Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 26th November 2015 Issue no. 701
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Products Paint packs power to kill bacteria
ANSI/IICRC S500 Standard and Reference Guide for Professional Water Damage Restoration published
New Matrix Steam Mop Kit offers simple, effective cleaning
Nilfisk acquires North American high pressure cleaner specialist Hydro Tek
Toto Washlet sales top 40 million units globally
Networking and innovation in The Netherlands
Collaboration and conference will improve science - and understanding - of cleaning The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning & Restoration Certification (IICRC) and the Cleaning Industry Research Institute (CIRI) have formed a public trust to develop and disseminate cleaning and restoration science. Discover Stingray - a safe and simple way to clean indoor surfaces!
After the party a thorough cleaning: Citymaster 1600 acts as 'modern elf' in Dresden's summer nights
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Cleanzine - the original Cleaning & Hygiene industry e-news Read by industry professionals in 163 countries worldwide! When I joined the industry in 1992, one of its biggest and most active organisations was the Cleaning & Support Services Association – and as successful as it already was, over the years it grew in size and stature, soon becoming THE association to join if you were to convince prospective clients that yours was a professional company and not one of the many ‘cowboy’ organisations that damage the industry’s reputation. I was sad to see it announced in May 2013 that it was to become part of the Building Futures Group along with the British Institute of Facilities Management, Asset Skills and the Facilities Management Association but realised that with so many different associations representing our industry, this might help us present a united front and thus be taken more seriously by those that doubt the importance of cleaning. In September that year, the BIFM announced its withdrawal, leaving the others to go ahead and launch the BFG in the Spring of 2014. In December, the CSSA also announced its withdrawal. My personal view is that the cleaning part of the group – rather than growing in stature because it had become part of a larger body, became ‘swallowed up’ in the mix. Whereas prior to the merger I would receive press statements heralding the industry’s successes and fighting its corner when it was slated for being useless, things suddenly went very quiet. Cleaning is often referred to as the ‘Cinderella industry’ and while I wouldn’t refer to the other groups involved in the merger as the ‘ugly sisters’ of pantomime fame, you can probably see where I’m going with this, can’t you? Anyway, over the past year, there have been ever louder and more insistent rumblings about the BFG’s alleged failure to embrace the CSSA membership, which has resulted in many CSSA members becoming disillusioned and simply drifting away. Today, a meeting is taking place in the City of London to gauge support for a relaunch of the CSSA with a view to re-establishing the importance of the contract cleaning industry as a large employer of people, a significant taxpayer and contributor to this nation's wealth and health. As it’s ‘press day’ John and I can’t attend, but we will be there in spirit and are hoping that we’ll soon be able to announce that Cinderella has returned to the ball… Please get in touch either by emailing me or posting a comment on our Facebook page. www.facebook.com/Cleanzine
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       This Week's News
Hydrophobic coatings market and surfaces forecast to 2023 examined in new research report
A new report reveals that new superhydrophobic technologies will catch up with hydrophilic products and by 2021 the construction industry will account for more than $724 million in hydrophobic coatings and surfaces - and thus have an impact on those whose job it is to clean them. Recycling & Recovery International Trade Fair to analyse circular economy from all perspectives
The 5th Recycling & Recovery International Trade Fair, SRR, which will be held from 15th to 17th June 2016, at Feria de Madrid, Spain, is designed to encourage everyone to take waste management seriously. Workers at 15 US airports join pre-Thanksgiving Day nationwide fast for $15 and union rights
New waterless urinals can save washrooms 87,000 litres of water per unit a year
European tissue industry launches multilingual hand-hygiene hub
www.europeantissue.com is aimed at facilities managers, the HORECA sector and the scientific, cleaning and healthcare communities as well as the wider public. Werner & Mertz Professional receives international award for exemplary sustainable product design
Winners of this respected international award are selected by a jury of internal and external experts affiliated with the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute, a non-profit organisation with headquarters in San Francisco. See the dramatic effects fragrance has on the way we feel
The company is inviting visitors to explore their emotions at The Museum of Feelings, an interactive experience built to showcase the beautiful connection between scent and emotion.
