Honouring World Health Day by protecting indoor air quality

Avmor, Canada's leading manufacturer of professional cleaning solutions for the Jan/San and foodservice markets, believes that the professional cleaning industry should honour this day by focusing on ways to protect human health... and at the top of its list is indoor air quality.
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Med-X's Nature-Cide insecticide moves into Cannabis cultivation supply

Med-X announced this week that it has struck a deal with cultivation distribution venue GrowMinded to supply its Nature-Cide cleaning and pest control products to cannabis cultivators in several states throughout the US.
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i-Robot robotic floor cleaning machines now available from Vaclensa

We can expect to see a lot more from Vaclensa in the near future and the company's large stand at the Manchester Cleaning Show gave us a taste of things to come. What caught our attention was an area being buzzed around by the new Commercial i-Robot robotic cleaning machine, which has a really low profile for cleaning under cupboards etc.
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Papyrus Supplies acquires Veli Mark Oy and strengthens its position in Finland

Papyrus Supplies has acquired the family owned company Veli Mark Oy in Finland, the full service wholesaler within the professional cleaning and hygiene products sector, which uses the distinctive zebra print (and the animals themselves) in its branding.

Through this acquisition, Papyrus Supplies says it is further strengthening its Nordic position in the field of cleaning and facilities management supplies.
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Airplus - the new air freshener system from Kennedy Hygiene

Kennedy Hygiene Products has unveiled its latest air-freshener system - the Airplus Ellipse - at the Manchester Cleaning Show.

A simple, battery-free, door-mounted air freshener solution for washroom cubicles, the Airplus Ellipse offers maximum ease of service with easy loading and activation of the refill: the cartridge has been designed to activate inside the dispenser using the action created by closing the cover - thus avoiding any possible fragrance spillage.
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Singaporean washroom association moves closer to becoming 'Toilet Hub' in 2016

In 2015, the Restroom Association (Singapore) reached new milestones with the launch of its World Toilet Day Commemoration Fund, Happy Toilets @ Preschools Programme and Guide to Better Preschool Toilet Design, Maintenance and Education.
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WFBSC announces first Berlin meeting for CMS 2017, as Thomas Dietrich takes over presidency

For the first time, the World Federation of Building Service Contractors will be gathering cleaning industry decision-makers from around the world for a meeting in Berlin.

From 18th to 20th September 2017, the Federation will be holding its congress alongside the international cleaning trade fair CMS Berlin 2017 - Cleaning.Management.Services in the German capital. The headline topic of the international conference is 'Cleaning in the digital world - processes, people, technology.'
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Greyland new launches at Manchester Cleaning Show

New products seen on the Greyland stand include Cotton Fresh air freshener trigger spray, Bathroom Cleaner and Limescale Remover trigger sprays formulated with anti-limescale for hard water areas, and their 1L angle neck Spring Toilet Freshener. We'll be bringing you more detailed information on these new products very soon.

Is Just-In-Time ordering still effective?

Just-in-time (JIT) ordering started in Japan in the 1970s and spread to many parts of the world about decade later. Essentially, it is an inventory management system with the objective of having just enough inventory readily available to meet current demand but avoiding excess.
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Not all refuse sacks are created equal

BPI Recycled Products, one of Europe's leading manufacturers of refuse sacks and Europe's largest recycler of waste polythene, is proud to be exhibiting at both the Manchester Cleaning Show and ISSA/Interclean Amsterdam 2016.
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Khemsoft offers environmentally sustainable non-destructive industrial cleaning

A new industrial cleaning solution offered by Khemsoft, dry ice blasting, is an environmentally friendly and sustainable cleaning method that can help any business improve their environmental impact. Whether the commercial business needs a dry clean, it is trying to reduce the amount of water or chemicals used or is trying to enhance sanitation or cross-contamination prevention programmes, dry ice blasting provides the environmentally sustainable answer.
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Anti-microbial product making washrooms and feminine hygiene units cleaner and safer

Welsh biosciences company Genesis Biosciences has developed what it says is anti-microbial technology for the facilities management industry, which provides protection to users of feminine hygiene units through a patented 'vapour technology', based on a natural active ingredient being supported under the European Biocidal Products Directive.
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New wipe meets growing need for touchscreen compatible products in healthcare environments

PDI's new Easy Screen cleaning wipe addresses the increasing use of touchscreen equipment in healthcare and the need for compatible cleaning products.
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Robots, apps and connected technology to star at ISSA/Interclean Amsterdam 2016

With only weeks to go until the 26th edition of the ISSA/Interclean Amsterdam show opens its doors on 10th May, RAI Amsterdam has revealed more details on what to expect at the show.

