Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 7th January 2021 Issue no. 950
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   International News
Products New director, VP of business development for Kaivac
RAI Amsterdam launches new Interclean show for China in 2021
The quest to be different in FM and cleaning management
“There is no getting away from the fact that this year has been extremely challenging for the cleaning and FM industry. Vectair Systems welcomes US investment
pH7Q Dual now has EPA-approved SARS-CoV-2 kill claim
Electric hand dryer association concerns over EU EcoDesign Directive
British-made residue-free aerosol effective against Covid-19
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The original Cleaning & Hygiene industry e-news Read by industry professionals in 163 countries worldwide Although I've never been one to make New Year's resolutions, I tend to come out of the holidays feeling pretty positive about life. It will probably come as no surprise when I say I'd expected this year to be different, but I had little idea before the holidays, how bad things would get, so quickly. I'd read months ago that we'd likely be in lockdown in England until June but I'd (naively perhaps) expected that the extent of our confinement would be drip-fed to make it easier for us to bear. The announcement this week that we'd immediately be confined to our homes again until the end of March has come as something of a blow to many who are wondering when - and even if - it's all going to end. Mind you, having spent much of last year not knowing anyone who'd even been hospitalised with Covid-19, to losing two family members in different parts of the country to it over the space of two months - and having a third hospitalised (again, from a household unrelated to the others), has brought home to me how real this thing is. Worryingly, through talking to people in support and social media groups, I've learned that many of those who've caught it can't fathom out how they managed to catch it and from whom or what, as they've had little or no contact with anyone for several months! With the need to provide hospital beds for the sudden surge of admissions which generally come at this time of year anyway, the protocol seems to once again be to move the elderly who aren't in need of critical care, (but who may be carrying Coronavirus without anyone's knowledge) into nursing homes that are already full of vulnerable people. Once Covid-19 infiltrates a hospital non-Covid ward or a care facility, it can be extremely difficult to eradicate but is easy to spread outside, since the workforce goes home at the end of the shift - and unless everyone's adhering to the same high standards of personal hygiene and top-notch cleaning, any weak link is likely to prove catastrophic. I'm hoping that all those cleaners who are no longer required to maintain our now empty offices and non-essential shops, can be trained to work in our health and social care facilities instead, as without extra help, expertise and commitment, we're never going to shut this thing down, are we? F inally, if you're planning to vote for the Federation of Window Cleaners in the National Association Awards, today's the last day you can do so: https://nationalassociationawards.co.uk/public-vote/
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         This Week's News
Using chemicals and indiscriminate biocides for cleaning? Are we on the right track?
ONS data shows detrimental effect Covid-19 has had on contract cleaning
The administrative and support service industry, which accounts for cleaning, has been one of the worst affected industries, second only to accommodation and food services. Good practice for Covid-secure organisations in 2021
However, Adrian Gee-Turner from the manufacturer of Nemesis eH2O, says: "In addition to protecting people from enveloped viruses such as SARS-CoV-2 and its variants, it will also be necessary to protect people from other viruses, bacteria, fungi and some of the more harmful microbes. Germinator adds Dr Jay Noller to Scientific Advisory Board
Jeff Gill, founder and CEO of Germinator, says of the appointment: "We're elated to welcome Dr Noller to our distinguished team of public health experts, especially as we address the current misunderstanding and disregard for the genuine risk of fomite and food contamination regarding Covid-19. Dr Noller's extensive career in the field of agricultural research will be a treme BCC urges public to respect Government guidelines
The resurgence of Covid-19 has again emphasised the important role of the cleaning & hygiene industry in ensuring the UK recovers from Coronavirus, says BCC Chairman Paul Thrupp. Search for UK's top window-cleaning company and employee has begun
The competition is open to all window cleaners who are registered members of the FWC, and to all employees of registered members. Mitie appointed to Government's Building Cleaning Services agreement
The agreement allows public sector organisations to easily access suppliers providing cleaning services for sites, including schools, universities and GP surgeries. With the agreement designed to facilitate procurement processes, it also allows public sector organisations to work with cleaning experts to review the performance of current suppliers and make recommendations for improvements.
SaneChem, a leading Polish manufacturer with over 30 years of experience in the market, is a trusted supplier of professional hygiene solutions. The acquisition will cement Diversey's market-leading position in the domestic market, while reinforcing the company's growth plans for Eastern Europe in its core F&B sectors of: Brewing, Beverage, Processed Food, Dairy, Agriculture and Pharmaceuticals. Aphex BioCleanse Systems signs European supply & private label agreement for DermAphex and SanAphex
As part of the agreement, and following required European registration processes, Qurexx holds the authority to purchase, market and sell Aphex's DermAphex hand sanitiser and SanAphex hard surface sanitiser throughout the EU, the UK, Switzerland and Eastern Europe. Kristy Kenney wins Vectair Systems Tom Valentino Special Achievement Award
In honour of Tom Valentino, Vectair's VP of sales & marketing, the award celebrates exceptional effort throughout a particular year. Tom Valentino very sadly died of lung cancer in 2014 after very bravely fighting the disease for two years. During his treatment, he continued to work with the utmost integrity and continued to work building the Vectair business. Principle awarded IRATA International accreditation
The accreditation is a major milestone for PWHLC, which has grown significantly since its inception in 2013 and whose 90 plus-strong team includes eight full-time abseilers, a manager devoted to rope access activities and a technical lead, along with full safety backup. Yuasa battery testing lab becomes first to achieve UKAS accreditation
The honour, gained by the testing facility at the GS Yuasa Battery Manufacturing UK factory in Ebbw Vale, Wales, will enable industrial VRLA batteries to be tested to the highest standard available. 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
Ineos Hygienics becomes official hand sanitiser supplier of Tottenham Hotspur
The company is supplying the club and the stadium with state-of-the-art touchless sanitiser dispensers, delivering hospital grade sanitiser to Spurs' players, staff and fans, to maintain good hand hygiene and reduce the spread of viruses and bacteria. Medirest’s Anna Hallas recognised in New Year's Honours List
Wychavon District Council wins Loo of the Year Awards trophy
Consumers call on organisations to do more to help reduce the risk of Covid
ServiceMaster claims major accolade at Franchising Awards
APPG will give cleaning & hygiene industry a voice in Parliament
Interserve colleagues and customers welcomed to Mitie
Challenge: Build Covid-19 Mass Test Centre. Deadline: 11 days. Achieved: 10 days
Key workers at North London care home strike
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