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BCC Report published ahead of APPG Webinar Week
New research released by the British Cleaning Council confirms the cleaning, hygiene and waste sector’s position as one of the most important in the UK. The research report – available free of charge from the BCC - provides a highly-detailed picture of the sector. The report hit people’s desks just before I hosted the APPG Webinar Week – a series of five discussions with key people behind the establishment and operation of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for the cleaning and hygiene sector. Stephen Kerr, Paul Thrupp, Delia Cannings, and Jim Melvin all joined me for very informative and engaging discussions about key elements of the work of the APPG, focusing particularly on training and the establishment of an apprenticeship for the sector, the acknowledgement of cleaning operatives as key or essential workers, and the employment challenges posed by the Immigration Act 2020 which imposes restrictions on overseas workers post-Brexit. The overriding theme of all the discussions was the importance of the cleaning and hygiene sector as demonstrated during the pandemic, and the need to maintain momentum in building on what has been achieved during the past 18 months. The BCC’s annual research report supports everything that was discussed, confirming that the industry contributed £55.5 billion to the UK economy in 2018 - a slight rise on previous figures - with turnover soaring in a sector with tens of thousands of businesses. The latest employment data available, from 2020, shows that there are 1.47 million workers in the sector, representing approximately 5% of the UK workforce.
Chairman of the BCC, Paul Thrupp, said: “Once again, our annual research report provides some fascinating insights into the cleaning, hygiene and waste sector. It testifies to the huge size and importance of the sector, which is one of the 10 biggest in the UK and is a huge contributor to the UK economy. There are early indications of the impact of the pandemic on the sector, with different parts of the industry being affected in different ways. During the pandemic, many cleaning and hygiene operatives have continued to do vital work, protecting the health and wellbeing of others, while often putting themselves at risk. The public recognises and values this contribution. Increased awareness of the importance of cleaning and hygiene means our industry will continue to play a vital role as the UK recovers from the pandemic and into the future. I believe the outlook going forward is very positive.” I urge you to request a copy of the BCC’s latest report by emailing Simon Hollingbery at: compsec@britishcleaningcouncil.org – and encourage you to listen to the five 30 minute webinars that comprise the APPG Webinar Week. They can be found at: www.cleaningmag.com. I wish you a clean, tidy and healthy month ahead.
Neil Nixon, Editor Cleaning & Maintenance Magazine
@cleaningmag
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Industry News. In the news this month… BCC Report: Cleaning, hygiene and waste industry employs 5% of UK workers, Cleanology’s fair pay campaign pays off, CHSA membership applications soar as companies seek mark of approval, PhD research considers FM operational efficiency, Sodexo celebrates its people at annual awards, Bothongo achieves over £5 million in sales in first year. 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 continuing role in meeting the challenges posed by COVID-19. This month, the Floorbrite Group’s Nina Wyers offers practical solutions and innovations to limit the spread of COVID-19 in your workplace; and Airdri looks at why air matters in 2021…plus provides five steps to fresher air in the workplace.
Feature: Chemicals, ChemicalFree & Dosing Systems. Whether using traditional cleaning chemicals or chemical-free alternatives, working in this new era of cleanliness makes it more important than ever to establish a strategic partnership with suppliers you can trust. Solutions that ensure accurate, safe and cost-effective dosing will enable cleaning operatives to clean with confidence post-COVID-19.
Special Report: Home for good. Truvox International brings the manufacturing of its floorcare brand Cimex back to the UK. New Products. An overview of some of the new products available on the market this month.
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13 BICSc Comment
A look at the cleaning sector this month.
The way we were! Stan Atkins reports.
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14 BCC Comment Look for the CHSA logo to beat unscrupulous traders. Lorcan Mekitarian, chairman of the CHSA, reports.
15 A job worth doing – a contractor’s blog. Lee Andrews reports.
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BCC Report: Cleaning, hygiene and waste industry employs 5% of UK workers NEW research released by the British Cleaning
in the industry is similar to the transport and
Council (BCC) has cemented the cleaning,
storage sector at 1.47 million. It is too early
hygiene and waste sector’s position as one of
to say for sure but the figure might be slightly
the UK’s top 10 industries. The BCC’s research
down on last year due to the early impact of
report for 2021 provides a highly-detailed
the pandemic. Figures from February 2020 to February 2021
picture of the sector.
show the different impact the pandemic has
The latest, revised figures show that the industry contributed £55.5 billion to the UK
had in differing parts of the industry
economy in 2018 - a slight rise on previous
•T he monthly GDP of services to buildings and landscape activities was 13% below the
figures - with turnover soaring in a sector with
February 2020 level.
tens of thousands of businesses. The latest
•W aste collection treatment and disposal
employment data available, from 2020, shows
protecting the health and wellbeing of others,
that there are 1.47 million workers in the sector,
while often putting themselves at risk. The
approximately 5% of the UK workforce and firmly
public recognises and values this contribution.
in the top 10 UK industries for employment.
Increased awareness of the importance of
and polishing perfumes and toilet preparations
cleaning and hygiene means our industry will
grew by 1.2% during the period.
