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Changes at the top of the pile for WoolSafe

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WoolSafe’s managing director, Dr Agnes Zsednai, is stepping back from the day-to-day running of the company and assuming the role of scientific advisor. Steve Bakker, son of WoolSafe founder Paul Bakker, is taking over as managing director.
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Is it time your business systems had a refresh?

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As a cleaning business your focus is on delivering the best possible service to clients by managing staff rosters and inventories in the most profitable way. Paul Ridden of SmartTask discusses how implementing workforce management software could help streamline your processes, save time and have a positive impact on your service delivery.

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New study shows that closed pipe systems can reduce hospital bacteria

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A groundbreaking study from Sweden's Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) reveals that automated, hermetically sealed pipe systems for hospital waste disposal and handling dirty laundry can significantly reduce the amount of bacteria in hospitals when compared to traditional hospital waste management methods.
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Safer Surfaces & Preventing Transmission - IDTechEx explores antimicrobial technologies

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Antimicrobial and antiviral materials are a versatile technology used in many sectors, including healthcare and public transportation. They can be used to prevent the spread of bacteria and viruses on surfaces where they are most likely to be passed on.
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Sasse Group acquires Capital Maintenance

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Sasse Group and Capital Maintenance have laid the foundation for a strong future and a widened service portfolio in the UK markets. "We are pleased to announce the successful merger of Capital Maintenance into Sasse Group", says Benny Wunderlich, the new managing director of Capital Maintenance and managing director of Sasse UK.
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i-team Global launches i-walk: co-biotic wizardry that’s retrofittable with any i-mop XL!

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What happens when the i-mop XL floor scrubber meets co-botic technology? The i-walk is born; a patented floor cleaning tech that removes the repetition from commercial floor cleaning in record time with much greener performance, enormous flexibillity and excellent results. 300sq.m of floor cleaning with just one minute of set up time from a piece of kit that is easily retrofittable to any i-mop XL on the market!
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IEHA announces 34th Annual Housekeeping Olympics at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino

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The Indoor Environmental Healthcare & Hospitality Association (IEHA), a Division of ISSA, has announced that the 34th annual 2024 IEHA Housekeeping Olympics will take place Monday, November 18, from 6pm - 9 pm PST, at the Michelob Ultra Arena at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.
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Lift technician mistakes LAM Museum artwork for rubbish

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An artwork was recently discovered in a rubbish bin at the LAM museum in Lisse, The Netherlands, where it had been thrown away by a lift technician who mistook it for abandoned litter. The piece, created by French artist Alexandre Lavet, consists of two meticulously hand-painted beer cans.
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Truvox International steams ahead with additions to Multiwash Pro range

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Global floorcare solutions specialist, Truvox International, has expanded its successful MultiwashPro scrubber dryer range, with the addition of the MultiwashPro Steam.
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How to implement best cleaning practice in the transport & logistics sector

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James Gordon, marketing director at Kärcher, discusses why best practices in cleaning and hygiene is important in the Transport and Logistics sectorä
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US-based? ‘I Spy’ Manufacturing Month Challenge kicks off

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It's game time! The first-ever ‘I Spy’ challenge from Sellars Absorbent Materials is ready to roll as part of Manufacturing Month. Beginning October 1st, be on the lookout for Sellars' products.
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WHO publishes new guide on infection prevention in healthcare settings

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The World Health Organisation has published a new operational guide called: ‘Water, sanitation & hygiene & infection prevention & control measures for infectious diarrhoea in healthcare settings’.
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GBAC Star Facility Reaccreditation: the success stories

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A number of airports, convention centres, stadiums, commercial office spaces and hotels have achieved accreditation from the Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC), a Division of ISSA.
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I was surprised to learn that Sodexo UK & Ireland is the first in the industry to have made it into the top 75 of the 2024 Social Mobility Employer Index. Not, of course, because it doesn’t deserve to be there – it certainly does – but because it’s the only one to have done so. In case you’re as unfamiliar with the Index as I was until Sodexo shared its news yesterday, it assesses and ranks UK employers on their actions to break down barriers to employment opportunities and improve socioeconomic diversity in the workplace. 
  
