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Let’s meet in Manchester!
In the week when Boris Johnson expressed doubt about the ability of virtual events to replace the real thing, and following discussion between the Events Industry Alliance and the UK government, BCCE Ltd - organiser of the Manchester Cleaning Show 2020 - has rescheduled this year’s event to 14 and 15 October 2020. In a recent statement, Boris Johnson said: “We have learned a lot of lessons during this crisis about the potential of technology. But I think there are limitations to this technology and it is no substitute for face-to-face meetings and interactions.”
the British Cleaning Council and Quartz Business Media. Paul Thrupp, chairman of the BCC, said: “The Manchester Cleaning Show will be an important place to be this October. Through challenging times, the cleaning industry has been resilient and innovative. We have much to discuss, much to share, and much to showcase. And we must say thank you to those suppliers and cleaning operatives who have played a critical role in keeping our communities safe. Only through a physical show will this be possible. It’s time for the cleaning industry to come together and demonstrate that through effective cleaning and hygiene practices, the business community can get back to business.”
Boris Johnson’s comments came on the heels of a recent panel discussion hosted by the AEO, the Association of Event Organisers. The expert panel, hosted by AEO’s Tech Group, looked at digital events and how they work for both content producers and exhibition organisers. The panel concluded that digitalising exhibition floors is more difficult than digitalising content. The mesmeric show-floor ‘white noise’, the randomness of meeting a company who you never knew you needed to meet and the opportunity to engage with the whole industry under one roof remained, concluded the group, a massive challenge when it comes to a digital solution.
The success of the show is critical for the UK cleaning industry as it is the source of all funding the BCC receives each year. This funding, in turn, supports the initiatives of BBC member organisations.
Even Steve Jobs, inventor of the iPhone, knew a long time ago that face-to-face meetings would never go out of style: “There’s a temptation in our networked age to think that ideas can be developed by email and iChat. That’s crazy. Creativity comes from spontaneous meetings, from random discussions.” In fact, according to a study by Great Business Schools, 84% of people still say they prefer in-person meetings.
The heroic role the cleaning sector has played in the fight against COVID-19 is beyond doubt. Manchester Cleaning Show 2020 will be the first opportunity to push the point home and shout about it. See you there!
So back to the good news from BCCE Ltd: Manchester Cleaning Show 2020 will – subject to current government advice and restrictions – be live on 14 and 15 October at Event City in Manchester. BCCE Ltd, owner and organiser of the Cleaning Show in Manchester and London, is a joint venture between
It is fitting that our industry should be one of the first to come out and stage a real event. Not only is this an opportunity for us to further enhance the profile of our sector as the country begins to emerge from COVID-19 restrictions, but it will be a way for us to demonstrate to all other industry sectors exactly how events can be staged safely and effectively.
Wishing you a happy, clean, tidy and healthy month ahead.
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22 Special Report: A new Master’s aspirations for a singularly different year. John Shonfeld, newly appointed Master of the Worshipful Company of Environmental Cleaners (WCEC), shares his thoughts on how the UK cleaning industry may go forward in the most testing of times, into a post COVID-19 world.
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Industry News. In the news this month… Manchester Cleaning Show 2020 – new dates announced, BCC publishes industrybacked guide to cleaning and hygiene terms, WAMITAB approved as end-point assessment organisation for Healthcare Cleaning Operative apprenticeship, Salisbury launches new brand for next stage of growth, New guide offers cleaning professionals peace of mind on pests. People. Personnel news and new appointments from across the cleaning and FM sectors. Contracts. We take a look at all the latest contracts awarded across the industry.
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Special Report: COVID-19 Update. C&M provides a round-up of the cleaning industry’s evolving role in meeting the challenge posed by COVID-19.
Feature: Vacuum Cleaning. More than 60% of floors in buildings are carpeted and require efficient, systematic and differentiated cleaning using modern methods if they are to look like new. This feature looks at the latest technology.
Estimating and bidding for success. A report by Dennis Goodwin, ISSA’s education and certification business development manager. New Products. An overview of some of the new products available on the market this month.
05 Editor’s Comment
15 BICSc Comment
A look at the cleaning sector this month.
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16 BCC Comment A new deal for the cleaning and hygiene supply chain. Lorcan Mekitarian, chair of the CHSA, reports.
17 A job worth doing – a contractor’s blog. Lee Andrews reports.
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C&M INDUSTRY NEWS
Manchester Cleaning Show 2020 – new dates announced FOLLOWING the recent relaxation of lockdown measures in the UK, the Events Industry Alliance is lobbying the UK government to provide a ‘go’ date for when B2B events can restart. Consequently, following extensive discussion with industry partners, BCCE Ltd - organiser of the Manchester Cleaning Show 2020 - has rescheduled this year’s event to 14 and 15 October 2020. Quartz Business Media, joint owner and organiser of the Manchester Cleaning Show with the British Cleaning Council (and publisher of C&M magazine) is working closely
• Hand sanitizer stations throughout the exhibition. • Registration floor stickers to maintain social distancing. • One-way route for visitors to work their way around the exhibition. • A supply of face masks (dependent on official guidance at the time). • No need for business cards – exhibitors will be able to scan visitor badges via a mobile app. • E-badges to be printed at home and self check-in at registration. •T he use of an event app to connect
with the venue, Event City, and all suppliers to
exhibitors with an online audience unable to
ensure that the event is COVID-SAFE, providing
travel to Manchester.
a secure environment for visitors, exhibitors
Paul Thrupp, chairman of the British
for the cleaning industry to come together and demonstrate that through effective cleaning
Cleaning Council, said: “The Manchester
and hygiene practices, the business community
During the Manchester Cleaning Show,
Cleaning Show will be an important place to
can get back to business.”
the cleaning industry has a real opportunity
be this October. Through challenging times,
to shout about the critical role it has
the cleaning industry has been resilient and
registrations remain in place and will be
played in the fight against COVID-19, and to
innovative. We have much to discuss, much to
transferred automatically to the new dates.
demonstrate how industry as a whole can
share, and much to showcase. And we must
The organisers have extended their thanks
safely get back to business.
say thank you to those suppliers and cleaning
to exhibitors, visitors, speakers, partners and
operatives who have played a critical role in
suppliers for their continued support and
keeping our communities safe. Only through
patience during this challenging time.
a physical show will this be possible. It’s time
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and staff.
Measures in place, as required, include: • Scheduled entry times for exhibitors to set up their stand.
All existing bookings, content, and visitor
BCC publishes industry-backed guide to cleaning and hygiene terms THE British Cleaning Council (BCC) has
‘misting’, ‘spraying’, ‘fumigation’ and ‘bug-
published a guide to cleaning terms to help
bombing’ - cleaning to remove the soil is
the UK economy reopen safely following the
essential before disinfecting to remove the
Coronavirus lockdown. Since the pandemic
pathogenic micro-organisms.
began, the BCC has received many enquiries
· When employing a contractor or planning a
about cleaning applications, processes and
cleaning and hygiene regime, it is essential that
procedures from a variety of organisations that
a current, robust risk assessment is designed,
are reopening premises or seeking to design
acknowledging the various environmental
cleaning regimes that will ensure staff, visitors
factors that may be encountered.
and the public stay safe and well. The BCC has consulted member organisations
· When engaging external providers to carry out specialist cleaning/disinfecting activity
from across the sector in order to compile an
it is important to review their credentials in
agreed guide to ensure informed decisions are
terms of: reputation and credibility; operator
by entities which have sprung up, aiming to
made, good standards are reached and people
training; credibility of the product intended
capitalise on the public’s fears by offering
are reassured when it comes to cleaning and
for use, preferably that which has undergone
cleaning products and services which may
hygiene in the current environment.
efficacy testing and has a unique EN number;
not do all that they claim. Our guide aims to
Key advice in the guide includes:
and the result evaluation process - how is the
bust these myths and offer an industry-agreed
· When cleaning within the healthcare sector,
outcome measured?
source of reliable, evidence-based information.
standard operating procedures should be
BCC chairman, Paul Thrupp, said: “Outside
It will help ensure that the high standard
referenced in conjunction with the latest advice
the cleaning and hygiene industry, there is
of cleaning and hygiene that are crucial for
from Public Health England and the World
some confusion about what is needed in terms
defeating Coronavirus as the UK economy
Health Organisation.
of cleaning and disinfecting to ensure people
unlocks can be achieved and it will help provide
stay safe and well in light of the risk posed
the reassurance that people need.”