Other more recent figures show the varying
activities grew at 3.4% over the same period. • Manufacture of soap and detergent, cleaning
The report highlights the growing importance
effect the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic
continue to play a vital role as the UK recovers
and lockdowns have had on some parts of the
from the pandemic and into the future. I believe
the public puts on cleaning in public spaces. For
industry, with demand soaring in some areas
the outlook going forward is very positive.”
example, research in the UK found that:
while others saw demand shrink. The report
The BCC issues a yearly research report on
• 6 1% of people who responded said that seeing
also testifies to the change in public attitudes
the industry, including national data it has
cleaning and hygiene operatives in public
which has put cleaning and hygiene at the
collated. Some of the data available for this
spaces makes them feel that safety measures
top of the agenda and brought widespread
year’s report has not been updated by national
recognition for the vital work of the sector’s
sources due to the pandemic. The latest data
previously invisible workforce.
available, from 2018, demonstrates the strength
progress would encourage them to return to
of the industry, with turnover having increased
an office space, shopping centre or airport.
Chairman of the BCC, Paul Thrupp, said:
are being taken seriously. • 4 5% agreed that the visibility of cleaning in
The report also highlights the role the
“Once again, our annual research report
30% in the previous five years, a rate much
provides some fascinating insights into the
greater than all UK economic growth of 13%.
newly-established All-Party Parliamentary
cleaning, hygiene and waste sector. It testifies
The industry continued to grow up to 2020, with
Group (APPG) for the UK cleaning and hygiene
to the huge size and importance of the sector,
66,420 businesses operating, up from nearly
industry will play going forward in areas such
which is one of the 10 biggest in the UK and is a
60,000 in 2016, the report says.
as supporting the development of a recognised
huge contributor to the UK economy. There are
Other figures from 2020 show the size of the
and universal training accreditation for the
early indications of the impact of the pandemic
industry overall. If occupations that involve
industry and raising industry concerns about
on the sector, with different parts of the
cleaning and hygiene across other industries
the availability of labour in the future due to the
industry being affected in different ways. During
such as public services and hospitality are
Immigration Act and Brexit.
the pandemic, many cleaning and hygiene
added to the staff directly employed in the
For an electronic copy of the report, email:
operatives have continued to do vital work,
sector, the total number of individuals working
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Cleanology’s fair pay campaign pays off CLEANOLOGY’S long term commitment to fair
Cleanology was the winner of the Recognised
pay in the cleaning industry has resulted in a
Service Provider 2021 category. Since 2017, the
win at the Living Wage Champion Awards.
company has almost doubled the number of
CEO Dominic Ponniah said: “Of all the awards
employees receiving the Real Living Wage.
Cleanology has won in recent years, this has
Laura Gardiner, director of the Living Wage
the most significance. It means so much to
Foundation, which organised the awards, said:
our team, which campaigns tirelessly to make
“Despite the challenges of the past 18 months, the
Awards 2021 are a fantastic opportunity to
Cleanology a Living Wage company. In an
Living Wage movement has never been stronger
celebrate the importance of a wage that truly
industry known for low pay and fast turnover
- we’ve continued to grow, welcoming our 7000th
covers the cost of living and the value this provides
of staff, we are committed to changing the
employer, and tonight we come together to
for workers and businesses, and I congratulate
landscape, and we are unbelievably proud to
recognise some of the outstanding work these
Cleanology on their deserved award.”
receive recognition for our work.”
employers have done. The Living Wage Champion
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CSSA joins the EFCI THE CSSA has confirmed its membership of
activities are listed under NACE code 81.2:
the EFCI, the European Cleaning and Facility
‘Cleaning activities’.”
Services Industry. Over the coming months the
The EFCI lists its core objectives as: to
CSSA will be working closely with EFCI director,
communicate the industry’s needs and
Isabel Yglesias, and her secretariat team to build
priorities to the policy makers at EU level
a mutually agreeable collaborative working
and in the European Social Dialogue; to
partnership - one which adds value to both
promote the industry and enhance the sector’s
organisations and brings benefit to all who
competitiveness and image; to foster the
operate across the industry.
exchange of information among EFCI members
A spokesperson for the EFCI said: “The EFCI is
CHSA membership applications soar as companies seek mark of approval
and to facilitate capacity building; and to
the voice of the European cleaning and facility
organise and implement actions and projects at
services industry in Europe. It brings together
European level (on subjects such as responsible
15 associations representing the industry
procurement, promotion of services’ quality
at national level, employing over 4.2 million
and of vocational training).
people in more than 297,000 companies. EFCI’s
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members represent the companies whose
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PhD research considers FM operational efficiency
APPLICATIONS for membership of the Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association (CHSA) soared in the past year as companies sought the mark of approval conferred as membership of the association. Demand for cleaning and hygiene
OWING to his belief that FM operational
products, including hand sanitisers, gloves,
efficiency has been overlooked, Daniel J R
soft tissue, and aprons rocketed in the
Matthews has conducted four years of PhD
coronavirus pandemic. The unscrupulous
research to close the gap.
made the most of the opportunity. They created new businesses overnight,
He explained: “My quantitative research study explored the identification and elimination of
claiming expertise, knowledge and product
excessive production in facilities management
excellence. To gain credibility many applied
cleaning operations within UK shopping
for membership of the CHSA, only to find gaining admittance is demanding.
centres. Excessive production being a category
Lorcan Mekitarian, chair of the CHSA, said:
of Muda, traditionally utilised in manufacturing
therefore do not affect operational efficiency.
and production environments, and is effectively
The utilisation, however, of continuous
“We know membership is a stamp of approval,
waste within a process or operation that
improvement and performance measurement
so we are thorough in our process of
adds no value to the customer, thus is a non-
in FM cleaning operations positively impacts
assessing new members. We access marketing
value-added action. And therefore, should be
the level of excessive production, improving
claims and request test data to support
removed to improve operational efficiency.
