Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 10th April 2014 Issue no. 618
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  International News
Products An answer to the perennial question: Is it safe to go in the pool?
New Legionella logbook software offers opportunity for streamlined risk management
All Singaporean cleaning businesses will soon have to be licenced When the Environmental Public Health Amendment Bill came into force in Singapore on Tuesday, cleaning businesses were reminded to submit their applications for cleaning business licences soon or risk not having a licence by the 1st September 2014 deadline. Global nanocoatings market expected to reach USD 6.75 billion in 2019 A new report published by Transparency Market Research, reveals that the global demand for the nanocoatings was valued at USD 1.45 billion in 2012 and is expected to reach USD 6.75 billion in 2019, growing at a Compound Annual Growth Rate of 24.7% between 2013 and 2019. Soapbox: What cleaning professionals need to know about pre-sprays
'Progress made but must try harder' say reports released today on HAI prevention On any given day, approximately one in 25 US patients has at least one infection contracted during the course of their hospital care, adding up to about 722,000 infections in 2011, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This information is an update to previous CDC estimates of healthcare-associated infections. Soapbox: The biggest game changer to hit our industry
Deb Group acquires Stoko skincare business from Evonik
Dirty cash: Problem of filthy and drug-coated cash won't go away after 2016
'Reinvent the Toilet' India will showcase advancements that improve sanitation and health
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Welcome to the
Cleanzine - the original Cleaning & Hygiene industry e-news Read by industry professionals in 148 countries worldwide! I’d hate to be running the cleaning contract at Hong Kong’s Grand Hyatt hotel, where cleaners are reported to have thrown out a £2.2 million (US$3.7M, €2.7M) painting along with the rubbish, on Tuesday. I’ve often quipped about that old adage: "If anything goes wrong, blame the cleaner," arguing that so often it’s not actually the cleaner who’s at fault. However, all the reports are indicating that in this particular incident, the cleaners will have to take some responsibility, since CCTV footage apparently shows them removing the painting from the premises. What are the chances of finding that piece of artwork still intact at the local landfill site I wonder? I say "some responsibility" though, because surely the fault really lies with the person whose responsibility it was to take care of the painting. It can’t have been looked after properly, can it, if it had been left in a place that would allow others to mistake it for rubbish? No doubt the thought has occurred to the local police, that these may not actually have been proper cleaners at all, but fraudsters put in place with the express purpose of stealing the artwork. Either way, I hope there’s a happy ending to this one…
Yours,
         This Week's News
Surplus cash: what to do with it? Awash with cash, 114 of the UK's leading cleaning equipment & materials companies face a strategic dilemma, according to a new report from industry analyst Plimsoll Publishing, which says that an abundance of unused cash is "sitting on these companies' books." Joint Commission International launches new tool to help hospitals reduce infections Joint Commission International (JCI) is providing the Targeted Solutions Tool (TST) for hand hygiene at no additional charge to JCI-accredited healthcare organisations, to help improve patient care and reduce health care-associated infections.
