ISSA Pulire 2021 in Verona showcases innovation and research in cleaning sector

The 25th edition of ISSA Pulire, the international trade show dedicated to cleaning, sanitisation and integrated services, has managed to buck the Covid trend by actually taking place, with representatives of ISSA and Afidamp hosting almost 300 exhibitors at Veronafiere.
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Feature-packed City Ranger 3070 is a real winner

Egholm is a specialist at producing high quality, multi-functional utility vehicles incorporating green maintenance, winter maintenance and street cleansing. True four-in-one/365-day machines...
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CleanNZ Expo - postponed to March 2022

CleanNZ Expo is coming back to Auckland.

Originally planned for this September, with current lockdowns, the organisers have taken the decision to reschedule the event to Tuesday 1st and Wednesday 2nd March 2022, at Ellerslie Racecourse, Auckland.
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LightStrike UV robots eliminated superbug contamination in Japanese hospital reports new peer-reviewed study

Researchers from Hiroshima University Hospital in Hiroshima, Japan, recently published a study confirming the efficacy of LightStrike pulsed xenon ultraviolet (UV) light disinfection technology on surfaces contaminated with the superbug vancomycin-resistant Enterococci (VRE).
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Laundrapp takes a bite of the big apple with New York launch

Award-winning, on-demand laundry app Laundrapp, which provides eco-friendly commercial and domestic laundry and dry-cleaning services across the UK, is now taking orders from New Yorkers who are keen to free up time by having hassle-free, 48-hour turnaround dry cleaning delivered straight to their door.
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Clean Group's urgent Covid-19 cleaning helps businesses reopen in Sydney

Clean Group Sydney realises how important it is in this unprecedented time in history for businesses to stay as highly sanitised as possible. That's why it is working around the clock to keep businesses open by carrying out Covid-19 cleaning in Sydney.
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How robots are helping facilities stay clean post-pandemic

by Michel Spruijt, GM and VP of BrainCorp Europe…

“Owing to a devastating pandemic, keeping public spaces clean has shifted from being a background routine to a forefront concern. This jolt in priorities has been especially felt by anyone managing industrial facilities.
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Diversey to acquire Australia’s Tasman Chemicals

Diversey Holdings has entered into an agreement to acquire Tasman Chemicals – the Melbourne, Australia-based manufacturer of professional hygiene and cleaning solutions to the Institutional and Food & Beverage sectors with over 55 years of experience in the market.
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Morclean introduces latest swift and simple bin cleaning innovations

At this time of year, household bins and commercial bins are at their smelliest - and smells attract all types of creatures and insects, including flies, maggots and vermin - making bins a breeding ground for bacteria and germs.
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Listeria completely eliminated in groundbreaking RTE food production pilot

All traces of listeria spp in a highly sensitive food production environment have been successfully eliminated in a breakthrough new pilot, undertaken by Bio-Fence.

The 11-week proof of concept saw Bio-Fence antimicrobial coatings applied to the floor and lower part of walls of a hotdog peeling room in a major sausage manufacturing facility in Israel. Despite repeated, strict cleaning and disinfection routines, the facility had a continuous pre-pilot presence of listeria sp, particularly on the production floor.
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Campaign launched to protect EV drivers at the charging point

GripHero, which claims to be the maker of the world's only single-item release static-safe hand-protection dispenser, is drawing attention to the importance of protecting the health and wellbeing of Electric Vehicle customers who are prone to picking up contaminants and illness from recharging point handles.

The campaign follows research which reveals that charging points are teaming with germs that have been shown to be transferable to others seven times before leaving the skin.
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Office germ hotspots revealed - with kettle, kitchen cupboard and hand sanitiser bottle all dirtier than a toilet seat

New research by leading international brand of professional cleaning materials, Chicopee, has revealed the germ hotspots in Britain's offices (Ed: and we’re assuming that other countries follow suit...).

Covid-19 and the long-term effects of the pandemic has meant that businesses are all becoming more conscious of keeping communal areas safe for workers returning to the office. With many office workers returning to the workplace, at least on a flexible basis over the past few months, it is important to understand the danger areas for harbouring germs and bacteria.
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Nominations sought for 2021 Cintas SHINE Award honouring professional housekeepers

Housekeeping professionals are the key to guest satisfaction in hotels and other hospitality properties.
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Bunzl to acquire US-based safety business and healthcare distributor in Australasia

Bunzl has entered into agreements to acquire a US-based safety business and a medical supplies distributor with operations in Australia and Singapore

McCue Corporation, based in Boston, Massachusetts, is a leading business in the distribution of safety and asset protection solutions, and provides Bunzl with a strong position in this fast-growing market segment.
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Gary Fage officially installed as the new Master of the WCEC

The Worshipful Company of Environmental Cleaners welcomes Gary Fage as its new Master after his installation ceremony on 17th September 2021.

