Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 17th August 2023 Issue no. 1078
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 International News
Products International appointment for Genesis set to cultivate customer network
 The antimicrobial nature of bioflavonoids…
“The pandemic certainly hammered home the benefits of regular handwashing and surface disinfection in controlling microbial proliferation. However, traditional cleaning products often contain toxic chemicals that are damaging to the environment, or that can lead to a range of health problems, including dermatitis, asthma and even cancer. After France, Korea and China… Idrobase Spain is born
Shared wheelchairs – a neglected contamination risk?
AI-Powered air care: Putting the 'AI' in air freshener solutions
Reflecting on 2023 predictions for distributors and the global supply chain
57 varieties... of ISSA's Cleaning Industry Management Standard Certification
Berry's PCR bottles support Bio-D's sustainability commitments
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
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BREAKING NEWS:
BCC ‘thrilled’ to announce approval for the Cleaning Hygiene Operative Apprenticeship. Full Story here. My radio station of choice these days is Fix Radio, which is aimed at tradespeople. Unsurprisingly it's one of the fastest-growing in the UK: it plays a wide range of music, it’s introduced us to new artists and it has an enormous playlist which means we’re not bombarded with the same songs, over and over. Plus the chats between presenters and guests are interesting and informative for those not in the building trade and are especially useful for those of us who are responsible for the buildings in which we live and work, who will need to employ tradespeople at some stage. Knowing a bit about the problems we’re dealing with, can save us a small fortune when crossing paths with some of the more unscrupulous tradespeople. For yes – there will always be those who’ll try and make more money by bamboozling us with science! We find a good one and we stick with them, don’t we – even if we have to wait a while, (since they all seem to be inundated with work these days)? When my daughters were considering career and university options, I did my utmost to persuade them to go into one of the trades, telling them they’d earn excellent money and would never be out of work, since their skills would always be in demand. I didn’t realise back then just how accurate my words would one day turn out to be… Yes, it appears that just as it is with cleaners, the services of those working in the construction industry trades are now very hard to come by. According to Fix, some two thirds have had to cancel or delay work because of labour shortages, leading to a real backlog. Mulling over the situation while doing my own cleaning, it occurred to me that perhaps we as an industry are missing a trick when it comes to trying to rebrand cleaning as a profession? Think about it. Many of the professions are, quite rightly, under fire. Look at journalism and the judiciary, for example, and the respect that’s been lost for them because of incompetence, bias and poor decision-making. We all look up to good tradespeople, don’t we? They’ve gained qualifications and have often benefited from on-the-job training with more experienced colleagues – with the lucky ones having served an apprenticeship too, while many are improving their skills with ongoing training. They, like cleaners, are providing essential services that require training and experience if they’re to be done well and safely. For me it’s a perfect alignment.
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 This Week's News
BCC ‘thrilled’ to announce approval for the Cleaning Hygiene Operative Apprenticeship ed programme early in 2024.more  Churchill empowers employees with Employee Ownership move
An EOT is a trust that enables a company to become owned by its employees and can be set up by a company's existing owners. EOTs do not involve direct share ownership by employees, rather a controlling interest in the company is transferred to an all-employee trust which is then held for the benefit of employees.  Register now to attend Interclean China
Following the successful launch of the show in 2021, this year's event will be open for the first time for international attendees - with more than 200 exhibitors, 40+ keynote speakers and more than 8000+ visitors expected. The exhibition offers the opportunity to discover the entire Chinese cleaning market under one roof. Thousands of homes and businesses missing out on full energy generation potential this summer
With more than 14 hours of daylight due to fall on the UK's 14.6GW* of residential, commercial and industrial rooftop solar capacity per day, Rentokil Specialist Hygiene warns that energy generation could be cut by up to half due to dust and pollen coating the panels.  Cleanology launches latest fundraiser to fight hygiene poverty
This year the popular fundraiser is being held on Tuesday 3rd October in The Balcony Room at the majestic Globe Theatre in London's Bankside. Sellars introduces new ultra-low linting spunlace wipers
Sellars' Spunlace wipers are super absorbent, have exceptional wet strength, are abrasion resistant and can withstand prolonged use with harsh chemicals and solvents. In addition, they do not contain binders or glues, meaning they are contaminant-free. 
"We're all guilty of putting things down the drain without a second thought. But did you know there are some things that you should never put down the drain? Some items can end up costing you a hefty amount in repairs if you're not careful. There is no one that's seen this more than at MyJobQuote.co.uk - Drain problems are some of the most common plumbing issues that need to be dealt with. In the following list of items that you should never put down the drain, some of the items may surprise you. If you want to avoid some sizeable plumbing costs down the line, make sure to keep these items in mind and dispose of them appropriately rather than putting your plumbing at risk.  ISS extends its contract agreement with Capgemini
ISS has worked with Capgemini, a global business and technology transformation partner, since 2012, when it started to deliver services to office sites in the UK. The contract has since been expanded to also include sites in the EMEA and North America regions as of 2019 and the company is also delivering integrated facility management for Capgemini sites in India. 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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