operational efficiency. The findings from my
these claims and obtain trade references
research extend the knowledge of efficiency
from both customers and suppliers. Once
improvements are available in operations
in FM, and have led to the development of a
we are satisfied with these the independent
outside of manufacturing and production
facilities management efficiency database, from
inspector visits to conduct an audit to inspect
environments, and that UK shopping centres
which benchmarking is now possible.
all products being offered for sale. Only after
“With consideration that efficiency
contain FM cleaning operations in which these
“The Rigby Morrison facilities management
all the checks are complete is membership
efficiency improvements could be possible, the
efficiency database provides a measure by
granted. Accreditation guarantees the
significance of this study was achieved. Varying
which to audit, and subsequently improve, FM
products are fit for purpose and ‘what’s on the
relationships were found with the dependent
operational efficiency. The 14 Lean Operations
box is what’s in the box’. Our members prize
variable, excessive production, from statistically
Audits already completed by Rigby Morrison
this and buyers and end users of cleaning and
testing 107 survey questionnaire responses
have delivered significant benefits in all aspects
hygiene products can rely on it as a mark of
from front-line cleaning operators from 12 UK
of their respective operations. To date, the
approval. Maintaining this standard is at the
shopping centres covering all four UK shopping
Lean Operations Audits have recommended
heart of everything we do. Many applicants
centre REVO classifications: regional, sub-
328 actions to improve the efficiency of their
fell at the first hurdle, while others have not
regional, local, and neighbourhood schemes.
operations, and uncovered 97 elements that
been able to comply with the specifications
represent ‘best practice’.”
of the relevant accreditation scheme. We
“My research confirmed that service delivery method (TFM or soft services only),
To find out more about Daniel Matthews’ PhD
have been delighted to welcome those who
in-house/outsource, management presence,
research, or how Rigby Morrison can help you
have successfully passed and are now fully
and UK shopping centre classification do not
maximise efficiency in your FM operation, visit:
accredited members of the CHSA.”
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CHSA welcomes Socius
THE Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers
a natural step forward. We are
Association has welcomed
looking forward to being an active
the Socius Network into the
member, supporting the CHSA’s
association. The Network was
key initiatives.”
welcomed on board after each of
Mike Stubbs, chairman of the
its 18 members successfully passed
CHSA’s Manufacturing Standards
the initial audit conducted by the
Accreditation Schemes, said:
CHSA’s independent inspector.
“We are pleased to welcome
The Socius Network is an
manufacturing members include
independent distributors of
multi-nationals with a global
non-food consumables to the
footprint and major UK-based
foodservice industry. The Network
independent manufacturers. Our
was founded in April 2008.
distributor members span national
Between them, its members have
networks to privately owned
over 25 locations covering the UK,
independent businesses. Socius
Ireland and the Channel Islands.
makes a valuable addition to our forward our agenda. This includes
“Our goal is always to provide
our commitment to standards and
the very best service and top
leadership in advocating ethical
quality products to our customers.
and environmental sustainable
Joining the CHSA and becoming
business practices.”
an accredited distributor was
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RCP promotes hand hygiene in schools RUBBERMAID Commercial
the present day and the future.
Products (RCP) has launched
With a challenge to ‘spread the
‘Hands Up For Hand Hygiene’ - a
word, not the germs’, children are
campaign aimed at encouraging
empowered to raise awareness
school-aged children to become
of the importance of good hand
more aware of the importance of
hygiene among their peers.
the future. RCP has developed the Hands
The four winning designers will have their schools fitted out with premium RCP soap dispensers in
Up For Hand Hygiene initiative
washrooms and hand sanitiser
to engage young minds about
dispensers throughout their
the importance of thorough
schools, complete with a six-month
hand washing and sanitising.
supply of RCP refills. The winning
Designed as a computer game
designers will also receive £100
style mission, the campaign will
Amazon vouchers for their teacher
call on children in classrooms
to spend on fun activities or treats
across Europe to create an
for pupils.
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Sodexo celebrates its people at annual awards IN its first ever virtual Spirit of Sodexo Awards ceremony, Sodexo UK and Ireland presented 23 awards to colleagues from across its business, with general services manager, Julie Evans, crowned Employee of the Year for her unwavering professionalism and dedication to delivering excellence. Julie Evans works at the Grosvenor Nuffield Health Hospital in Chester and has been with Sodexo for almost 30 years. At the end of January 2020, she was asked to redeploy to Arrowe Park Hospital, the Wirral, to take on the role of operations manager at the quarantine facility being mobilised within the hospital’s
Employee of the Year winner Julie Evans (centre) with Carol Vorderman and Sean Haley.
staff accommodation block. She did not
awards are all about - team spirit, service
very beginning, and it’s not just those providing
hesitate in taking on the role and provided
spirit and spirit of progress. We often face
critical support to essential services, many of
valuable support and leadership in the 48-hour
significant challenges at very short notice and
our colleagues continued work tirelessly to
mobilisation of the facility which was to house
the pandemic has shown that our collective
keep our business running while working from
the first British coronavirus evacuees who had
response is always extraordinary and evidences
home. I am humbled by the stories of loyalty
returned from Wuhan, China.
what great colleagues we have. I am proud
and commitment right across our business,
Sean Haley, regional chair, Sodexo UK
of the teamwork and individual commitment
our Spirit of Sodexo awards this year have
and Ireland, said: “My sincere thanks and
shown by our colleagues across the business
been uplifting and an absolutely incredible
congratulations go to Julie and all our winners
as we have navigated these uncertain times.