Gary has been a WCEC member for 20 years, and closely involved with most WCEC committees for the past three years. He was appointed the Master Elect by the Court of the Company last February.
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Ladies day at the races for CSSA Women's Group

Members of the Cleaning & Support Services Association’s Women's Group and their guests enjoyed a day at Pontefract Raceourse Ladies Day last month as part of the Association’s networking activities.

The day, organised by CSSA Women's Group Chair Lynn Webster, was well attended with additional tickets requested by guests and a second table leading to a second table filled.
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Imperial startup developing hygiene-verification technology raises £625,000

FreshCheck, a startup developing colour-change tools for hygiene verification, has raised £625,000 seed investment from investors including the Imperial College Innovation Fund, reports Gavin Reed.

Founded by Imperial PhD alumni Dr John Simpson and Dr Alex Bond, FreshCheck creates intuitive tools for confirming hygiene in a range of markets such as food, hospitality and healthcare. On application to a surface, the technology, which uses iron-dye interaction, appears purple. If it changes colour, then the surface is contaminated with either bacteria or food residue and must be cleaned again.
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Vectair playing its part in fighting climate change

Climate change is an increasingly important topic in the minds of world leaders as we prepare for the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) in November 2021. 

Vectair Systems has been acting to help combat global warming for a while now. Its intention as an innovator is to develop new technology to revolutionise the hygiene industry and to provide the best possible solutions whilst being as environmentally-friendly as possible.
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WorkWave to acquire TEAM Software

WorkWave, a provider of SaaS solutions that support every stage of a service business's life cycle, has signed an agreement to purchase TEAM Software, a leading global provider of software and solutions for cleaning, janitorial, security, and facilities management service providers.

The acquisition is expected to close at the end of September.
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Soapbox: Halting the race to the bottom

It's time for cleaning to stand firm. CEO of Cleanology, Dominic Ponniah, argues that we need to value ourselves and shout about our achievements.
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Build bespoke smart charts in seconds with Jangro

Jangro, the UK & Ireland's largest network of independent janitorial and cleaning distributors, has enhanced its award-winning digital wall chart tool with a multi-room function. Users of Jangro's innovative digital wall chart creator can now create bespoke plans for whole buildings, thanks to an exciting new update to the online tool.
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Shoppers concerned about Covid safety as they return to the high street, new research finds

While restrictions have now lifted, almost three quarters (73%) of Brits are still worried about visiting shops and cafés where there are no Covid-19 measures in place, new research from Mitie has revealed.

More than half (53%) went as far as to say they will only go into shops which have visible anti Covid measures.
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Tennant UK to host North West open day

Following a number of popular open days at its Northampton facility pre-lockdown, Tennant UK will soon host its next open day event at its North West facility - on Wednesday 6th October, 09:00 – 15:00.
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UK Cleaning Show shaping up nicely

The UK Cleaning Show, initially postponed because of Covid, is starting to shape up nicely with lots planned for the event, which is now scheduled to take place at London's ExCel centre from 2nd - 4th November this year.
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Eureka moment

Meanwhile in London, some are still using brooms for sweeping. It was great to showcase the alternative, and productivity gains the Xtrema sweeper can provide; the labour-saving over the course of the contract can be quite substantial!
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Increased demand for ozone cleaning and new working methods enable manufacturer to ‘Help a Hero – Make a Visor’

Ozone Clean has had a very interesting past 18 months with the pandemic and subsequent lockdown. “Due to the anti-viral properties of ozone, demand increased dramatically,” says the company’s Mark Powell.
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Confidence in NHS grade UV-C light robots boosts care home infection prevention & control

SARS-CoV-2 remains an ongoing threat in care homes across the country, but that's not just the only dangerous pathogen for older and vulnerable residents including the various mutated strains of SARS-CoV-2. What do you do if you manage a care home and there is an outbreak?
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Matrix announces appointment of new managing director

Matrix Cleaning Systems has appointed Natalie Pownall as its new managing director. Natalie has been working alongside her father Bob Pownall for 16 years and it has come the time that Bob has decided to stand down and pass on the reigns to his daughter.
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Seaward testers clean up at pressure washer manufacturer

Kärcher has specified Seaward portable appliance testers to ensure its commercial activity complies with important electrical safety requirements.
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