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WAMITAB approved as end-point assessment organisation for Healthcare Cleaning Operative apprenticeship WAMITAB has been approved by the Education
science, whilst embracing the very essence of
Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) to offer end-point
the risk assessment factors. The attention drawn
assessment for the new Level 2 Healthcare
to the cleaning industry during the current
Cleaning Operative apprenticeship.
COVID-19 pandemic makes the timing perfect for the introduction of this apprenticeship,
The Healthcare Cleaning Apprenticeship was approved in February 2020 and has been
which facilitates the development of skills and
welcomed by key industry bodies including
knowledge, measures effectiveness and supports
the Association for Healthcare Cleaning
efficient service delivery.” In its role as the end-point assessment
Professionals (AHCP), Cleaning and Support Services Association (CSSA), the British Cleaning
organisation (EPAO), WAMITAB will provide
Council, and WAMITAB who have all played an
apprentices, employers and training providers
active role in its development. The apprenticeship is the only standard with
Chris James, CEO, WAMITAB
with support and guidance from the beginning of their programme. A range of materials will
a direct focus on cleaning. It will help meet
routine and non-routine cleaning, including
be provided to help prepare apprentices for
the significant demand for apprenticeships
detailed cleaning and rapid response cleaning
their assessments such as example assessment
in the NHS and healthcare sector - the NHS
to a hygienic standard of cleanliness set by
materials and suggested reading lists to aid
Apprenticeship Levy is worth some £200 million
organisational and policy guidelines.
revision for the knowledge test.
and could be used to address critical skills
Chris James, CEO at WAMITAB, said: “From
In addition, WAMITAB is developing a Level 2
the outset, WAMITAB trustees committed to
qualification which will align with the knowledge
support the development of the Healthcare
requirements of the Healthcare Cleaning
band of £4000, will support those working
Cleaning Operative apprenticeship standard.
Operative apprenticeship. This qualification
in healthcare environments that require
It was crucial that WAMITAB, industry partners
will be supported with a full training package,
greater attention to safety and infection
and Government stood shoulder to shoulder to
including workbooks, which could be used
control. This includes a range of both public
develop and support its introduction. I strongly
as part of the portfolio of evidence. Two of
and private sector environments such NHS
believe that at this pivotal point in UK history, no
WAMITAB’s regulated qualifications - Level 1
hospitals, private hospitals and care homes
other apprenticeship could be more appropriate
Award in Cleaning Principles and the Level 1
(nursing and residential). This standard may
to the needs of society than healthcare cleaning.”
Award in the Principles of Infection Prevention
also be suitable for some GP practices, first
Delia Cannings, national lead for education
and Control - come with a complete package of
needs across the UK health system. The standard, with an allocated funding
aid facilities, community health centres,
and training at AHCP, said: “I believe that the
training and assessment materials and could
educational establishments, and leisure
specialist work undertaken by healthcare
be offered outside of the Apprenticeship Levy
facilities where their cleaning operatives
cleaning teams requires professional
funding to support the delivery of underpinning
have a broad cleaning role. The 12-month
acknowledgement. The new standard embeds
knowledge elements.
apprenticeship involves responsibility for
the fundamental principles of cleaning as a
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Salisbury launches new brand for next stage of growth SALISBURY Group has announced its modern
launching our new branding, which reflects
and fresh rebrand for the next stage of its
exactly what we stand for. Salisbury is a
growth story. The new cube-shaped logo
business based on our people and the personal
and new strapline - We take it personally -
impact they make every day. Put simply, we
reflects Salisbury’s business being all about
believe that buildings are better places to be
people and references the personal impact its
when they are looked after by people who care.
employees make for customers.
Although this exciting change comes at a time
To develop the new brand, Salisbury
when all of us have been facing challenges
organised a series of workshops with its
in and out of work, our clients are telling us
employees and independent stakeholders.
that we are making a bigger difference than
The workshops focused on what Salisbury
ever. This gives us a great platform for growth.
stands for, how it is perceived as an
Indeed, 2020 has been our most successful year
organisation, and how it makes a difference
to date in terms of new contract wins. We look forward to taking it personally for more clients
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Group managing director of Salisbury Group, Andrew Lunt, said: “I am very pleased to be
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BTA makes national and international headlines THE British Toilet Association (BTA) has made
Raymond Martin was quoted by the paper
national and international news with managing
as saying: “It’s going to require a structured
director Raymond Martin being interviewed
approach and careful planning to improve and
by over 50 sources from the UK and world
sustain these essential facilities and the BTA
news media about all aspects of public toilet
is ready and willing to support a Government
provision and cleaning.
strategy. If we want to get our local economies
It started when Martin was quoted in an
re-established and flourishing, fully supporting
article by The Sunday Times on 24 May about
our increasing visitor and tourist numbers and
the future of public conveniences following
allowing everyone to safely visit our villages,
the Coronavirus pandemic. He stated that
towns, cities, parks, and beaches, then the
the BTA had been continuously giving advice
Government has to step in, bringing back life
and guidance to councils and companies
Raymond Martin
that publicly accessible toilets are a vital
about keeping public conveniences safe during the pandemic, with the continued
or electronic flushes, self-closing seats and
need for the safety and health of all users.
integral sanitizing systems.
It was even predicted that it could well lead
and stability to this country. We believe firmly
Martin told the Sunday Times that publicly
building block of that vision.” The story prompted huge interest and public support, with Martin being quoted
to a transformation in future provision, he
accessible toilets had always played a vital role
extensively in UK media outlets and by news
told the newspaper. He told the paper that
in our nation’s health and well-being, social
providers as far afield as Australia. He also
a range of new measures may need to be
inclusion, equality and, as was very evident
received a deluge of requests by media to
instigated around urinals and washbasins to
recently, a desperate need for public decency
give interviews.
enforce social distancing and thereby reduce
and dignity.
the risk of Coronavirus transmission between
The BTA is continuing to encourage the
The BTA is a member of the British Cleaning Council. The council’s chairman, Paul Thrupp,
users, perhaps leading to many public toilets
Government to urgently recognise the importance
said: “Well done to Raymond and the BTA.
featuring individual cubicles and being
of, and seriously focus and invest in, helping
They have done a fantastic job in putting
upgraded to non-gender specific units. He
local councils to revolutionise the nation’s toilets
public toilet provision on the national agenda
also alluded to other measures that might
and washrooms as an urgent matter of ‘public
and raising the profile of the work done by the
be designed or installed to stop the spread
health’ and to fight not only this current virus, but
cleaning sector generally.”
of the disease, ranging from foot-operated
potentially any future threat of contamination.
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New guide offers cleaning professionals peace of mind on pests CLEANING professionals returning to premises
to feed, breed and damage your building and the
left empty during the COVID-19 lockdown could
contents within.”
face issues with pests, including rats and mice.
BPCA has eight tips for being ‘pest ready’
National trade body the British Pest Control
when premises reopen:
Association (BPCA) has issued a new guide to
• Safely secure all food sources from pests.
help them to reopen as restrictions ease.
• Check access points are sealed.
The guide - which is available online - sets out legislation and regulations to consider, as well as outlining checks that should be taking place ahead of restarting production or
pest activity check. • F ollow pest prevention tips in the Pest Ready guide. •C onduct a back-to-work pest inspection with your pest management company. •G et a good pest management company on
• Perform thorough cleaning and hygiene process.
your books - find one in your area with
• Check condition of pest management
www.bpca.org.uk/find.
equipment, eg fly screens. • Visit site to perform routine maintenance and
BPCA members have reported a surge in rodent activity during the lockdown, with call outs to rats up by 51% and call outs to mice
reopening to the public.
rising by 41%.
Technical manager at the BPCA, Dee Ward-
BPCA’s free online guide explains the breeding
Thompson, said: “One of the biggest threats that many closed businesses will have to face is the
cycles and habits of rats and mice, highlighting
possibility of a serious pest infestation, which
the speed with which they can become a serious
may have established while their premises were
issue. It also lists measures that can be taken to
left without any activity and unguarded from
deter pests from entering a building in the first
pests. If you kept up pest management visits
place, explains when and how to call in a pest
then you should be in a good position to reopen
control company as well as including a handy
safely. If you stopped them, then the worst-case
checklist of tasks to tick off before opening the
scenario when reopening your business is that
doors to staff and customers.
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Incentive QAS pays tribute to frontline staff
New counselling service launched
INCENTIVE QAS has distributed more than
A new on-site counselling service has launched
800 wellbeing packs to its staff all over the UK.
for 6000 Sodexo healthcare employees to
With half of the 800-strong company working
help them deal with the pressures of working
throughout the pandemic, and the other half
through the COVID-19 pandemic. The service
preparing to return to work after furlough, the
has been designed to support frontline
Incentive QAS leadership team has expressed its
keyworkers, predominantly based at acute
gratitude during a testing and unprecedented
hospitals, and improve their quality of life. It was launched at Manchester University NHS
time for the industry.
