Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 9th June 2011 Issue no. 475
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Cleanzine - the original Cleaning & Hygiene industry e-news Read by industry professionals in 132 countries worldwide! There's much talk about the UK Government reinstating weekly bin collections but I reckon that this will be a mistake - well certainly for those councils that provide secure wheelie bins, as opposed to plastic refuse sacks that are so easily ripped open by animals. Over the two years or so that my non-food waste has been collected fortnightly, I have managed perfectly well - although it does require extra care when it comes to choosing what needs to go into which bin... You're actually forced to recycle as the general waste bin won't have enough space in it unless you do. The one bin that seems to get most full is that which takes empty packaging in the form of plastics and cardboards - and it bothers me that if weekly collections were reinstated people might be less diligent about recycling these items, as it would be easier to pop them in with the general waste instead of trying to fit them into the correct recycling bin. A waste recycling company has opened a compressed natural gas fuelling station in Camden and this clean-burning, environmentally-friendly fuel is being sold to commercial fleets as well as individuals with CNG-equipped vehicles, at prices typically one-third below the cost of gasoline (petrol) and diesel. There are many benefits to the environment and with petrol prices hovering around £1.38/litre in the UK and food waste now being easily converted into fuel, the news that we might one day be able to run our vehicles cleanly and inexpensively on the stuff, just adds to the incentive to recycle more, rather than less, doesn't it? Yours,
 This Week's News
Cleaners paid too little, say Britons A report by a leading think-tank has revealed that two-thirds of Britons would support government action to increase the wages of low-paid workers such as cleaners. The report, produced by the Institute for Public Policy Research, concludes that government, business and trade unions should collude to make pay fairer for low-paid workers and reveals strong public opposition for the growing gap in pay between the top and bottom rungs within organisations. Inadequate cleaning causes unnecessary deaths in hospitals and care facilities by Steve Champion of Gloveman In this Soapbox article Steve Champion illustrates how a lackadaisical attitude can spread infections in hospitals. Infection control by cleaning effectively should be at the forefront of every healthcare facility, but with viruses like MRSA and C. difficile causing unnecessary deaths throughout the world it is time that the failure in sanitising and disinfecting needs to be addressed. Ramon Hygiene Products are the UK Distributor of the TTS (Tecno Trolley Systems) innovative range of professional cleaning and linen trolleys with endless solutions thanks to their modular system. Suitable for various professionals, whether it be healthcare, janitorial, cleaning contractor, hotel or maintenance sectors, the 'Magic' Trolley Systems allow users to design a bespoke trolley to suit their precise individual requirements. The trolleys, made from 1st grade polypropylene, are available with drawer combinations to create the perfect storage areas and utilise all the space for cleaning supplies, cleaning utensils and equipment. Available with lockable drawers, lids and doors they provide safe and hygienic areas for the user and protection against misuse and theft. The trolleys can be Testing green cleaning products for performance - IEHA/TURI programme continues expansion The International Executive Housekeepers Association has announced the continuing expansion of the High Performance Cleaning Product testing programme in conjunction with UMass Lowell's Toxics Use Reduction Institute Lab.