Whenever I chat to young people about their plans for the world of work, when perhaps they’re not aiming for a particular profession or may not have done as well academically as expected, I encourage them to consider cleaning & facilities management. When their eyes glaze over (which invariably they do despite concerted efforts to appear to be interested!) I explain that it’s the one industry which offers the tools and opportunities for those with a good work ethic to progress rapidly through the ranks from beginner level to a senior position with a salary to match. I tell them of my many industry friends who’ve started off as cleaners, sales people, service engineers or the like, who’ve ended up on the Board or have gained the skills to run their own successful businesses… that they often make up our Award-winning industry ‘big guns’ – admired and respected by those who know them. 
  
Principle Cleaning Services is another example of the success you can have by making everyone feel ‘part of the family’ (and I’ve met several of the company’s managers who started off as cleaners and have been encouraged to grow along with the business). I learned today that it’s been shortlisted for the Employee Ownership Association’s Rising Star Award, which recognises the success of an organisation that’s fairly recently become employee owned and is “evidencing an advantage through its approach to engagement, culture and representation”. Founded by Douglas Cooke, executive chairman, in 1989, Principle created an Employee Ownership Trust last year, giving its employees the majority of its shares and putting the future of the business in the hands of its 2,800+ staff. As Tom Lloyd, Principle's CEO, says: "Employee ownership was designed to preserve the legacy of the company and ensure its future stability and prosperity. I firmly believe we have embedded an employee ownership ethos and culture, with our staff becoming life-long partners of the business." 
  
What other industry offers such potential for those up for the challenge, and whose principle players have the savvy to ensure that they get the best out of the workforce? Once again, in my view, our industry is setting a shining example. What more do we have to do to stop those eyes glazing over, I wonder?
 

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This Week's News

Kärcher spotlights incredible work of cleaning teams with its annual Thank Your Cleaner Day campaign

* Karcher_thank-your-cleaner.jpegKärcher says it was thrilled to once again be showing its support for hard-working cleaning staff as part of this year's Thank Your Cleaner Day campaign, which took place yesterday, October 16th.

The initiative, which was first introduced in 2015, is now recognised in over 50 countries worldwide and focuses on bringing companies and individuals together to highlight the incredible contributions of cleaners.
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Metsä Group's 2025 Sustainability Awards submission window closes with 91 entries

* Metsä_Awards-window-closes.jpgMetsä Group's tissue paper business, Metsä Tissue, has closed the window for entering the 2025 Sustainability Awards, with a total of 91 entries received from 46 companies.

Nominations were submitted across all five categories and all were automatically entered in the Judges Choice Award.
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Cintas crowns Maverik - Adventure's First Stop 2024 America's Best Restroom

* Cintas-Maverik-Best-Restroom.jpegCintas Corporation has just named Maverik - Adventure's First Stop as the 2024 America's Best Restroom contest winner.

Maverik's washrooms deserve recognition for its commitment to cleanliness and comfort, with sparkling fixtures, spacious cubicles and fresh amenities that make each pit stop along any journey a pleasant experience.
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Celebrating 50 years of innovation from Harrison Wipes and Chicopee

* A-clean-sweep.jpegHarrison Wipes is celebrating over 50 years of partnership and cleaning innovation with Chicopee, marking a significant milestone in the history of the iconic J-Cloth: a product that not only revolutionised the cleaning sector but one that has grown into a household name in the UK and beyond.

From its humble origins as a simple woven dishcloth alternative to the modern J-Cloth Compostable, Harrison Wipes has seen the evolution of the J-Cloth alongside its customers - and says it is honoured to have been part of the journey every step of the way.
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Meet Jangro AI Beta: The Smart Cleaning Assistant

* JangroAI.jpgJangro, the UK & Europe's largest network of independent janitorial and cleaning distributors, has unveiled Jangro AI Beta. This revolutionary virtual assistant is designed to provide instant support for all cleaning & hygiene needs.