Foundation Trust by an experienced counsellor
The packs have been welcomed by staff
and psychotherapist in June.
teams across the country and contain a variety
Stuart Winters, Sodexo Healthcare UK and
of health and wellbeing gifts. Workers have received a branded cotton tote bag, aluminium
Ireland CEO, said: “Our staff perform their
re-useable water bottles, 125ml personalised
jobs at the highest level in the face of an
bottle of hand sanitizer, and washable
unprecedented situation. Our on-site HR and
face coverings. As well as sugary treats, the wellbeing pack also includes an employee information guide to help staff prepare for a ‘new normal’ post lockdown.
From left to right: Teresa Nash and Corina Nagy at Incentive QAS’ Essex Police Authority contract.
learning and development teams recognised the negative impact COVID-19 was and continues to have on both the psychological
had to adapt quickly in largely unprecedented
and emotional health of our employees. This
circumstances. The wellbeing packs are a way
new service, along with our existing range
Incentive QAS, said: “The commitment of our
for us to say thank you to our teams as we
of health and wellbeing tools, should help
teams across the country during this pandemic
begin to welcome back 50% of our workforce
to alleviate some of the pressure of working
has been incredible. With many working in
who were previously furloughed.”
through a global pandemic.”
frontline critical environments, our staff have
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Jamie Wright, managing director at
InnuScience urges ‘justified disinfection’ post-lockdown INNUSCIENCE is urging the cleaning and FM
touch surfaces such as door handles, taps,
these are areas that are not typically touched
sectors to adopt high levels of hygiene with
toilet flush handles, keyboards, lift switches,
and do not represent a real biological risk
an emphasis on effective cleaning using high
and handrails as these are surfaces that are
to health. Scientific reporting demonstrates
performing detergents rather than an over-
most likely to cause transmission of bugs. It
that the coronavirus is effectively rendered
reliance of disinfectants that do not clean and
suggests effective regular cleaning is most
inactive and non-infective when detergents
risk negative impact for the environment.
appropriate for all non-critical surfaces such
are used.
The biotech company is advocating a
as floors, urinals, ceilings, and most walls as
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cleaning regime called ‘justified disinfection’ which encourages disinfecting only where and when it is useful. Steve Teasdale, co-founder and vice president of scientific affairs at InnuScience, said: “Justified disinfection is the principle that effective cleaning with high quality detergents across all non-critical touch surfaces is as effective, if not more so, than the widespread systematic or abusive use of disinfectants. There is also a need to continue to look after our environment. This has been at our heart since we began.” InnuScience warns that regular and widespread use of disinfectants does not provide a clean surface as disinfectants do not clean per se, promoting the development of bacteria, and recommends they should only be used on critical ‘high frequency’ 12 AUGUST 2020
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BCC announces the election of two new directors TWO new directors have been elected to the board of the British Cleaning Council (BCC). Delia Cannings, national lead for education and training, the Association of Healthcare Cleaning Professionals (ahcp), and Kim Phillips, chair of the Association of Building Cleaning Direct Service Providers (ABCD), both regularly represent their trade associations at the BCC. BCC chairman, Paul Thrupp, said: “I warmly congratulate Delia and Kim on their election as directors. They are both highly talented and experienced people who will add real value and more balance to the BCC board.”
Delia Cannings
Kim Phillips
Delia Cannings has over 40 years’ experience with the cleaning sector, with specific expertise
matters and dismiss that which has no real
trainers, Kim Phillips is network head for the
gained whilst providing services to the NHS.
meaning. I have reviewed my contribution to
Association for Public Service Excellence (APSE)
As well as her position with the ahcp, which is
the cleaning industry and whilst I believe I have
and head of catering and facilities services at
the principal organisation which defines the
always promoted our cleaning colleagues, I
Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council. She
standards and represents the interests of the
want to re-focus my efforts and energy on the
said: “I am delighted to be elected as a director
healthcare cleaning sector throughout the UK,
battle for serious recognition for our cleaning
for the BCC. I look forward to bringing diversity
Delia Cannings is the director of Environmental
workforces, which will be a key focus of mine as
and a broader understanding of cleaning
Excellence Training and Development Ltd,
a director with the BCC.”
matters, along with an excellent track record
which she set up. She said: “During the recent
As well as being chair of the ABCD, which is
of task and finish project management, to the
pandemic situation, I have had the opportunity
comprised mainly of local government cleaning
strategic work of the BCC.”
to evaluate my position, review what really
managers and a number of suppliers and
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CONTRACTS
NHS standard deep cleaning service helps students safely return to school NTH Solutions, the provider of estates and
a baseline level of cleanliness, all while
facilities services to North Tees and Hartlepool
reinvesting profits back into the NHS to support
NHS Foundation Trust, has helped students
frontline patient care.
return to 30 schools across the North East with its NHS standard deep cleaning service.
In addition to the deep cleaning and biodecontamination procedures, the service offers retraining of existing cleaning staff,
reopening of our schools to greater numbers of
schools across the region to provide its infection
audits to ensure cleaning standards are being
staff and students. As an NHS owned company,
control deep cleaning and advisory service,
maintained, drop-in sessions to provide
we knew we were in safe hands with their deep
which provides staff, children and parents with
information and reassurance for staff and/or
cleaning and bio-decontamination service,
the peace of mind that the schools have been
pupils, swift outbreak response, and official
with the added bonus that any profits are being
deep cleaned and bio-decontaminated to the
certification to confirm the school has been
reinvested into front line patient services at
highest standards.
decontaminated to NHS standards.
the NHS. It has been great to welcome more
The NHS-owned company has partnered with
The unique initiative offers a ‘reassurance
Brendan Tapping, chief executive officer of
students and staff back to our schools, with the
partnership’ to schools and other organisations
Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust,
extra reassurance that they have returned to a
in the North East and Yorkshire, providing
said: “We were delighted to have NTH Solutions
safe and clean environment.”
an ongoing deep cleaning service to uphold
on board to help us prepare for the wider
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Churchill wins contract with the Scottish Police Authority CHURCHILL has secured a multi-site contract
Churchill was awarded the contract
and successful relationship.” Phil Matis, regional director for Churchill,
with the Scottish Police Authority (SPA),
following a rigorous procurement process.
providing cleaning and janitorial services on
SPA extended a huge thanks to all who have
added: “Our new partnership with SPA is a
an initial three-year deal, with an option for a
procured and mobilised the contract during
defining moment, and a fantastic opportunity,
further two years.
very testing circumstances.
strengthening our position within Scotland.
The SPA was created in 2012 and its main
Louisa Clarke, operations director for
This has come at an exciting time, after
functions include maintaining the police service
Churchill, said: “Winning a contract of this
previous growth and the opening of our new
and supporting the continuous improvement
scale is testament to the whole Churchill
regional office just outside of Glasgow, acting
of policing in Scotland. The contract covers 13
Scotland team who have mobilised in testing
as the central hub for our operations teams.
local authorities across Scotland and 90 sites,
circumstances. It’s been a superb team effort
We are very much looking forward to what the
including headquarters, offices, call centres,
and one that puts Churchill firmly on the map in
future holds.”
and primary/secondary suites.
Scotland. We hope this will be the start of a long
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Principle awarded 22 Bishopsgate contract PRINCIPLE Cleaning Services has been
Principle will provide daily cleaning, window
awarded a contract with JLL for an initial five-
cleaning, washroom services, laundry services,
year term to provide housekeeping services
and pest control to the property with a service
to London’s new, people-focused workplace
solution based on innovation, team welfare
destination, 22 Bishopsgate. Offering over
and reduced environmental impact.
1.275 million square feet of office space over
Principle’s CEO, Peter Smith, said: “We
62 floors, 22 Bishopsgate will also provide
are thrilled to be working with JLL on this
over 150,000 sq ft of amenity and community
ground-breaking project with such a strong
space for the benefit of its 12,000 residents
focus on the changing workspace. Over the
and visitors.
mobilisation period, we have been working
Inspired by the changing trends in the
with the building management team to
way people work and live, the building
identify and develop the most sustainable
is London’s first vertical village with a
and innovative processes across all service
focus on health and wellbeing, technology
lines to support 22 Bishopsgate’s vision.”
and sustainability.
