Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 13th February 2020 Issue no. 905
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  International News
Products British company delivers 9.5 tonnes of infection control products to Chinese hospitals
ACI to 'stand and deliver' on four strategic pillars
Airdri launches Air Purifier to flush away washroom bacteria
Complementing its range of hand drying solutions, the Airdri Air Purifier uses custom thermal convection technology to kill airborne and surface bacteria and viruses, as well as eliminating bad odours caused by bacteria, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Cintas shows appreciation of school custodians in nationwide contest
Celebrating global achievements and elevating attention for innovation
New product offers clean bill of health for gyms
Procter & Gamble's Robert Bartolo receives 2020 ACI Distinguished Service Award
Collaboration will deliver complete smart waste solution
Forum Pulire 2020: dates and new location confirmed for fifth edition;
Team Software acquires UK-based Innovise
Mini wet wipe dispensers offer added protection
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Cleanzine - the original Cleaning & Hygiene industry e-news Read by industry professionals in 163 countries worldwide! Years ago whilst completing my journalism exams and on-the-job training at Industrial Equipment News, we incorporated pages that enabled us to highlight products which were a little bit different. ‘Did you miss it?’ allowed us to rerun items that had attracted lots of enquiries previously. ‘I wish I had…’ was the equivalent of today’s social media recommendations whereby people who may have wanted to replace a piece of obsolete equipment, or who were struggling to find a spare part, could post their requirements in the hope that another reader had just what they were looking for. The pages worked well until a colleague ran the two together across facing pages. ‘Did you miss it? I wish I had…’ didn’t have quite the same connotation somehow and it was a lesson I never forgot. Another section was 'What a good idea!' and I soon learnt that very good ideas are few and far between. I'd get excited upon reading a press release, only to be told by my older colleagues that whatever was being pitched as 'new', had in reality been around for some time. I still get excited at press releases, but these days the sentiment tends to be more deserved. I got the old stomach flutter earlier this week upon learning that UK residents can find inspiration on how to breathe new life into their broken possessions at what promises to be the largest repair event of its kind ever held. The Big Fix 2020 will see 75 repair cafes from around the UK join forces and run simultaneous events on 15th February. Repair cafes? I'd never heard of them. But once I'd got through the first couple of paragraphs, I was thinking 'What a good idea! That will help reduce landfill!' Even better, the initiative isn't just a UK one - it's global. And I'd never heard of it! Around the world there were an estimated 19,836 Repair Café meetings in 2018, repairing an estimated 350,000 items and saving the equivalent in waste. Now that's a good idea! You can read more, below - & my thanks to Devon County Council for bringing me up to speed! It's always sad to read about heroes having to sell their medals & especially so when it's someone we know... Former contract cleaner Ronnie Russell was driving home from work in the '70s when he chanced upon an attempted armed kidnap on Anne, the Princess Royal. Several people had been shot but this didn't deter ex-boxer Ronnie who decked the culprit with a couple of punches! I interviewed him 20 years later whilst editing another industry publication & he struck me as being a lovely man with a great sense of humour. He told me he didn't think twice about his own safety, but did what he had to do. Now struggling with ill health, he plans to sell the medal he was awarded for bravery, to provide for his future. You can read more about Ronnie and join John Austen's fundraiser to help 'one of our own' keep his medal, via: https://www.gofundme.com
Yours,
            This Week's News
Study shows increased hand hygiene at top 10 airports can reduce spread of coronavirus by 37%
A study just published by the Society for Risk Analysis, analysing the impact of implementing disease mitigation strategies at airports across the globe, finds that increasing traveller engagement with proper hand hygiene at all airports has the potential to reduce the risk of a potential pandemic by 24 - 69%. Beijing strengthens disinfection of used train berth bedding
IICRC seeks volunteers for new Infection Control Standard The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning & Restoration Certification is seeking volunteers for the development of a new industry Standard on Infection Control - BSR/IICRC S410 Standard for Infection Control During Professional Cleaning & Maintenance of the Commercial Built Environment. Applications are being accepted through 29th February, 2020. "In the wake of the current coronavirus outbreak, IICRC announces this important Standard impacting the health of our nation," says IICRC Standards chairman, Brandon Burton. "We're excited to build out our Standards offerings and invite those with a thirst for knowledge and expertise in these niche areas to join us." Introducing Brightwell Dispensers’ new spray and foam dispenser range
The systems are ideal for use by hygiene and cleaning professionals in numerous sectors such as agriculture, commercial kitchens, hospitals, food preparation facilities and many more. AKBO launches stainless steel version of Blue Princess
Thanks to its small size, light weight, comfortable operation and favourable price, it has quickly become a popular cleaning gun in many countries, where it is perfect for use within the food industry. Because of its properties, it is, we are told, particularly loved by female users. Greyland leads the way in sustainable plastics use and calls for further UK investment in the sector
“We are proud to be the first UK cleaning chemicals manufacturer in our market sector taking such steps in eliminating harmful plastics from the environment, whilst significantly reducing our carbon footprint at the same time,” says Greyland MD Richard Dyson. Principle puts sustainability at the top of its agenda
As part of this drive, the company held an inaugural event on Tuesday 4th February, at Barings' London office, which was attended by over 80 leading FM professionals who heard how Principle, in conjunction with its strategic partners and clients, will achieve its audacious target.
The aim is to fix as many broken items as possible and in the process save 60 tonnes of CO2. The event follows the success of The Big Fix last year in Exeter, when volunteers broke the record for the number of items repaired at a single repair café. PASMA responds to HSE prosecution following podium fall
The podium toppled over, causing the worker to fall approximately two metres to the ground and fracture two vertebrae. Highways England puts the bins out for roadside collections in South West
Litter on the majority of A roads is the responsibility of local authorities to clear, but in order that litter can be collected safely, Highways England often teams up with councils to co-ordinate any necessary closures. SC Johnson Professional introduces fantastik Max Line
P-Wave brings sustainable freshness to Manchester Cleaning Show
P-Wave has now delivered a new angle on splash prevention and a major step forward in terms of urinal deodorising technology with the launch of its new Slant6 urinal screen. Looking to Increase Business? Start by Maintaining the washrooms
The number of Americans who will "definitely" or "probably" shell out more cash in response to clean washrooms has climbed to 62% this year from just 45% two years ago. Millennials and Gen Xers are the two generations most likely to open their wallets. Auto wash station eases hand washing and drying process
Offering lots of flexibility, this station includes an auto hand dryer, an auto soap dispenser and an auto faucet. The main mechanisms of each product can be hidden under the counter or installed behind a mirror cabinet. 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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Our weekly updated Hospital Hygiene features current developments and product solutions cleaning and hygiene industry manufacturers are coming up with. Read More. Recent UK News
Exciting new conference programme announced for Manchester Cleaning Show
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New Visusafe range improves workplace safety and protection
Spirit of community - Brayborne's campus cleaning for Central Beds College
Facilicom UK appoints new director of sales and marketing
BICSc & BBS launch conference to inspire industry professionals
Biffa opens £27.5m County Durham plastics recycling plant and announces new £7m facility
Cromwell Polythene expands recycling expertise
Christeyns proud to continue partnership with state-of-the-art laundry business
BCC works to reduce injuries in the cleaning sector
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Nearly a third of domestic cleaners have thrown in the towel with their own client
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