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Global Hospital Hygiene Management Market Analysis and Forecasts to 2032, now available

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The ‘Global Hospital Hygiene Management Market - Analysis and Forecast, 2022-2032’ report, new to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering, reveals that the global hospital hygiene management market has seen significant advancements in recent years. This, it says, is driven by the increasing emphasis on patient safety, infection control, and the ongoing Covid-19 outbreaks.
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Last chance for nominations for second annual Education Hygiene Specialist Excellence Award

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UMF|PerfectClean is requesting nominations for its second annual Education Hygiene Specialist Excellence Award, which acknowledges the contributions of custodial staff in schools across the US.

The Award provides managers and supervisors with an opportunity to recognise exceptional custodians who deliver a clean and hygienic environment for students, teachers and staff in K-12 schools, colleges and universities. Nominations are open through 15th December, 2023.
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Prochem takes training to UAE

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One of the United Arab Emirates’ largest FM companies, Cleanco, has engaged Prochem Europe to assist in staff training. Premier FM provider, Cleanco, undertakes and manages major regional contracts including Royal Palaces, a Governmental airport, several mosques - including the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque (pictured) - and the UAE's largest hospital, the SSMC.
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Company has its first taste of green glory

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Chiswick Park & JPC by Samsic has won an International Green Apple Environment Award in the campaign to find the greenest companies.
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Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino scored big with PathoSans sustainable, safe cleaning

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Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino, an iconic Las Vegas property known for its legendary entertainment and spacious guest rooms, is using PathoSans sustainable and socially responsible cleaning solutions to clean guest rooms efficiently, safely and sustainably.
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Contract cleaning services market to witness significant growth, projected to reach $479.51 billion by 2027

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As per The Business Research Company's Contract Cleaning Services Global Market Report 2023, the global contract cleaning services market is set to experience substantial growth, with the market projected to increase from $345.85 billion in 2022 to $368.94 billion in 2023, representing a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 6.7%.
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‘Clean Means Business’: A guide for healthy workspaces

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The holiday shopping season is well underway, as is the current triple threat of flu, Covid-19, and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus). Over the next several weeks, now more than ever it is important for small businesses to prioritise health & safety. In fact, new findings from the American Cleaning Institute found that 81% of Americans are concerned about cleanliness in offices and retail businesses.
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Brown boxes for Bullen to bring sustainability and cost-efficiency

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Philadephia, US-based Bullen Companies has announced a significant development in its commitment to sustainability and cost efficiency: The craft blender of speciality cleaning products is making the switch to brown boxes for its packaging.
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GV Health to upgrade spill kits

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GV Health has announced a range of updates coming to its emergency spill kits and packs over the coming weeks and months, to include:

* A new, 100% recycled cardboard scoop scraper, to replace the current plastic version
* New hard case designs featuring a more durable catch and hinge, along with improved space and volume optimisation
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Evonik's Ronald Birnbaum elected to ACI's Board of Directors

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Ronald Birnbaum, vice president, base ingredients, Evonik Corporation, is the newest member of the American Cleaning Institute Board of Directors. He was elected during the Board's meeting at ACI's headquarters in Washington, DC.
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Chlorine disinfectant is no more effective than water at killing off superbug, says new study

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One of the primary chlorine disinfectants currently being used to clean hospital scrubs and surfaces does not kill off the most common cause of antibiotic-associated sickness in healthcare settings globally, according to a new study.
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Space at ISSA Pulire 2025 already 60% sold out

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Following yet another successful event this year, ISSA Pulire has confirmed that the next cleaning trade show in the series - the 27th - will take place from 27th to 29th May 2025 at Italy’s Rho Fiera Milano exhibition centre – one of the largest exhibition centres in the world.
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Enviro-Master partners with SaniPod to elevate washroom hygiene standards across North America

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Enviro-Master, a leader in commercial hygiene solutions, has announced its latest partnership with SaniPod, to introduce an innovative range of sanitary disposal units to its extensive service offerings in the US and Canada.
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Bunzl Cleaning & Hygiene - A Certified Great Place to Work

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Bunzl Canada is excited to announce that Bunzl Cleaning & Hygiene has been awarded the Great Place to Work certification, recognising employers who exceed standards of employee satisfaction compared to typical Canadian workplaces.
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Welcome to the Cleanzine

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Last week's Leader's caused something of a stir and to be honest, I'm pleased it has done. I realise some of the views I express are sometimes going to upset some people, but if they produce feedback, I'm happy. We need to talk! Too often these days, people with perfectly valid views are afraid to speak out through fear of being vilified for having the 'wrong' opinion. Over recent years, I've often wanted to address the problems current thinking on gender fluidity, (and today I'm using that term to cover the whole caboodle, including gay and transgender, because I'm short on space) creates for public toilet providers, but have refrained from doing so.