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A Licence to Kill Licence to Kill - none of the
Some of the germs may be destroyed in this
everyone is searching for
disinfectant solutions currently
process, but effectively we are cleaning our
certainty, both in cleaning
being used either by manual
hands. As most of the population now knows,
regimes and the way we
or mechanical means requires
there is a correct and efficient way of washing
work going forward. As we
the operator to be licensed.
hands which removes germs. This same
DURING these troubled times,
all know, the only constant is
Numerous claims have been
rationale can be applied to cleaning buildings -
change – and change has been
made about the effectiveness
good cleaning techniques will remove the virus
accelerated by this pandemic.
of such disinfectants, but
from surfaces. Whilst this may not kill it, the
I have seen no empirical
surfaces would be safe for users of the building.
Will we shake hands when we meet people in the new normal? Will men wear
scientific evidence that supports the
The right techniques can also ensure that it is
a necktie?
statements made by manufacturers. I am
safe for the operative. Hence training
not suggesting that these chemicals do not
in good practice is key to an efficient and
Licence to Clean and cleaning operatives
work - I am suggesting we do not know the
effective cleaning regime that minimises risk
generally receive little training in what has
effectiveness of such chemicals.
to all parties.
So, currently, there is no legally required
always been a vital role, but perhaps the recognition it deserves will finally be applied.
I understand that the current isolates of the
There is no requirement to be licensed
COVID-19 virus are being used in the search
to use disinfectants, irrespective of delivery
for a vaccine and therefore are not available to
system. However, it is widely accepted within
for cleaning operatives. I have spoken before
commercial laboratories for testing the efficacy
the cleaning industry that, as with antibiotics,
and make no apology for mentioning again
of their disinfectant solutions. Consequently,
the next major topic may well be germ
the BICSc Licence to Practice. This entry
some of the claims made are not only
resistance to disinfectants and biocides. So, it
qualification is just that. It provides a firm
scurrilous but potentially dangerous for those
is vitally important that in these challenging
foundation to move onto craft and skills
who are operating within the buildings that are
times our cleaning operatives may not need a
training - therefore, there is not currently a
being treated in these ways.
Licence to Kill, but surely they should have a
There are correct methodologies for training
Licence to Clean that is universally recognised in the cleaning industry.
When we are urged to wash our hands, this
Licence to Clean.
is to remove the COVID-19 virus from our skin.
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A new deal for the cleaning and hygiene supply chain Lorcan Mekitarian, chair of the Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association (CHSA), reports. THE coronavirus pandemic is having a huge
focus on product availability and establish
until Q1 2021 at the earliest. In the meantime, unscrupulous profiteers,
manufacture in the UK and Europe. It’s
impact on the cleaning industry. Essential for keeping spaces including hospitals, care homes,
time for a new deal for the supply
primarily selling online and often little more
and hygiene supply chain.
than shell companies, are making all sorts of
Manufacturing in China
claims about product. These products generally
and now offices clean and
was hit by a perfect storm.
have an exceptionally high mark-up and there is
safe, the sector and the
China redirected product
no guarantee they meet industry standards.
cleaning operatives who work
scheduled for export to its
in it are getting the recognition
own use or to the highest
food retailers, public transport,
and respect they deserve. To do their job they need the
bidder. Production then
widely available, demand for cleaning and
dropped off, as normal during
hygiene products will remain high. Looking
the Chinese New Year, and remained
high quality cleaning and hygiene
A vaccine remains the only certain way out of the coronavirus pandemic. Until it is
further into the future, another pandemic
products provided by the UK’s manufacturers
low as China’s own lockdown continued. The
is very possible and will almost certainly
and distributors. Faced with extraordinary
result was severely limited supply at exactly the
continue to be one of the biggest risks facing
demand for key products, the fragility of the
moment we needed to ramp up.
the human population. Against this backdrop
For some products including gloves, gowns
‘just-in-time’ supply chain has been exposed. A new approach is needed for the future. Over recent decades there has been an
and learning from our experience of recent
and aprons, as early as January, when the
months, increasing the resilience of our
beginning of a dip in supply was noticed and
supply chain is essential. Manufacturers are already developing
unremitting downward pressure on price.
before demand here started to rocket, UK
Understandably determined to get exceptional
businesses turned to other Far East countries
production capacity in the UK and Europe,
value for money, buyers of cleaning and
to source product. These factories were also
meaning product will be able to flow through
hygiene products have demanded lower and
soon hit by a lockdown and while they have
the distributor network to the contract cleaning
lower prices. The industry responded in the
now opened up, their order books are full to Q3
and facilities management companies who
only way possible – outsourcing manufacture to
2021. Unsurprisingly, some factories are first
need it so badly. An inevitable consequence will
lower cost-base economies.
serving their own countries. Less altruistically,
be a rise in prices, but still nothing compared
others are keeping back capacity to capitalise
to the money being extorted by the profiteers
disposable polythene aprons are currently very
on the inflated prices being caused by the huge
capitalising on the extreme shortages. In
scarce. Outsourcing is a huge contributor to
imbalance between supply and demand.
return, consistency of supply and quality can
Vital products including gloves and
UK companies are working hard to develop
these supply side shortages. Recognising these
be guaranteed - contract cleaners and facilities
products are a relatively small contributor to
manufacturing capacity in the UK and Europe,
managers will be certain they can get the
the overall cost of providing cleaning services,
but it can’t be achieved overnight. Resilient
products they need to do a good job, safely.
the CHSA is arguing the time has come to
production is not expected to be on stream
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Returning staff to work in private sector buildings Lee Andrews, CEO of DOC Cleaning, reports. WE’RE into August and our industry is still waiting patiently for many clients to confirm when and how they propose to restore their buildings to ‘normal’ service. The City of London is still eerily quiet. I hear office-based workers interviewed in the media saying ‘We’re not returning until October, or the New Year’, or ‘We’ve let the office lease go and are all staying at home’, or ‘We’re planning to hot desk in co-working spaces next year’. Leisure centres and gyms are just reopening. The hospitality industry is slowly waking up. Museums and art galleries have opened their doors. High street retail is still on its knees. Large music venues, conference and exhibition centres have been pressing for clarity. Worryingly, many organisations are facing fundamental threats to their existence. For many cleaning contractors, that means we are still seeking certainty about required staffing levels through August, September, October and beyond. Of course, we are used to a challenge in the cleaning industry. And yet, trying to work out what’s best for our staff and our finances against a backdrop of tapering furlough, increased contributions, and then the Chancellor’s £1000 loyalty bonus, is a bit like taking aim at a target, only to see it move just when you were about the pull the trigger. It doesn’t make for confident planning! In the absence of revenue from clients who either can’t pay or won’t pay, contractors are in the unenviable position of deciding whether to top up furlough to the tune of 10% in September and 20% in October (to which you can further add NIC and pension contributions), or reluctantly pay redundancy, with a promise that they will re-employ
staff if and when buildings re-open. This is still predominantly an issue for private sector contracts, but that’s nearly half the industry. The fact is that some contractors have already burrowed deep into their cash reserves to keep management and back office teams going whilst business has continued at low levels. Somewhere along the line decisions will have to be made as to when furlough, in its tapering form, is not sustainable. So when the Chancellor announced his lifebelt of a £1000 bonus, incentivising firms to keep staff on until 31 January, reaction was mixed. On the one hand it will mean security for staff and valuable funds for contractors whose client income is due to resume. For others, however, it may mean becoming a hostage to fortune, hoping that when February comes, the numbers add up positively. It doesn’t help, of course, that staff who are paid below the monthly threshold will not qualify - further evidence of low paid staff being disproportionately affected. Who knows what November will bring? Will the impending end of furlough be the bolt of lightning that jolts the world of work back into some semblance of normality? So much of the answer depends on if and when we see that second spike and how everyday workers, consumers and employers react to it, especially if vaccines and antiviral drugs are not yet available. One thing’s for sure, nothing in cleaning is certain right now. As if they haven’t been working hard enough for four months as it is, all leave for finance, HR and admin staff is cancelled until further notice, whilst we get through this unprecedented period for the industry. WWW.DOCCLEANING.COM
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COVID-19: Cleaning sector continues to play vital role Neil Nixon reports. Following on from the features in the previous three issues of C&M looking at the essential role the cleaning sector is playing in tackling the COVID-19 pandemic, I am now migrating any news or new product content online to allow for more immediate dissemination of the news. Please take a look at www.cleaningmag.com – content is changing on a daily basis. I will, consequently, be using the pages of C&M to look at certain aspects of post-COVID-19 cleaning in detail and, as with this month’s column, to seek advice on best practice from recognised industry experts, and to learn from the experience of others.
