Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 17th December 2020 Issue no. 949
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The original Cleaning & Hygiene industry e-news Read by industry professionals in 163 countries worldwide Did you know that vehicles in for MOT (the annual test for roadworthiness, if you're not a 'local') can be turned away through lack of cleanliness? I didn't, until I received a Government press release yesterday, explaining that the pandemic has seen procedures put in place to protect those involved in vehicle testing. This includes a greater focus on making sure vehicles are clean. "We don't expect your vehicle or trailer to have a full valet before its test," it said, "but our staff do have to get into the cab as part of the inspection, so wiping down the interior beforehand is important. Our assessors need to be satisfied that the interior has recently been cleaned." Drivers are being asked to wipe down areas that the VSA needs to touch (e.g. dashboard, doors, buttons/handles, vehicle controls), remove items such as food wrappers, bottles and tissues from areas that need to be accessed (e.g. seats and footwells), store essential items in their correct positions (e.g. fire extinguisher, hard hat) and tidy away other items that could get in the VSA's way. I would have thought that this would be a common courtesy anyway - pandemic or not. Forcing others to touch your personal rubbish isn't the thing to do, is it? Clearly, some people don't see it that way though... "There are a handful of occasions we refuse to test a vehicle because of issues with cleanliness," said the release. "If there's time, assessors will give the vehicle operator/presenter a chance to clean the cab before refusing to test. If the standards can't be met on the day, we'll issue an official refusal. Trying to find another appointment could cause delays in getting the vehicle back on the road." It makes sense, doesn't it? There was a time when we'd chuckle at filthy trade vehicles but nowadays they're seen as a 'shop window', damaging the organisation's reputation (particularly if involved in cleaning!) if filthy, but portraying a good one if clean. This year, having a clean vehicle is more important than ever. As it's Christmas, normally, I'd also be saying: "Have a good one". This year, I'll just hope we can all spend some time with those who are important to us. We'll be back on 7th January.
Yours,
         This Week's News
Ineos Hygienics becomes official hand sanitiser supplier of Tottenham Hotspur
The company is supplying the club and the stadium with state-of-the-art touchless sanitiser dispensers, delivering hospital grade sanitiser to Spurs' players, staff and fans, to maintain good hand hygiene and reduce the spread of viruses and bacteria. Medirest’s Anna Hallas recognised in New Year's Honours List
Wychavon District Council wins Loo of the Year Awards trophy
New director, VP of business development for Kaivac
No stranger to the professional cleaning industry that he has served over the past 30 years, Allen has worked for a division of Unilever, headed a manufacturing company making professional cleaning solutions and was the 2015 CONNEX (formerly PRISM) Association Service Award winner. Connex is a membership organisation made up of facilities managers and supplier professionals. RAI Amsterdam launches new Interclean show for China in 2021
Interclean China will mark the arrival of a prestigious international trade show in the region; a brand that will attract exhibitors from all over the world.
The quest to be different in FM and cleaning management
“There is no getting away from the fact that this year has been extremely challenging for the cleaning and FM industry. Vectair Systems welcomes US investment
Since 2007 Vectair Systems has rapidly grown its Memphis-based US business and its percentage of the market share. With Vectair's flair for quality and innovation in the hygiene sector, the potential for further growth in Northern America has attracted US-based investment. pH7Q Dual now has EPA-approved SARS-CoV-2 kill claim
“This is our third disinfectant - after Fight Bac RTU and Triforce - to receive this distinction (nearly all others on List N only have efficacy against a harder-to-kill or similar virus),” says Betco, adding that the broad spectrum disinfectant also kills staphylococcus aureus, pseudomona, salmonella, VRE and MRSA. Xenex introduces the next generation of coronavirus-killing robots
Consumers call on organisations to do more to help reduce the risk of Covid
The new phs Index report reveals as many as 14% of UK premises closed their doors in November under the latest wave of restrictions. The most impacted sectors are the arts, entertainment and recreation and food services and accommodation with more than half of premises shutting down at the peak of restrictions (54% and 51% respectively). ServiceMaster claims major accolade at Franchising Awards
Siva Kugathas, franchisee of ServiceMaster Guildford, is a veteran in the franchising industry. He took over ServiceMaster Guildford, Surrey in 2017, having already had a career in franchising for over 20 years with both KFC and Pizza Hut previously. Tidy Green Clean Specialist Services has outstanding first quarter despite challenges of Covid-19
The business is thriving, despite the challenges of Covid-19 with expansion on every front. Tidy Green Clean is headquartered in Aberdeen, Scotland, and continues to grow its reach, with seven regional director franchisee operations across the North East of Scotland, the Forth Valley and Newcastle upon Tyne to date. Bunzl reveals good results for 2020 and further acquisition in Canada
Cleanology's Christmas Appeal collects a tonne of donations for The Hygiene Bank!
The donations campaign aims to make the Christmas period less stressful for people struggling with poverty across the UK. The products collected have been distributed by Cleanology to The Hygiene Bank's local community projects. Durkin Group teams up with Afflink
Connecting more than 200 manufacturers of facilities maintenance, packaging, safety, office and industrial supply solutions with over 350 independent distribution experts, Afflink is, just as its name suggests - that critical link offering clients innovative products, market expertise and improved profitability, all of which is fuelled by Afflink’s leading-edge information technology. 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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