The 2016 show will feature over 800 exhibitors from over 45 countries, showcasing their cleaning and hygiene products and solutions in a total floor area of approximately 60,000sq.m. RAI also reports that more live demonstrations are to be given across the show floor than ever before, including in the Outdoor Cleaning Show and High Pressure Demonstration Area where visitors will be encouraged to 'try-it-yourself' with many of the products on display.
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Fourth year medical student scoops top prize in ETS 2015 Essay Competition

Fourth year medical student, Sarah Freeston, has scooped the prize in the 2015 European Tissue Symposium Essay Competition on the most hygienic way to dry your hands.
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Battery-powered Autovac wins Innovation Award at 2016 international cleaning show

Amid several competitors at this year's international Cleaning Show - held earlier this month in Bucharest, Romania, (said to be the sixth-largest city in the European Union and one of Europe's most prosperous cities), Kaivac's battery-powered AutoVac system won the top prize for the most innovative product.
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Climate change and lack of sanitation threaten water safety for millions: UNICEF

On Tuesday - World Water Day, UNICEF said the push to bring safe water to millions around the world is going to be even more challenging due to climate change, which threatens both water supply and water safety for millions of children living in drought- or flood-prone areas.
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Bonasystems wins nationwide slip management contract with Mitchells & Butlers

Bonasystems, a market leader in cleaning and anti-slip products, services and consulting, has won a prestigious contract with Mitchells & Butlers to provide slip prevention solutions to 400 of its outlets. Mitchells & Butlers is one of the UK's largest operators of restaurants, bars and pubs in the UK and its portfolio includes well-known brands such as Harvester, Toby Carvery, All Bar One and O'Neills.
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Easy-to-clean custom wall art could decrease hospital acquired infections

Hospital acquired infections are a rising concern. While experts debate HAI sources, it is universally accepted that increased rigour and frequency of surface cleaning is part of any prevention plan.
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Prestige Worldwide Group to seek initial public offering for its nationwide crime scene cleanup company - CrimeSceneCleanUp.com

Prestige Worldwide Group, the parent company of CrimeSceneCleanUp.com, has announced plans to sell shares in its crime scene cleanup and medical waste company. "We are very excited to see investors on Wall Street become part of the first crime scene clean up company ever listed on the stock exchange," said James Michel, CEO of CrimeSceneCleanUp.com. "Our business is virtually recession-proof with very attractive profit margins."
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Contract Cleaning Market Report Research & Analysis UK 2016-2020 just published

MTW Research has published a new Research & Analysis market report providing a fresh, comprehensive & reliable review of the public and private sector UK Contract Cleaning Market in 2016 with forecasts to 2020.

Fully revised and updated with new, easy to read charts for 2016, this well-respected market report is based on sales from more than 80% of the industry by value and is now in its sixth edition. It is written specifically for cleaning equipment suppliers & cleaning contractors representing a key source of vital market intelligence, 2,000+ sales leads, analysis & intelligent comment.
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BCC delighted with visitor numbers at Manchester Cleaning Show

Event organisers, the British Cleaning Council and Quartz Media, say they are extremely pleased with attendance at the inaugural Manchester Cleaning Show.
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Intelligent call-to-action capability launched at Smart IoT London targets FM companies

ContinuumBridge, a provider of enterprise IoT (Internet of Things) solutions, has launched Spur, an intelligent call-to-action device and service aimed at service providers in the facilities management, retail, leisure and hospitality industries. It provides an intelligent, easy-to-use means for service users to initiate a request or report an issue and provides the user with an immediate acknowledgement.

The physical part of Spur is a call button that integrates a display whose message indicates to the user what they are able to request/report and then provides instant visual feedback confirming the outcome.
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AHCP 2016 Awards shortlist announced

The Association of Healthcare Cleaning Professionals has announced the shortlist for its 2016 Awards. Congratulations to all those deemed worthy of perhaps going on to become a winner!