Hundreds of millions of people worldwide are affected by these infections every year, leading to patient mortality and financial losses for healthcare providers, according to the World Health Organisation. Despite CDC report, some hospitals winning war on superbugs
According to the CDC, approximately one in 25 US patients contracts at least one infection during the course of their hospital care and every day, more than more than 200 Americans with healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) will die during their hospital stay. Global chelating agents market expected to reach USD 4.48 Billion in 2019 According to a new report published by Transparency Market Research*, the global demand for chelating agents was valued at USD 3.59 billion in 2012 and is expected to reach USD 4.48 billion in 2019, growing at a Compound Annual Growth Rate of 3.2% from 2013 to 2019. In terms of volume, the global demand for chelating agents was 970.0 kilo tons in 2012. Increasing demand for chelating agents from the cleaning & detergent industry and pulp & paper industry is expected to drive the demand for the market over the next few years. New Polish distributor for Morclean BinWash machine
Join the cleaning elite: win a limited edition Ultimate Squeegee from Unger
Only 1,964 of these squeegee masterpieces have been created worldwide - to commemorate the founding of Unger in 1964, and to further celebrate Unger's 50th anniversary this year. Jet water-fed pole systems officially launches in UK
Both its founders - Richard Everingham and Mark Atkinson - have a wealth of experience in the cleaning industry, and have teamed up to create a formidable partnership with a view to quickly becoming one of the 'big players' in the water-fed pole market, using rigourous manufacturing processes to provide high-quality and reliability in all of their products. Taking the lid off America's trash cans
The families, each with four members, live in San Francisco, Atlanta, Phoenix and New York City, and are of different backgrounds and ethnicities. John Laws of the Australian Cleaning Contractors' Alliance, tells us that from Monday the organisation will be moving to 6/69 Bruce Avenue, Belfield NSW 2191. There will be a new telephone number (02 9642 5075) but the email and website addresses will remain the same. Prochem catalogues 40 years in the business
As ever, the 2014 Prochem catalogue serves to introduce innovation to the market. New technology from the 1974-founded Surrey-based company, spans the Sapphire 460SS - the latest slimline truckmount with true dual-wand capacity and industry-leading performance, as well as the new PB14E DCS, low cost, lightweight power brush for use with dry compound cleaning of carpets and rugs. Zero landfill for mixed waste!
"The new baling press will enable us to achieve our zero waste policy, diverting any residues away from landfill," says Kenny Smith, Director. "We are very pleased with how it has performed so far." Rainbow International never left high & dry thanks to discount fuel cards
For the Alness-based Highland and Moray branch, fleet efficiency is a fundamental factor in meeting customer needs, so its vehicles are all equipped with Texaco Fastfuel fuel cards, provided by Fuel Card Services. Innovative use of waste provides fuel while reducing greenhouse gas emissions
Using waste products as an energy source, the company's innovative use of biofuels at its Medan and Surabaya facilities demonstrates the company's commitment to minimising its environmental footprint and contributes to its overall reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.
Currently, there is no unified set of rules in Russia that would govern exactly how the municipalities are to deal with snow and ice or which anti-icing materials to apply; local governments are left to experiment on their own. This issue is particularly acute in many large northern municipalities, where local authorities have to resort to the use of industrial waste, salt, ash, sand and other materials they could find - all of which may pose ecological issues and cause other complications. 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 Products Europe 2014 'the best ever'
Not only did the event bring together more than 120 industry professionals from across 50 different companies in the cleaning products market for a fantastic 'off-stage' networking opportunity, but the thought-provoking presentations delivered by the line-up of leading experts led to highly engaging discussions and market impacting revelations. Recycling your food waste is easier than you think!
Katrin Academy - a real success
Aimed at those selling washroom products and those involved in facilities management and/or contract cleaning, the objective of training programme is to provide an intensive day of immersive Katrin training for small groups of people. The programme includes the chance to understand the industry history, to look at today's product sets and to look forward to the innovation of the future. Affordable Cleaning Services relocates to revamped local premises
UK local authority employees' pay offer may lead to country-wide strike action Employees of 350 local authorities in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, have been offered a pay increase from 1st April 2014 under which the majority of them (those on salaries starting at £14,880 per annum) would receive an uplift of 1%, with those on lower salaries receiving a slightly higher increase. It will affect over 1 million employees and has not gone down well with the trade unions, whose leaders are suggesting that strike action needs to be taken. The Cleaning Show 2015: some big names confirm attendance
Tax breaks offered with water saving scrubber dryer can compare to 28% 'cashback'!
Principle's window cleaners now at the height of their profession!
Washroom consumables at Redwood Care Homes maintaining quality care
Ultra-slim dryer awarded ultra-quiet accolade - the Quiet Mark
Genband chooses Incentive FM for EMEA head office role
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