showcase of the hard work and phenomenal
who have truly demonstrated the values which
Our teams have been front and centre in the
achievements of our colleagues.”
are at the core of our business and what these
fight against the COVID-19 pandemic since the
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SmartTask launches carbon footprint initiative
Bothongo achieves over £5 million in sales in first year
SMARTTASK has been certified a carbon neutral
only help our customers to operate more
business by Carbon Neutral Britain. As well as
efficiently but also that lessen their impact
offsetting its own carbon footprint, SmartTask
on the planet by reducing the use of paper,
has made the move to offset the additional
improving communications and minimising
footprint generated by its customers’ IT in using
unnecessary travel. Our latest environmental
A fast-growing hygiene company has
the SmartTask solution - believed to be an
initiative will help our clients to reduce their
celebrated its first year in business by
industry-first initiative.
carbon footprints still further. We believe
smashing the £5 million sales barrier and
that we are the first carbon neutral workforce
launching more than 100 new products.
“Studies show that there is a growing
management platform provider for the security
Nick Winstone, CEO of Bothongo Hygiene
consumer demand for products and services
and cleaning/facilities management sector
Solutions, said: “I’ve had to learn agility
from businesses that are taking action on
and the first to offer this additional benefit to
on a whole new level, seen the value of
climate change. Our mission at SmartTask
our customers.”
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has long been to build solutions that not
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particularly suppliers, enjoyed working with
Paul Ridden, CEO of SmartTask, said:
a group of colleagues from all over the world and, most importantly, discovered what can be achieved through true teamwork. This has resulted in our dedicated team achieving over £5 million in sales with over 100 new products launched.” The newcomer is gearing up for a wave of product launches hot on the heels of bringing to market its flagship Zuppclean UK B2B range of over 70 products, as well as B2C Anzupp, Greenzupp and Zuppflame brands. WWW.BOTHONGOHYGIENE.COM 10 JULY 2021
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Mitie welcomes new director of cleaning services MITIE has appointed
British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc), a
environment is to create safe and healthy
Lorraine Davis as
post she will continue to hold until September
workspaces. Having helped introduce many of
director of cleaning
2022. She has also previously collaborated
the nationally-recognised cleaning guidelines
services, responsible for
with the World Health Organisation, as part of
that we now take for granted, Lorraine brings
leading the direction
the Clean Hospital Group, and the NHS to help
a wealth of experience that will keep Mitie
of Mitie’s cleaning
develop the 2021 National Cleaning Standards
at the forefront of innovation, ensuring we
business. Davis
for hospitals. In addition, she has worked with
have access to the latest science behind our
has over 40 years’ experience in the cleaning
Public Health England to support with the
cleaning services. With offices, retail shops and
industry, working in a number of operational
development of the COVID-19 guidance for FM.
restaurants reopening, this will help our clients
and business development roles in complex
Jason Towse, managing director, business
reassure their customers that they’re doing
environments such as healthcare and education.
services, Mitie, said: “The Coronavirus pandemic
everything they can to keep them safe.”
In 2019, she was appointed chairman of the
has made clear just how important a clean
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Principle appoints sustainability manager PRINCIPLE Cleaning Services has appointed
Arthur Toso said: “I am happy to have joined
Arthur Toso as sustainability manager. He joins
Principle - there are lots of great things already
the company after working as environment and
happening regarding sustainability and more
sustainability advisor for a FM firm, where he
yet to come. Principle’s goal is the same as my
was responsible for environmental and waste
ultimate goal, which is for Principle to be the
management and sustainability performance
most sustainable cleaning company there is. I am
tracking. Prior to this, he worked and studied in
looking forward to our journey towards Net Zero.”
Brazil and the USA.
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C&M CONTRACTS
Mitie builds relationship with Scottish Government MITIE has extended its 13-year partnership with
closely with the Scottish Government to
the Scottish Government with a new seven-
design and implement a strategy to help cut
year FM contract. The contract, which was
carbon emissions across its estate. Mitie will
awarded following a competitive tender, will
start by auditing all 70 sites to collect data on
see Mitie deliver key services for 70 sites across
water and energy consumption and to identify
the country, ranging from offices and research
opportunities to make buildings more efficient.
centres through to Marine Scotland’s buildings and the First Minister’s residence.
Carlo Alloni, managing director, technical services and integrated facilities management, Mitie, said: “For the past 13 years, we’ve
market leading technology and sharing our
maintenance, energy management, cleaning,
been delivering key services for the Scottish
sustainability expertise to help the Scottish
security, grounds maintenance, and waste
Government and we’re very proud to see our
Government fight climate change and achieve
management services. Sustainability will be
efforts recognised with this new contract.
its carbon emissions targets for its sites.”
central to the contract, with Mitie working
We look forward to implementing our
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Mitie will deliver engineering and
Kent school adds misting system to cleaning programme A leading Kent special educational needs
well as Prochem machines so when our area
school is keeping COVID-free with regular
sales representative Jon Ewing told me about
treatments of Prochem’s antimicrobial
the Micro-Mist, I asked for a demonstration.” A complete solution for rapid-disinfecting
solutions using the company’s new M500 Micro-
of large surface areas as well as touch-points,
Mist surface disinfecting system.
the Micro-Mist system provides the operator
Bradfields Academy in Chatham homes 320 children and 175 staff across a large campus.
with a compact and powerful package for the
Overseeing 19 estate staff with nine direct-
application of Microsan and Clensan solutions
employed cleaning operatives, site manager
in a fine, ‘non-drift’ mist to interior surfaces,
Paul Harris is a champion of Prochem cleaning
floors, carpets, seating, upholstery, and multiple
products. He said: “We use chemicals like
surfaces and touch-points.
