Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 17th July 2025 Issue no. 1171
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 International News
Products Stepan appoints new VP and CFO
Professional Hygiene Market Insights Report 2025-2030 now available
The global Professional Hygiene Market, valued at USD 17.80 billion in 2024, is projected to grow at a 5.84% Compound Annual Growth Rate, reaching USD 25.02 billion by 2030, according to the newly published140-page report by Research & Markets. CMS Berlin Purus Innovation Awards: finalists announced
PuroClean recognises Florida franchise owner with Hot Shot Award
AI-powered device that transforms waste into compost in hours, hits Kickstarter
New study examines how pleat patterns impact cartridge filter filtration and cleaning performance
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Just as the iconic Indie band Oasis will have matured since the guys’ last Wembley Stadium gig all those years ago, I sincerely hope for Kingdom Cleaning’s sake that the fans will have matured too. And as it’s 16 years since I shared this story, in the hope that you’ve let it fade away or that you’re a first timer, I’ll soldier on… A couple or few weeks after leaning on the front barrier at the Oasis gig, (but this time on the barrier at the same venue’s U2 gig) my daughter and I were clearly making the security guards chuckle. “Hello,” they said. “Why are you wearing waterproofs on such a fine day?”. When we replied that – having also been at the Oasis gig – we’d been covered in urine lobbed in plastic pint glasses by fans further back, they told us to listen up and that we wouldn’t need our waterproofs as U2 fans were better behaved. Chatting to them, we learned little by little that we’d not witnessed the worst of the behaviour, since many fans had chosen to defaecate around the edges of the general admission area rather than slide away to the loo. Chucking urine at fellow fans beggars belief in itself, but to have so little respect for other gig-goers and the stadium’s cleaners whose job it would be to deal with the excrement was unforgiveable. Bearing in mind how much more ignorant and badly behaved some people seem to have become over the past 16 years, the masterplan for Kingdom Cleaning would be to bring in extra staff so that fans attempting to engage in disgusting behaviour can be evicted. I’m always banging on about fly tipping but illegal dumping like this is beyond compare! Let’s hope that the only muck comes from the cigarettes & alcohol enjoyed during the gig and that Kingdom Cleaning doesn’t look back in anger at its currently-celebrated contract win. Do you know what I mean? Onto marketing… I often look at our industry’s promotional videos but rarely am I so impressed that I watch them several times. Pudu’s video (link further down the page) offers a masterclass in video marketing, with product specs playing an active role in the perfect production. Make sure you watch it! Finally, if you’ve emailed me over the past couple of days and I’ve not responded, my Internet service provider’s webmail has been down for a while and I’m told I shouldn’t expect it to be accessible until sometime tomorrow. If you’ve sent a press release you’re hoping I’d use, please check back next week if it’s not in today’s broadcast.
This Week's News
Veolia to build UK's first innovative closed-loop recycling facility as part of £70m plastic push
Construction on the facility has begun, with plans for the site to be operational by early 2026. Local MP celebrates Robert Scott's 100 years of innovation and community commitment
Founded in 1925 by Robert Scott and his father James, the business began by producing wiper cloths for Oldham's mills and pioneered recycling by repurposing yarn off-cuts into mops. A century later, Robert Scott has grown into Europe's largest mop manufacturer and a leader in commercial cleaning innovation, supplying everything from robotic cleaners to eco-friendly systems that create disinfectant using just salt and water.  Cleanology launches fifth annual fundraiser to fight hygiene poverty
The much-heralded fundraiser has established itself as a 'must attend' event - attracting almost 200 guests each year - and raising an incredible £117,000 in its first four years. Golden Service Awards 2026: open for entries until 17th October
Now in their 34th year, these biennial Awards are one of the most prestigious and sought-after accolades in the FM and cleaning industry across an increasing number of sectors, including healthcare, retail, manufacturing, hospitality, education, leisure and office. There are 18 categories that recognise excellence and the achievement of the highest standards in the industry. Latest annual work-related fatalities show our industry’s failings
The figures, covering April 2024 to March 2025, show that the number of deaths remain broadly in line with pre-pandemic levels, and compares to 223 20 years ago (2004/05) and 495 in 1981.
As the iconic Manchester band returns to the stage for a string of sold-out shows at the 90,000-capacity stadium, Kingdom Cleaning's expert cleaning colleagues will be on hand to ensure Wembley Park remains spotless before and after each gig. With tens of thousands of fans expected each night, and the grounds needing to be pristine by the following morning, the Kingdom team plays a vital role in maintaining the area's high standards.  New CI H5 hot water pressure washer: compact, powerful, built for real work
Luxe Cleaning Services wins award for janitorial services in Tampa, Florida
The Award is a reflection of genuine customer satisfaction, earned through consistent performance, exceptional service and a commitment to quality. For Luxe, this award is more than just a recognition - it's a testament to the team’s relentless dedication to cleanliness, professionalism and client satisfaction.  Pudu Robotics’ new AI-powered Pudu MT1 Vac aces sweeping and vacuuming tasks
Combining sweeping, vacuuming and dust-mopping functions in a single robot, MT1 Vac brings intelligent automation to large-area environments such as airports, metro stations, hotels, casinos and office buildings. 'The Recycling Showdown' brings to life winning hero and villain designs
During the workshop, pupils had the opportunity to design recycling themed hero and villain characters. The top hero voted by residents was announced as Recycle Flower, designed by pupils at Park Primary School, and the top voted villain was Colin the Corn, designed by pupils at Crumlin High Level Primary School. SBFM relocates to new HQ to accommodate significant growth
This strategic move reflects SBFM's ongoing commitment to creating an inspiring, high-performance workplace that supports both personal and professional development. Charity extends partnership with The Clean Space
The renewed contract will see The Clean Space providing a full suite of soft FM services, including cleaning, window cleaning, hygiene services, pest control, waste management and external garden maintenance; it will also support Norwood's goals for sustainability, infection control and best-practice compliance in line with Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards. 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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