Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 20th February 2020 Issue no. 906
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  International News
Products Study shows increased hand hygiene at top 10 airports can reduce spread of coronavirus by 37%
Beijing strengthens disinfection of used train berth bedding
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
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Cleanzine - the original Cleaning & Hygiene industry e-news Read by industry professionals in 163 countries worldwide! Am I the only one whose hackles rise when I hear the term 'low skilled workers' in regard to the UK Government's future immigration policy, being officially announced today, knowing that this also covers cleaners? Even ignoring the Coronavirus outbreak (yes - someone has to clean the facilities where the quarantined and the sick or deceased are housed and if they get it wrong, woe betide us all!) proper cleaning takes some real skill and thorough training and it saddens me that this is rarely acknowledged. Not all cleaners take their lives into their hands as they go about their work, but many of them do. I reckon that instead of referring to workers in this sector as being low skilled, we should say it how it is and call them 'low paid'... for certainly they're paid too little for a job most of us have paltry knowledge of and far too little respect for - and one most of us wouldn't choose to do ourselves. Is the cleaning industry going to be in trouble if the points system being announced isn’t challenged and changed? Yes, I think it is. And we'll all suffer as a result. There's an interesting analysis further down the page which backs this up. I received a notification from Malvern Hills District Council this week, which said: "We are attempting to make bin collections today (Tuesday) so if it is your scheduled collection day leave your bins out as usual and will do as much of the area as possible. We will try and complete all collections but flooded roads may make that impossible. Current advice is leave your bin out in its usual place and we will get to it as soon as we can. Our crews are also supporting the clean-up effort in Tenbury. We have staff and vehicles helping to clean pavements and collect appliances, debris and other items from affected businesses and homes." Seeing the devastation caused by the recent storms and heavy rains over huge swathes of the UK, it never occurred to me that the normal, day-to-day cleaning operations might still be underway, on top of everything else that now has to be dealt with (see, I do it too...)! I take my hat off to everyone involved in helping those whose lives have been turned upside down, to find some normality once more.
Yours,
          This Week's News
Data shows post-Brexit immigration plans will hurt UK cleaning sector
The proposals are likely to intensify the fall in immigrants coming to the UK to work. According to figures published by the Office for National Statistics, EU net migration is now less than half the level it was at its peak and more workers from Eastern European countries are leaving than arriving. This trend is already impacting on the UK cleaning sector. Four signs you are at risk of occupational asthma in the workplace
There are currently 5.4 million people in the UK suffering from asthma, a condition that causes a sufferer's airways to become irritated and constricted, making it harder to breathe. It is now more important than ever to understand how your job role or working conditions can affect your health. Facility Inspiration Event to take place at Interclean Amsterdam 2020 exhibition
The Facility Inspiration Event is being organised by Interclean and the facilities consultancy organisation, Atir. Why sponsor the 2020 Loo of the Year Awards?
High quality washrooms that meet the needs of customers, visitors and staff must not just satisfy users’ basic needs but also be very clean, hygienic and meet the needs of the various types of users expected - males, females, babies and children, as well as those that need special accessible facilities.[
With annual turnover approaching £60m and close to 2500 staff, Principle provides cleaning, window cleaning and grounds maintenance services to some of London's most recognisable buildings. Sales are increasing for waterless urinals and new study tells us why
However, what these reports do not indicate is why the market for these products will be increasing. Say goodbye to washroom odours
Bio-Productions' Pro-Biotic urinal Bio Blocks, containing special bacterial cultures that clean and deodorise urinal traps and pipes, have proven to be a foolproof washroom solution for thousands of companies across the UK, Europe and as far afield as Australia. Not only are they suitable for use in public buildings, schools, colleges, pubs and clubs, but they also facilitate great water savings on a daily basis. New Verge soap dispenser and faucet sets harmonise and elevate washroom aesthetics
These complete sets offer cohesive and striking designs that further enhance the sophisticated look of Verge washbasins and work seamlessly with any other basin. All round multipurpose sanitiser-cleaner meets EN13697 standards
Facilicom UK launches new helpdesk portal for clients
The contract cleaning and services provider has teamed up with Innovise to be the first to trial the software specialists new workforce management and service delivery web portal, which will seamlessly connect customers with Facilicom. The Nilfisk Liberty SC50 helps staff make the grade
'Plymouth's worst fly-tipper' jailed after three years on the run
Dubbed ‘Plymouth’s worst fly-tipper’ by the press for dumping rubbish collected from people’s homes in the countryside, Martin McDonagh, 26, caught a ferry to Ireland shortly before he was due in court in February 2017 and was sentenced in his absence to 20 months in prison. 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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Greyland leads the way in sustainable plastics use and calls for further UK investment in the sector
Principle puts sustainability at the top of its agenda
Exciting new conference programme announced for Manchester Cleaning Show
New survey of house cleaners reveals cleanest and most respectful nations
Audit results show exceptional conformance to CHSA Accreditation Schemes in 2019
Tidy Green Clean shows outstanding potential for serious growth in 2020
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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