Defoamer and Urine Neutraliser regularly as
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Disneyland Paris partnership combines fun and hygiene GOJO Industries-Europe has joined Disneyland
Purell Advanced Hygienic Hand Rub’s
Paris as its hand sanitiser partner. The
scientifically advanced formulation has
two companies have agreed a long-term
been proven to maintain skin health,
partnership in which Purell becomes the official
whilst killing 99.99% of the most common
hand sanitiser across the resort for daily use by
germs that may be harmful.
guests and cast members. Since the first reopening of Disneyland
Many Purell products provided at the resort are manufactured locally at the Gojo Industries-
Paris in 2020 almost 2000 Purell hand
Europe facility in Croissy-Beaubourg, 20km from
sanitising dispensers and stands have
Disneyland Paris.
been installed. Dermatologically tested,
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Retail cleaning contract awarded at Angel Central ABM has been appointed by commercial real
of retail clients, which already includes several
more efficiency for our client in a central
estate consultants, Lambert Smith Hampton
other LSH sites located across the UK.
London location. As we look forward to a
(LSH) for FM services at its Angel Central
John McPherson, managing director at
phased return to normality over the coming
Shopping Centre in Islington. The three-year
ABM UK, said: “We’re delighted to extend
weeks, we understand now more than ever
award will see ABM’s team deliver a total
our relationship with the team at LSH. The
that our clients need to reassure the public
facilities management (TFM) package of
contract for Angel Central provides us with
that buildings and public spaces are safe
mechanical and electrical, security and cleaning
an opportunity to deliver both our technical
and secure.”
services. The latest win adds to ABM’s portfolio
and facilities management services, offering
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BICSc C&M
The way we were! MY formative years in
over 2000 staff, to see that it
courier parcels to their mail room for delivery
the contract cleaning
was being transformed into
to their workspace, so the move away from
industry were spent
residential flats.
retail shopping had already begun.
working for Bizley
When I look back at some
This is the way we were and I do not
Clean at the Ford Motor
of the cleaning contracts I
see this as doom and gloom - this is the
Company’s European
have been responsible for
opportunity for cleaning services to reinvent
headquarters in Warley,
over the years, many of the
themselves. Cleaning services should be
Essex. I started in January
companies no longer exist
a more visible and less anti-social hours-
or, as far as premises are
based activity and this has always been the
in 1973 during the three day week. This is where I began to learn my
concerned, are a shadow of their former
case for healthcare and housekeeping. It
craft skills.
selves. Ultimately COVID-19 has accelerated
is crucial that we take this opportunity to
this process. I have read statistics recently
establish a recognised career path from a
system for cleaning teams. I also learnt, when
from several organisations which state
service industry that has not only proved
I became assistant manager, that the cleaning
that if an employer was to insist that all his
itself to be essential, but an integral part of
contractor was the ‘go to’ supplier for anything
office-based personnel were to return to
public health.
that none of the trades were prepared to
the workplace five days a week, between
tackle. So the next January I found myself
30-40% of those staff, depending on whose
remember some cleaning operatives telling
white lining in the grass two circles for the
stats you are reading, would start to look
me they did the job for ‘pin money’. As soon
annual Super Bowl ‘tailgate picnic’ as the
for alternative employment. The impact of
as everybody recognises that trained cleaning
gardening contractor was not available. I
this on daily office cleaning is yet to be fully
operatives work for sustainable public health
had worked out a methodology that worked
understood, but the knock-on effect for
the better.
reasonably well until it started snowing! So
retail food and hospitality will be enormous.
imagine my surprise when I recently drove
Before the pandemic, I knew of at least one
BICSc virtual training suite at:
past the building that, at its peak, housed
organisation that would accept staff Amazon/
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It was a huge building with a three-shift
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Look for the CHSA logo to beat unscrupulous traders capitalising on the pandemic Demand for cleaning and hygiene products, including hand sanitisers, gloves, soft tissue, and aprons, has soared in the coronavirus pandemic. It’s presented a golden opportunity to rogue traders. The challenge for buyers is to differentiate between the unscrupulous but apparently credible companies and those trading ethically. Lorcan Mekitarian, chairman of the Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association, explains the challenges facing buyers and offers some straightforward advice. WHEN the coronavirus hit, the demand for cleaning
to provide data sheets, essential for
and hygiene products escalated. Whether it was
understanding true product efficacy.
aprons, gloves, hand sanitisers, products for cleaning
• Makes sure what’s on the box is what’s in the box.
Faced with these claims, our
Our commitment to standards
hard surfaces, or soft tissue, people needed more,
advice is ‘be cautious’. If you are
is underpinned by independ-
and they needed it immediately. The unscrupulous
a buyer of cleaning and hygiene
ent inspection. An auditor, an
made the most of the opportunity. They created new
products, we recommend:
experienced quality assurance
1. Be sceptical about product
businesses overnight, claiming expertise, knowledge
professional, visits every member
clams. It if sounds too good to be true, it
and product excellence. The UK hand sanitiser market has been described as a ‘wild west’, seeing organisations with no relevant track
claims, obtain CE declaration and/or any test reports
record turning to the production of alcohol hand gels.
to show conformance to specification.
