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Dettol Pro Cleanse Liquid Hand Wash high-fives hand hygiene in commercial bathrooms

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Reckitt Pro Solutions recognises that commercial bathrooms are a key battleground for hygienic hands due to high ongoing traffic coupled with their central location within busy public areas such as offices, hotels and restaurants.
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Blue Monday: Over half of professionals think employers should be doing more to help with workforce wellbeing

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Results of a new poll from international recruitment firm Robert Walters, released on Blue Monday, has found that professionals in the UK & Ireland are increasingly feeling that their employers are falling short in providing help with workplace wellbeing…
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Anago Cleaning Systems Ranked Among the Top Franchises of 2024

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International commercial cleaning franchise brand Anago Cleaning Systems kicks off 2024, placing No.51 in Entrepreneur's 45th annual Franchise 500 list, said to be the world's first, best, and most comprehensive franchise ranking.
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Canadian firm Dover Corporation acquires Transchem Group

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Dover Corporation has completed the acquisition of Transchem Group, one of the largest suppliers of car wash chemistry and associated solutions in North America. Transchem is now part of OPW's Vehicle Wash Solutions business (OPW VWS) within Dover's Clean Energy & Fueling segment.
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Vivreau Water partners with 4ocean in ‘Buy One, Pull One’ initiative

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Vivreau, provider of sustainable water solutions, has announced its partnership with 4ocean, a global organisation dedicated to cleaning the world's oceans and coastlines. For every water dispenser sold, Vivreau will pull 5lbs of plastic from the ocean through 4ocean's Buy one, Pull one initiative.
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EFCI engages in LIFE Event

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EFCI - the European Cleaning & Facilities Services Industry, took part in the recent LIFE, (Labour Intensive Facility Event) which gathers key players in the facilities management and integrated services sector to discuss ways to move the industry forward.
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Evonik wins European Responsible Care Award for its sustainable glycolipid biosurfactants

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Evonik has received the Responsible Care Award of the European Chemical Industry Council (Cefic) for its sustainable biosurfactants platform. As the winner in the 'Safe and Sustainable Chemicals' category, the company was recognised for its innovative glycolipid technology and strong partnership examples.
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Dry-cleaning fluid becomes a synthetic chemist's treasure

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The widely used dry-cleaning and degreasing solvent, Tetrachloroethylene, (also known as Perchloroethylene, or Perc) can be converted to useful chemicals by a new clean, safe and inexpensive procedure.
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Kärcher's new cordless vacuum brush: user-friendly and versatile

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Kärcher's new cutting-edge battery-powered vacuum cleaner, the CV 30/2 Bp Adv, stands out for its excellent cleaning performance, versatility and user-friendly design.
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Discover the sustainable solution from Kennedy Hygiene

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Kennedy is committed to developing products that help their customers improve their environmental impact. The latest Obsidian range is made from recycled plastic and its name is derived from the gemstone that is known for its deep black colour.  
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As a journalist, I'm probably the last person who should be advising: 'Don't believe all you read in the press', but this isn't the first occasion I've had to do so. This time it's regarding what I believe to be misleading headlines and standfirsts - and bearing in mind that often, busy readers will only read the headline or that and the standfirst, it's the most important bit. 

Shortly after John Austen & I started broadcasting Cleanzine more than 20 years ago I was approached by the BBC to star as 'Mrs Clean' for a series about cleaning and hygiene, alongside 'The Professor', (Professor Hugh Pennington) and 'Mr Mean', (famed movie trailer/voiceover artist Redd Pepper). What got me the gig was a lavish Dr David Bellamy-style imitation of the action of flushing an open toilet followed by the whoosh of water droplets exploding from the toilet bowl and flying onto all surfaces of the cubicle/bathroom, along with a graphic description of the faecal matter these droplets might contain and the harm the stuff could do to not only the occupant but also those entering later on, with the contaminated droplets being displaced from whichever surface they'd settled on and blown into the environment, (and lungs!) thanks to the opening and closing of the door or a window. Rentokil Initial had sent me a video showing the sequence in action, and it had made such an impression that I adapted it into human form and shared it with others, over the years, in discussions on whether the lid should be open or closed before flushing.

