Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 18th June 2020 Issue no. 923
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Products Position Paper on Coronavirus and Electric Hand Dryers in Public Washrooms
Honeywell to introduce fast, affordable UV cleaning system for aeroplane cabins
Delta-Q launches new battery charger for electric vehicles and machines
HotelAVE says post-Covid protocols could cost hotel industry billions annually
Concerns mount about dry floor drains spreading Covid-19
Gojo takes significant steps to expand capacity to meet demand
We have mail: Cleaning and Sanitising awkward objects and surfaces
As an avid reader of, advertiser in, and contributor to Cleanzine, I have noticed the call for help at the bottom of Jan's Leader editorial (28th May). There is a simple answer to all the problem items and surfaces mentioned for sanitising: steam cleaning. GP Pro releasing advanced tech to manage and measure heightened hygiene protocols
IICRC opens nominations for Inaugural Hall of Fame Awards
The Hall of Fame awards are open to all past and present IICRC constituents who have at least 25 consecutive years in the inspection, cleaning & restoration industries. |
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Cleanzine - the original Cleaning & Hygiene industry e-news Read by industry professionals in 163 countriesworldwide Shortly after last week’s broadcast, a reader sent me a link to an article in a national daily newspaper that prompted an immediate post from me on Cleanzine’s Facebook page: "Oh my word... someone's just sent me this article, which either represents poor journalism or genuinely echoes ridiculous advice to leave the toilet seat up when flushing! With traces of Covid-19 having been found in the faeces of people who've died from it, the centrifugal force created by flushing will cause potentially virus-carrying droplets to settle all over the bathroom. The advice to: "Leave the lid up to reduce the number of people needing to touch it to lift the seat up and down" has me wondering whether the expert wants us to flush with the seat down before lifting it for the next user, or whether he's telling us to leave it up while flushing. From this report I'm just not sure what was really said, but knowing the science I'm aware that the lid should be shut for flushing. The confusion amongst readers who don't know the science, could well cost lives..." I never did get to the bottom of the writer's intentions, but reading through the readers' comments I realised I wasn't the only one confused by his words and that even more importantly, other readers aren't convinced that we should be flushing with the lid down. This isn't a battle of the sexes thing but down to hygiene - important all the time but in these days of Coronavirus-related fears, even more crucial. I do hope the facilities that feel they've saved money/time and/or are providing more hygienic facilities by fitting toilets without any lids whatsoever, have a change of heart and bring their facilities up to standard without delay. And although this industry is our work, the knowledge of the difference cleaning makes to our safety should be in our blood. If you come across anyone who thinks it's OK to flush with the lid up, please do have a word! And talking of toilets, when are we going to see our public toilets opening up again and how are we going to keep them safe for everyone to use? Chatting to the British Toilet Association's Ray Martin at the height of lockdown I learnt that he's campaigning for important changes to be made to public toilet provision to promote confidence and prevent the spread of Coronavirus. These will be costly but I agree with Ray that something needs to be done as a matter of urgency since safe, hygienic public toilets are a basic human right.
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      This Week's News
HSE Safety Alert issued on use of face masks designated KN95
£1.5m Textiles Projects Grant Fund re-launched by WRAP in response to Covid-19 WRAP is making its £1.5 million textiles grant fund more accessible and has streamlined the application process so that funds can be allocated more quickly. The deadline£for applications - published as Thursday 18 June - no longer applies. Applications will now be assessed on a rolling basis until WRAP closes the scheme (or all funds are allocated). The grants are intended to support projects that provide innovative ways for textile waste to be recycled or reused, keeping it out of landfill or incineration so that it remains a valuable resource. The money is part of Defra's £18m Resource Action Fund, set up to support key priority policy areas. 770 mile challenge for phs staff
Between them, they aim to clock up more than 770 miles and raise more than £600 for the Mental Health Foundation, a national mental health charity using research, evidence-based information and community programmes to help prevent mental health problems. Unger Black Series: Improved limited edition of a top seller
All Black Series products have been optimised and are offered in premium quality. The ErgoTec window squeegee has been equipped with the exclusive action rail. The power squeegee rubber is suitable for year-round use and has particularly good sliding properties and durability. Merco consolidates time & attendance requirements with SmartTask
As a result, the employee scheduling and workforce management software has helped to streamline and automate operational processes - including timesheets, payroll and contract compliance - freeing up 22.5 hours of administration time each month. Slip-resistant products from Arlon Graphics now available
Designed to extend the life of printed images, these slip-resistant overlaminates will add outstanding definition while providing excellent protection on any interior floor and carpet surface. This is all you need for your regular graphic to become a safe and outstanding visual, ready for the spotlight it deserves. High-performance Propelair toilet launches £3.2M funding campaign
Trax Analytics provides smart washroom technology at Atlanta International Airport
The Trax Analytics software and mobile application will operate in tandem with the current facility manager and other airport implemented initiatives, to monitor airport staff location performance and ultimately connect the washrooms, workforce and the facility together. New contract aims to ensure clean buses for Cornish residents
Cornwall Council recently awarded the eight-year contract for Transport for Cornwall, to Go Cornwall Bus - a subsidiary of national company Go-Ahead - to deliver a network of Council-subsidised local bus routes which are essential to local residents. TfC delivers around half of bus services in Cornwall. Cintas spotlights superhero EVS technicians during nationwide awards program
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