Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 15th February 2024 Issue no. 1101
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International News
Products Closing toilet lid pre-flush does not reduce spread of viral particles, researchers find
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. Contract signed for cleaning of China’s high-speed trains
 ACI Convention 'Duck Race' benefits The WASH Foundation
Survey finds Americans are strategic handwashers
UHS deploys cutting-edge robotic cleaning technology developed by CenoBots
This collaboration serves as a testament to the power of industry innovation and teamwork between Cenobots.
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. Dettol Pro Cleanse Liquid Hand Wash high-fives hand hygiene in commercial bathrooms
Anago Cleaning Systems Ranked Among the Top Franchises of 2024
Canadian firm Dover Corporation acquires Transchem Group
Vivreau Water partners with 4ocean in ‘Buy One, Pull One’ initiative
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I often talk about how frustrating it must be for those at the sharp end of our industry, who've worked hard to clean an area, find that often before they've even finished cleaning, a member of the public will have carelessly - or perhaps deliberately - wrecked it, say by spilling food or drink, littering, not bothering to flush the toilet and/or leaving the toilet cubicle strewn with toilet tissue and the toilet itself smeared with excrement and urine on the seat. It really saddens me that people can't have more respect for their fellow human beings - not just the cleaners themselves, but also those who have to suffer the mess and potential germs before everything can be put right again. I couldn't help chuckling though at this example of someone in our industry having their hard work destroyed - not wantonly in this case just for the hell of it, but because what had been done didn't suit one or more of the building's users. I wonder how often members of the British Pest Control Association and their ilk, are called back to a job because the anti-bird spikes they've fitted haven't lasted as long as expected... I know crows are clever creatures and good at problem solving, but I had no idea that they could work out something like this:
This Week's News
‘Contributions of Cleaning Solution Residues to Indoor Organic Surface Films’: new report
While disinfectant solutions eliminate germs, they don't leave behind a truly bare surface. They deposit a thin film that doesn't get wiped up, even after giving the surface a good polish.  Global professional hand hygiene market to grow by $2Bn to 2028
The report’s writers acknowledge that the global professional hand hygiene market is highly fragmented, due to the presence of many local and international industry players – and that competition among the major players is intense.  Andy Gregory becomes EcoTech MD
Avoid getting caught out by exaggerated or false marketing and product claims
Explaining the panel debate, chair of the CHSA, Lorcan Mekitarian, says:  
With Bio Productions, experience the innovation and reliability that only three decades of Probiotic expertise can deliver. Elevate your washroom standards and join the countless businesses already benefiting from our unparalleled probiotic biological cleaning solutions. One third of Geneva's eateries do not meet hygiene norms
The platform also says that serious cases are on the increase, due to dirtiness, storage problems or misleading labelling, and that every year, serious cases requiring closure are detected - more than the situation highlighted four years ago. Mould meets its Waterloo! HG urges 'Get It Right the 1st Time' at first roadshow
HG has launched its HG mould remover 'Get It Right the 1st Time' roadshow, with experts on hand to offer everyone advice on how to prevent and treat mould in their homes at London Waterloo Railway Station, today. The HG Mould Spray Mascot and the rest of the team, will invite commuters and travellers to win prizes that will enable them to make their homes mould-free this winter and beyond. Floor cleaning challenge, met sensibly, secures Austrian spa's sustainability certification
The surface of the 20-year-old linoleum had begun to develop hairline cracks allowing moisture and bacteria to penetrate, and as the surface became dull and stained, cleaning agents became ineffective. Waste expert preps Welsh customers for seismic shift in recycling regs
As Wales is currently third in the world for recycling household waste, the Welsh Government is determined to repeat that success on the commercial side. The new legislation will impact all businesses across the country, but according to ASH Waste Services, very few are even aware of the rules and the fines they'll receive if they don't comply. Veolia secures deal to manage Birmingham recycling and waste until 2034
The contract, which started on January 17th and runs until 2034, will see Veolia look to achieve a 70% recycling rate at the city HRCs by the end of the contract. 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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