Run by its members for its members the CHSA represents all the major manufacturers and distributors supplying cleaning and hygiene products into the UK and Ireland. The new website clearly communicates the CHSA's three primary activities: Timely review wins cleaning contract plus London Living Wage for staff
The contract will commence 1st January 2016.
Its old laundry was cramped and its machines were getting old, so the club decided to invest in a new state-of-the-art laundry. Girbau worked closely with the club on the design of the new laundry, conducting a site-survey of the converted brick-built former tractor-shed and recommending an installation design with a mix of machines to meet its needs. 'Down Under' discovers advantages of waste-to-energy
The 1 MW plant for the anaerobic digestion of organic waste will be one of the first of its kind 'Down Under'. Working at height specialist receives unexpected reward for paying London Living Wage
The award was presented to Matt Johnson, managing director, by Sir Steve Bullock, Mayor of Lewisham, when he visited CAM, along with council colleagues, as part of Living Wage Week. 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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Our weekly updated Hospital Hygiene features current developments and product solutions cleaning and hygiene industry manufacturers are coming up with. Read More. Recent UK News
Soapbox: Why British and Irish Hospitals have banned bleach
"Bleach (sodium hypochlorite) is no longer used in any British hospital for surface cleaning and disinfection, yet contrary to popular myth, bleach has never been 'banned' by the National Health Service. What is it then that has driven bleach from being the go-to disinfectant to something that would now be seen as highly unusual in a British hospital setting? StarStream: changing the way we use ultrasonic cleaning
The technology, known as StarStream, works by enhancing the cleaning power of a stream of water. What's trending in FM in 2016 and beyond? Have your say in next Wednesday's industry debate A webinar to explore what the future holds for the facilities management industry in 2016 and beyond, jointly hosted by FM software provider Service Works Group (SWG) and Facilities Show, will take place at 11:00 next Wednesday, 25th November 2015. OCS Group to boost Channel Islands TFM service with acquisition of Meadowcroft
OCS says that the expanded business will be able to offer clients in Guernsey and Jersey a comprehensive set of property services, including washroom services, cleaning, compliance, electrical engineering and mechanical services. CHSA Gala Ball 2016 - book your place now
'Manual Handling for Assessors': HSL training course taking place in London next month Taking place near Marble Arch, London, on 2nd December, the Government-run 'Manual Handling for Assessors' course will equip you with the knowledge to recognise, assess and reduce manual handling risks in your organisation. Head office award for TC Security Services
Pallet Trucks UK puts safety first as harsher penalties are introduced for health & safety breaches
The suggested fines in the new document could hit heights of £20m for corporate manslaughter offences and £10m for the most serious health & safety offences. British Cleaning Council dismisses Ofsted claims that cleaning devalues apprenticeships The cleaning industry has reacted angrily to claims by Ofsted Chief, Michael Wilshaw, that cleaning should not be offered as part of an apprenticeship. It comes in the wake of a recent Ofsted report that criticised the quality of apprenticeships, claiming low level skills such as cleaning are potentially devaluing the apprenticeship brand. Office Bacteria Project - What's lurking on your desk?
Sickness season is upon us. Cold and flu viruses lurk in every corner of the office, as our colleagues cough and splutter through the day. Sometimes getting ill can't be avoided, but there are precautions you can take to avoid succumbing to the yearly sniffles.
Council's recycling sacks get a second life
We have mail: New facilities management standards Hi Jan, I thought you'd like to know that two ISO (international) standards are in preparation for facilities management services. These are: ISO 18480-1 Facility Management - Part 1: Terms and definitions
Night-time city trek raises cash for good cause
Job losses fears at Newport City Council with prospects of move to three-weekly bin collections
Recycling recognition awards open for entry
Recognising success and rewarding excellence in recycling and waste management, the Awards showcase best practice and innovative approaches to improving the way resources are managed. Entries are welcomed from commercial organisations across all vertical industry sectors, local authorities, individuals and the community sector. |
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