LIFE AFTER CORONAVIRUS Nina Wyers, marketing and brand director of the Floorbrite Group, reports. For over 45 years, daily cleaning has been at
this may be a change that will stay. Those who
the forefront of our business. From offices to
do return to the workplace will adapt to new
distribution, factory, retail, medical, education,
working practices, potentially staggered start
or leisure facilities, you name it, we clean it and
and finish times to avoid the morning rush
also provide a whole host of facility services
on public transport. Lunch and break rotas to
too. Our wealth of experience has earned us
avoid overcrowded canteens, desk spacing
our reputation as the reliable, efficient cleaner
and screening may also become the norm. As
of choice. We provide a 24-hour, 7 day a week
a result, cleaning contracts will increasingly
cleaning service that ensures your business
demand a 24-hour monitoring of space, with
stays clean and hygienic.
the efficient use of robotics and IoT facilitating the move away from on schedule cleaning
Now more than ever cleaning is essential in
towards a demand-based system.
the workplace in order to keep employees and visitors safe and healthy. Increased cleaning
Those in our industry who are quick to
Wider societal awareness around health and
schedules and specialist deep cleaning will
respond and adapt will survive the economic
public concern for the risks they are taking in
become routine as we discover what life on
fallout, but our workplaces may never be the
returning to their place of work or public spaces
the other side of Coronavirus looks like. But life
same again. Flexible working had already
will see further changes to the cleaning and FM
was already changing in the FM world. Only last
become the norm for many, moving away from
world. Those businesses that give innovation a
year we predicted that changes in 2020 would
individual workstations and divided offices in
cursory nod may well find that minimal efforts
not only be client driven but also external,
favour of a more fluid use of space. In recent
are no longer adequate.
technological, social, and political and now
months, however, we have adapted to a new
The reality is, customers will be looking for
based on an international pandemic.
way of life, with many working from home and
contractors to offer solutions to COVID-19 that will eliminate or greatly reduce exposure for their workforce or general public. They will be keen to demonstrate that they have provided the latest in innovation in order to give staff and public peace of mind and confidence in returning to work and public spaces. The Floorbrite Group is focused on prevention and has a solution that will last up to 30 days at a time. The key is lasting decontamination and disinfection of surfaces not to be confused with cleaning alone. The cleaning process involves scrubbing an area with soap and water to remove dirt and grime, while disinfecting means applying a chemical to kill germs.
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but is also non-toxic and gentle enough
we have created a simple four level offering to
anti-microbial clean - this is the highest
to not harm humans, animals or the
our customers:
level of service in our offering provided as
environment. Like our level three clean,
1. High touch point clean - provided by your
a one off by our specialist teams wearing
this solution is delivered by an electrostatic
existing in-house cleaning team as part of
full protective PPE including suits, gloves,
spray and bonds with surfaces, remaining
its daily routine. This provides increased
goggles, and face fitted masks with advanced
active for up to 30 days. The chemical will
cleaning frequencies to all high touch point
filters. Our potent instant kill rated chemical
also not be removed or interrupted by
areas including push plates, door handles,
is fogged or electrostatically sprayed
normal cleaning routines. This service does
lift buttons, handrails, seat backs, washroom
throughout the areas creating a fine mist
not require the same level of PPE as level
facilities etc.
which bonds to surfaces, ceiling to floor, and
three and so can be purchased for use by
continues to kill pathogens for up to 21 days.
your in-house teams to use on a monthly
2. Enhanced sanitisation clean - this is a one off deep clean of all areas by our specialist
4. Maintenance fogging/spraying with
basis as a cost effective solution. This is
team, ideal before reopening to clean away
Zoono - perfect as a maintenance service
a real game changer for many industries
the grime of lockdown but also important
following our level three decontamination
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to complete before levels three and four.
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transport and education sectors.
Enhanced viricidal chemicals are used.
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Insurance broker prioritises peace of mind as staff return to work Throughout the lockdown period created
biocides to actively eliminate an extensive
by the COVID-19 pandemic, Cheltenham-
list of viruses, bacteria, fungi, and moulds.
based Lansdown Insurance Brokers has been
Grundon’s operatives wore full PPE during
operating on a skeleton staff in its offices, while
the cleaning process, and certificates of deep
the remainder of its 30-strong team has been
cleaning and reporting were provided once the
working from home.
work was completed. Darren Bee stresses that while employees
July saw a phased return to work for those employees who have been willing and able
will be encouraged to return to work,
to go back, and general manager, Darren Bee,
they will not have to do so, and says the
has been determined to give them peace
company has also implemented a series
of mind by implementing a thorough deep
of other measures to help reassure staff.
cleaning programme throughout the building.
These include launching a ‘buddy system’
He brought in experts from Grundon Waste
whereby individuals who usually sit next to
Management’s Industrial Cleaning Services team, who used a proven treatment to kill both viruses (including all members of the Coronavirus family, including COVID-19, SARS
Darren Bee is pictured with one of the Grundon team.
Grundon’s Andy Stratton said: “The
each other will work differing hours to start with - for example, one person may work mornings and the other afternoons - office partitions put in place, special procedures
Lansdown team is taking exactly the right
to limit the number of staff in communal
approach by showing employees they are doing
areas, plus easy availability of anti-bacterial
and, as a company that likes to be as caring as it
everything possible to minimise any potential
wipes and hand sanitiser. From a mental
can be, we recognise that some employees who
risk. Our cleaning programme is proven to work
health point of view I think it is really
have been working at home for the last three
and provides real peace of mind, guaranteeing
important that we do have some sort of
months may have had concerns about coming
that any workplace will be safe, clean and ready
phased return to work and employers like
back to work,” said Darren Bee. “We fully
to use and we enjoyed working with Darren and
us who care about their staff need to go
understood that some would be more anxious
his team.”
the extra mile to reassure them that we are
and MERS) and 99.9% of bacteria and fungi. “We have a variety of different age groups
than others so it made sense for us to remove
To help the Grundon team determine the
doing everything we can to remove some
some of those worries by having a thorough
best approach and undertake a full RAMS (Risk
of their concerns. We know that a lot of
deep clean, with the aim of creating as much of
Assessment and Method Statement), Darren
our team have been eager to come back,
a safe environment and a safe return to work as
Bee provided floor plans of the building, as
we have a great office with a real buzz
we possibly can.”
well as other information, such as in-house
about it and people really miss being able
fire prevention equipment and the number
to bounce ideas off each other. It’s about
a few days before the majority of staff were
of computers likely to be running during the
achieving the right balance, helping those
due to return and it included all the offices,
cleaning process.
who have concerns and worries, but also
The cleaning programme took place just
reception and communal areas, kitchens,
The deep clean included vaporised
facilitating a safe and secure return and
storerooms and toilets throughout the three-
directional spraying and microfibre wiping, as
that’s what we’ve been trying to do.”
storey Victorian building.
well as using a disinfecting sanitiser with active
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Cordless fogger offers portable sanitising solution One of the world’s largest and most innovative power and garden tool manufacturers, Ryobi is launching its new multipurpose 18V Cordless Fogger which will disperse chemicals in all directions with a range of 4.5 metres. Set to be officially unveiled in September, the Cordless Fogger is part of Ryobi’s sanitising range which also includes a Cordless Handheld Sprayer and Backpack Handheld Sprayer with more on the way. All products are part of Ryobi’s exclusive ONE+ range which boasts over 100 cordless tools conveniently powered by the same 18V lithium battery. The Cordless Fogger releases atomised particles that provide a 360 degree mist which deeply penetrates any hard to reach areas helping to kill bacteria, mould and germs. It has been tested with a variety of chemicals including disinfectants, detergents, pesticides, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides as well as other cleaning solutions. With a twolitre tank capacity, the fogger can cover up to 1000 square feet in one minute and can be used indoors or out. In addition to this, the fogger is
cordless cleaning range. The fogger and sprayers can be used in
lightweight, fast starting, easily portable and offers pump-free spraying
domestic settings but also a vast number of industrial environments
for added convenience. Santising your commercial place of business,
including building, transport, hospitality, entertainment, retail, and
including handles, rails, furniture, vehicle interiors, equipment,
gardening. It is more important than ever to regularly sanitise and
communal and high traffic areas just got a whole lot easier with Ryobi’s
manage the cleanliness of areas, whether that’s a building site, a
latest fogging innovation.
worktop or a high traffic communal area. The portability of these items
Tom Leather, marketing manager at Ryobi, said: “The launch of these products means customers now have access to a truly powered
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A new Master’s aspirations for a singularly different year John Shonfeld, newly appointed Master of the Worshipful Company of Environmental Cleaners (WCEC), shares his thoughts on how the UK cleaning industry may go forward in the most testing of times, into a post COVID-19 world. WE are all going to look back on 2020 as
will feel the repercussions of this mammoth
the year of surprise, hard lessons and loss.
change for the long term. There’s no doubt that
While I am delighted and proud to have been
the responsibility is heavy for so many business
appointed Master of the Worshipful Company
owners.
of Environmental Cleaners (WCEC), my tenure has started at quite a challenging time for the
Keep the faith and come together
cleaning industry.
