Two become one

SCA Hygiene Products has announced the migration of two of its key brands into one. Lotus Professional, a brand of former Georgia-Pacific EMEA, will migrate to the existing SCA Tork brand. This means Lotus Professional products are set to have new Tork names and packaging. However, inside the pack nothing has changed and customers will find the same quality products.
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Hill-Rom launches new hospital hand hygiene monitoring solution

Nearly every major public health organisation agrees that ineffective hand-hygiene (hand washing or using disinfecting sprays, wipes or gels) is one of the most significant contributors to the problem of hospital-acquired infections.
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Street cleaning machines in India 'not fit for purpose'

The Times of India is carrying a story about cleaning equipment being 'left to rot' in Varanasi, India, but unlike the proverbial UK cleaning cupboard in which unused equipment is often found to reside, this equipment isn't a cheap and ineffective chemical or difficult-to-use small machine, but two expensive street cleaning machines that don't appear to be fit for purpose, which were purchased two and a half years ago.
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Study: Hospital laundering practices may expose patients to infection-causing bacteria

New study results published online in the American Journal of Infection Control found that 93% of tested laundered towels used to clean hospital rooms contained bacteria that could result in healthcare-associated infections.
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London calling: The Cleaning Show 2015

Two weeks ago Cleanzine met with Martin Scott, who used to organise the established Cleaning Show on behalf of BCCE, to find out why he has now set up the Cleaning Expo, which will launch at the NEC, Birmingham, in March 2015.
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16 finalists nominated for the CMS Purus Awards

Following a preliminary selection by a panel of experts, 16 entries have been chosen for the final round of this year's CMS Purus Awards. This year, exhibitors at CMS 2013 Berlin - Cleaning.Management.Services. were invited to submit their products in five categories. The awards for good design will be presented on 24th September at the opening event of CMS.
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Incentive FM invites teams to enter charity shoot

Incentive FM Group is inviting teams to enter a charity clay pigeon shoot it is organising to raise money for the Teenage Cancer Trust. The event is being held on Wednesday 4th September 2013 at Horne Clay Pigeon Club in Reigate, Surrey.
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Vernon Holmes to seek new industry opportunities

Following the acquisition in March 2012 of Contico Manufacturing by Robert Scott & Sons it is with sadness that the company now announces the departure of Contico's Commercial Director, Vernon Holmes.
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How good housekeeping can add a little spice to your life!

Or cranberry, or even peach!

These are the subtle fragrances available in some of the Greyland range of ready-to-use trigger spray housekeeping products. Greyland Furniture Polish (yes it does what it says on the label) is a good quality everyday polish for most hard surfaces that leaves a gleam in the eye, as well as on the furniture.
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Plumbing theft throwing a wrench in the works of businesses

According to a recent report, fast food restaurants, churches, warehouses, and other types of businesses are reporting more and more thefts of plumbing parts from their washrooms.
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RJN Chemicals launches myth busting campaign for the UK market

RJN Chemicals manufactures some of the UK's most sustainable commercial cleaning and sanitising products. RJN's flagship product FreshClean has been in production for over 10 years, and sits comfortably amongst the brand leaders as a highly effective, industrial cleaning solution that tackles almost every conceivable cleaning challenge - from glass smears and graffiti to ground-in dirt and stains on terrazzo flooring.
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WAMITAB and Amaryllis: transforming the lives of ex-offenders

Building business that benefits the British economy and puts something back into society by rehabilitating ex-offenders is the aim of the 'New You, New Future' programme. This joint venture between Amaryllis, a leading force in workplace management, and WAMITAB, the awarding organisation in the waste management, recycling and facilities sectors, aims to provide an employment and skills development programme that truly changes lives.
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Bolton recycling firm sentenced after worker crushed

A Bolton company has been ordered to pay almost £130,000 in fines and costs after a worker suffered serious injuries when he was crushed between two trucks at a recycling plant.
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PGI to build new manufacturing facility in China

Polymer Group, announced this week that it will invest in a strategic site in Nanhai, China, that will enable the company to expand its manufacturing capacity for high quality nonwoven products for the global hygiene and healthcare markets it serves.
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Healthcare cleaning chief calls for national training & qualifications for cleaners in NHS hospitals

The Association of Healthcare Cleaning Professionals' National Chair Denise Foster is calling for the introduction of nationally recognised qualifications and training standards for all NHS cleaning staff. Currently no vocational qualifications are required to work as a cleaner in the NHS and many hospital cleaners start work with little knowledge or understanding of the complex processes involved.
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Profits down as UK cleaning firms feel the pinch

A study into the profitability of the UK's largest Cleaning Equipment & Materials companies has revealed a widening gap between firms making outstanding profits and those losing money.
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Soapbox: Lyn Crowther FCMI,FBICSc, Founder/Owner, Cleanwise Training and Management, asks:

Why Choose the CSSA Management Diploma?

How many employers can be confident that they are producing the managers and leaders they need for the future?
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Interview with Martin Scott, Exhibition Director, Cleaning Expo

Cleanzine: We’ve had calls from people in the industry who are accusing you of creating a split within the industry by setting up a rival show to the established Cleaning Show, which as you know is moving to London’s Excel for 2015. People are saying that your show will effectively take money from the British Cleaning Council, which normally benefits from a percentage of the profits from the established show which it helps to run. What’s going on and why?
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