their hands, and the desperate forced to urinate in an alley or bush, or squat somewhere and rush before they’re discovered and thus leave a horrible mess behind them, but the effect on people’s lifestyles and the local economies too. I’ve learned that people are reluctant to go out to places where they know there aren’t going to be toilet facilities. If they live alone and they’re not going out, they may become isolated. If people aren’t going out, they’re not spending money either. The BTA has the figures to back this up. Why then, aren’t our local authorities being forced to make improvements? Last Wednesday, on World Toilet Day, the World Health Organisation released figures revealing that 3.4 billion people still live without a safe toilet, and that each year, 1.4 million people die due to inadequate access to water, sanitation & hygiene. We really should do better, shouldn’t we? My picture shows that those who put on festivals and similar events – and I’m not just talking UK here, manage to provide toilets that are often only installed for the period of the event. They offer safety and privacy. What goes into them is eventually used to fertilise the land. We know to take our own toilet tissue, a bottle of water and a hand sanitiser as there’s a good chance that what was provided, will have run out. A quick and simple solution to a global problem, in my view…
This Week's News
Dominic Ponniah is new chairman of Cleanology after stepping down as CEO
Full conference programme for Manchester Cleaning Show 2026 released
Returning to Manchester Central on 18th and 19th February 2026, the Show will bring together sector leaders, innovators and operational experts to explore the issues shaping the future of cleaning, facilities management and the wider operational environment.  HSE publishes annual workplace health & safety statistics
Hit the floor running with Prochem’s 2026 catalogue
The catalogue launches not only the fresh new style labels on the Prochem range of chemicals, but also two new machines - in the form of the Steemeasy 400 carpet extraction machine and the lightweight, LW35 battery scrubber dryer.  
The study spans more than 30 pages and brings together findings from psychology, facility management and environmental design. Idrobase vision stars at 5th African Green Growth Forum
Three contracts already signed with three local companies for licensed production are awaiting operational approval from the Algerian authorities: the first concerns components for professional vacuum cleaners, the second, detergents for car washes, hotels and restaurants (HoReCa); the third for components for professional pressure washers.  Peartree Cleaning Services champions development through apprenticeships
This achievement marks a significant milestone in Peartree's ongoing commitment to investing in the growth and professional development of its people. OCS Indonesia achieves ISO 14644-1:2015 Certification for air particle testing
The Certification recognises OCS Indonesia's capability to support controlled environments, such as data centre white space and high-dependency technical infrastructure, through precise and reliable air cleanliness testing in line with global standards.   Churchill wins four Green Apple Environment Awards
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