The WCEC, therefore, like any livery company, needs to focus on education and benevolence.
My main focus for the WCEC during the COVID-19 pandemic is to keep our livery
There will be a blow to investments, but there’s
company on an even keel and be supportive
an obligation to help our industry. And that
to our members and our initiatives where we
conversation will be permeated throughout
can. There’s no doubt that many companies
as we, our clients and colleagues start talking
are struggling. A great many in the industry
earnestly about how to help each other. I will be asking the livery members to
are on furlough as their key client sectors have
is likely to play a big part in the working practices.
closed down during the pandemic. From carpet
We have seen time and again how organisations
actively share knowledge about their recent
to window cleaning, 40% of the industry is on
have adapted their offerings during the
experiences. Until we can meet in person, we
some kind of furlough or downturn. Conversely,
quarantine in order to survive and address the
can move to the virtual world and collaborate.
however, the deep clean specialists will flourish
new market demands. It hearkens back to the
Encouraging other business owners in the
in this climate due to the change in market
adage that ‘necessity is the mother of invention’.
livery to share their business management
demand. With extreme market changes like
For the whole world recently is has been the
experiences during this crisis will encourage,
this, there will only be a few companies who will
‘mother of adaptation’.
educate and inspire their peers. This is not a short journey, so we should mobilise
manage to maintain business as usual. It’s all about decisions
collaboration now, by phone, or the newly, ever
Compelling change for the future
As a very personal example, in my own core
present Internet conferencing that has taken
COVID-19 has forced the cleaning and FM
profession as a launderer, my business fell
over our business and personal lives.
industries to seriously think about a working
away substantially overnight. We, therefore,
strategy going forward and adapt 50-80% of
transformed our offering and started making
enjoyable aspects that have been missing
what they were doing before the furlough.
uniforms and then medical scrubs. We were not
from the WCEC calendar. As soon as we know
I believe office and commercial property
alone in such changes. Look at the food and
that this lockdown is lifting in the City, we can
occupation will reduce significantly. Full usage
beverage sector - since we could no longer go
plan our events over the next 12 months. Our
of office space may not resume until 2021 and
to their premises, they delivered their product
very popular main event is the Military Awards
even then, many workers may prefer to stay
to us. Vacuum cleaning manufacturers began
Ceremony, scheduled for 9 October. Hopefully,
at home because they prefer working there.
to make life saving respirators, so desperately
we may be in a situation to follow through and
It is estimated that three quarters of the UK
needed. And in the cleaning sector, we see
host it, amongst others. But like everyone else,
workforce may want to continue to work in this
companies changing their offerings too, and
we await the word that it is safe to do so. And
way [1]. Until we know for sure, the cleaning and
shifting to deep cleaning is the obvious choice.
until then, let us not abandon hope, faith or
FM industries must survive.
It’s difficult when faced with having to make
In the meantime, we look forward to more
charity in how we deal with one another in our
The first adjustment will be learning to operate
very tough decisions in business, especially
very challenged economy. This too will pass,
on a lower turnover strategy. It will mean working
in an already hostile climate. Letting staff go
but fortitude and foresight will get us to the end.
differently and, very possibly, more consolidation
must be the hardest. Yet it’s vital to balance
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within the industry. I believe that companies will
survival and lower turnovers for the long-term
inevitably collaborate, join together and seek
uncertain future, while keeping new customers
[1] www.workplaceinsight.net/three-quarters-of-
other ways to generate income. Diversification
acquired under the adapted business offering.
us-workers-want-the-choice-to-work-from-home-
into other sectors like healthcare and care homes
It just won’t be business as usual by July, we
after-lockdown/
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Estimating and bidding for success Dennis Goodwin, ISSA’s education and certification business development manager, reports. BIDDING for a cleaning contract can be a tense,
impact on final costings. From this initial step,
ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry
but exciting time. When working in a competitive
a schedule can be put together which details
association, offers consultancy on how to
market like professional cleaning services, we
the division of cleaning hours for the building
improve workloading and bidding for success.
can’t afford to be making mistakes when it
considering the different cleaning elements and
Training courses can also be held in-house and
comes to pricing a contract. Who can afford to be
tasks and their effects on the hours needed.
tailored to the cleaning services provider’s needs.
making a loss in the present climate?
Further, the costs for supervision have to be
Matt Dean continued: “If you are a part of bid
estimated. Dependant on the size and scope
team or a business owner, you will know the
plan for a contract cleaning tender there are
of the contract and the number of cleaning
pressure you are under to make your business
several fundamental elements which need to
operatives needed, one or more supervisors
stand out and to get your financial proposal
be assessed.
may have to be employed to ensure the smooth
correct. The ISSA Estimating and Bidding for
running of the cleaning service and to provide a
Success training course gives you an invaluable
good contractor to client relationship.
insight into how best to estimate the cost of
In order to accurately prepare a workloading
Building plans must be reviewed, usually in conjunction with a physical site assessment in order to identify any cleaning tasks which may
Matt Dean, ISSA trainer and managing
cleaning and how you should approach your
not be apparent on the plans and determine
director at Cleanpoint Ltd, said: “Only accurate
bid. Whether you’re new to your role or need
areas where cleaning is impractical. Every site
planning will lead to good service provision
a fresh outlook on bidding, you will find the
will contain variables which can have an effect
and a content client, while meeting the
course interesting and informative.”
on standard productivity rates and therefore an
calculated costs.”
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Efficient and economical carpet-cleaning Daniel Took, head of professional product marketing at Karcher UK, reports. MORE than 60% of floors in buildings are
When choosing the right machine, energy use is
carpeted and require efficient, systematic and
indicated by the label from energy efficiency class
differentiated cleaning using modern methods
A to G. In terms of power, the floor nozzle suction
if they are to look like new.
power determines cleaning performance and is measured by the vacuum in millibar/kilopascals
Maintenance cleaning
(mbar/kPa) and the air flow in litres/second (l/s).
Maintenance carpet cleaning eliminates
High-quality accessories should be used: the
easily removable mineral dirt particles
required vacuum can only be maintained if the floor
such as dust, fluff, hair, or road dirt, with
nozzle is in full contact with the textile fibres, which
the help of dry vacuum cleaners, upright
relies upon joints on the floor nozzle’s suction tube
vacuum cleaners or a vacuum sweeper
connectors and its weight. A metal slider shoe is
with roller brush (anti-static). The type of
advantageous due to its greater weight.
machine depends on the daily dirt entry,
For high pile carpeting (loop-pile or velour) and
type of carpet and surface size, as well as its
heavy dirt entry, a carpet brush suction system
transfer and available cleaning time. Efficient
such as the CV 38/2 is required, as the roller brush
maintenance cleaning should obviate
reaches deep into the base of the pile, removing
the need for regular intermediate or deep
more adherent dirt particles, threads and hairs.
cleaning, reducing costs accordingly.
The mechanical effect of the brush improves the
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cleaning result by around 30% as it raises the pile,
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For the best results, the cleaning agent should
leaving carpets looking like new. Double roller
be worked in during the evening, left to dry
systems with reverse brushes for larger surfaces
overnight, and removed during routine cleaning
(CV 66/2 and CV 60/2 RS Bp Pack) have the added
the next day using an upright brush-type vacuum
advantage of shadow-free cleaning (without zebra
cleaner. The intermediate cleaning product
pattern) regardless of work direction - a useful
iCapsol is also available with odour absorption
feature for velour.
(CarpetPro Cleaner iCapsol RM 768 OA).
Intermediate cleaning
Deep cleaning
Intermediate cleaning prolongs deep cleaning
Deep cleaning at extended intervals removes all
intervals and improves the appearance of floor
the dirt and contamination accumulated over
coverings in heavy traffic areas, like corridors or
time and can only be done through wet cleaning.
in front of lifts. The newest method available uses
First, the carpet must be thoroughly vacuumed,
the carpet due to turbine output and contact
encapsulation technology (iCapsol procedure),
ideally with an upright brush-type vacuum
of the nozzle on the floor from the machine’s
which is ideal for hotels, restaurants and offices
cleaner. Water-insoluble stains must be treated
weight. Carpets must be rinsed with clean
where minimal time for cleaning and drying is
with the CarpetPro Universal Stain Remover RM
water in the same way to pick up cleaning
available. The advantages are: easy application;
769. Carpet cleaners with an integrated brush
agent residues and prevent resoiling.
efficient depth effect; short drying time; and
suction head are recommended (BRC 30/15 C,
decreased resoiling.
