Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 3rd September 2026 Issue no. 1224
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 International News
Products SkyVac founder Andy Whiting retires after creating an industry
Summer washroom readiness supports healthier visitors
Tennant reports 30% reduction in product-use emissions as businesses seek lower-impact cleaning
Brain Corp’s enterprise robots log 5.3 million+ autonomous hours so far this year
Clean Harbors to acquire EnviroServe for $470 Million
Surfactants market to be worth $66.95 billion by 2031
Matthew Crucius named vice president of marketing at Goodway Technologies
Iron Software backs people over robots in fight against ocean plastic
Microban technology gives VDM that competitive edge
Global ‘Built to Stay’ study provides key to winning travel trust in holiday rentals
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The exceptionally hot Summer we’ve been enjoying in the UK has spawned an abundance of flies and bluebottles. This has made feeding my fussy cats something of a challenge, with me hovering over their bowls so I can whip them away almost before my cats have finished eating, to prevent the winged creatures from being attracted into my kitchen. Our own food is kept lidded and is quickly refrigerated for the same reason. Others clearly haven’t been quite as vigilant… Apparently, there’s been a 500% increase in Internet searches, (over a period of just one month) on how to prevent maggot infestations in bins! Along with this news, commercial waste management and recycling services specialist BusinessWaste.co.uk reminded me that in March, new food waste bins were distributed for the first time to many households that would have needed to discover how to use them efficiently, long before the flies were born. I’m thinking now that this coming (or last) October might have been a better time… I’ve seen many a bin or ruthlessly discarded takeaway food bowl crawling with maggots over the years and it’s not a pretty sight. I feel desperately sorry for those involved in waste collection, sorting and disposal, who have to deal with maggots, (probably) on a daily basis in Summer but this doesn’t have to be the case. It’s far easier to prevent maggots from making a home in a bin than it is to evict them. BusinessWaste.co.uk suggests that waste food should be composted where possible, or at the very least placed in your food waste caddy using a liner that’s securely closed before it’s placed into the outside food waste bin. It says that for waste such as meat, fish, dairy and rotting fruit, two bags should be used, one inside the other. I’ve tried the compostable bags but find they tend to rot down too soon, so I’m hoping someone’s working on an upgrade. The company also suggests sprinkling insect repellent powders or diatomaceous earth around the rim and base of the bin - something I’d not considered myself. Diatomaceous earth is a natural and effective way to kill maggots by dehydrating them, says the company, which suggests reapplying it after cleaning or every few days during hot periods. Another suggestion is to regularly, thoroughly clean your bins and keep them in a cool, shaded area to slow down food rotting, the flies’ lifecycles and to minimise bad smells. If maggots do appear, it suggests pouring boiling water over them to kill them instantly, before disposing of them and resanitising the bin. Other easy solutions that could also exterminate maggots in bins are vinegar and baking soda, or essential oil sprays, it suggests. My view? Prevention is clearly better than cure…
This Week's News
Ergonomics risk assessment tools market to reach $3.4 billion by 2033
One of the primary factors fueling the expansion of this market is the increasing corporate emphasis on workplace health and safety, driven by stringent regulations and the rising incidence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). CCBC reports highest-ever quarter for food waste recycling tonnage
All food waste collected for recycling in the Borough is currently processed through anaerobic digestion, where it is converted into renewable energy. Up to 90% of the energy generated through the process can be exported to the National Grid or used locally. In addition to generating energy, the process produces compost and a nutrient-rich liquid fertiliser.  ACI Survey: Parents mark cleanliness this back-to-school season
This underscores the essential role cleaning plays in creating school environments where students can learn, eat and gather with confidence. And as families prepare for a new school year, parents are paying attention to how clean and well cared for their children’s schools are. Lucid Bots launches ground-powered continuous flight cleaning drone system
Conventional battery operations require the drone to land periodically so crews can swap packs, relaunch and reacquire position. The Power Tether shifts the primary power source to the ground: its air module mounts in the Sherpa drone's battery bay, while a ground station connects to a compatible generator.  ‘Qualita’ cleaning in the heart of Umbria
Rooted in the 13th century, founded in 1255 by Friars Minor, as a convent it served as a place of worship and hospitality for pilgrims until 1860 when following the unification of Italy, the building was abandoned to gradual and inexorable degradation. Double ISO certification highlights Mrs Buckét’s quality and sustainability credentials
ISO9001 is one of the world’s leading certifications for quality management and assesses how effectively an organisation manages its processes, customer satisfaction and continuous improvement. ISO14001 focuses specifically on environmental management and provides a framework for businesses to manage and reduce their waste and resources across all areas. 
One in eight men will get prostate cancer, rising to one in four in black men. Of these, 60% will go on to experience incontinence as a side effect of life-saving prostate cancer treatment. This means they will need to wear incontinence pads and use sanitary bins to dispose of pads hygienically in public. OCS mobilises new aircraft cleaning contract with Virgin Atlantic
The contract went from award to live operation in 84 days. OCS secured property, transferred over 200 colleagues under TUPE, and acquired seven new high-lift vehicles at Heathrow and two at Manchester, alongside a new fleet of minibuses, permits and licences, to set up a brand-new operation at two of the UK’s largest airports. 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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