Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 28th March 2019 Issue no. 863
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Products Whizzing window washers' World Cup success
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Cleanzine - the original Cleaning & Hygiene industry e-news Read by industry professionals in 163 countries worldwide! While I applaud companies that have impressed awards' judges with their innovative products, you have to be - as the saying goes - 'in it to win it'. So often when I'm walking around exhibitions, I'm astonished that some of the products I see haven't been entered into the competition and thus miss out on the recognition as well as the resulting publicity. Even if your product hasn't made the shortlist, its attributes will have been noted by the judges, one or more of whom may end up being a customer or may, through word of mouth, bring in new customers. Knowing what I'm about to write next, I'm worried I may appear to be 'having a dig' but that's not the case. There are many valid reasons why manufacturers won't enter awards - costs and time factors being just two; while some products aren't quite ready to 'show off' by the submissions deadline and when the next round of awards come up, the technology is already familiar to us.
One procedure I learnt during my British Institute of Cleaning Science cleaning training is that we mustn't just scrunch a cloth but should fold it meticulously, the idea being that we use one surface, then change the way the cloth is folded to reveal another clean surface and so on and so forth, until all the surfaces have been used. This means there's a greater connection between the cloth and the surface been cleaned and it saves time in the long run because both sides of the cloth are used in their entirety, resulting in fewer visits to the water/chemical source for rinsing/ringing/replenishing, as well as less chemical wastage. Sometimes it's difficult to get the message across to the cleaners and I know that when under pressure or cleaning something particularly dirty, it can be difficult to forget which of the folds you've used and which you haven't. The cloth Vernon was holding didn't need any explanation. If you can count, it will work for you! Available from IIC Products (Innovation In Cleaning: 01743 283606 / [email protected] / www.iicproducts.com ) it takes my award for 'The one that got away'!
Yours,
         This Week's News
The perfectly organised cleaning cupboard?
Kimberly-Clark Professional Golden Service Awards 2020 launched: new sponsors announced
These are the premier awards recognising excellence in the facilities management and contract cleaning sectors and will take place on 4th March 2020 at the Hilton on Park Lane, London. When doing less is better for business
That term 'professional' is another keyword in Marcus's marketing: given he runs The Professional Cleaning Co, it's all about 'doing what it says on the van'. Case study highlights pioneering work in sanitation using malodour control technologies
After launching this case study with the next generation of business leaders at Wharton School's Zicklin Center for Business Ethics Research at the University of Pennsylvania., Firmenich's CEO, Gilbert Ghostine, also shared this work with World Bank executives, demonstrating how business can effectively advance the UN sustainable development goals. New battery-powered handheld vacuum cleaner reaches those parts...
The lithium-ion battery (18 V) supplies the HV 1/1 Bp with power for 20 minutes of work. In eco!efficiency mode the runtime increases to over 30 minutes, while also reducing the operating noise. The charging state can be seen on the battery at all times. And thanks to the new quick charger, it only takes 60 minutes to charge fully. Matrix equipment now available through Jangro
A dynamic force in the cleaning supply industry and the largest network of independent janitorial distributors in the UK and Ireland, Jangro currently has 46 members. The Jangro mark has evolved over the years to be recognised as the premier independent brand for the professional janitorial service contractor.
That's according to findings from the recent study, 'The Patient Safety Report', conducted by Stericycle, which provides specialised compliance-based healthcare and waste solutions. Bio-Productions: proud finalist in two Gatwick Diamond Business Awards
With 45,000 businesses and £24 billion GDP, the Gatwick Diamond is one of the strongest regional economies in the UK. It is also home to London Gatwick Airport, the busiest point-to-point airport in Europe. GDB represents 5,000 local businesses with over 20,000 employees. Businesses offered free recycling waste collections
Do you have a business which is struggling to meet its targets for sustainability - or would simply just like to become more environmentally friendly? This service is a simple way to improve your green credentials and can also cut down on costs. Clean Works announces new way to clean food products without using water
"Our process, with our strict operating procedures, gets rid of almost all contaminants, bacteria and pathogens on food," says Paul Moyer, co-owner of Clean Works "It reduces health risks by making fruits and vegetables safer to consume, increases their shelf life, and saves significantly on water." Vince Smith becomes Bullen's new national sales manager
Vince not only understands the everyday challenges that each customer has, but also understands the ultimate goal that they wish to achieve: They want their business to grow and become more profitable. The combination of his sales and operational knowledge can help make this happen. TC Facilities Management scores a clean sweep in quality audits
This and the other new 2015 versions for ISO 9001 and the Environmental audit ISO 14001 were all passed without any non-conformities or observations, emphasising the commitment of TCFM's senior management to these standards. WAMITAB awarded major contract by Ministry of Justice
Following a transition period from August 2018, the contract officially goes live from Monday 1st April 2019. Cordant Services enters shopping centre market with Capital & Regional Contract
This significant business win represents the first time Cordant Services will provide solutions to the shopping centre market, building on its longstanding and successful presence within the wider retail sector. 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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