I'd prepared a piece that didn't find space in last week's issue, on a new study which I understand to say that while closing the lid will still trap the larger bacterial pathogens and prevent them from flying several feet away, smaller viral pathogens are pushed out around the immediate vicinity of the toilet. The conclusion was that proper cleaning has to be carried out whatever position the lid's been in, (see more below). Mainstream media did find space to report on the study though and several friends who'd witnessed my depiction of what happens when we flush, sent links to these articles. It was clear that the headlines, along with the reporting in several cases, were misleading, with most reading along the lines of: "It actually makes no difference whether the lid is up or down".

Am I being pernickety? In this particular case, probably a little. However, what it demonstrates is that a careless journalist, or one perhaps pushing an agenda, can easily lead readers to believe something that isn't quite true. And of course when it comes to cleaning and hygiene, getting it right is crucially important, isn't it?


 

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This Week's News

Closing toilet lid pre-flush does not reduce spread of viral particles, researchers find

* Closing-toilet-lid.jpgA new study published last week in the American Journal of Infection Control demonstrates that viral particles spread to many washroom surfaces during toilet flushing - regardless of whether the toilet lid is up or down.

The researchers say that the only meaningful way of reducing viral particles during the study, was through disinfection of the toilet, toilet water and nearby surfaces.
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BICSc and CSSA collaborate on innovative industry research

Experts from The British Institute of Cleaning Science and the Cleaning & Support Services Association have joined forces to work in partnership on an innovative pioneering project - The Future of Cleaning initiative.

An industry first, this groundbreaking collaboration between the two organisations has been launched in partnership with the University of Surrey and is aimed at exploring innovation in the cleaning industry.
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Hillcroft Park wins Loo of The Year Award 2023

* Loo-of-The-Year-Award-2023.jpgThe 2023 Loo of The Year Awards were presented last week and the overall winner in the search to find the 'best away from home' toilets and washrooms in the UK came from the Holiday Parks category. Hearty congratulations to Hillcroft Park from Ullswater Valley in the Lake District!

A family-owned business run within the Lake District National Park, Hillcroft offers all year-round self-catering accommodation including camping, glamping, self-catering lodges and cottages. The owners were presented with their hard-fought trophy as the last Award of the day at the National Loo of The Year Award Event and Dinner at the Motorcycle Museum, Birmingham, attended by more than 300 people.
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Contract signed for cleaning of China’s high-speed trains

* cleaning-China-trains.jpge-Home Household Services Holdings and Xiamen Iron Meal Enterprise Management Co have signed an agreement on cleaning services for high-speed railway trains, with a total amount of more than RMB 8 million (£886,722.44).

"The signing of the agreement on cleaning services for high-speed railway trains is another step for eHome to rely on brand resources, give full play to its own advantages, and actively explore market projects,” says Mr. Wenshan Xie, chairman and CEO of Fuzhou, China, based e-Home.
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ACI Convention 'Duck Race' benefits The WASH Foundation

* ACI-Duck-Race.jpgThe American Cleaning Institute’s Annual Charity Duck Race, held during the 2024 ACI Annual Meeting & Industry Convention in Florida, raised a much-needed $40,575 for The WASH Foundation.

Duck race enthusiasts flocked to the Lazy River at Grande Lakes for the Charity Duck Race, sponsored by Shell Chemical. Decorated ducks ‘swam’ down the Lazy River towards the finish line with their cheer squad on the sidelines, raising money for the charity The WASH Foundation, an evolution of Clean the World Foundation and one that recycles discarded hygiene products and distributes them to communities in distress around the world.
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Decontamination company fined after hospital staff left with life-changing conditions

* Decontamination-fine.jpgYork-based Bio Decontamination has been fined more than £16,000 and ordered to pay £27,228 in costs after staff at Scarborough Hospital were left with life-changing medical conditions having being exposed to ionised hydrogen peroxide following the decontamination process.

