Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 26th November 2020 Issue no. 946
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   International News
Products Face mask laboratory tests show light-activated dye can destroy human coronaviruses
CovGuard SHyCoCan: a breakthrough innovation against coronavirus in enclosed spaces
New data reveals consumer confidence in business cleanliness
ISSA recognises 2020 Industry Achievement Award Winners
A glance into the future - Interclean Amsterdam Online
Diversey announces 3% to 4% price increase in Europe by January 1st 2021 Diversey has announced a 3% - 4% price increase across its Professional product ranges in Europe, effective January 1st 2021, due to continued cost movements and investment. Virtual ISSA Cleaning Industry Management Standard Course
Germinator mobile sanitising & disinfecting adds ATP monitoring to its service offerings
Leading the way in infection control: A Covid-19 fighting solution
New array of finishes expands design flexibility with Bradley's Touchless Washbar
These durable and environmentally-friendly finishes further enhance Bradley's growing line of WashBar models. Leobot wins Amsterdam Innovation Award 2020
European social dialogue: SSDC's plenary meeting devoted to Covid-19
Forum Pulire 2020, a growing event
Spotta puts bed bugs to the test
Clean N Coat offers combined solution to 24/7 cleaning and sanitising
Procurement Excellence recognised with CIPS certification for Mitie
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The original Cleaning & Hygiene industry e-news Read by industry professionals in 163 countries worldwide News hit us this week that London's Croydon Council is potentially about to go bankrupt, with, no doubt, many other local authorities in a similar position thanks to the pandemic... Plus of course decades of trying to balance budgets whilst ensuring the coffers are emptied each tax year so the council is awarded the same funding next time. My daughter, a central government worker, has grumbled that the public sector pay freeze is definitely going ahead and when I said that this was the right thing to do; that she's earning enough as it is, she asked why I felt this way. I told her that money is really tight and that if anyone were to be given a decent pay rise it should be frontline workers, such as nurses - and cleaners of course. Our conversation reminded me of an email I sent to my local council this week, in response to the news that my replacement recycling bin would be with me within five days. I don't normally respond to such emails but the nation's finances are obviously worrying me... "We've had thee bins over a very short period. The one you're replacing was broken during the first collection and it's been made steadily worse over time, recently ending up shattered on the pavement where it's generally thrown down, rather than put down. My daughter tore a treasured pair of trousers on the last one & has also cut herself on one of the broken parts. We keep our bins next to our front fence so don't abuse them in any way ourselves. I realise the refuse collectors are in a tearing hurry but if they took more care of the bins there would be more money in the pot for potential pay increases. Wondering if that's worth mentioning to them?" After pressing 'send' I pondered over the cost of replacing damaged items such as bins, versus the labour costs for those who handle them. Surely there comes a point when by giving refuse collectors (and others in a similar position) a little extra time to complete the day's work, less damage will be caused to local authority property and a better job done? And what about the environmental factors? Does anyone ever do the maths, or are we all working at such a pace that we can't see the wood for the trees?
Yours,
         This Week's News
Zero products: A true force of nature for all your cleaning needs
It's just sanitiser - isn't it? All sanitisers are not created equal – says Bunzl Canada
Here Bunzl Canada’s team of cleaning and hygiene experts explains how to select hand sanitisers that are safe and effective for any facility… Firms advised to combine compliance inspections to avoid Coronavirus delays
It comes as recent research shows that over half of UK companies expect the pandemic to lead to an increase in their risk profile, with health & safety posing the greatest threat. What's more, reputational risk and ethical stance was cited by firms as a bigger driver than fear of regulatory fines. Lockdown boosts rat population to 150 million
"They say you are only ever 6ft away from a rat - and in typical 2020 fashion it's now more likely than ever this year!", says Jenny Rathbone from UK Pest Control company Pest.co.uk GP surgery calls in design experts to help keep staff and patients safe
Training is key to keeping a Covid-free Space
The aim was to find out how clean big brands are keeping their stores in light of the pandemic and found that some commercial spaces fell short of the expected standards. A ‘Hard Day's’ work for Vaxinol: Fab Four get Prochem Microsan treatment
John, Paul, George and Ringo (or their effigies at least) got a proper spraying of Prochem's D500 Microsan biocidal cleaner from start-up sanitising specialist Vaxinol, fast-becoming the most famous go-to solution for Coronavirus treatment in the North West. Jangro offers tailored solutions to support catering businesses
Jangro, the UK and Ireland's largest network of independent janitorial suppliers, has expanded its comprehensive range of solutions to help businesses in the food industry continue trading throughout (and beyond) these uncertain times. 2,000% growth surge for Manchester sanitiser firm helping fight against Covid-19
Founded in 2018, the business had grown steadily but saw a huge surge in demand after the outbreak of Covid-19 prompted a sharp rise in interest for the business' high efficacy products.
Nano technology is used to bond quaternary ammonium within the coating, which kills harmful bacteria and microorganisms to ensure hospital grade cleanliness on surfaces and touch points that are treated. Cobotics, a real step change for the cleaning and hygiene industry
What makes this innovation so unique and what does cobotics mean for the future of the cleaning and hygiene industry? In this article, Interclean’s brand marketing manager, Hilke de Vries, helps us to dive into the world of cobotics. Egholm launches four winter upgrades to powerful utility machine
City Ranger 3070 is a large and multifunctional utility machine. With a total weight of three tonnes, an engine capacity of 67 HP and a new innovative sweeping system, the machine has become the preferred choice by many organisations involved in urban cleaning. 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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Our weekly updated Hospital Hygiene features current developments and product solutions cleaning and hygiene industry manufacturers are coming up with. Read More. Recent UK News
99Point9 Hygiene appoints industry expert to its board
53 million disposable face masks sent to landfill every single day
"If you walk around any street now you will see disposable face masks being blown around with leaves in the gutter - they are the new cigarette butt - people are simply chucking them after use,” remarks Charlotte Green from waste company TradeWaste.co.uk Key industry appointments for hygiene experts
Long-awaited publication ‘BICSc Standards & Best Practice’ released
With contributions from highly regarded industry experts, the publication combines intelligence, experience and knowledge which, when followed, will become an integral part of your organisation's overall performance. Cleaning and FM industries pay tribute to Patrick Jongbloet
Hunt for CSSA's 2021 Innovation Showcase award winners is now on
The deadline for entries is 31st December 2020. UK prepares for giant lockdown fatbergs
New act at Andrew Lloyd Webber's theatre group receives rave reviews
£400 penalty for Rowlands Castle fly-tip
Significant win for Incentive QAS
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