Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 7th March 2019 Issue no. 860
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Thanks to Australian consumer group Choice, whose researchers have taken the trouble to look at the 128-year-old patent for the traditional toilet roll and holder, the issue has now been solved. Choice uncovered the patent from September 1891 with images depicting the paper going up and over the roll, rather than underneath it and down beside the wall. "We have a conclusive answer to the controversial question of whether to hang your toilet paper over or under the roll," says the group. "At risk of permanently losing members, we're here to answer it once and for all: over is the correct method. Perforated toilet paper was invented in 1871 by Seth Wheeler. He subsequently re-patented his invention in roll form in 1891. His patent application includes detailed diagrams that clearly show the paper going up and over the roll, not under. So placing your toilet paper overhand is using this wonder product precisely as its creator intended." And yes - I've been doing it wrong all my life, but I put that down as much to always having had small bathrooms as I do to anything else. And no, I'll probably not change! Most people have said to me that they hang the paper in the same way as their parents did; some however, like it going down the wall to prevent the end from tickling their legs or to prevent dust build up on the exposed sheets, while others don't do it this way for fear of having users contaminate the wall as they touch it to tear off a sheet. Some contractors I've spoken with have said that although the dispensers they use are designed for the roll to go up and over, they deliberately put the roll in upside down to reduce waste, as it's more difficult to let the roll run free that way - clever that! Please get in touch either by emailing me or posting a comment on our Facebook page:
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          This Week's News
Cleaning Show adds more sparkle in 2019
Some of the highlights and themes this year include: Cleaning Show 2019 announces more big name exhibitors, sponsors & details of conference programme
Tennant, the US-based global manufacturer of floor and outdoor cleaning machinery is set to return to the show after a 10-year gap, while carpet cleaning equipment firm Host Von Schrader will be making its debut at the event - indeed it is one of the sponsors of the Carpet Cleaning Village. Other new names include several software companies and app developers such as Adonai7, Blue Rock Systems and Squeegee. BICSc launches 'BICSc Lab' business resilience event with Rubbermaid
For this reason, the British Institute of Cleaning Science is delivering its first 'BICSc Lab' event dedicated to business resilience in association with Rubbermaid Commercial Products. The event will take place on 15th May at QE2 Centre in Westminster, London, and is open to all industry professionals. The female social enterprise entrepreneur bringing social change to the cleaning industry
Camilla is the co-founder of the luxury, ethical The Soap Co. brand and is one of many committed and dynamic women in the fast-growing social enterprise sector, worth some £60bn annually. Interclean Istanbul 2019 set to deliver a diverse outlook on the industry
On 10th April, Interclean will arrive in Istanbul once more to bring cleaning and hygiene professionals together from around the world. The last exhibition attracted more than 2,000 visitors from over 80 countries - and the 2019 show will build on that to offer delegates an ever-more complete regional outlook on the industry. Ideal machine for cleaning and sanitising any area with floor drainage
The machine can spray foam and rinse continuously, since it takes the water used in the process directly from the facility's water supply (as opposed to having its own tank), so downtime tends to be dictated by the machine's user, rather than the machine itself. Removing graffiti gently and without harming the environment
With its Tornado ACS, Systeco is offering an integrated, all-in-one solution based on the vacuum-blasting method. The unit uses a blasting agent specially selected for each surface, which is applied to the area to be cleaned. The paint particles are removed from the substrate and separated from the abrasive by a filter. The abrasive can then be used on the surface again to remove the paint. National Carwash Solutions partners with Vacutech Vacuum Systems
National Car Wash Solutions boasts such car wash industry brands as MacNeil, Ryko, TSS and CleanTouch. Avica UK extends ordering time to 19:00 for next-day delivery
Customers will continue to benefit from Avica UK 's well-established affiliation to Jangro and will receive a personal service at all stages of their order, with designated customer account managers and a bespoke fleet of low emission Avica UK delivery vehicles. Minster Cleaning Services nominated for major franchising award
Minster Cleaning Services began in 1982 and has been a BFA Full Member since 1992. The company has branches across the UK and employs more than 5,000 people. Half of Minster franchisees have each built up businesses with sales of more than £1million and the top branches have each achieved annual turnover in excess of £2million. TCFM and BHF partnership shortlisted for important cleaning award
The winners will be announced next month at an invitation-only lunch event, taking place during the Cleaning Show on Wednesday 20th March, 2019, in London. Mitie recognised as a UK Top Employer 2019
The certificate is awarded to organisations of the highest calibre that have worked hard to create, implement and progress their people strategies. Top Employers lead the way in 'people-first' HR practices, and Mitie has qualified amongst a prestigious list of peers. 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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