Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 29th May 2014 Issue no. 627
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Cleanzine - the original Cleaning & Hygiene industry e-news Read by industry professionals in 148 countries worldwide! Not long after I first joined the cleaning industry back in the early nineties, I attended my first National Carpet Cleaners Association conference. I can remember feeling inspired when the British Cleaning Council’s marketing and public relations guru, Jay Grenby, spoke about the work that was being done to make the NCCA logo the carpet cleaning equivalent of the Corgi (now Gas Safe) registration that every gas fitter has to have before carrying out any work – otherwise he or she is breaking the law. Of course with customers generally wanting to buy cheap rather than pay a bit more for a top quality job, Jay had a difficult task ahead of her and the baton for NCCA recognition has been passed to various people over the ensuing years. And although we’re not quite there yet, we have seen quite a significant result this week: the NCCA tie in with TrustMark. You can read more about it below. If you’re unfamiliar with TrustMark, this really is something for the NCCA to celebrate. John and I produce an e-zine – similar to Cleanzine – for the kitchens, bathrooms and bedrooms industry and it is widely acknowledged amongst our peers that however wonderful (and expensive!) a newly fitted kitchen, bathroom or bedroom might be, it’s only going to be as good as the fitter that installed it. Use a dodgy tradesperson and the furniture and appliances will be tarred with the same brush, even if it’s 100% the tradesperson’s fault that things haven’t worked out. I believe that the NCCA, by becoming involved with the TrustMark scheme, has achieved something of a coup. I also wonder, how long it’s going to take before other sectors of the UK cleaning industry decide to follow suit. Please get in touch either by emailing me or posting a comment on our Facebook page. www.facebook.com/Cleanzine
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          This Week's News
Warm air hand dryer can incorporate anti-mosquito technology
The Anti-mosquito accessory is an innovative, 100% natural product that uses natural extract of Citronella of Java in a patented polymerisation process based on years of research. It allows the active component to be released steadily and consistently, thus giving it a longer life. Prevent Legionnaires this Summer
To prevent a disaster of this nature happening again, Ecex, sole UK distributor of Air Intake Screens, (as manufactured by Air Solutions Company USA) which can help minimise the risk of legionnaires, urges those responsible for cooling towers and other HVAC equipment, to take appropriate steps in order to stop this potentially fatal disease in its tracks. When nature calls, Fresh Dab Toilet Paper Gel answers
Even wipes marketed as 'flushable' can take too long to break down and damage sewage systems. There have been more stories in the news recently about wipes clogging everything from home plumbing to sewer pipes in the streets to waste water treatment facilities, so a solution to the problem is clearly needed. CleanExpo Moscow/Pulire less than six months away
The show is being organised by Primexpo, part of ITE Group, which has worked in the exhibition markets of Moscow, St. Petersburg and other Russian cities since 1996.
Based in Southend-on-Sea, the newly formed company provides washroom products and hygiene services to businesses across London, Essex and the South East. Pink Hygiene's extensive range includes feminine hygiene disposal, water management services and washroom hygiene solutions.
Speaking of the three year contract, Alistair Clayton, Commercial Director at Cleanall, said: "We are delighted to have been awarded this contract as it not only reinforces our continued business growth but also confirms Cleanall's standing as a major player in retail and leisure contract cleaning services. RCM performs at Urban Renewal day in Formigine
The spectators showed great interest in the electrical tricycles/cleaning trolleys which, as our picture shows, provide a fast, simple, economical and environmentally friendly way for the cleaner to get from one job to the next in the busy town centre, with the equipment he or she needs to complete the task. Aztec machines making their debut at Clean NZ
"Combining the Aztec LowRider Burnisher, with its extremely efficiently bagged dust control, with ETC Gorilla Diamond pads, makes for unequalled productivity and long life performance," states Lesa.
TrustMark users can be confident that the cleaning care and management of their premises and homes will be carried out by high quality professionals working to government endorsed standards. Samsic strengthens UK presence with Regent rebranding
Foremost in the revision is the centralising of Regent Samsic's mainstay cleaning and security operations to meet growing demand for single-source, bundled service offers. New alarm timers provide restaurants with simple solution to quality control management
Restaurants are able to avoid customer dissatisfaction with restaurant cleanliness and inconsistency of food quality with these helpful reminders, which provide consistent quality by reminding staff to maintain washroom cleaning schedules and remind of specific training tasks, regularly rotate prepared food and perform food quality checks.
Barnsley Norse wins £1.6 million Facilities Management contract
The three-year agreement, worth £529k a year, includes cleaning, window cleaning, caretaking, grounds maintenance and pest control at nine sites in and around Barnsley and Rotherham. Company in court after grounds maintenance staff suffer nerve damage A company responsible for maintaining the grounds of a naval base in Cornwall has been fined after three workers were diagnosed with a debilitating condition that left them with permanent nerve damage. 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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Managing Director Thomas Stuecken also showed us their new static steam generating model and some of the impressive technology that governs it. Truly eco-friendly, pre-dosed cleaning
Distributor of The Year Award for Trafalgar
British steam cleaning machine manufacturer Matrix took the opportunity of the show to present their distributor Trafalgar Cleaning Equipment with the Distributor of The Year award - which they have now won for the second year running. "It has been a tremendous effort from James and the team at Trafalgar to hold the award for the second time," said Matrix Sales Director Mike Osiadacz, on presenting the award at the UK Pavilion.
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