Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 10th September 2020 Issue no. 935
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   International News
Products Nilfisk’s Virtual Launch event will help you smarten up your business
Screen protection kills Coronavirus and 99.99% of most common surface bacteria
Service high footfalls easily with the Pedal Pro 7000 hand sanitising station
Taski unveils IntelliSpray technology for businesses tackling post-pandemic health concerns
Employees welcome ISS's new Group CEO
MEWA, quality and innovation to support industry 4.0
Factories were then on the threshold of Industry 2.0, producing products faster and cheaper, enabling more people to buy them. Interclean Amsterdam 2020 goes virtual
Message from Interclean's Rob den Hertog, who retires from his role this year...
Bunzl to make further acquisitions in the US and Ireland
Cintas donates face masks and essential supplies to local schools
Amtrak Pacific Surfliner adds sanitising stations onboard to keep passengers moving safely
Evaluating electrostatic sprayers for surface disinfection
Using established technologies in innovative ways can help facilities navigate the ‘new normal’ of clean needed to meet pandemic and post-pandemic standards. Prochem launches fast spray mist disinfecting for floors and surfaces
The Micro-Mist is purpose-designed for fast application of disinfecting solutions in a fine mist to interior floors, carpets, upholstery and multiple types of surfaces and touch-points. Triforce officially kills SARS-CoV-2 in only three minutes
The best cleaning processes for post-Lockdown hotels
Germinator awarded vendor contract by The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS)
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Cleanzine - the original Cleaning & Hygiene industry e-news Read by industry professionals in 163 countriesworldwide I hadn't meant to follow on from last week's leader about student accommodation but just had to post this pic of the loo my friend's son was faced with when he arrived at his privately-run university digs this week: disgusting in normal times, but with Covid-19 apparently now latching onto the UK's youngsters, unforgivable! It wasn't just the loo; the housemates were forced to clean the entire house and this included rubbish removal and washing dishes. I hope they charge the landlady minimum wage rate or above - and for the materials used. Who'd be an end-of-tenancy cleaner if that's how these premises are left? I rarely mention new products in my leaders but like the cleaning cloth Vernon Holmes was pictured holding last time I did so 17 months back, which had numbered sections to ensure it was used efficiently, there are times I'm so taken with new ideas that I can't help myself. Today it's KinderStep, (more below) which enables children and the vertically challenged to wash their hands in public washrooms properly, without having water running down their arms and dripping off their elbows onto the floor. What a great idea and one I can see becoming as popular with the public as baby changing facilities now are!
KinderStep reminded me of how, years ago, I learned that my 'vertically challenged' friend Bob hated one local pub because he couldn't reach the urinals and issues were created if he was 'caught short' when the one cubicle was occupied. He emerged from the washrooms red-faced, flanked by two chuckling male friends who regaled us with an action replay of how they'd had to hook their arms under Bob's armpits to lift and hold him so he could do what he needed to - easy enough when sober but precarious after a few beers. We all laughed, but now older and wiser, I can see that this can't have been very dignified for Bob. I do hope that those installing a KinderStep at the basins in the 'gents' will also consider fixing one in urinal banks where there aren't already children's facilities.
Yours,
        This Week's News
CHSA launches accreditation scheme for chemicals manufacturers
This move means the CHSA has achieved its strategic ambition of accrediting all members. The combination of the Association's rigorous Code of Practice and its Accreditation Schemes guarantees its members trade ethically and work hard to maintain standards in the industry. Principle raises £25K for Richard House, London's first children's hospice
Staff based at Principle's head office and throughout its many client sites supported the initiative, holding events such as office tuck shops, quizzes, sweepstakes, barbeques, sponsored bike rides, walks in Snowdonia and more. £15 billion sales boost for FM Market
Based on data from 80% of the FM market, the report forecasts a return to pre Covid-19 sales faster than initially expected, with revenue exceeding 2019 levels by H2 2022 with a 10% sales boost. Phs Compliance supports businesses back to work after lockdown
The new surface testing service alerts businesses if their premises are contaminated by Covid-19 and helps identify infected areas, enabling them to take action. Kinderstep affords efficient handwashing for children as well as the height-challenged
Kinderstep International's mission is simple: allow children and people of short stature to wash their hands properly in public washrooms.
With Covid-19 still in general circulation, an enhanced focus on hand hygiene is required to prevent the spread of infection. Avidbots launches Neo 2, the next generation in robot floor scrubbers
What's in your Pub toilet? Some pubs are making a potentially dangerous error
"The hospitality sector is under tremendous pressure, and generally speaking has responded to the Covid challenge with enthusiasm and professionalism. Introducing the new compact ride-on sweeper S16 battery-powered
Lince Disinfettante: the all-in-one solution for sanitising indoors and out
GreenZone scoops two bronze awards at the International Global Good Awards.
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Medtech firm launches to help companies create safer working environments
Greyland continues expansion with new additions to sales force
A multi-channel sales strategy is key for competitive industries to stay ahead
“Many cleaning and janitorial product suppliers will have seen a surge in online orders during the pandemic as demand rose, especially from new customers. During the pandemic, selling cleaning and janitorial products via more than one sales channel became key to continuing operations in this competitive industry. Why Cleaning now must be everyone's responsibility
Ecolab to deliver five million litres of hand sanitiser to the NHS
SOAPBOX: Repositioning cleaning in the new normal
It goes without saying that the last few months have been challenging and, with no vaccine available and queries over the value of antibodies against Covid 19, we still face an uncertain time ahead. The profile of cleaning has never been so high and, as businesses start to reopen, hygiene is top of everyone's agenda. Register now for FREE AHCP webinar taking place 10th September 2020
Programme: Covid-19 - Live Discussion & Debate: - What have we learnt? Victor poised to recapture podium position
Established in 1946 and a pioneer in the world of rotary floor buffing machines, the highly reputable range of Victor machines became a mainstay in many cleaning cupboards in hospitals, schools, retail environments, public buildings and more…
Green cleaning company boosts eco credentials by saving c.45 tonnes of virgin plastic
Outlining the organisation’s economic, social and environmental impacts, the report details how Bio-D has saved 43.59 tonnes of virgin plastic over the last 12 months by creating bottled packaging from post-consumer waste. Cromwell Plastics Recycling extends UK manufacturing and recycling operations
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