The shortlist is as follows:
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SkyVac launches most powerful gutter cleaner

SkyVac has launched what it believes is the world's most powerful pole operated gutter cleaner. The company says that the SkyVac Industrial is at least three times more powerful than any other model; capable of drawing 8000 litres of air per minute and lifting water 150in. It will even remove heavy tufts of grass up to 5 kilos.

Celebrating its fifth year of UK production, SkyVac has designed this model for all situations. It has three motors controlled by a power management lever to operate on 6,500 - 8,000 litres suction per minute and to ensure economical use of electricity.
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AC7Duo catalyst natural cleaner can safely sanitise a room in 15 minutes

Just imagine the air in a room being made odour free and sanitised safely and efficiently in 15 minutes... This is what the AC7Duo offers at a push of a button. No chemicals or deodorants are required as this commercial grade air cleaning system is inspired by nature - a thoughtful combination of harnessed ozone power and mobility under your control.

Fresh and clean smelling air is often critical for a company's performance and reputation, as well as for its occupants' health and wellbeing.
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We have Mail: Brushtec writes of 'solidarity and wire side brushes'

Dear Jan,

One of the most dominating stories of the past few weeks has been the uncertain future of the Tata steelworks in Port Talbot, Wales. The closure of the plant and others like it around the UK would have far reaching negative consequences, some of which concerns Brushtec.

The flat steel strip in our wafer ring brushes is sourced from the Port Talbot plant. From the Tata plant in Scunthorpe is where we source the wire rod for our side gutter brushes.
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Safety requirements published for human robot collaboration

Eunited Robotics - the European Robotics Association - reports that the ISO Technical Specification with safety requirements for industrial human-robot collaboration (ISO/TS 15066) was finalised by the responsible international ISO working group in December 2015 and published by ISO on February 15, 2016.

The document can be ordered at ISO store (www.iso.org). ISO/TS 15066 contains requirements for the safe implementation of robots in collaborative operations and with robotics being used more and more in cleaning, the publication is timely.
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Esclean offers special promotional and business opportunity for industry professionals

"The 2014 edition of Esclean was a giant leap towards the sector's objectives," say the Spanish show's organisers. "It succeeded in promoting professionalisation and guaranteed product quality, encouraged a culture of professional cleaning and hygiene, fostered the launch of actions aimed at reducing costs while improving the hygienic result of cleaning.

It also "disseminated the idiosyncrasies of a sector that creates employment and wealth and which is committed to the environment, enhanced well-being, quality of life and public health."
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Handwashing gets skipped a third of the time in outpatient healthcare

Despite having policies in place to prevent infections, staff at outpatient care facilities fail to follow recommendations for hand hygiene 37% of the time, and for safe injection practices 33% of the time.

This is according to a study published in the April issue of the American Journal of Infection Control, the official publication of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control & Epidemiology (APIC).
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University of London awards cleaning, security and other contracts to Cordant

Cordant Services has secured contracts to supply a wide-range of cleaning, security and front of house services to the University of London. Dedicated teams will create a clean, safe and attractive environment within all the buildings of the University's academic and residential estate

The contracts, which will run for five plus two years, will provide a comprehensive range of services, including general routine cleaning, periodic cleaning and ancillary services.
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RP Adam secures new contract with Young & Co's Brewery

Cleaning and disinfection products manufacturer RP Adam (Arpal Group) has secured a new long-term deal with Young & Co.'s Brewery, extending the existing contract to 2020.

A family-owned business based in Selkirk in the Scottish Borders, RP Adam is, this year, celebrates its 125th year in business.
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Wellington Arch undergoes a makeover

Set in the heart of Royal London, Wellington Arch was built as an original entrance to Buckingham Palace, later becoming a victory arch proclaiming Wellington's defeat of Napoleon.

And if you've been wondering what's going on under the scaffolding that's been erected around it recently, there's another type of battle underway, as cleaning and conservation work is carried out on the 104 year old sculpture of the 'Angel of Peace descending on the Quadriga.'
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Visit by Mayor recognises business growth

Cleanall Services of Leyland, Lancashire, was recommended by North & Western Chamber of Commerce for a visit by the Mayor of South Ribble to recognise exceptional business growth in the area.