Shiploads of products like masks and gowns have been
2. Buy from a reputable supplier. Look for the CHSA logo and CHSA Accreditation Scheme stamp.
rejected as not fit for purpose, a consequence of the increase in imported personal protective equipment (PPE)
to ensure compliance. Site visits
probably is. Ask for evidence to back up the
were challenging last year, but there was no let up. During 2020, he conducted 146 audits, equalling the number conducted in 2019. Members across all the schemes achieved compliance of 93% or more.
We operate Accreditation Schemes for manu-
Applications for membership have soared since the
with fake or no CE marking. The CE certification mark
facturers of paper-based and woven, plastic-based,
pandemic, with new businesses trying to gain credibili-
indicates conformance with European Union health and
and cotton-based products, and for manufacturers
ty. We know membership is a stamp of approval, so we
safety and environmental protection directives.
of cleaning and hygiene chemicals. We also operate
are thorough in our process of accepting new members.
There have been extraordinary claims about clean-
an Accreditation Scheme for distributors of cleaning
We conduct compliance checks and require references.
ing chemicals, including that cleaning once with a hard
and hygiene products. Every CHSA member has also
The inspector visits once they pass these initial checks.
surface sanitiser will keep a surface sterile for days. It
signed our rigorous Code of Practice. It requires each
They are accepted as a member only once they have
sounds perfect, but it’s only true in laboratory condi-
company to ‘maintain a high standard in the conduct
his approval.
tions. New methods of application, including fogging
of its business’. The combination of our Code of Practice and Accredi-
and misting, have been described as the panacea but
If you want to buy from an ethical business with a respected track record in providing good quality clean-
the evidence suggests they are more about cleaning
tation Scheme membership means every member:
ing and hygiene products, look for the CHSA logo and
and hygiene theatre. People need to look behind the
• Trades ethically and sustainably.
CHSA Accreditation Scheme mark.
headline claims. Every reputable supplier will be happy
• Provides quality, fit for purpose products.
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The Professional Independent Registered Trade Association for
Window Cleaning Membership offers numerous quality benefits IOSH Accredited Safety Training Safety Accredited Member (SAM) Procurement Scheme Secure online store at: https://www.windowcleaning.org.uk/ Federation of Window Cleaners Tel: 0161 432 8754 - Email: info@f-w-c.co.uk – Web: www.f-w-c.co.uk
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Technology - the new reason to join the cleaning industry? Lee Andrews, CEO of DOC Cleaning, reports. HOW do you convince someone to build their career in the cleaning industry rather than in, say, retail, finance, consumer goods, teaching, or public service? I ask, because whenever you quiz someone as to how they ended up in cleaning, they almost always say it was by accident. And yet in five years’ time, how satisfying it would be to hear people answer that it was because they thought the industry was going places and that they saw a real opportunity within cleaning to develop their professional skills in operations, HR, finance, IT, or sales. Make no mistake, as an industry we are going through exciting times. The challenges of COVID, the announcement of the APPG, the unstoppable march of technology - they are all shaking up our industry right now. Of all the developments, however, it is surely technology that has the greatest potential to turn our industry into a sought-after career choice. The catalogue of technological innovation is impressive. Robotic cleaning equipment, chemical-free cleaning techniques, smartphone apps to communicate with staff and deliver training, the ‘Internet of Things’ to track assets and manage washroom stocks, contactless tagging to prove an area has been cleaned, business management software to manage our complex ‘back office’ – they’re all outstanding achievements, and I
particularly like the way they often don’t simply replace human activity, but bring humans and science together. In fact, it makes me ask why we have suddenly experienced what seems like such a massive leap in technology and I put it down to two things. One must be the low start point - 10 years ago, cleaning was rightly perceived as an extremely low-tech industry. The second is that the very nature of our work – 95% of staff working remotely at thousands of different customer locations - must have meant that innovation, particularly software-driven, was just too difficult and too expensive to apply to our unique, fragmented style of operation. Which brings me to my point: innovation is all very welcome, but how do we leverage the influx of technology to go one step further and attract new people to our industry? I rather suspect it won’t be easy. So many decisions in life are down to perception and choosing a career is no different. There is too much going on in our world for people to suddenly notice that cleaning has undergone a transformation and is as technologically enabled as other industries already regarded as hi-tech. We need to get the message out. It goes without saying that publicity and education are key and we can look in part to our excellent trade bodies to lead the charge on this front. However, to
perform a makeover on the image of cleaning is no easy task. As well as promoting the industry as a whole through the media and political establishments, we should be encouraging the professionals within our companies - our excellent operations managers, accountants, HR managers, IT specialists, sales and bid managers - to work through their respective professional networks and associations to raise the profile of cleaning, whether that’s by giving talks to university or college students, creating case studies for their professional magazines, or talking up the professional qualifications our industry provides. The simple fact is that our traditional labour supply is shrinking as routes into the industry for non-UK nationals are restricted. We need to bring cleaning into the spotlight as a place to work, whether that be establishing a career at the bottom rung of the ladder and working your way up, joining as a young manager, or switching from another industry in mid-career. Otherwise, we will be a technologically advanced industry with excellent opportunities for personal development, but with no-one to develop. WWW.DOCCLEANING.COM
Outdoor cleaning products from Robert Scott. As catering reopens for business, we have handpicked a selection of products to help keep outdoor spaces clean. All neatly packaged in a new six-page leaflet. Visit our website for your free download. That’s serious cleaning know-how from Robert Scott.
