Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 2nd July 2020 Issue no. 925
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Interserve's Support Services division to merge with Mitie
Manufacturers must rethink global operations in face of Covid-19 - study
Autonomous cleaning through innovation: ICE launches Co-Botics portfolio
New ultra-compact class consummate for cleaning confined areas
KT and Hyundai accelerate digital transformation with smart robots
Triton introduces essential handwash units
New ultra-portable surface sanitisation solution aids continuous cleaning applications
Unger Black Series: Improved limited edition of a top seller
Position Paper on Coronavirus and Electric Hand Dryers in Public Washrooms
Honeywell to introduce fast, affordable UV cleaning system for aeroplane cabins
Delta-Q launches new battery charger for electric vehicles and machines
HotelAVE says post-Covid protocols could cost hotel industry billions annually
Concerns mount about dry floor drains spreading Covid-19
Gojo takes significant steps to expand capacity to meet demand
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Welcome to the Cleanzine - the original Cleaning & Hygiene industry e-news Read by industry professionals in 163 countriesworldwide The issue regarding public toilet provision (or lack of) has clearly touched a nerve – not just in this industry but amongst the wider general public. The consensus appears to be that there’s a lot needing to be done to ensure that public toilets are available for those who need to use them and also that providers should be doing all they can to ensure that every establishment is safe, clean, hygienic and well stocked. There have been a lot of positive responses to the idea of an ongoing Public Toilet Forum in Cleanzine so that’s something we’re going to be going ahead with. To kick off, Susan Cunningham of www.publicinconveniences.org.uk has provided us with her first draft of a proposed Hygiene Ratings System for public toilets which you can see here. Like Susan, I hope it will provoke some reader reaction, and, with this, some fresh ideas. Further support comes from the Bathroom Manufacturers Association, which has welcomed a letter from Ministers to local councils, calling for more public toilets to be opened. The trade body warned that a lack of facilities could be a brake on the country’s economic recovery and I agree with everything said. In their letter, Simon Clarke MP, Minister for Local Government and Rebecca Pow MP, Minister for the Environment, said: “Public hygiene is of the utmost importance, especially during the coronavirus pandemic, and enabling residents to access toilets safely is vital. Handwashing is an important activity to help prevent the spread of the virus. Closed toilets may also impact disproportionately on certain groups who for health reasons rely on access to public toilets to be able to leave their homes. They can also make life difficult for young families and people who work outside.” The BMA’s CEO, Tom Reynolds, said of the letter: “I’m pleased to see Mr Clarke and Ms Pow recognise the importance of public toilets as a vital part of our infrastructure. At the moment there is a shortage of public toilets and handwashing facilities, so it is time for Local and National Government to consider investing in provision. Any other course of action could prevent people from going back to town centres or leisure venues, creating a brake on the national recovery.” I talked in a previous Leader about some of the positives to have come out of this pandemic – such as fewer planes, less traffic and less pollution. I hope one day to be able to add ‘better public toilet provision’ to the list…
Yours,
This Week's News
Janitorial services explore technologies such as foggers and ozone in wake of Covid-19
EZ-San hygiene range: Vectair launches four new products for North American market
The EZ-San hygiene range consists of FDA Approved instant hand sanitisers, together with a universal dispenser stand & XL bottle securing bracket that are of US manufacture: We have mail: What price long-term relationships? As businesses adapt to new cleaning processes and to ensuring that they are prepared in protecting their staff, yesterday saw me out delivering another batch of our sanitiser trolleys. With the option of two nozzle types and variable pressure, they can deliver droplets down to 20 microns - and with a 25-litre container and a battery that lasts for almost a day, they combine portability with productivity. Cleaning and disinfecting/sanitising with Hako: Solutions for increasing hygiene standards
To comply with the most stringent hygiene requirements in floor and surface cleaning now and in the future, Hako scrubber-driers can be used to carry out disinfection tasks in addition to conventional cleaning. PSP introduces range of disinfecting fogging guns to UK in fight against spread of Covid-19
The Low Volume Fogger, Medium Reach Fogger and High Reach Fogger, manufactured by Arkansas-based Lafferty Equipment, use compressed air to project a fog of finely atomised disinfectant spray that combats airborne and surface pathogens such as the coronavirus. WAMITAB wins End-Point Assessment Organisation approval for Healthcare Cleaning apprenticeship
The Healthcare Cleaning Apprenticeship was approved in February 2020 and has been welcomed by key industry bodies: Association for Healthcare Cleaning Professionals (AHCP), Cleaning & Support Services Association (CSSA), British Cleaning Council and WAMITAB, who have played an active role in its development. British Toilet Association makes national and international headlines
It started when Raymond was quoted in an article by The Sunday Times on May 24th, about the future of public conveniences following the Coronavirus pandemic. Cintas donates 100,000 face masks to Matthew 25 Ministries
Helping industries keep employees' hands ready for business
As businesses across Europe are reopening and welcoming employees and customers back, Ecolab is introducing two new hand sanitisers to help meet demand, putting customers' business in safe hands. Pest management partnership: characteristics of a good pest management company
A successful partnership between a pest management firm and a food facility can span decades. When the right pest control company is selected and retained over the course of years, the seasoned knowledge can reap multiple benefits in the prevention of pests. But how do food facilities know if a pest control company is the right fit for them? 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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We have Mail: Safety of public toilets Thank you for once again introducing the issue of the availability and safety of public toilets. You may not be aware that a BSI Committee has been addressing this issue and trying to ensure that sensible, accurate information is available to the providers of sanitary facilities during these very difficult times. Customers can shop in confidence with Jangro
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