Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 25th September 2025 Issue no. 1179
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 International News
Products ECHA updates proposal to restrict PFAS under REACH
Automotive upholstery cleaning market to hit $12.2bn by 2033
ISSA VEO Conference: A celebration of Latino power and recognition
2Pure Products’ new OdorBac Toilet & Scale delivers ultimate cleanliness and shine
Frank Costello joins Enviro-Master as CEO
‘Vismo Checkpoints’ proves presence and identifies employees’ locations in building or event space
SOAPBOX: AI dilemma demands business-wide education…
Securing manufacturing and supply chains in a changing world
16 years of data: clean washrooms drive loyalty, repeat visits and revenue
The 2025 results confirm a powerful truth: washrooms aren't just functional spaces - they're a mirror of a facility's management, brand and values. Whether they fall short or exceed expectations, the impact on customer perception, loyalty and spending, is immediate. Zvoove enters Nordics and enhances cleaning software portfolio with CleanManager acquisition
Horecava 2026 introduces new theme: 'Cleaning & Recycling'
These high expectations translate behind the scenes into a growing demand for professional solutions in cleaning, hygiene and waste management. That's why Netherlands-based Horecava 2026 (January 12-15) is introducing a new theme area: Cleaning & Recycling. SkyVac: the sky’s the limit when it comes to global reach
The company now boasts official SkyVac dealers in Greece, the UAE, Singapore and Qatar, strengthening its global presence and making its innovative cleaning solutions more accessible than ever before. |
Welcome to the Cleanzine
I doubt there are many situations that make us feel more vulnerable and helpless than when we’re in hospital. Our control over our lives is stripped away and everything about our existence is in the hands of those working at and running the facility; not just the surgeons, doctors and nurses directly involved in curing our physical/mental ailments and/or injuries, but the caterers, porters and cleaning teams – and those organising them, too. If one part’s not up to scratch it could perhaps be the end of us! I’m lucky, living where I do, to be able to enjoy decent facilities, so it’s more my own body I’m concerned about letting me down than I am the skills and efforts of anyone else, but that’s not the case for everyone, is it?
A global progress report: ‘Essential Services for Quality Care: Water, Sanitation, Hygiene, Health Care Waste & Electricity Services in Health Care Facilities’, issued yesterday by the World Health Organisation with UNICEF, warns that despite unprecedented efforts to establish standards, conduct baseline assessments and develop national roadmaps, billions are still served by facilities without the basics. For example as recently as 2023, an estimated 1.1-billion people were served by healthcare facilities lacking basic water services, 3-billion lacked basic sanitation services, 1.7-billion lacked basic hygiene services and 2.8-billion lacked basic waste services. Many facilities either had no electricity whatsoever or an unreliable supply. It’s hard to imagine having to clean a facility without electricity, but to have no water either… How on earth…?
Commitment is growing though… In 2025, 101 countries provided validated data on WASH, waste & electricity in health facilities; more than double the 47 countries that did so in 2020, and more than 80% of countries had implemented at least one national action, such as developing standards or conducting baseline assessments. Several ‘Least Developed Countries’ (including Ethiopia, Malawi, Nepal, Rwanda and Uganda) are among those showing strong readiness to implement and scale-up WASH, waste & electricity improvements. Funding, though, remains the greatest gap: While over half of countries have approved national plans, only one in five reports adequate dedicated financing to implement them. And without the money, what improvements can effectively be made - and, just as importantly, sustained?
As part of the report’s launch, a meeting was held yesterday in New York, convened by Hungary and the Philippines as co-chairs of the Group of Friends in Support of WASH in Health Care Facilities. It brought together governments, agencies and partners with a view to accelerating progress, closing financing gaps and ensuring that every health facility worldwide has the services needed to provide safe, quality and dignified care. Sadly, having read the report and studied the background to it, I’m aware that there's a long way to go. I'm equally aware, too, that sometimes we don't realise just how lucky we are...
 This Week's News
CMS Berlin 2025: Still two days to explore - and meet the Purus Innovation Awards winners!
Peartree Cleaning Services donates £5k to Essex Charity
This ongoing commitment reflects Peartree's belief in giving back to the communities it serves. SNAP provides vital services including advice, counselling, activities and therapy sessions, ensuring parents and children receive the guidance and support they need. Emcor Group to sell Emcor UK to OCS Group UK
"With the sale of Emcor UK, we are accelerating our 'local execution, national reach' strategy to further focus our business across our large, diverse and attractive end markets in the United States, where we continue to see significant opportunity," said Tony Guzzi, chairman, president and CEO of Emcor.  i-team Global launches range of plant-based cleaning agents and skincare products
The advanced hygiene formulas hold non-classified status under the Globally Harmonised System (GHS) & Classification, Labelling & Packaging (CLP) regulations. This means that they are safe to handle, transport and store. Designed to solve all cleaning needs, the skin-friendly portfolio supports CO2 reduction in every space.   Tennant X4 ROVR to be manufactured in Europe for the first time
The move includes the start of European production for Tennant's latest innovation, the X4 ROVR - a compact, AI-powered robotic floor scrubber designed for high-traffic commercial environments such as airports, shopping centres and hospitals. Abacadabra! Loo of the Year Awards conjures up a smidgen more magic
Marc, from North London, became a professional magician in 1997 and - having perfected his craft throughout his career, entered Britain's Got Talent in 2018. This resulted in massive success, with his audition accruing 35 million-plus views online.   Sofidel awarded EcoVadis ESG rating platinum medal
EcoVadis is a global provider of corporate sustainability ratings, with a network of over 150,000 companies assessed worldwide. Its methodology is based on international sustainability standards - including the Global Reporting Initiative, the United Nations Global Compact, and ISO 26000 - and measures company performance in four key areas: Environment, Labour & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement.
Here, Evan Reyes, director of sales, sanitation division at Goodway Technologies, highlights the advantages of dry steam cleaning - an eco-friendly, labour-saving and highly effective solution for deep cleaning and sanitising in sensitive environments…  Major refresh project underway on London’s overground stations
This extensive programme of works will see updates made to customer-facing areas at 81 stations, enhancing travel experience for millions of passengers each year by creating refreshed, brighter, cleaner and more welcoming environments. The Clean Space wins £1.2m Structadene contract
Under the terms of the contract, The Clean Space will deliver a full range of soft FM services including common parts cleaning, window cleaning, washroom hygiene and high-level access window cleaning across the portfolio. 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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Our weekly updated Hospital Hygiene features current developments and product solutions cleaning and hygiene industry manufacturers are coming up with. Read More. Recent UK News
Keenan Recycling dramatically reduces emissions with 10 Iveco Eurocargo CNG
Harrisons secures third consecutive Planet Mark Certification with important carbon reductions
Caerphilly County Borough Council secures new site to help boost recycling
Waste firm fined after worker crushed by excavator
SBFM wins three-year contract with exclusive office provider, Argyll
A groundbreaking collaboration: 'The Future of Cleaning' initiative:
This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the cleaning industry, reflecting a shared commitment to embracing innovation with confidence. Continuity planning now the norm for UK Businesses
Loo of the Year Awards celebrates trademark success ahead of 2026 Awards
Nick Platt joins Cleanology as chief growth officer to lead new expansion phase
Non-slip floor cleaning made faster and more effective
Events & Exhibitions Horecava The Cleaning Show Innovation Lab 2026 Clean-Tech Expo Cleaning Expo INTERCLEAN The Workplace Event |
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