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  International News
Products Vikan launches complete concept for facilities cleaning segment
The concept is based on the insight that cleaning staff are critical to more efficient, profitable operations, and that better tools and knowledge are required to unleash the full potential of these vital employees. 'Clean hands for all' this Global Handwashing Day
Handwashing is an effective and affordable way to prevent infection and save lives. As a skin and surface hygiene expert, Gojo Industries-Europe is a great supporter of Global Handwashing Day (Tuesday 15th October 2019). Sanitising solutions from Kennedy Hygiene
All the company's sanitising dispensers have been designed with ease of service and end-user satisfaction in mind; and are complemented by high performance consumables. |
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Cleanzine - the original Cleaning & Hygiene industry e-news Read by industry professionals in 163 countries worldwide! I'm not the only one who takes pictures of places and things that have been inadequately cleaned as Lynn Webster's (Lynn Webster Consultants, www.lwc-ltd.co.uk ) Facebook post revealed yesterday... She was "feeling disgusted" and her comment that: "Yes Leeds Bradford Airport is still filthy & I've not even dared visit the toilets!" probably prompted a similar thought from all who read it: "Avoid them if you can!"
Rather than just posting on Facebook, Lynn does the right thing by complaining to the powers that be and confesses to having written several letters outlining her concerns, to no avail. Perhaps if more of us complain about poor standards, those responsible for the facility will take notice. The consensus amongst those who've seen the Facebook post is that the poor cleaning in this case is down to lack of budget, with several saying: "you get what you pay for." As one wrote: "We all want cheaper airfares, and the airport is a commercial enterprise that needs to make a profit, so what gets cut to achieve those cheaper fares? Non-essential repairs and essential daily maintenance services! I bet the few cleaners they've got are stretched to the max!" Lynn rightly points out that as the airport is an entry point into our 'Northern Powerhouse', it's not creating the best first impression - and of course that's the thing about cleaning. If a place is dirty, it's very off-putting and you're likely to avoid it in future if you can. Unlike an airport though, many places don't get a second chance, so you need to get it right all the time. Historically, contract cleaners have tended to play their cards close to their chests. When I've questioned some about why they don't want to share news of their successes they've said it's because the competition will know when the contract's up for renewal and alert them to the opportunity to bid for it. My response has always been that if you do a great job, the client's not likely to go elsewhere - but then if someone else is prepared to offer the same standards for a smaller budget, you may just lose the work. I wonder how many contractors out there see a dirty facility as a sales lead, and use the bad experience to create what could potentially be a new contract for their company? As sales leads go, obvious poor cleaning is quite an opener, isn't it?
Yours,
          This Week's News
Mitie kicks-off new Army Rugby Union sponsorship deal
Ladder Association responds to recent HSE prosecution
The Court heard that an employee suffered a serious elbow injury after falling two metres from a ladder when it failed while he was inspecting a steam leak at height at the chemical company's Workington site. Industrial cleaning market worldwide is projected to grow by US$15BN
The shifting dynamics supporting this growth makes it critical for businesses in this sector to keep abreast of the changing pulse of the market. Poised to reach over US$13.8 billion by the year 2025, chelating agents will bring in healthy gains adding significant momentum to global growth. CMS Berlin 2019: Cleaning summit - a polished performance
Some 25,000 industry representatives from 80 countries, who included around 21,000 trade visitors from every branch of the cleaning industry, attended between 24th and 27th September in search of information about the current range of products and services for commercial cleaning. This represented an increase of more than 10% compared with CMS 2017. Mobility Cleaning Circle an important platform for global dialogue
According to Matthias Steckmann, director of Mobility & Services at Messe Berlin, the aim of this exclusive networking event was to discuss the synergies that existed between the two industries in order, amongst other things, to ensure that travel passengers enjoyed clean and pleasant trips. He emphasised that this year's event was placing an even greater focus on practical solutions. 2019 BICSc Annual Awards, Showcase & Exhibition Celebrates outstanding excellence
The Showcase & Exhibition commenced in the morning with a lighter and brighter approach, which included a series of insightful Keynotes and members of 'Team BICSc' delivering 'Great at 58', a look back through the decades of the Institute. New advice helps protect safety and health of window cleaners who use water-fed poles
The leaflet, entitled 'Window cleaning poles: how to do it and look after your body', is the result of a research initiative and could greatly improve the safety and wellbeing of workers who use water-fed poles when cleaning high windows. Coor acquires Swedish cleaning company Norrlands Miljövård
Chem-Dry carpet and floor cleaning announces Lebanon Master Franchise agreement
2019 Loo of the Year Awards sponsors announced
* Signo Nano-Care UK - the supplier of Wipe-out 365; the newest generation of self-disinfecting surface treatments that ensures all surfaces stay clean. * IHS - the sole supplier of the exclusive BioShield range of innovative and specialist cleaning and disinfecting solutions of the highest quality to both the cleaning industry and consumers. RAS certifies first convention & exhibition centre under the Happy Toilet Programme
Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre contacted RAS to express its interest in participating in the HTP in mid-June. Sodexo connects its financing to action to prevent food waste
Northwell now using PurpleSun UV technology to disinfect operating rooms
This new light-based technology, developed by PurpleSun, has been rolled out at two Northwell hospitals - Northern Westchester Hospital in Mount Kisco and Staten Island University Hospital's (SIUH) north campus - to enhance disinfection in operating rooms and the equipment within them. Kärcher launches new MC 250 sweeper
Featuring a spacious and comfortable two person cab, all-wheel steering system for easy manoeuvrability and large waste container to keep you on the road for longer, this machine enables users to complete any municipal cleaning task with excellence and ease. 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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Hand-arm vibration exposure calculator and publication updated
TVH continues sponsorship of FLTA awards
Council fined for Hand Arm Vibration failings Dacorum Borough Council has been fined for exposing seven grounds maintenance workers to Hand Arm Vibration, caused by excessive use of power tools. The employees were all part of its grounds maintenance and street care team, looking after the public spaces in Hertfordshire. Musculoskeletal disorders one of most commonly reported causes of occupational ill health
They include disorders of the back, upper limbs and lower limbs, the former two being the most common. MSDs are prevalent in all sectors but agriculture, fisheries, logistics and transport, construction and health and social care have significantly higher than average rates. West Middlesex University Hospital renews contract with ISS Healthcare
Mitie secures IFM contract extension with Lloyds Banking Group Mitie has today announced that it has been awarded an extension to its contract to provide integrated facilities management services to Lloyds Banking Group (LBG). |
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