BRC 45/45 C). Brush heads are freely suspended to
with a large tank volume and double roller system
adapt to type of carpet and fibre height.
(contra-rotating) should be used for large areas (eg
Roller brush systems with a speed of up
Machines that can be moved forward and back
to 500 rpm (BRS 43/500 C) and the special
The one-step method avoids soaking the
BRC 45/45 C). For surfaces greater than 1000m2, a
CarpetPro Cleaner iCapsol RM 768 deliver
carpet. The cleaning agent (dosage depending
carpet cleaner with battery drive that is handled
excellent cleaning results. Dirt on the carpet
on degree of contamination) is sprayed on
like a scrubber dryer (BRC 50/70 W Bp Pack)
fibres is covered by the cleaning agent,
to the carpet by a pump in the machine and
should be used. Utilising a powerful air blower (AB
encapsulated during the drying phase and
subsequently worked into the carpet fibres.
20) cuts carpet drying times by up to 50% after
easily removed by an upright brush-type
This dissolves the adhering dirt deep in the
deep cleaning. Residual cleaning agent should
vacuum cleaner. Given the low cleaning
pile. Through the mechanical force of the
be removed by a subsequent vacuum using the
agent volume (0.05 to 0.25 l/m²), only a short
brush, heavier dirt is worked out of the pile
upright brush-type vacuum cleaner prior to use.
drying time is required. It takes between
base, fed through the return suction current
20-120 minutes, depending on amount used,
to the dirty water tank. The integrated suction
looking like new.
distribution on carpet and climatic conditions.
nozzle leaves minimal residual moisture in
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These cleaning methods will leave carpets
Performance you can rely on THE updated SEBO BS360 and 460 upright
have independently proven high filtration.
recommends never to assume any dust is safe
To give low pushing force, the BS 360 and
- all uncontrolled dusts should be regarded
the requirements of the modern professional
460 are supported by three wheels. Together
as potentially hazardous. The SEBO BS 360
cleaning market. They offer reliability and
with comfortable handle grips and low handle
and 460 use 3-layer, high filtration, sealable
durability combined with excellent performance.
weight, they are easy to move and minimise
bags which provide a safe and convenient
They are ergonomic to use, easy and cost-
operator fatigue during extended use.
way of emptying the vacuum cleaner when
vacuum cleaners have been designed to meet
effective to maintain, very quiet in operation and
Able to clean flat-to-the floor and with a
vacuum cleaner dust-free, reducing the need
all-round cleaning versatility. Featuring an
to clean it and minimising dust exposure. To
electronic traffic light system that indicates
prevent hazardous dust entering the indoor
whether the brush height needs adjusting, it
environment during use, these models are fitted
is easy to get the best cleaning results. The
as standard with a HEPA-type exhaust filter,
system will even advise if the brush strip needs
giving the BS 360 and 460 ‘A’ rated filtration
changing. The brush strips themselves are
performance. Independent tests have proven
simple to replace, as they just slide out.
that they will remove 99.996% of 0.3 micron
The BS 360 and 460 are built using modular
particles from the air stream.
construction where key parts are logically
The BS 360 has a 14” wide cleaning head,
and simply laid out. A specially designed
ideal for general vacuuming, whilst the BS 460
motor protection system prevents blockages
has an 18” cleaning head for greater efficiency
damaging the vacuum cleaner.
on larger areas.
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it is full. They also keep the inside of the
telescopic hose and wand system, they give
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Global sales of vacuum cleaning robot exceed 10,000 units SOFTBANK Robotics Group (SBRG) has
Whiz commercially from May 2019 in Japan.
Whiz has also captured a claimed 55% market
announced that, at the end of June 2020, it
Whiz was later launched in Hong Kong, Macau,
share of the autonomous professional cleaning
recorded global cumulative sales of more than
Singapore, and the United States, and is now
robot market. SBRG expects to see even more
10,000 units of Whiz, its AI-enabled vacuum
available in five countries and regions. SBRG
worldwide demand for autonomous professional
cleaning robot. As a result, the company claims
plans to expand Whiz sales to other countries
cleaning robots in the future.
that Whiz is now the leading global brand by
and regions in the future.
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market share for autonomous professional
Against the backdrop of heightened worldwide interest in cleanliness at facilities and demands
[1] Sales volumes of autonomous professional
to shift cleaning tasks from manual labour to
vacuum cleaning robots used for commercial
‘Pepper’, SBRG announced Whiz as its second
robots, Whiz has seen increased sales and has
applications (according to Grand View Research,
robot in November 2018, and it began providing
cleaned floorspaces equivalent to over 335,000km.
at 26 June 2020).
cleaning robots [1]. Following the launch of the humanoid robot
The power of cordless Andrew Farrell, special projects manager at Makita, explains more about the benefits of cordless cleaning equipment and introduces the latest model in the Makita range - the DVC660Z 36V Backpack Vacuum Cleaner. BATTERY technology has significantly
The charging process is fast and also works to
advanced in recent years - and it is therefore
protect the battery from damage by using CPU.
not surprising that professionals are upgrading
Here, the charger and the battery communicate
their equipment with cordless machines that
so that the charger can identify any issues with
and 95W depending on the power setting. Its
offer the flexibility, reliability and productivity
the battery and work to rectify them before
ergonomic, comfortable, cordless design means
needed when working across multiple sites and
charging begins. For example, if the battery is
you can manoeuvre around site with ultimate
large spaces.
above the optimum charging temperature after
freedom. Compared to alternative models,
it has been used, the charger will work to cool it
this machine has a much larger dust collection
down before recharging begins.
capacity (it can hold 6.0 litres with a paper dust
Trailing power cables and sourcing power supply can be problematic on site, so Makita has developed a wide range of cleaning
This optimised process means Makita’s
bag and 5.5 litres with a cloth dust bag) - which
products that utilise its lithium-ion battery
18V LXT batteries can charge in as little as 22
is ideal when working across large premises,
technology (LXT). LXT optimises both battery
minutes (for 3.Ah batteries), up to 55 minutes
as there is no need to regularly pause work to
power and the charging process to offer
(for 6.0Ah batteries) keeping professionals
empty the dust bag.
industry leading run times and charge times.
working with minimal disruption.
The DVC660Z also includes a cleaning
LXT batteries also retain high levels of energy,
mechanism that can be activated manually or
so you can keep working for long periods of time,
triggered by vibrations due to walking, which
without the need to recharge. LXT batteries do
prevents the dust bag clogging. This improves
not need to be drained down before recharging,
suction and allows the bag to fill more efficiently.
so you can charge at any time and the minimal
The inclusion of Makita’s unique charger
self-discharge makes it easy to keep track of how
technology means that the machine is protected
much charge your batteries have between use.
against overloading, over-discharge and overheating, further reducing the chance of damage.
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The DVC660Z includes three power settings
Backpack Vacuum Cleaner
and a memory mode function, so the machine
The DCV660Z is Makita’s new 36V backpack
will start up in the same power setting as when
vacuum cleaner - a powerful, low noise machine
it was last switched off, making it easy to pick
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The inclusion of a brushless motor makes the DVC660Z incredibly durable - as there are no carbon brushes within the motor causing friction, wear and tear is minimised. As a result, no energy is lost through heat production, keeping the vacuum working for longer. The DVC660Z allows 40 minutes continuous trigger time (using 6.0Ah batteries on maximum power) up to 140 minutes (using 6.0Ah batteries on low power), which is ideal when working across larger premises, as operators do not have to regularly stop to replace or recharge the batteries. WWW.MAKITAUK.COM
The importance of safety vacuum cleaners HEALTH and safety is paramount for the
Classification of vacuum and safety
construction industry. It is important to keep
vacuum cleaners
types of non-hazardous dust. Filter capacity
work environments largely dust-free and
Safety vacuum cleaners are designed to
requirements are comparatively low and there
your workforce safe from harm. Many tasks
facilitate reliable absorption and disposal of
are no special disposal regulations. Machines
on construction sites produce large amounts
such particles. The Hazardous Substances
belonging to dust class M and H retain even fine
of dust requiring contractors to comply with
Ordinance defines a concept for measuring
types of dust that can penetrate the respiratory
work protection regulations and minimise any
the impact of dust. It uses the occupational
tract. Dust class H or M vacuum cleaners are
impact on heath. Kärcher Professional UK offers
exposure limit values (OELs) as a basis. These
also known as safety vacuum cleaners. These
an array of safety vacuum cleaners to deliver
state the concentration of dust (in mg/m³) that
have specific design requirements, such as
on-site solutions whatever the job may be.
must not be exceeded in room air. The greater
compulsory air flow monitoring, which warn
the impact of a constituent on your health, the
operators of blockages. Operators must also
Types of dust and dust classes
smaller the concentration in room air must
take specific precautions when removing and
Even supposedly harmless types of dust can
be and the more stringent the corresponding
disposing of the dust in a dust-free manner.
have an impact on or cause lasting damage to
requirements for vacuum cleaners become.