In 2010, IEHA/TURI embarked upon a fee-based programme for testing soil removal efficacy of hard-surface green cleaning products, and for recognising products that perform well when compared to similar products (green or conventional). Test metrics and programme scope have expanded and now encompass: Waste Management opens first public compressed natural gas fueling station in Camden Waste Management of New Jersey celebrated the grand opening of the first public-access compressed natural gas (CNG) fuelling station in Camden yesterday and announced plans to convert its regional fleet to this clean-burning, environmentally-friendly fuel. The new 'Clean N' Green Fuel' public fuelling station, to be operated by PetroCard, is the first such facility in Camden County and will sell CNG to commercial fleets as well as individuals with CNG-equipped vehicles, at prices typically one-third below the cost of gasoline and diesel. In addition to cost savings, the US Department of Energy estimates that the use of CNG reduces particulate matter emissions by 86%, carbon monoxide emissions by 80%, nitrogen oxide emissions by up to 32% and greenhouse emissions by 25%. As an additional ben Cleanliness of premises 'is top priority' The cleanliness of premises in the healthcare sector is a top priority, according to the results of a new survey. The second most important issue facing the industry is saving time and money, said those taking part in the online poll conducted by the blog site. Tennant Company and its Orbio Technologies Group acquires Water Star Last Friday, Tennant Company and its Orbio Technologies Group announced the acquisition of Water Star, the Ohio-based firm specialising in electrochemistry. This acquisition is consistent with Tennant's strategy to expand its intellectual property in support of the company's long-term vision to deliver sustainable, breakthrough innovations that help create a cleaner, safer, healthier world. "Tennant and Orbio are thrilled to join forces with Water Star," commented Karla Leis, General Manager for Orbio, based in Minnesota. "Water Star principals Marilyn and Andy Niksa bring the proprietary knowledge and specialised expertise in the area of electrochemical systems that we believe will open new opportunities and accelerate our pursuit of sustainable cleaning, sanitising and disinfecting soluti Soluclean gets a thumbs up from James Paget University Hospital Dear Jan, When I was introduced to the Soluclean range I was very impressed with the simplicity for the user and the level of care that had gone into testing against all pathogens. I have been trialing the Soluclean range for a few weeks now and the feedback from my staff is very positive with respects to the ease of use and pleasant smell. The pouches have been well thought out with health and safety at the forefront. The bottles are clear, screen-printed, colour coded and can meet Infection Control requests for being able to go through the dishwasher after each use. Sebo a red carpet contender, says top manufacturer Carpet manufacturer Heckmondwike FB, a leading manufacturer of heavy contract fibre bonded carpet and carpet tiles, recommends that Sebo vacuum cleaners are used to get the best performance and life expectancy from its carpets. Abby Chandler, Marketing Manager at Heckmondwike FB, explains: "To maximise Supacord's aesthetic appeal, performance and life expectancy, it is important to vacuum every day with a twin-motored upright vacuum cleaner. If left to build up, the particles of dirt are much harder to remove and can damage the fibre structure and decrease the life of the carpet. Premium provider White Star Laundry equips with Girbau Looking for state-of-the-art equipment for the new White Star Laundry in York, the experienced founders chose a full range of laundry machines from Girbau UK including two 6-Series high speed washers, two Pro Series II dryers and a Girbau PS-5132 dryer ironer. "We saw a gap in the market for a premium commercial laundry and established White Star Laundry with a clear vision of offering our hospitality and catering customers a five star service," says Janet Dixon, one of the founding directors. Access to plastics recycling more widespread than previously believed A study released on Tuesday by Moore Recycling Associates, found that a much larger portion of the US population has ready access to recycle commonly used plastics than previously believed. Specifically the study, 'Plastics Recycling Collection: National Reach Study', found that 94% of Americans have access to recycle plastic bottles and 40% of the population also can recycle other types of plastic containers, such as yogurt cups, dairy tubs and lids. Although the study surveyed nearly 2,500 communities across the US, it found that within the 100 largest cities, the percentage of the population with access to recycle plastic containers in addition to bottles has nearly doubled since 2008. Three men taken ill after cleaning toilets As if we ever need reminding that even routine cleaning can sometimes be a dangerous job, three men, aged 23, 57 and 64, were taken into hospital as a precaution last week, after two of them suffered breathing difficulties as a result of using a chemical to clean toilets at the Imperial Docks at Leith, near Edinburgh. According to a BBC report, the trio had been using an acid cleaner in a toilet block when one of them began to feel unwell. He was being treated at the scene for respiratory problems when his colleague also appeared to be overcome by the fumes. All three were taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh as a precaution. The chemical cleaner was moved outside and the toilet block was aired out. 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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