Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 24th October 2013 Issue no. 596
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Products Decontaminating sanitiser dispensers in healthcare environments: new studies show the best options Simple remedies - from keeping the antibacterial gel dispenser clean, to giving healthcare workers their own hand sanitiser - can help keep patients safe by decreasing contamination in operating and recovery rooms, suggest two studies presented at the recent 'Anesthesiology 2013' annual meeting. Zapper launches Scan-to-Pay to help SMEs who suffer from late payments
Hygienic steam cleaning for professionals
The POD - reduce your paper consumption by up to 20%
Katrin Easy Pack is hitting the streets running...
CMS posts record exhibitor and visitor numbers ... confirming its role as a leading European event for this sector. The event had an even greater international dimension, with highly satisfied exhibitors and visitors keen to sing its praises. It left us all in an extremely positive mood as far as the industry's overall economic outlook is concerned.The organisers tell us that some 361 companies from 20 countries exhibited this year, compared with 354 exhibitors from 19 countries at the last event in 2011. VoleoPro - a new versatile and compact trolley from Vileda Professional
Making the most of every component and every cm of space…
Tornado cleans up without water and without chemicals
The aptly named new Tornado mobile jet system is based on a worldwide patented negative pressure jet principle. Designed as a mobile compact device, it is no bigger than a standard industrial vacuum cleaner, but the combination of units, which incorporate a jet cap and jet lance, a filtering cartridge and dust separation unit, as well as the container for the required granulates, creates a fast and efficient, negative pressure cleaning system which is ideal for removing graffiti etc. |
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Cleanzine - the original Cleaning & Hygiene industry e-news Read by industry professionals in 148 countries worldwide! As it's European Week for Safety & Health at work, here's a health & safety poser for you...My kettle’s been acting erratically for the past week. Normally, I switch it on and a light glows in the switch itself. Once the kettle’s boiled, the switch flicks itself up and the light goes out. For the past week the electricity’s not been getting through consistently. The light – and electricity – have been going on and off pre-boil. I haven’t had time to buy a kettle so have resorted to keep flicking the switch up and down, holding it down when it’s working to keep it working and also manoeuvring the kettle on its base to try for a better connection. All this is dangerous yet I’ve continued. This morning the operation had taken more than 20 minutes and, thinking the thing had broken completely I fetched the piano stool and – standing on it with knees braced against the cupboard, I reached up to the top of a kitchen wall unit to grab my filter coffee maker (unused for years) with the aim of filtering boiling water into a jug. That’s dangerous too. Last week we carried an item about the Ladder Association’s training scheme (you can refresh your memory by looking in the side column today) and in visiting the website to see the latest ‘Idiots on Ladders’ photo’s, I was amazed at the risks some people will create, to get the job done. With some of them though, I thought: “I’ve done that” or even: “I’d do that” (despite it having been deemed dangerous by those who’d taken and posted the photo). So what is it? Are those of us who take risks (generally having assessed them) both at home and whilst going about our paid employment lazy, stupid or in too much of a hurry to play it safe? Are we perhaps living in a mollycoddling age in which we’re discouraged from taking any risks at all, however slight - and as a result are ‘over the top’? Or are we perhaps even seeking that frisson of excitement by taking a risk and not coming to any harm? Please get back to me with your thoughts – even if it’s to call me an idiot! And yes. Come Saturday I’m off to buy a new kettle. But whether that’s because what I’m doing to achieve my morning coffee is dangerous, or because I’m having to wait too long for a drink, I’m afraid I can’t tell you…
Yours,
        This Week's News
Survey shows a correlation between a clean office and higher productivity As flu season approaches, it may be time to break out those cleaning supplies, disinfectant wipes and hand sanitiser. But keeping a clean workspace may not just be good for your health. According to a recent customer survey by Staples Advantage Canada, the business-to-business division of Staples, maintaining a clean and tidy workspace increases productivity.
A resounding 94% of the customers polled said they feel more productive in a clean workspace, with 77% stating they produce higher quality work in a clean and organized environment. Morclean introduces the new model Air-tech (1 and 2)
Morclean has a reputation for problem solving or providing bespoke equipment to niche markets while understanding the need for equipment that is used in specialist applications and the Air-tech is a further example of this philosophy. System Hygienics performs smooth duct cleaning operation
Jangro member helps care home in Romania
Blythswood is working with 'Cry in the Dark', a Christian charity operating two projects in Romania. Idrobase launches new range of 60Hz pressure washers
Manufactured in Italy, the machines have visible pumps, electric motor that 'breathe' fresh air and an uncomplicated electric switchboard. They include: Lockable trolley 'removes risk'
The trolleys are made from high-impact strength plastic, which offers lockable compartments and are designed to enhance storage efficiency. Soapbox: When will we learn to look after what we have?
New industry partnership prolongs lifetime of luxury floorings
Disposables UK reports strong increase in sales following Optimum ProWipers launch
The Optimum ProWipers range, which includes seven different types of wipes, has generated a 65% increase in sales of non-woven products in the period from December 2012 to July 2013. Sanitation and hygiene top school curriculum Schools failing to maintain basic sanitation and hygiene levels will be hit by sanctions, Navi Mumbai's civic body's education department has warned. Harunn Ataar, who was recently appointed Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation's education officer, has decided that along with teaching facilities and curriculum, washrooms and watercoolers will also be given top priority. Nviro secures three-year contract with MidKent College
Ryans ploughs through challenge
BCC welcomes latest moves to pay London Living Wage The British Cleaning Council is delighted that The City of London Corporation and providers Mitie, Sodexo and ISS have announced a living wage agreement ahead of contract renewal due in 2014. The providers and the local government of the City of London have worked together to agree and increased rate, valuing the benefits that it brings. Payment of the living wage on these existing contracts will come into force immediately. 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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Cleaning Equipment & Materials firms have increased in value, argues new study A new pricing guide from business analyst Plimsoll Publishing confirms there are some encouraging signs for the UK's largest Cleaning Equipment & Materials companies. Idiots on ladders: Ladder Exchange focuses on training; number trained jumps 40%
Excitement heightens for new window cleaning company
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