Dust class H vacuum cleaners must be used to
your health when the concentration in the air is
These are classed in categories L, M and H
remove asbestos.
very high. Types of dust containing constituents
- differing in filter capacity and permeation
such as pollen, quartz, mould, viruses, or even
degree, which is the value that specifies the
Developments in filter engineering
asbestos are especially problematic. Categorising
maximum amount of dust particles that the
Filters are designed to collect fine dust particles
dust types in terms of the impact they have on
machine is allowed to release back into room
and prevent them from being released back
your health depends on the grain size as well as
air (see Table 1, overleaf).
Class L models are suitable for vacuuming
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the properties and exterior shape of the material concerned. For example, what makes asbestos dust dangerous is not only its particle size, but its special fibre structure. Coarse dust comprises particles with a diameter of at least 10 μm. Smaller, fine dust particles (dust class E) with a grain size of between 10 μm and 0.1 μm can enter your nose, throat, larynx, and wind pipe by just breathing in. Alveoli or respiratory class A dust with a diameter of less than 0.1 μm is so fine that it can even penetrate deep into the respiratory tract and alveoli. Possible consequences of this are reduced lung function or respiratory diseases such as asthma, silicosis, fibrosis, as well as COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). WWW.CLEANINGMAG.COM
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Continued from Page 27. into the surrounding air. When dealing with
Table 1 Dust class
Permeation
degree
the suction power. Consequently, some safety
L
< 1%
vacuum cleaners, such as the current Tact M
(OEL > 1 mg/m³)
and H models by Kärcher, are equipped with
Slightly hazardous
large amounts of dust, there is a risk of this clogging up the filter and considerably reducing
Examples
Application
Gypsum, mica,
Trade
lime
filter cleaning systems. A clean filter has a higher air flow rate and enables better cleaning results. Fully automated filter cleaning functions allow
M
< 0.1%
(OEL >= 0.1 mg/m³)
Platinum, copper,
Construction and
nickel, wood
woodworking
large amounts of fine dust to be vacuumed
Fairly hazardous
without interrupting work or losing suction
industry
power. Kärcher also uses the further developed
Tact system in its safety vacuum cleaners. Here,
H
a sudden switch of the air flow cleans the filter
(OEL <= 0.1 mg/m³)
automatically using fresh air supplied from the
Extremely hazardous
< 0.005%
automotive trade,
Asbestos, bacteria,
Restoration of
mould, viruses
buildings, industry
outside. Tightness plays a role here as well - the tighter the system, the greater the achievable vacuum and the better the filter is cleaned when
of fibreglass materials were used here, but this
including more effective filter cleaning systems
the valve is opened suddenly.
is a very mechanically sensitive material that is
to allow uninterrupted operation. New
not washable.
materials offer a high level of convenience,
The advantage of flat pleated filters
New H class safety vacuum cleaners, such as
even in the H class making operation, including disposal, much easier.
Flat pleated filters make it possible to fit a
those made by Kärcher, use H filters made of
relatively large filter area into a very small space.
PTFE material. The plastic fabric combines the
More than half a square metre of filter area fits into
positive properties of fibreglass and PTFE. The
Sensible measures for reducing the impact
a cassette that is barely larger than the palm of
filter is washable and can also be cleaned using
of dust
your hand. Consequently, it is possible to design
blasts of air. This also makes it easy to efficiently
• Vacuum dust as soon as it is formed. Many
very compact vacuum cleaners. Flat pleated filters
clean the filter when vacuuming extremely
power tools feature connection threads for dust
that have their own housing are especially user-
hazardous types of dust - when removing
extraction and can be connected to a vacuum
friendly. This makes changing the filter possible
asbestos, for example.
cleaner with a power tool take off function.
without coming into direct contact with dirt, making removal, cleaning and disposal easier.
The new PTFE filter material also makes disposal easier. Previously, a safety filter set for dust-free disposal in H class machines
•B ind the dust with water when carrying out demolition work and combat the formation of dust this way.
New filter materials
was mandatory, making them comparatively
Flat pleated filters are usually made of
laborious to use. A dust-free PE disposal bag
nano-coated paper or plastic, such as PES
designed especially for this purpose should
• Use of low-dust products (eg mortar pellets).
(polyethersulfone). The nano coating prevents
suffice for washable PTFE filters, making for a
•C heck the vacuum cleaner’s filter and suction
dust particles from sticking to the filter surface
much easier process.
damp operating modes.
performance regularly. •W ear protective clothing and dust masks for
and compromising its function. Unlike paper filters, PES filters are more robust and especially
In summary
resistant to wet dirt and fluids. However, neither
In the last few years, many details of safety
paper nor PES filters are suitable for use in class
vacuum cleaners were developed further
H vacuum cleaners. Previously, only filters made
in terms of efficiency and user-friendliness,
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TWO of the primary cleaning and sanitising solutions being used in Coronavirus-related ‘deep cleans’ have been approved by The WoolSafe Organisation for use on wool
WoolSafe approval for cleaning and sanitising solutions
carpets, fabrics and rugs. Newly-approved D500 Microsan from Prochem is a clear, low foaming detergent with pleasant apple blossom fragrance and is available in five litre concentrate and one litre ready-to-use spray. Originally developed in the 1980s for the HBV, HCV and HIV blood-borne viruses, the Microsan formulation is also effective against Coronavirus Coronaviridae family (including MERS-CoV) and is approved to EN14476 for use on washable surfaces. Also newly-approved by WoolSafe, Prochem’s multi-surface biocidal sanitiser B125 Clensan can be used on all carpets, fabrics and hard surfaces and has also been approved
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GREYLAND has launched Spray & Wipe Ultra, a full virucidal disinfectant cleaner tested to eliminate both Coronavirus and MRSA after one minute. Available in the new, unique, 40% UK recycled polymer containers in both five litre and 750ml trigger spray bottles, Spray & Wipe Ultra is bactericidal, yeasticidal and virucidal, having been tested to EN 1276 (inc MRSA), EN 13697 (inc E. coli), EN 16615 (yeasts), and certified to EN 14476 (inc Norovirus, Influenza, and Bovine Coronavirus as a surrogate for other members of the Coronavirus family including MERS-CoV). Spray & Wipe Ultra is an aldehyde-free high performance disinfectant and thus
Spray & Wipe Ultra virucidal disinfectant cleaner launched
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A newly developed alcohol-free foaming hand sanitiser which is approved to be effective against coronaviruses with a 99.99% kill rate
Alcohol-free hand sanitiser fights Coronavirus
has been launched by Monarch Chemicals. Viroguard alcohol-free anti-bacterial foaming hand sanitiser passes the requirements of BS EN 1276 for bactericidal activity and BS EN 14476 for viricidal activity offering vital protection to the public. The innovative foaming formulation is proven to kill both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria and enveloped viruses including coronaviruses to a level of 99.99%. Free from strong alcohols, fragrances or dyes, Viroguard anti-bacterial
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Nelson expands Supernova range
sanitiser range in light of the long-awaited reopening of pubs, bars, cafés, restaurants, and
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thereafter - up to two hours on hands and two weeks on surfaces. It works by both physically and chemically damaging the bacterial cells rather than affecting their metabolism. Also, because the blend of biocides has different modes of action, pathogens will not become used to, or resistant to, Supernova over time.
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BSI kitemark for hand sanitiser
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Steve Diprose
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the UK made entirely of recycled ocean-bound plastic. The new product offering is part of SC Johnson’s global partnership with Plastic Bank to reduce the amount of plastic waste entering the ocean, while also helping to alleviate poverty. “These Mr Muscle bottles are our latest effort to incorporate post-consumer recycled waste into our packaging,” said Fisk Johnson, chairman and CEO of SC Johnson. “Together with Plastic Bank, we’re working to help protect the health of our ocean ecosystems and at the same time improve the lives of individuals around the world.” WWW.SCJOHNSON.COM
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