Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 28th November 2019 Issue no. 896
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Products Firmenich proves malodour control is key to tackling today's sanitation crisis
DEAL Program announces 2019 Award Winners at ISSA Show
Global steam cleaner market expected to grow considerably over coming years
Hygienalia+Pulire pulls in more visitors and exhibitors than ever before
Dust extraction specialist launches new range of industrial vacuum cleaners
Global window vacuum cleaner market to reach revenues of over $1.4 billion by 2024
Cromwell Polythene launches scented, antimicrobial tiger sack for clinical waste C Tork launches new cleaning management software for smarter cleaning routines
Air-Scent to acquire Sani-Air Associated Products
ACI'S Richard Sedlak to retire after 42-plus years
P-Wave introduces its most plastic-lean, splash-eliminating urinal screen
Intelligent hand washing solutions for optimal hygiene
Christeyns Food Hygiene tackles biofilm detection
According to a report published by the European Food Safety Authority and the European centre for Disease Prevention and Control in December 2018, there were 5,079 foodborne and waterborne outbreaks reported in 2017 - an average of 100 such outbreaks per week, some of which affected several countries. MetaShield's Nanoprint advanced coating reduces fingerprints and smudging by 70%
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It must have been around 25 years ago that the University of Westminster’s report was released on the potential hazards of warm air hand dryers as opposed to paper towels. I ran the news in the magazine I was editing at the time, and spent much of the following few weeks ducking the flack that came from the hand dryer manufacturers as well as the magazine’s sales team. I was told that “the bottom dropped out of the market overnight”. The report has been doing the rounds ever since but I’ve steered clear. My view is that we each have our preferences when it comes to drying our hands and that a poorly maintained washroom where piles of damp hand towels are left lying around – sometimes having been used by those who’ve not bothered to wash their hands properly first – can be just as hazardous. Now one of the manufacturers whose hand dryers are seen in so many of our washrooms has hit the headlines again for the potential ill-health its products are accused of spreading. I can imagine another ‘head in hands’ moment when the news (& what came with it) hit the fan. It’s reported that more than 100 NHS trusts have had to take thousands of Dyson bladeless fans off the wards because they’re linked to healthcare associated infections. Purchased between 2013 and 2017 for £350 a pop they’re worth a staggering £1.2million in total and although they were thought to be more hygienic than the standard version, (since there weren’t any blades on which dust and germs could gather) new NHS guidance has warned that they act as what has been termed a 'reservoir for micro-organisms'. Bladed fans are now deemed safer. They’re a lot less expensive too. NHS reports show that the incidences of healthcare acquired infections are rising year on year. Worryingly, the number increased by 20% last year alone. Clearly the figures are not just down to the type of fans being used and much more needs to be done to stop the spread of these infections. My view is that something also needs to be done about NHS procurement. I’m sure it wouldn’t be in such financial crisis if the money it did spend was spent more wisely. Fans, in a hospital, violently wafting the air around? Whatever their cost, surely they’re not the best things to have in a hospital environment… Why not just turn the heating down or open some windows instead?
Yours,
          This Week's News
ISSA Awards 2019 Innovation of the Year
The 2019 ISSA Innovation Award Program included 42 of the cleaning industry's most innovative products and services. The program celebrated its 10th anniversary this year and featured three and a half months of online voting. Interclean Amsterdam shares the top cleaning and hygiene trends for 2020
Following its remarkable success in 2018, Interclean Amsterdam returns to the Dutch capital in 2020 for another edition of the world's most advanced cleaning and hygiene show. Attracting more than 33,000 attendees from across 143 countries, the 2018 event was once again a truly international affair. And next year's show will be no different, bringing the industry together to celebrate the best of cleaning innovation. Mirius concentrates on the environment with new Eco Select Cleaners
Eco Select Concentrates make up a highly concentrated, ultra-economical range designed for professional cleaners and the five products cover all applications: Vaclensa introduces vacuum cleaner made from recycled plastics
The C167PT vacuum cleaner has been a staple product offering from Vaclensa for many years and can be frequently spotted in use throughout the UK in hotels, shopping centres and offices, but as the company looks to the future it has taken a serious interest in its sustainability strategy and environmental impact. Factory Cat/ Tomcat parent announces tech-partnership with Brain Corp
Great Britain second highest rated in the world for water and sewerage services
The Ipsos poll for the Global Infrastructure Investor Association revealed that 73% of respondents thought GB's water and sewerage services were good, compared to 55% globally and a 60% rating for the same services in the G8. Britain's satisfaction rating is well ahead of individual countries such as France, Poland, Sweden and Spain.
Bloo launches MOT health check toilet to coincide with ProNature launch
The brand - owned by parent company, Henkel - has pledged to make all consumer packaging reusable, recyclable or compostable by 2030. ProNature is a response to Bloo seeing a 33% increase in consumers buying eco-friendly products, and as part of its work to reduce the company's global footprint. Denis Rawlins joins Matrix distributor network
Key problem areas in the bathroom
A large, comfortable bed trailed well behind (26%) followed by other amenities. There are, however, many sources of annoyance in hotels that reduce the pleasure of a stay. Bespoke laundry stays cool to go green
Tucked away in the heart of Isleworth, West London, is a gem of a laundry that really cares. Not only about the quality of service it delivers but about ensuring that its service is as sustainable as it can be. Kimberly-Clark's signature sanitation program 'Toilets Change Lives' celebrates five years
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Dairy farm fined after employee permanently blinded by disinfectant chemicals Beechdean Farm, of North Dean, Buckinghamshire, has been fined following an incident in which an employee was permanently blinded by corrosive chemicals used in cleaning. Fighting back against fly-tippers: one council's 'joined up approach' a huge success
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Jangro's E-learning platform awarded CPD status
11 key modules have gained Continuous Professional Development certification. These are Carpet Care; COSHH Awareness; Colour Coding & Infection Control; Floor Care; Health & Safety; Housekeeping; Kitchen Hygiene; Manual Handling; Sharps Handling; Washroom Hygiene; and an Introduction to Cleaning. CSSA's 2020 Innovation Showcase now open for applications
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