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SPECIAL REPORT: COVID-19
COVID-19: Getting back to business Neil Nixon reports. Following the features in previous issues of C&M looking at the role the cleaning sector continues to play in combatting the COVID-19 pandemic, I am continuing to post news, new product information or video interviews/webinars online to allow for the more immediate dissemination of any updates. Please take a look at www.cleaningmag.com – content is changing on a daily basis. As previously, I will continue to use the pages of C&M to look in greater detail at cleaning and hygiene practices, particularly as businesses are now reopening as restrictions begin to lift.
BACK TO WORK SOLUTIONS POST-COVID-19 The Floorbrite Group’s Nina Wyers offers practical solutions and innovations to limit the spread of COVID-19 in your workplace. Stopping the spread of Coronavirus has
is customers will be looking for contractors to
forced businesses to revisit their entire infection
offer solutions to COVID-19 that will eliminate
control method. Let’s strip it back and look at
or greatly reduce exposure for their workforce
the key areas to focus on. Germs and pathogens
or public. They will be keen to demonstrate
can be spread in three key ways: person to
that they have provided the latest in
person, air to person and surface to person. We
innovation in order to give staff and the public
are keeping it simple and offering the best of
peace of mind and confidence in returning to
our solutions for each of these scenarios.
work and public spaces.
Person to person
the air, drawing contaminated air from the
The guidelines are clear. Wear a face covering
breathing zone. Units kill 99.9999% of viruses
in public spaces where you could be at risk.
on a single air pass and are proven to kill
It is a hopeful time for the UK, there is light at the
Stay alert to the risks that may be present
Coronavirus in the air [1].
end of what has been a long, dark tunnel. Yes, we
as pubs, restaurants and the leisure sectors
are leading the world with our amazing vaccine
continue to open. Continue to wash and
designed to draw air into the unit, treat it
programme. We are slowly being able to meet
sanitise your hands frequently. On that note,
and then send clean air back into the room.
more loved ones and are starting to return to
our first solution comes from the Sanitise
Thanks to the unique filtration process, reactor
some normal daily and social activities. Yet we
Now hand sanitiser range. 80% of infectious
chamber and UV-C technology, contaminated
must not become complacent to the dangers still
diseases are transmitted by our hands. Sanitise
air is constantly being removed and replaced
present. Even though we have our vaccine rollout
Now provides essential sanitising solutions
with clean, fresh air. All units are also proven
in place, there is still a way to go.
Our next solution – Viruskiller - purifies
The innovative Viruskiller technology is
to companies and venues across the world,
and tested to destroy a wide range of other
Whilst writing this article, The Floorbrite
keeping employees and customers protected
airborne pollutants and there are four size
Group is continuing to unfurlough its cleaning
from bacteria and viruses. We offer both free
options to suit any environment.
staff and we are helping our customers to
standing and wall mounted hand dispenser
reopen and return to their workplaces safely.
options for any location. There is also the facility
you may also want to test and check your risk
Over the last year we have delivered numerous
to add your branding to the units, creating a
of Legionella. Under health and safety law, you
articles to cut through the confusion and
great advertising space and a fantastic way to
have a duty to ensure that your water system
mountain of information about how to tackle
get your brand noticed.
is as low risk as is reasonably possible to help
COVID-19 in the workplace. To further aid this
If your building has been vacant for some time,
prevent bacterial growth and the subsequent
campaign we have created a new stripped back
Air to person
and simple brochure including some great
The World Health Organisation (WHO)
solutions to help you give your employees,
recognises that Coronavirus can be
Surface to person
customers and visitors peace of mind in your
transmitted from person to person via aerosols
Business owners must plan a robust ongoing
workplaces. Take a look at our ‘Back to work
in the air. All businesses will want to offer
hygiene programme to give their employees
solutions for COVID-19’ brochure.
reassurance to staff and customers. The reality
and customers peace of mind and confidence
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in returning to them. Wiping surfaces once
still kill bacteria and prevent the development
to crevices and even the undersides of surfaces
each day will not suffice if the surface becomes
of bacteria-induced illnesses, but they are
and hard to reach areas, ensuring no surface is
infected five minutes later. Increased cleaning
completely ineffective against viruses. So, if
left untouched. This kind of service should be
frequencies to high touch point areas are now a
you want to be sure you are using a cleaning
conducted by specialist teams when areas are
basic priority.
product that is effective against bacteria and
vacant. Depending on the chemical used, the
viruses, always opt for an antimicrobial cleaner
molecules can remain active on surfaces for up
to staff and customers by having a more visual
and check which viruses it is effective against.
to 30 days and daily routine cleaning will not
and on demand cleaning system in place.
Disinfectants also need to sit on a surface
remove or disrupt them.
