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New Verge soap dispenser and faucet sets harmonise and elevate washroom aesthetics
All round multipurpose sanitiser-cleaner meets EN13697 standards
The Nilfisk Liberty SC50 helps staff make the grade
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
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Cleanzine - the original Cleaning & Hygiene industry e-news Read by industry professionals in 163 countries worldwide! Shortly before last week’s broadcast I received a press release from the British Cleaning Council expressing similar concerns as I have over recent months, regarding the potential damage Britain will face if we prevent overseas workers from taking up low-paid jobs such as cleaning, which we can’t seem to fill locally. The BCC drew attention to research it published last year, showing that migrants – earning an average of £8.42/hour - make up 19% of the cleaning workforce. The research also predicted that 93,000 new cleaning jobs would be created by 2024. “Well you can’t get the staff these days” isn’t going to cut it if people become ill or suffer injury because of poor cleaning… This isn’t the only industry to be worried. In my role writing for the kitchen, bathroom & bedroom industry, I received a statement from Damian Walters, CEO of The British Institute of Kitchen, Bedroom & Bathroom Installation. Damien believes the policy has the potential for “adding enormous pressure to the industry” leading to "catastrophic consequences" and he’s urging Government to work with Trade Associations to better understand the "grass-root challenges" faced. He’s written to The Prime Minister expressing his concerns. In his letter, Damian states that whilst the "majority of tradespeople in the UK are highly skilled" they may not themselves meet criteria set around formal qualifications, indicating that those overseas may not either. He says that there is not enough labour to deliver against the demand of both targets and need. This applies to the cleaning industry too, doesn’t it? And cleaners aren’t going to be paid the minimum set out by Government either, to earn their place here, are they? Damian believes we have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to ensure immigration policy is launched from a solid, informed platform, and that Trade Associations can play an integral role in supporting the Government to achieve a balanced policy which accepts that hardworking people from across the globe don’t necessarily arrive with paper qualification, but perhaps do possess the skills required to fulfil the need. I recall how difficult it used to be to recruit and retain good cleaners and the impact this had on hygiene and cleanliness everywhere. I do hope we can avoid a similar scenario in the future and that those in the industry whose businesses rely on foreign labour will do all they can to let the PM know that the whole thing needs a rethink – and fast.
Yours,
           This Week's News
BCC 'worried and concerned' by proposed post-Brexit immigration rules
The BCC, which is the industry body for the cleaning sector, fears plans to restrict visas for lower-skilled, lower-paid overseas workers will cause serious labour shortages in the cleaning sector, which is one of the largest industries in the UK, worth £49.9bn and employing 914,000 people. Nationwide class action filed against Ecolab McCune Wright Arevalo filed a class action lawsuit against Ecolab on 20th February in the US District Court for the District of Minnesota on behalf of three plaintiffs, alleging they sustained personal injuries through use of its defective and unreasonably dangerous products - OxyCide Daily Disinfectant Cleaner and the OxyCide Dilution Management System.
The complaint seeks to represent a nationwide class of current or former hospital employees exposed to OxyCide cleaning products. EFCI launches project to help the industry achieve digital transition success
The project, which will last until August 2021 and is likely to have strong implications for EFCI members, is the first EU-funded project to be fully led and coordinated by EFCI. Hospital sees immediate monthly cost savings with infection prevention program
With PCPLUS, the world-class hospital was able to cut its monthly laundry management costs in half, support infection prevention, decrease environmental impact, and free up capital. Bunzl announces acquisitions in Brazil and Denmark
Medcorp, a distributor of healthcare related products based in Sao Paulo, was acquired at the end of January. It is principally engaged in the supply of a broad range of consumable medical products, particularly those used for dialysis and vascular access. Customers include leading private hospitals and clinics in Sao Paulo and redistributors elsewhere in Brazil. Revenue in the year ended 31st December 2019 was R$57m (c.£11 million). OCS Group marks 120-year anniversary with 'Partnership Made Personal' and full brand refresh
'Partnership Made Personal' is being launched alongside an exciting and modern brand refresh that will see a new look and feel, more reflective of its values and priorities, rolled out across the business. iVo simplifies cleaning with new backpack vacuum/tubvac combo
Focusing on the core purpose of being portable and allowing cleaning without restriction, iVo has released a new backpack machine that is light weight, extremely powerful and quiet and which features an exceptionally long run time of up to one hour.
Within the terms of the agreement, under licence from Georgia-Pacific, BFTi will develop, process and market the next generation of sustainable nonwoven fibres aiming to lead the industry in the transition away from synthetic materials toward all-natural, better performing solutions. Demon’s Tornado Electron mini-bowser offers power and economy
Demon has looked at these problems and towards the future and has now developed a revolutionary concept in the Demon Electron Mini-Bowser. Trash Can Cleaning USA launches program for municipalities to clean residential and business bins
Previously, customers could order cleaning on-demand or on a subscription basis. Now, entire cities can make the service available to all residents, offering a solution to potentially serious urban hygiene problems. UKHA launches Hospitality Expo 2020 event
Hospitality Expo is aimed at procurement managers, general managers and housekeepers from hotels across the country and is free. It will take place at the Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire, on 26th and 27th April 2020. 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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