I now feel I need to set out my stall, since unless we start discussing these issues openly, nothing will improve and our public toilets will continue to close down or suffer reduced opening hours despite the sterling efforts of many long-term campaigners. While some of us can go all day without needing the loo, others are forced to plan their trips out an about, around whether there are toilets in the location they want to visit. This is wrong. If we're going to argue about inclusivity we need to include the disabled and with that, those with reduced bladder capacity. Thus, the trend for public toilet closures has to be reversed.

My statement in last week's Leader, that, "I, personally wouldn't use public toilets that are open to use by men in all their many new forms" led to accusations of transphobia and betraying my close and long-term gay and transgender friends and those who'd transitioned. I'm pleased this was voiced as it's shown me I need to elaborate and encourage further debate.

Many years ago I enjoyed a fabulous night out at what I believe was a men-only gay club in London's Earls Court. Of the 600 guests, apart from the lass behind the bar, I was the only woman. Naturally the toilets were set up for the male clientele and I was grateful to be welcomed in. At no time did I feel - or anyone else appear to feel - threatened. We knew we were in a safe environment. I don't feel any differently about that experience from the way I did back then - safe and comfortable. Just as I'd happily use facilities alongside real transwomen.
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This Week's News

Gold, frankincense and eughhh! Christmas shopping 'grotspots' revealed…

* Shopping-centre.jpgChristmas shopping could be a bacterial obstacle course for Brits this year, with shoppers touching surfaces with potentially high levels of microbial contamination (germs).
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Amsterdam Innovation Awards now open for entries

* Amsterdam-Innovation-lab.jpgCalling all Interclean Amsterdam 2024 exhibitors! One of the most hotly contested competitions in the industry - the Amsterdam Innovation Awards, are now open for entries. This Awards program once again promises to be a highlight of the trade show and this time will feature a new twist...

The cleaning & hygiene industry is always evolving and refining - constantly delivering solutions for a cleaner, healthier and more sustainable world. And as the world's largest and most respected platform for cleaning & hygiene solutions, Interclean has always been on the forefront of these extraordinary advances.
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SOAPBOX: Navigating Accountability: Who's to blame when PAT testing goes wrong?

* SOAPBOX-PAT-tests.jpgJuliet Widdicombe, associate director at Cleanology, sheds light on the intricacies of PAT testing mistakes, and who is to blame when it all goes wrong…

“In the realm of workplace safety, questions of accountability often arise when Portable Appliance Testing encounters unexpected challenges.
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Delphis Eco announces personalised carbon reports for customers, live from COP28

* Delphis-range.jpgCOP28 was the setting for multi-award-winning UK manufacturer and eco-cleaning company, Delphis Eco, to announce the launch of personalised carbon reports for its customers.

This is a big moment for the company as it can now not only measure its own footprint, but it also gives customers full visibility as to how Delphis Eco is helping them measure and reduce their carbon emissions.
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Manchester Cleaning Show conference programme could be a winner

* Manchester-Cleaning-Show-conference.jpgThe Manchester Cleaning Show is returning and bringing with it an extensive conference programme - free to attend if you're either visiting the show or are there as an exhibitor.

Curated and delivered by experts, the programme is designed for everyone in the industry, so you'll come away inspired and ready for the challenges ahead.
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Taking infection prevention from the clinics to the casinos

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Steri-Write, a revolutionary pen disinfection tool developed by Dr Brian Wind, offers a game-changing solution to this critical issue, ensuring enhanced safety for patients and the public.
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Yard manager jailed following death of employee in shredder

* Yard-mgr-jailed.jpgA yard manager has been jailed for seven-and-half years and a waste management company fined £400,000 after an employee was killed in an industrial shredder. Brian Timmins, 54, was convicted of gross negligence manslaughter following the death of labourer David Willis at Timmins Waste Services in Wolverhampton.

