Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 12th April 2012 Issue no. 514
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 International News
Products EU countries failing on 2020 waste target Europeans dump the bulk of their rubbish in landfills and many EU countries appear to be falling well short of 2020 targets for recycling municipal waste, new figures from the EU statistical agency show.
Outbreaks of SARS and flu forces Taiwan to implement infection control measures After a fierce outbreak of flu and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome in Taiwan in recent years, the Taiwan' Department of Health went into overdrive and introduced a slew of infection control programmes. Measures such as hospital accreditation and ratings based on patient safety and quality control have encouraged medical institutions to establish an effective control system for hospital-acquired infections. New Vectair product set to revolutionise feminine hygiene unit servicing
Ecolab introduces cleaning solution for EMEA food manufacturers, that dissolves low trans fat oils Exelerate ZTF, a patent-pending cleaning solution that dissolves low trans fat oil residue from processing equipment and surfaces, is now available to food manufacturers throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). 3M's new matting really makes an entrance!
ISSA/Interclean Amsterdam offers exciting seminar programme
Find a flexible trolley solution with new VoleoFlex
Survey reveals professionals "unclear about proper cleaning / disinfecting procedures"
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The Easter break was a typical one it seems. Far too much chocolate - and the weather changed for the worse (in the UK) improving just in time for the return to work as usual. Oh well, at least the roads are quieter due to the school holidays… Or the high cost of fuel. Take your pick. Whichever it is, it won't last, the children will be back at school next week and we'll no doubt get used to fuel costing around £1.50 a litre (that's a whopping great £6.75 a gallon!) So how does the high cost of fuel affect you? Obviously if it costs you more to get to the customer or your cleaning contracts, you have to charge more, don't you? Or is that too dangerous for business these days? Have the higher fuel costs impacted on the way you work? Or do you just absorb the cost and try and find other ways to increase your income? If you have a view on that and would like to share it, do let us know. If you enjoy reading Cleanzine so do others! If you have company news, stock clearances, distributor or product information, make sure you share it with our 80,000-plus readers around the world. Wherever on the globe you’re based yourself, we want to hear from you! Yours,
   This Week's News
Pay market App launched to support managers on the move Determining how much to pay employees is probably the most important decision an organisation can make. The problem is that dependable data about wages and salaries is hard to find and - when available - often barely affordable for all but the largest employers. That has now all changed - thanks to a clever new App called 'Jobsworth' launched this week by The Federation of European Employers (FedEE - the leading organisation for multinational companies operating in Europe). RJC Cleaning to distribute award-winning Kaivac system in UK
"We are looking to reconnect Kaivac to its customer base in the UK and offer an excellent service, full training in the use of the equipment - and, of course, the supply of equipment, parts and servicing," Richard Johnson, Sales Director of RJC Cleaning Solutions, told us. Learn how to get the best out of your cleaning equipment batteries
UMF to provide infection prevention products to Sodexo under multiyear agreement Sodexo and UMF have signed a multiyear agreement whereby UMF, innovator and specialist in environmental hygiene, will provide its infection prevention products to Sodexo. Under the terms of the agreement, UMF will provide its advanced antimicrobial technology with PerfectClean products, education, training and support to the more than 6,000 client partners in Education, Healthcare, Corporate, Government and remote site markets served by Sodexo every day in the US, Canada and Mexico. Karcher repeats its £100 cashback scheme and vac competition
For every HDS machine (excluding upright models) sold through a participating Karcher dealer before 30th June 2012, Karcher will reward the customer with a cheque for £100. VDM presents 'DMX' - the evolution of the MX project
LPM shows commitment to environment and service with introduction of new range LPM Cleaning & Support Services is further demonstrating its commitment to minimising the impact that its business has on the environment, with the introduction of a number of new market-leading products, including a range of super-concentrate chemicals as well as improved cleaning equipment. Fogbuster eliminates fat, oil and grease from waste pipes New Fogbuster biological treatments from eco-works are proven 'pro-biotic' biological treatments using a consortium of micro organisms to rapidly degrade fat, oil and grease (FOGc) found inside drain lines. Using the very latest techniques and developments in bio-remediation to treat FOGc build-up within the drainage systems, eco-works Fogbuster products offer an effective, long-term solution to maintaining free-flow, reducing odours and preventing blockages. Injuries sustained through fall from chemical storage tank lead to fine
The 44-year-old from Bala, North Wales, had been carrying out maintenance work on the tank at a plant in Widnes when the chemical vapour inside set alight, causing an explosion. The worker, who has asked not to be named, was thrown from the tank and fell around two and a half metres, landing on a metal girder below. Top safety accreditation for Pr1me Cleaning Services Pr1me Cleaning Services is one of the latest group of successful companies to join a leading edge scheme, designed to help industry improve its safety record. The West Sussex based firm recently received accreditation from SAFEcontractor, a programme which recognises very high standards of health & safety practise amongst UK contractors. Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council extends waste contract with Acumen
Brayborne secures three new local authority contracts and BP Pangborne
All these contracts are for a minimum term of three years with possible extensions to a maximum of five years. 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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MITIE's new Black Belt in Lean Six Sigma revolutionises cleaning
Grout discoloration problem rectified at Rolls-Royce showroom
"Cleaning the new tiles with a conventional mop just didn't shift the dirt that gathered in the grouting" explains Brian Dickson, Sales Manager of Murray Rolls-Royce. "A Rolls-Royce showroom must remain pristine and just cannot be allowed to look dirty. So I searched on the Internet for somebody to help and fortunately found Cleaning Systems UK in Cupar." Toucan play: Regent first major contractor to adopt cleaning innovation
Cleaning firm fined over porter's death at Bolton hospital
Healthcare acquired superbug infections on the rise
Washroom Products in the Education & Health Sector UK 2012 - 2016: report published
bpi.recycled products makes £multi-million investment into new recycling capabilities
UK's Low Pay Commission welcomes Government's acceptance of its 2012 report The Low Pay Commission has this week welcomed the Government's acceptance of its recommendations on increased rates for the National Minimum Wage. Premiere Products announces exciting new partnership
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