Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 3rd August 2023 Issue no. 1076
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Products Soapbox: How inflation affects the prices of new vs. used machines - or how it doesn't
"The economic situation and production costs determine the prices for new machines. It's an ideal time to sell your no longer used equipment in times of falling inflation rates.  New UVpro FMT Air and Surface Treatment boosts hygiene standards across industries
Commercial refrigerator cleaning: tips from an expert
Spain's exports soar; imports show steady growth in Q1 2023
ISS Australia gears for growth with senior leadership changes
Addressing gaps in the cleaning industry by creating an environment of care
CMS Berlin makes a strong comeback
Vispa EVO now dries forwards AND backwards
Vispa EVO’s newly designed parabolic squeegee continuously follows the direction of the machine, but what makes this this one so special is its ability to dry backwards. ACI recognised with 2023 Clarion Award for 'Class of Clean'
GumBusters' achievements reach lofty heights!
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Many times during my three decades in this industry, I’ve got into discussions with people – both from the industry and outside it, on outsourcing. Their argument is that outsourcing’s more costly since layers of ‘middlemen’ need to be paid and that there’s a lack of control over the finished result - leading to a drop in standards over time. My argument is that outsourcing work in which you’re not expert - to qualified professionals who’ll ensure your site and business are clean, hygienic and safe for your employees and visitors, allows you to focus on your core business.
My experience and those of family members who’ve stayed in NHS hospitals over the past couple of years have left me wondering whether there’s another aspect to this, and whether sometimes contractors are offering services in which they’re not expert – perhaps because the client wants to outsource everything to one service provider? I’m not saying it’s ‘jack of all trades; master of none’, but think that perhaps during negotiations, people are over-confident about their team’s ability to perform ALL aspects the job equally well and that this can be damaging to not only their reputation but that of their client/s too.
Two years ago I enjoyed wonderful food, served on china, at a local hospital. It apparently bore no resemblance to that which had been served up until then, when the contractor’s catering failings led to it losing that part of the job. Catering was instead brought in house and is still proving a huge success. My daughter’s currently in another local hospital where the contractor's doing a great job with everything bar the catering. Reheated food comes in foil containers while ‘freshly cooked’ food is served in horrid compartmentalised plastic plates. Apparently it’s disgusting, (this is backed up by other patients & some of the staff we’ve spoken with) and means loved ones have to take food in.
As well as the extra contract cost to the NHS, it’s a waste of resources and everyone’s efforts. And when it comes to contract renegotiation, will an otherwise excellent services provider lose the contract because the catering’s letting it down? Might the replacement be brilliant at catering but fall short when it comes, say, to the cleaning – or is there an option to combine forces with a company that's better than yours at some aspects of the job? After all, it’s the ability to concentrate on your core business that allows you to do it well, isn’t it?
Yours,
 This Week's News
Celebrating 30 years of continuous service
Prior to being part of the global Tennant Company, Michael joined Vaclensa in 1993 as a service engineer for the Yorkshire region, being promoted to senior engineer in 1996, and then to his current role as field support manager, managing 15 technicians across the UK, as well as taking on the role of safety auditor for the entire team of 80 Tennant UK technicians and engineers working in the field. Analytics Dashboards live track cleaning business costs and profit
The dashboards receive live data from across the business, including job updates from field operatives equipped with mobile devices, giving managers and staff complete visibility of all aspects of the business.  
By 30th June, the inspector had completed 83 audits, just over half the total scheduled for 2023. Clear views ahead as Brighton's communities welcome new window cleaner
Reflecting on 2023 predictions for distributors and the global supply chain
But according to Michael, the world is changing so fast, "it's getting very hard to predict the future in business. Everything can change in as little as a few weeks."  Glittering UKHA Summer Ball and awards is a smash hit: 'Oh what a night!'
Traditionally, the UK Housekeepers Association's Summer Ball is hosted by different regions - and, this year, it was the Midlands & South West's region's turn to hold the event, which took place at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Stratford upon Avon.   57 varieties... of ISSA's Cleaning Industry Management Standard Certification
Created by the industry, for the industry, CIMS Advanced by GBAC is the first global, consensus-based management standard that outlines the primary characteristics of a successful, quality cleaning organisation including disinfection infection prevention protocols.  Meeting the challenge of increased demand for sustainable cleaning products
“Sustainable cleaning plays a major role in supporting a company's overall sustainability goals. It creates a good brand image for your company, slashes energy costs and promotes green procurement as well as care for the planet and its people. According to a 2021 consumer intelligence survey report by PwC, 76% of consumers are likely to stop buying from a brand that doesn't practice sustainability. From the same report 84% of employees prefer to work for a company that cares for the environment. Berry's PCR bottles support Bio-D's sustainability commitments
The range includes 750ml, 1 litre and 5 litre sizes for a number of Bio-D's liquid products including Laundry Liquid, Fabric Conditioner, Dishwasher Rinse Aid, Washing Up Liquid and Home & Garden Cleaner. Mrs Buckét wins new key account with Dow, in Barry, South Wales
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