The visit was organised by the Chamber and was attended by the Mayor of South Ribble, Councillor Mary Green, her husband and consort Tony Green and Carl Rogers (business development manager at the Chamber).
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Cleaning makes BBC Breakfast!

Congratulations to all those who made it to Event City Manchester, yesterday at 06:30, to watch or take part in BBC Breakfast's coverage of The Cleaning Show. It was clearly great fun and gave the industry lots of valuable publicity - especially as it was shown regularly throughout the morning.
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BCC backs Tidy Britain APPG Westminster event

Members of the British Cleaning Council have been invited to attend an event at the House of Commons this month to discuss ways of tackling the UK's growing litter problem.
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Unger's Stingray - a safe and simple way to clean indoor surfaces!

Paul Sherrington really looked as if he was enjoying his work demonstrating Unger's recently launched Stringray cleaning tool to the gathered audiences packing the stand throughout the Manchester Cleaning Show - and his enthusiasm was infectious.
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Contract cleaning market to enjoy £100m growth for 2016

A new report from MTW Research suggests the contract cleaning market is set for £100 million growth in 2016, despite the new National Living Wage dampening market profitability.
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Show visitors in race to buy Morclean's Bin Wash

Morclean's Green Apple Award-winning BinWash machine has clearly created a stir because as the Manchester Cleaning Show's doors opened, two organisations made a beeline for the stand and asked to buy the machine on show.
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A good way to teach and test driving skills...

It's all very well having state-of-the-art cleaning equipment but unless your operating skills are up to scratch, you're not going to do the best job, are you? Karcher has been running a competition at the Manchester Cleaning Show to see who can negotiate its tight course the quickest, without knocking over any of the bollards (which incurs penalties) using both walk-behind and ride-on machines.
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Win a pallet of cleaning chemicals at the Manchester Cleaning Show

Work is work, fun is fun, but golf is golf. Now you can combine all three by visiting the Greyland stand E01 at the Manchester Cleaning Show!
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See in action independent inspections that underpin CHSA's Accreditation Schemes

The Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association (CHSA) has released a video of its Independent Inspector, Martin Yates, at work, proving the rigour of the auditing process that underpins the CHSA's Marque of Quality.
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Contractor champions 21st century facilities for 18th century London buildings

Julius Rutherfoord has won a cleaning contract with Howard de Walden Estates to maintain a number of prestigious heritage buildings across 92 acres of Marylebone, central London.
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British Library books Emprise for five more years

Emprise Services has been awarded a new five-year contract with the British Library, where it has provided its services at the Library's sites at St Pancras in London and Boston Spa in West Yorkshire since 2003.
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New analysis of UK recovered plastics gives clarity to market situation

The latest data and in-depth information about UK plastics recycling and reprocessing was published on Tuesday in an updated Plastics Market Situation Report. Compiled by the UK's resource efficiency expert WRAP, it includes detailed analysis of recovered plastic flows, prices and the sustainability of end markets, including the risks and opportunities.
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Rail fastenings manufacturing firm won over by exceptional service

Exceptional customer service backed by impressive service support has convinced a long-established manufacturing firm to invest in the latest cleaning technology from Hako.
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Sharing the benefits of being a Living Wage employer

The increased costs of paying higher wages are a concern to many businesses, so London Living Wage employer CAM Specialist Support - a commercial high-level cleaning and building maintenance business - was happy to share its experiences of the benefits with a group of local businesses recently.
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NCCA courses - some new dates

There have been some changes made to the dates of training courses run by the National Carpet Cleaners Association. The new schedule is:

Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning:
13th - 14th May
8th - 9th July
16th - 17th September
18th - 19th November
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Farewell HaFSA; hello Courtauld Commitment 2025!

In June 2012 at the launch of the Hospitality & Food Service Agreement (HaFSA), 70 hospitality and food service organisations committed to collectively deliver targets on food and associated packaging waste prevention, as well as increasing recycling rates.
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ISSA Pulire 2025
27-29th May 2025
Rho Fiera Milano
Italy
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CMS
23-26th September 2025
Berlin
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INTERCLEAN
22-24th October 2025
Shanghai
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Hygienalia
4-6th November 2025
Valencia
Spain
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ISSA Show North America
10-13th November 2025
Las Vegas
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INTERCLEAN
14-17th April 2026
Amsterdam
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