Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 15th October 2015 Issue no. 695
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  International News
Products Brightwell Dispensers launches new EcoMulti chemical dilution system
Chicopee develops new system for tailor-made cleaning
CMS Berlin 2015 ends with outstanding results
Finnish company Pancomp International provides innovative mobile time and workflow management solutions as well as quality assurance systems for companies engaged in building cleaning and other services.
Made in France by first-time CMS Berlin exhibitor MP hygiene, ultra-resistant DESL+ paper towels are very strong, both when wet and also when dry. They are said to be 30% more absorbent than other types of paper towel and also more economical, using 20% less material. |
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Cleanzine - the original Cleaning & Hygiene industry e-news Read by industry professionals in 163 countries worldwide! In the UK, cleaning is often referred to as a Cinderella industry, after the lass in the fairy tale who was treated as a skivvy at home but whose efforts went unrecognised by her family and the rest of the staff; she was neglected, ignored unless her services were required and was fed on scraps. As one dictionary defines it: “one suffering undeserved neglect”. The story dates back hundreds of years and most countries have their own version, so whichever one of the 163 countries to which Cleanzine is sent, that you’re in as you read this, you’ll probably be familiar with the concept – even if the name is different. Most people do tend to ignore cleaners, don’t they? Yet they do such an important job that takes skill if it’s to be done properly. They work hard to clean, yet once their backs are turned, we mess everything up again. Just imagine what we’d have to suffer if none of the cleaners turned up to work for a couple of weeks! They deserve to be treated with respect, don’t they? Perhaps it may not surprise you, that although it was nothing to do with me whatsoever, I couldn’t help but feel a little smug when I learned this week that in Greece, the ISS cleaning team went up against the likes of Coca-Cola and Vodafone yet emerged triumphant. You can read more, further down the page, where you’ll also find a story on another company from this industry – Evans Vanodine – receiving the Queen’s Award for international trade. My hearty congratulations to everyone involved! Also this week is a piece about LCC retaining a college cleaning contract it’s held for 15 years. From what I hear the students could do with being taught a little respect for the faculty, the environment and the cleaning teams (littering fines wouldn’t go amiss, I reckon!) – and since LCC won a Golden Service Award for its work there, that team deserves congratulations too. This year’s Golden Services Awards take place next Friday. I’m looking forward to joining several hundred others who are proud to be able to celebrate the efforts of the cleaners and I’ll let you know the names of the winners just as soon as I’m able. Cinderalla industry? If only we could change that concept for good… 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
Cleaning gadget beats bacteria on shopping trolley handles
The handles are clearly a hotbed of germs, but now, an easy-to-use cleaning device that helps keep the handles of supermarket trollies free from bacteria is being trialled in leading supermarkets in the Middle East. Ausclean Pulire: three days of professional development start 19th October
Addressing issues such as hospital infection, best practice procedures and Australian workplace laws, the free professional development is supported by a display of more than 40 leading cleaning suppliers. New visuals show proper use of surface disinfecting products in healthcare environments
This tool is part of a larger effort to raise awareness around steps hospitals can take to create efficiencies and lower healthcare-associated infections. Cromwell extends washroom range
Supplied block headed in 50s, the bags are packed 20 heads per carton of 1,000. Like all Cromwell products, they come with a minimum guaranteed net box weight - in this instance 1.20kg - clearly marked on the outer carton. ISS Greece awarded for innovative safety- and people practices
ISS Greece received, among others, a Silver award in the category 'Healthy Workplace Campaigns' for the campaign 'Me & You'. The award follows last year's performance where ISS Greece received Gold in the same category. Long service college contract for LCC
As the college has expanded the cleaning horrors have increased too from the 20,000 students who drop their rubbish and half-finished drink cans everywhere. They have transformed the paved areas into a sea of chewing gum, which as fast as it is removed, reappears. One third of employers say more staff are going into work despite being ill
The survey of nearly 600 employers finds that 31% have seen an increase in so-called 'presenteeism' in the last 12 months.
Barry-Wehmiller to acquire Winkler+Dunnebier GmbH and POEM GmbH from Korber AG
It is anticipated that the deal will be finalised at the end of this year. Evans' visit to Buckingham Palace
Financial rewards for keeping Indian public health facilities clean
During the workshop, the Minister for Health & Medical Education, Chaudhary Lal Singh, asked delegates to dedicate themselves to improving cleanliness in public health facilities. Inexpensive cleaning robots being developed to cater for growing market
New showroom delivers training and technology
The new centre in Chorley offers training, technology and expert advice, providing customers with a single-source support package. Nationwide buys new headquarters
The building has been finished to a very high specification with glass partitioned offices to provide a mixture of open plan and cellular accommodation, meeting rooms and rest areas. 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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Margins remain under pressure in the UK contract cleaning market
Though the market was affected by the economic downturn, it has benefited from increased standards in cleanliness demanded by key areas such as health and food hygiene. Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust takes cleaning back in house
Morclean on the way to green glory
Major brands support new Manchester event
Loo of the Year Awards welcomes increased public toilet entries
Soapbox: Same road, different rules: what fleet drivers should know...
Do you and/or your fleet drivers know the speed limit for lorries on a single carriageway in a non-built-up area of the UK? It appears that 81% of drivers don't and it could be fuelling frustration on the road, according to a study by AA Drive Tech. Lack of loos hikes up cleaning costs
British Institute of Cleaning Science recognises industry achievers at glittering awards dinner
The black-tie event attracted cleaning and facilities management professionals from across the industry who enjoyed a memorable evening, which saw 11 awards presented to those who had maintained exceptionally high standards via training and assessment throughout the year. New UV System offers advanced reporting and powerful performance against infections
BCC members receive dividend after successful Cleaning Show
The 'family friendly' cleaning event - a big hit again this year!
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