Bio Decontamination workers attended the hospital in September 2019 after being hired to carry out the decontamination of the Aspen ward. They used ionised hydrogen peroxide to decontaminate the rooms in the ward, but failed to appropriately seal the rooms, meaning the ionised hydrogen peroxide escaped into the adjacent corridor where hospital staff were working.
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Material Focus and IEMA Insights share Waste Electricals webinar info

* Material-Focus.jpgDiscarded unwanted electricals are the fastest growing waste stream in the world and we all have a duty to ensure that they're dealt with responsibly. The 'Insights into Waste Electricals - how to stop precious resources being lost forever' event, held yesterday, created the perfect platform to share expertise and learn about the latest research that is shaping the revised regulations on waste electricals.

Key topics included the rise of FastTech and vapes, critical raw material recovery and how we can measure how waste electrical systems can support a circular economy.
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Survey finds Americans are strategic handwashers

* American-Handwashers.jpgAccording to the Healthy Handwashing Survey conducted by Bradley Company, Americans implement handwashing on an ‘as needed’ basis…
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Fire-damaged flats fully functional after Prochem solves soot staining issues

* Fire-flat-Prochem.jpgCleaning up after an arson attack in a block of Liverpool council flats, a local contractor tried and failed to remove soot damage with a generic solution. With sign-off refused for the property to be reoccupied, solutions specialist Prochem was asked in to meet and advise the council.

"A pushchair in a corridor had been set alight so there was carbon and soot damage from burning plastics on all of the walls, doors and ceilings over two floors," says the company's Phil Jones. "The walls and surrounding areas were thick with soot and odour still lingered in the building."
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UHS deploys cutting-edge robotic cleaning technology developed by CenoBots

* Cenobot.jpgCenoBots has announced its partnership with UHS of San Antonio, a valued hospital system partner, for deploying cleaning robots. The deployment is also being carried out in collaboration with Hellogard Robotics.

This collaboration serves as a testament to the power of industry innovation and teamwork between Cenobots.
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Kärcher Professional UK discount scheme helps hospitality sector get ahead of post-Christmas clear-up

* Karcher-hospitality-bathroom.jpgKärcher Professional UK is helping the hospitality industry get one step ahead of new guest arrivals by eradicating, with ease, the mess caused by Christmas, thanks to its latest offer.

Hotel, restaurant and café staff can get access to all the professional cleaning equipment they need for less as part of the offer, which is aimed at making sure they have everything in place to conduct their first deep clean after the festive season.
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Recent UK News

Industry leader calls on Government to lead targeted hand hygiene campaign

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A letter from former British Cleaning Council Chairman Jim Melvin calling for the Government to take action on hand hygiene has been printed in The Times newspaper.
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Book now for CHSA's 2024 Charity Gala Ball

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Taking place this year on Thursday, 25th April, the Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association's Annual Charity Gala Ball always receives rave reviews.
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A good start to the New Year for Prochem

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"2024 has started off well!", says Phil Jones, director of sales & training at Prochem Europe. "Many thanks to The Maintenance Supply Co for this order for 12 x Prochem Steempro Powermax professional carpet & upholstery extraction cleaning machines destined for one of its leading clients.
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Northern Railways’ jobs fair on track to recruit good cleaning staff

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Northern Railways is set to host a recruitment day on 13th February for a number of vacancies in its ‘train presentation’ team at Heaton Train Care Centre in Tyne & Wear. Cleverly, the event will potential recruits the opportunity to hear more about the work that takes place at the depot as well as have a tour of the facility.
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Robots and software take centre stage at Hotel Leadership Conference

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Omni Group showcased its latest technology innovations for the hospitality sector at the Hotel Leadership Conference 2024 in London recently, demonstrating its growing range of cleaning, front of house and service robots, along with its hotel management software solution – all designed to improve productivity and enhance service delivery.
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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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