Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 16th December 2021 Issue no. 997
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   International News
Products Kimberly-Clark Professional names Ehab Abou-Oaf new president
Cleaning industry firm gives insight into business recovery from the pandemic
ACI and Trades unveil new factsheet on role of enzymes in detergent products
Hand dryers are changing. To the casual observer, the industry’s physical innovations go without saying. The form factor of the hand dryer has seen considerable advances in recent years, with some manufacturers opting – for instance – for ‘hands in’ designs whereby the user’s hands are placed inside a cavity rather than hovering underneath a device. Propelair’s water-saving toilet launch will help boost Middle East’s sustainability drive
EFCI calls for more flexible approach to EC's minimum wage proposals
Jangro ramps up sustainability with new product range
Truvox International launches new Multiwash Pro
"Our Multiwash II has been the benchmark for scrubber dryers for many years, and we are delighted to be launching the new Multiwash Pro range," says Truvox International executive director, Gordon McVean. Embracing the Future - Interclean Amsterdam
Robert Scott launches new Ecofibre range
New partnership to develop waste plastic recycling and circular-fuel production facilities
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The original Cleaning & Hygiene industry e-news My father told me many years ago that while my positivity was my greatest asset, it could sometimes be my biggest downfall. I hope I'm not going to cause upset here, but I've been thinking about the good that's come out of the pandemic - perhaps to help counter the doom and gloom, as well as the sheer misery some of us have suffered. I've written before about how lovely it's been - as someone living between two major airports, not to have planes constantly circling overhead, that the benefits of working from home have been enjoyed by those who found their previous commutes exhausting, and how people started helping one another, either via social media or charities, to ensure that everyone – particularly the vulnerable living alone, had everything they needed. Also on the positive side, cleaning became recognised as a crucial service, with the general public finally realising that cleaners actually have something important to offer! Some contractors fared better than others during lockdown… ‘Work from home’ mandates changed cleaning contracts and schedules. Many businesses closed, meaning contracts were lost for good, while others had different needs that their contractors worked hard to fulfil. Manufacturers and janitorial suppliers were suddenly asked for different products and equipment and had to produce these with limited staff and an unreliable supply chain. I don’t think we did a bad job under the circumstances, do you? Now, throughout a fair bit of the developed world, vaccine mandates are being brought in and although the focus in the UK has been on carers and hospital nursing teams and doctors, who have been told, “no jab, no job” I’ve known all along that those whose role it is to clean our care homes, medical centres and hospitals will also come under that mandate. Our industry is already crying out for people willing to become cleaners, yet, potentially, huge numbers may be about to leave their jobs because they won’t accept, or can’t physically commit to, a regime of ongoing vaccines. I wonder whether the downing of tools by those who’ve successfully kept our public spaces Covid-safe for us for coming up to two years now, will reiterate, (but from a different side of the coin) just how crucial they are to our wellbeing? Worrying times ahead for us, I feel… With the festive season upon us, this is our last broadcast until 6th January 2022. I hope you have everything you need and that you can enjoy time with your loved ones.
Yours,
      This Week's News
Biosciences company welcomes new 'Greenwashing' Code
The code gives guidance on what terminology companies can use when marketing products as 'green' and encourages thorough checks into eco-friendly claims. A further review into misleading claims both online and offline is due to begin in 2022 with a focus primarily on textiles and fashion, travel and transport, beauty products and cleaning products. SoftBank publishes a study on the effects of air quality through the deployment of cobotics
Ice Cleaning delivers mould remediation services for London Museum Of Water and Steam
Based in South-West London, the popular tourist attraction is home to the world's largest collection of stationary steam pumping engines, with thousands of people visiting the museum each year to learn about the history of London's water supply. Trades turn to digital tools as workloads keep rising
The study shows that 85% of firms expect to be busier over the next 12 months, and nearly one-in-five (17%) anticipate that workloads will at least double. Expectations of growth are highest among building maintenance, facilities management, cleaning and waste management firms. At least 88% of business leaders surveyed from these sectors said they expected workloads to increase going into 2022. ISSA Show North America 2021 celebrates successful in-person gathering
The return of the in-person show to what many say is the convention capital of the world, reaffirmed the industry's commitment to hosting safe events and delivering innovative solutions that support cleaning, disinfection, and infection prevention around the world. ECoserv Group scoops Green Award
The company was a bronze winner for environmental best practise at a presentation ceremony in London, which celebrated the greenest individuals, companies, councils and communities within the UK.
Coming off the back of significant year-on-year growth, Brain Corp has seen momentum build throughout 2021 with the company recording 226% growth in floor area covered autonomously between April and October, 2021 alone. While increases in robot deployments were seen across all industry sectors, the most significant growth came within retail outlets, shopping malls and logistics facilities. Poppies celebrates ranking in 100 best UK franchises
Ineos Hygienics appoints Zyrofisher to introduce new sport brand into UK & Ireland
The new range has been co-developed with elite sports teams to help prevent the spread of infection amongst athletes, while keeping performance front of mind and reducing lost training days. Thought to be the first of its kind range - designed by sports people, for sport – it offers a specialist fast drying, non-slip formula that leaves hands and equipment protected and ready for action. 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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