Powered by artificial intelligence, Jangro AI Beta is available 24/7, offering efficient and accurate assistance whenever it is needed. The first AI chat feature available on the platform is dedicated to carpet maintenance, with lots more to follow.
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Cleanology's annual charity fundraiser sets new record to reach £115k raised for The Hygiene Bank

* Cleanology_Hygiene-Event.jpegOver 180 guests cheered as a sell-out event at the internationally renowned Hard Rock Café in London's Mayfair raised a record-breaking £32,000 in cash and a further £5,000 in product donations to help The Hygiene Bank charity play a major role alleviating hygiene poverty.

The much-heralded annual fundraiser hosted by multi-award winning office and commercial cleaning company Cleanology has become such a huge success that it has now raised £115,000 in its first four years.
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Sodexo leads industry in 2024 Social Mobility Employer Index

* Sodexo-2024-Social-Mobility.jpegSodexo UK & Ireland has been named in the top 75 of the 2024 Social Mobility Employer Index, released yesterday by the Social Mobility Foundation.

Sodexo is the first in the industry to be included in the Index, which assesses and ranks UK employers on their actions to break down barriers to employment opportunities and improve socioeconomic diversity in the workplace.
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Recent UK News

Celebrating success at the BICSc Awards

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Winners of the BICSc Awards 2024 have been celebrated at a glittering ceremony, staged by The British Institute of Cleaning Science to celebrate the standout stars of the global professional cleaning community.

Neil Spencer-Cook, BICSc group managing director, welcomed guests at the Awards event at The Belfry Hotel and congratulated all the finalists for their nominations for the esteemed awards, which this year saw a huge spike in entries, with a 50% increase in the number of nominations from across the industry.
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Recycling stations take pride of place at Haringey libraries

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Recycling in the London Borough of Haringey just got easier and more accessible thanks to a suggestion by residents. Nine Haringey libraries will now host dedicated recycling stations where residents can drop off items that should not be disposed of in general household waste.
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First Compliance Group agrees deal to acquire Duct Hygiene

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Ventilation maintenance and fire safety specialist Duct Hygiene has been acquired by First Compliance Group.
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Supporting mental health in the workplace

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With today being World Mental Health Day, hygiene specialist Christeyns is getting behind the campaign, continuing its promotion of mental wellbeing in the workplace.
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Students join waste company in collecting college litter on World Clean-Up Day

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Dedicated learners brightened the day of students and staff at Coleg Cambria. The four-strong group - Zoe Boothman, Sarah Astbury, Gracie Gee and Andrei-Alexandru Bordea - joined the college's Estates team in litter picking across Deeside and Deeside Sixth Form sites to mark World Clean-Up Day, (20th September).
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Yorkshire pub pioneers sustainable food waste recycling

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The Station Inn, a beloved traditional pub nestled in the picturesque Yorkshire Dales, is making waves for its commitment to sustainability.

By partnering with Keenan Recycling, the pub has successfully reduced food waste, saved costs, and set an example for others in the hospitality industry by sharing its experiences and encouraging others to adopt eco-friendly practices - thus making a positive contribution to the region.
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The Clean Space appoints senior business development manager to drive business growth

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London-based commercial cleaning company, The Clean Space, has appointed Reggie Afful as senior business development manager, covering London and the South East of England.
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BCC unveils modern, new, design for its website

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The British Cleaning Council has launched a newly-redesigned website. Updated and modernised to make it easier to navigate, better looking and more user-friendly for visitors seeking key information about the BCC and the cleaning, hygiene & waste industry, the site, which launched on 1st October, is a repository for important industry information including:
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CHSA donates £10,000 to Grief Encounter

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The Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association is donating £10,000 to its nominated charity, Grief Encounter. The donation follows the CHSA's Annual Charity Gala Ball, held in April this year. Since 2019 the CHSA has raised £33,000 for Grief Encounter as its nominated charity.
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Events & Exhibitions

Cleantex Africa
16-18th October 2024
Johannesburg
South Africa

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ISSA Show North America
18-21st November 2024
Las Vegas
USA

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Interclean China 2024
11-13th December 2024
Shanghai
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London Cleaning Show
18-20th March 2025
ExCel London
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ISSA Pulire 2025
27-29th May 2025
Rho Fiera Milano
Italy

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