Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 21st March 2019 Issue no. 862
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Products Hospital cleaning trial cuts infections
The cleaning bundle costs approximately AUS$2,500 per 10,000 bed days to implement and is broadly applicable to cleaning in any hospital. Infection control products come into the spotlight for healthcare facilities
'Lock out tag out' procedure can save maintenance and cleaning workers' lives
C. diff rates reduced with bundled approach as part of infection reduction program
Ecolab contributes nearly $17 million to communities in 2018
Anago's latest franchise awards mark beginning of 30 year celebrations
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Once again it was a great show and how wonderful that our window cleaning World Cup received global coverage! I don't think I'll ever look at Terry 'Turbo' Burrows again without recalling ITV's 'This Morning's' Holly Willoughby giggling at calling him 'Terry Bubbles' in error and realising it was quite appropriate in window cleaning terms! As well as uncovering some real innovation, one of the most surprising things for me was being approached by somebody I'd never met, whom I'd inadvertently slated four years ago in my Leader for adding to the woes of my difficult journey across south London to ExCel. We had a laugh about it; I'm forgiven and I'm happy to say that my journey - as well as that of others - is much more streamlined in terms of direction as he who wishes to remain nameless instigated some changes following my comments. Getting from A to B in unfamiliar territory's still not all plain sailing though... I had a lovely welcome from ExCel cleaner Vanessa Mansford who kindly opened the exit door from the ladies for me when I couldn't find my way out and had to ask. As I'd been through the entire area whilst looking, I could confidently tell her she was doing a great job and thank her for her efforts. I also had occasion to tour the gents a little 'after hours' and that was just as good (and as much of a warren!). Having to catch four trains and a bus I wanted to change into comfy travelling gear and as the ladies was shut I slipped into the empty gents next door. That too was sparklingly clean and much sweeter smelling than some I've previously had occasion to visit so we as an industry are clearly doing something right! Congratulations to the ExCel cleaners then and also to the winners of the Cleaning & Support Services Association's Awards: Robertson FM, Renova, Genesis Biosciences, Principle Cleaning Services & Mirius. More on them next week as well as... 'the one that got away'!
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         This Week's News
Cleaning Show awards highlighted some real innovation
These awards are always hard fought and the winners justifiably proud; this year's shortlisted entrants were clearly excited to learn who had won and I must say, those of us who had looked closely at the innovations were very impressed with what we had found. The eventual winners were definitely part of an excellent group, all of whom deserve to be congratulated. Whizzing window washers' World Cup success
Try as they might though, none of them was able to break Terry 'Turbo' Burrows' Guinness World Record, which Terry's held for 10 years. Jangro: enjoying the stand with the 'wow' factor
Called the Jangro Garden and sited opposite the entrance, it really gave the hall the 'wow' factor and impressed everyone as they ventured in. Here, surrounded by relaxing foliage, flowers and grass seating, (emphasising its green credentials) Jangro revealed many exclusive new launches, including: GumBusters reports 'remarkable' response to launch of GB Eco cordless dry steam machine
"Since the launch of the GB1 in 2015 (the world's first battery powered dry steam unit) our cordless machines continue to go from strength to strength and the GB Eco is no exception! Touching down: the Toucan Eco III
The device eliminates the need for transport, packaging and disposal of plastic containers and the fluid does not contain scarce oil or plant-based chemicals, perfumes or dyes. For companies looking to promote their CSR and sustainability the use of this simple but effective technology is the ideal way to show cleaners and end users that their intentions are serious. Producing the steam behind the drain cleaning 'brain'
Drains block for a number of reasons but frequently it is due to a build-up of fats and deposits and the growth of fungus in the drain. This causes significant blockages and a frustrating amount of aggravation. British Cleaning Council publishes latest industry research
Combined the BCC has calculated that these industries contributed £49.9bn to the economy in 2016, while the number of employees totalled 914,000. When the outlook is unclear - futureproof your cleaning
The erGO! Clean has been verified by Sitemark, which provides independent best practice benchmarks for cleaning.
Fitted with an impressive 500-litre water tank, it will run up to four times longer than a traditional jet washer due to its low water consumption rate of five litres/min versus the more normal 15-20 litres/min. This means that users no longer require a big, bulky generator to run a machine of this calibre in remote locations. The 500-litre tank will realistically run for just over 1.5 hours and is completely self-contained with its own diesel tank.
Typically, the traditional approach is haphazard and can involve a messy combination of buckets, floor signs, cloths and absorbent pads - even cordoning off the affected area, taking time and resources from security and janitorial staff to manage. Either of these approaches can cause negative customer perception and present significant safety risks, as well as wasting staff time. Entries now open for the 2019 BICSc Annual Awards
The awards celebrate brilliance in training & accreditation throughout the cleaning industry and are now recognised as one of the most prestigious accolades throughout the sector. The passion and determination that goes into being a 'stand out' company or individual deserves recognition, and the 11 award categories are designed to recognise these achievements.
Cannon Hygiene appoints new client lead for Scotland
At Cannon Hygiene he will focus on growing the business's client base in Scotland and developing existing contracts further by recommending additional services from the company's portfolio of solutions. These include its feminine hygiene care, washroom systems, air care, and clinical and waste disposal services. Jangro's Bespoke Digital Wallcharts
The compliance pack contains Safety data sheets, COSHH risk assessments and product usage guides pertaining to the products that feature on their chart.
Using a motion sensor located within the front panel, The High Velocity MyFresh fan springs into action exactly when required, reducing fragrance overload and nasal fatigue. Air is drawn in at the rear of the unit through charcoal filters - these cleanse the air prior to being expelled and keep the unit interior free from dust and debris. Mirius, 100% recycled plastic bottle
The bottle is available for customers of own label cleaning products and also across Mirius's off-the-shelf professional cleaning range - Super Professional.
Additionally, service providers and end users are under constant pressure to increase productivity and reduce wasted time, so finding a solution to these issues is extremely important throughout the industry. Pacvac's Superpro battery 700 Advanced
This product comes standard with four battery packs. Two batteries are required for machine operation and the other two are conveniently provided as spares to keep you cleaning longer. This gives the user up to 45mins per set of two batteries. The two spare batteries also come with a fast charger which charges both batteries simultaneously in 1hour 45mins. Untaxed minibus seized for fly-tipping in Smethwick
Sandwell Council's Environmental Protection Team were alerted to the rubbish - which included clothing, fabric and black bags - and immediately found evidence linking it to an address nearby. Letters and prescription medication boxes in the black bags pointed the officers to an address in Sydenham Road, about a mile away. Officers found the vehicle outside the address. 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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Well here we are end of another London Cleaning Show week and I'd be being irresponsible if I didn't remind you that it's Friday. John and I have between us spent several long days at the Show and thought you'd prefer a bumper and lively issue rather than one produced 'on the hoof' when we're both tired, & I know how confusing these things can get!
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