Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 1st September 2022 Issue no. 1030
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 International News
Products Ecoray can help with infection control during Covid-19 and beyond
Lead time on popular Brightwell Modular dispensers reduced to only 10 days
UMF Corporation introduces Sticky Particle Roller for hospitality
Rustins acquires Peek premium polish portfolio
Idrobase Group starts again with an anti-inflation bonus
ISSA Show North America 2022 opens registration and releases education program
America's Best Restroom 2022: contest finalists revealed
NYU Langone health study confirms efficacy of EvaClean PurTabs NaDCC disinfectant
Cleenol launches Edencleen range
Dudley Industries launches slimline Modulo behind-the-mirror cabinet
Do college students make the grade on cleaning?
Agenda announced for sixth edition of Forum ISSA Pulire
Successful biogas trial paves way to Europe for Genesis Biosciences
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Since the pandemic started to wane and our lockdowns came to an end, I've seen the results of several surveys, taken in various parts of the world, all of which have cited hygiene concerns as the main reason people have been reluctant to return to their workplaces. While I can see this would be an important factor, surely quality of life should be given equal footing? To not have to sit in a car on the motorway or negotiate road humps, chicanes and 20mph speed limits in urban areas and towns, whilst worrying we could be made late by unexpected roadworks or traffic jams makes a huge difference – as does the daily commute on public transport involving the inevitable delays to, or cancellations of, services. Homeworking allows many of us to have an extra hour in bed or take the children to the park at the end of the working day, or take up a new hobby, using time that would normally be eaten up by the commute to and from the workplace.
In the UK we have to contend with the ongoing disruption caused by striking railway workers, with those in other sectors threatening to stage their own actions which will make going out to work even harder. In many other parts of the world, farmworkers are staging traffic-disrupting convoys in protest at their livelihoods being deliberately destroyed. What’s not to like about working from home? Oh yes – the price rises threatening to make our energy bills unaffordable! These could force us back into our workplaces, although the businesses we work for may cease to exist because they’re subject to the same price rises too. Where – and how – is this all going to end?
The most recent survey on return to work hygiene fears cites cleanliness of desks and kitchens being more of a worry than dirty washrooms. Most workplaces have cleaning products lying around and I’m sure I’m not the only one who’s resorted to a spot of DIY at times, where others haven’t left certain spots as they would have wished to find them.
I haven’t seen mention of the many farmers’ protests in mainstream media which is worrying since what’s going on is going to affect us all in terms of food shortages and upwardly spiralling prices. Nor have I seen coverage of the impact strikes and empty offices have on the cleaning industry which must make the running of these contracts an absolute nightmare for those involved. But that’s because we’re always the last to be considered – if we’re even considered – isn’t it?
Yours,
     This Week's News
MPs to begin major inquiry into pandemic cleaning & hygiene
The All-Party Parliamentary Group for the Cleaning & Hygiene Industry will commence the much-needed review, entitled 'Embedding Effective Hygiene for a Resilient UK', on September 6th with the aim of producing a report with policy recommendations which will feed into the national UK Covid-19 Inquiry. Industry veteran Carlos Reinoso joins ETS Board
Carlos, who holds a master's degree in Forest Sciences, has more than 20 years of experience in the paper sector and has held influential positions in trade associations at both European and national level. Currently director general of the Spanish Association of Pulp & Paper Manufacturers (ASPAPEL), he has worked for the Confederation of European Paper Industries (CEPI) in Brussels and is now a member of the CEPI steering committee. He also coordinates the Alliance for Competitiveness of Spanish Industry and is active on the Spanish Employers Federation. Touch-free, hygienic and water-saving: The right tap for every washbasin
Available in a wide range of different versions, there is a perfect tap for every washbasin - from self-rim and undercounter washbasins to furniture washbasins and vessels. Indian government to step up enforcement to eradicate sewer cleaning deaths
Announcing the new National Action Plan for Mechanised Sanitation Ecosystem (NAMASTE), Social Justice & Empowerment Minister Virendra Kumar said the plan aims to eliminate fatalities during the manual entering and cleaning of sewers and septic tanks - known as manual scavenging - through measures such as better enforcement of the law at national, state and urban local body level.  F  Specialist hygiene company achieves Zero Waste to Landfill as sustainable initiatives take hold
By working in partnership with ACM Environmental, the firm has achieved exceptional environmental performance with Zero Waste to Landfill in 2020, 2021 and on target for 2022.
Crieff Hydro Family of Hotels has committed to roll out the chemical-free AquaTeck SC100 cleaning system - a 100% natural, multipurpose sanitiser and cost-effective cleaner produced on tap - across its eight-hotel Scottish portfolio. New software launched for BrightLogic laundry range and Levels mode
Otium Services agree commercial terms with ICE to extend their long-term leisure contract
"ICE has been a long-standing supplier to Otium on this contract, and we are delighted to have agreed terms to implement the latest cleaning equipment and technology across these locations," says Paul Rafferty, CEO of Otium Services. “The contract includes a fully inclusive after-sales and service package, and to support the new package ICE is delivering a full mobilisation and training plan to ensure that all members of the Otium team optimise our latest investment in new equipment 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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