Timmins was operating a digger in September 2018, when he lifted Mr Willis, 29, onto the top of an industrial shredder following a blockage which had jammed the machine. Mr Willis was then seen on CCTV working on and within the shredder, and footage from another camera showed the machine still operating while Mr Willis was sat within it.
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PathoSans honours Alliance Française de Chicago with In Good Company Award

* Pathosans.jpegPathoSans, a leading provider of sustainable and socially responsible cleaning and disinfecting solutions, has awarded Alliance Française de Chicago with its 'In Good Company' Award for its work to create a safer and more sustainable world.

"The In Good Company Award recognises organisations that demonstrate dedication to 'Make Good' on corporate social responsibility initiatives," explains Ken Campbell, director of sales, PathoSans.
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Paladin Holdings acquires industrial and commercial cleaning chemicals manufacturer, Texize

* Texize.jpgPaladin Holdings, a portfolio company of Makai Capital Partners, has acquired Texize, of Greenville, South Carolina, US. Texize is a leading regional manufacturer of industrial and commercial soaps, detergents, and other associated cleaning products.

The Texize Chemical Company incorporated in 1946 and produced both industrial and household cleaning products for nationwide distribution.
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University of Leeds marks Mitie highly on its new waste management expertise

* Mitie_University-Leeds.jpgMitie has been awarded a new contract with the University of Leeds, one of the UK's largest universities, to deliver waste management services for two years, with the option of up to two further one-year extensions.

This new partnership with Mitie marks the first time that the majority of waste management services across the University will be brought together under one provider, facilitating a more unified approach to reducing waste and carbon emissions.
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Recent UK News

NHS chooses P-Wave to deliver blood in pee cancer warnings for men

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Urinal mats in public places in England will begin to carry blood in pee cancer warnings for men, as part of a major new NHS earlier diagnosis drive. 

The NHS has chosen P-Wave – a leading urinal products brand – to put the message “Blood in your pee? Contact your GP practice” on urinal mats in thousands of men’s toilets across the country. Pubs, restaurants, shops, hotels and sports stadiums will be among the public places using the lifesaving mats with men’s workplaces also targeted.
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Incoming CEO of ISS UK & Ireland will join Northern Europe and UK & Ireland Board

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ISS UK & Ireland has announced the appointment of Scott Davies as its CEO, effective 1st January 2024. Scott will join the Board of ISS's Northern Europe and UK & Ireland Area, reporting to CEO, Carl-Fredrik Bjor.
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British office workers caught short when it comes to hand hygiene

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London-based commercial cleaning company Cleanology asked British office workers across the UK about their handwashing habits.
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Just the ticket! Northern Railway schedules in first-class cleaning that's chemical-free

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Northern Railway has rolled out a new cleaning product which will leave its train interiors clean enough to eat from ' and cut down on plastic waste. The train operator will now use 'Clean Zero' - a chemical-free cleaner created by re-engineering water in a seven-stage filtration process ' across its fleet of 345 trains.
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Professional hygiene specialist set for growth as it rebrands

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Professional hygiene specialist Clover Chemicals has changed its name to Christeyns Professional Hygiene to fully represent its status as part of the Christeyns UK group.
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Top tips for staying safe whilst working in bad weather

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As the northern hemisphere enters the Winter months, many of those in the workforce will be forced to deal with difficult weather conditions, or delay jobs until the forecast improves.
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Jangro unveils new machine range for flawless floor cleaning

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Jangro, the largest network of independent janitorial distributors in the UK and Ireland, has introduced a new range of floor cleaning machines for both indoor and outdoor cleaning to its portfolio.
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Mitie showcases cutting-edge technology with launch of its Facilities Transformation Hub

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Mitie has unveiled its Transformation Hub which demonstrates the cutting-edge technology it is using to drive Facilities Transformation.
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SRFC Bio's breakthrough infection control technology, Protecta Clean, launches in UK

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SRFC Bio, a biotechnology company that develops continuously active antimicrobial surface cleaners and coatings, announced this week the launch of its third-generation antimicrobial technology product in the UK.
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Events & Exhibitions

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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