Cleaning is no longer reserved for after hours
before killing germs. Some disinfectants take
when everyone has gone home. How well
10 minutes, while others only about 30 seconds
wiping or ‘fogging’ these specialist chemicals
your premises is cleaned will become a badge
but once the chemical is dry, the surface can
leave behind a mono-molecular layer that
of honour, to market to your customers, to
become re-contaminated immediately if
permanently bonds to the surface. These
promote as being the safest, the cleanest,
exposed to a pathogen.
molecules are antimicrobial, silane-based
All businesses will want to offer reassurance
the healthiest, the most conscious, the most
Coronavirus can live on surfaces like paper
When applied to a surface by spraying,
polymers that permanently bond to the
for approximately three hours, cardboard 24
surface forming a barrier of positively charged
hours, cloth two days, stainless steel and some
microscopic pins. The positively charged
rather than reactive measures. The key is
plastics for approximately 2-3 days, and glass
microscopic pins attract and pierce the
lasting decontamination and disinfection of
for four days. So how can all surfaces remain
negatively charged pathogens. The pins rupture
surfaces, not to be confused with cleaning
decontaminated for longer than a few minutes?
the cell walls. This causes the pathogen to
alone. Cleaning a surface is not the same as
There are solutions available that can do just
break up with lethal effect. This method of
disinfecting it, but it is a very important step in
this. Some antimicrobial solutions like Zoono
rupturing the cell means the cell cannot mutate,
the process that people are missing out. The
can remain effective for up to 30 days, but you
preventing the development of superbugs.
cleaning process involves scrubbing an area
must do your homework when sourcing the
with soap and water to remove dirt, grime
right product for you.
innovative, the most COVID-free. We recommend a focus on preventative
If you would like more information about any of the insights discussed in this article please take a look at our ‘Back to work solution for
and surface biofilm, while disinfecting means
Antimicrobial products can be sprayed
applying a chemical to kill the residual germs
and wiped in a standard trigger spray bottle
COVID-19’ brochure or visit our website:
and viruses that remain afterwards.
but are most effective when delivered by
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Understanding of the differences between
electrostatic spraying or fogging systems for [1] W hen independently tested against
disinfectants is also important. Antibacterial
full decontamination. Electrostatic spray guns
or Antimicrobial? Whilst the majority believe
and fogging machines produce an ultra-fine
Coronavirus DF2 (a surrogate for
that using an antibacterial cleaner will protect
mist of chemical, ceiling to floor and, with a
Coronavirus), Adenovirus, Influenza and
them against viruses, they would be wrong.
number of specialist chemicals, will deliver
Polio, the unit was found to kill 99.9999% of
Antibacterial disinfectants and cleaners can
positively charged molecules that are attracted
viruses on a single air pass.
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SPECIAL REPORT: COVID-19
WHY AIR MATTERS IN 2021… PLUS FIVE STEPS TO FRESHER AIR IN THE WORKPLACE A team of international scientists has called
switched on. And one company that installed
systems, damp and mould, lack of ventilation,
for ‘workplaces, healthcare facilities and
a unit in its call centre found that absenteeism
chemicals, and building materials. Those
education providers to pay greater attention to
reduced by 42%.
experiencing a dry throat, tickly cough, itchy
the cleanliness of the air in their buildings’ after
What is clear is that air quality is and should
eyes, runny nose, or difficulty breathing when
a British Medical Journal study revealed more
be moving up the agenda for employers
indoors might want to check the indoor air
about how viruses are passed from one person
hoping to reassure workers of their safety in the
quality. These symptoms have been dubbed
to another.
workplace. And it’s not just coronavirus that we
by some as ‘sick building syndrome’ and
should be concerned about.
companies are advised by HSE to check the
The team, which includes internationally
quality of air to protect staff. More serious
renowned microbiologists and engineers, also stated that ‘the transmission of SARS-CoV-2
What’s in the air we’re breathing?
symptoms of confusion and memory loss
after touching surfaces is now considered to be
As well as COVID-19, other infectious diseases
have also been attributed to poor indoor air
relatively minimal’, concluding that reducing
can spread through airborne particles.
quality. So, what can we do to reduce the risk of
the opportunity for airborne transmission is one
These include influenza, measles, mumps,
breathing in dangerous or infectious particles?
of the best ways to keep viruses at bay.
legionellosis, tuberculosis, and the common cold to name just a few. And infectious diseases
Test air quality
advertisements have throughout the pandemic
are not the only worry when it comes to what
There are specialist companies that will test air
advised us that we should ‘open the windows
we’re breathing in.
quality in the workspace for levels of bacteria,
The Government’s public information
and let fresh air in to blow COVID-19 particles
The World Health Organisation attributes 3.8
fungus, volatile organic compounds, dust,
away’. Yet there are more ways to achieve
million premature deaths a year to household
humidity, and carbon monoxide. For smaller
fresher air than simply opening windows.
air pollution. Conservative estimates put the UK
spaces or those with lower budgets, air quality
death toll at around 9000 a year, with Allergy UK
monitors are readily available online and will
of SteraSpace air sanitation units from Airdri,
stating that the air quality indoors can be up to
measure for similar contaminants. Another
has been showing extremely positive results.
10 times worse than outside - shocking statistics
thing companies can do is create a staff survey
Efficacy data released by the firm demonstrates
given that we spend 90% of our time indoors.
to gauge any obvious symptoms caused by
Technology, such as that found in the range
that airborne microorganisms are reduced by up to 98% within an hour of the units being
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Indoor air pollution can be caused by gas or microscopic particles from cooking, heating
air pollution, as well as investigating more obvious causes.
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and they also sanitise surfaces where harmful microorganisms will be significantly reduced in less than 15 minutes. Able to service areas up to 80m2, there are four units in the range suitable for varying environments from washrooms to offices, medical practices, schools, warehouses, factories, and care homes. Keep damp in check Mould spores are extremely harmful especially to those who suffer from respiratory issues such Introduce indoor plants
regarded as the best plants for cleaner air but
as asthma or COPD. Good ventilation is key to
The main benefit of plants is that they, through
quite simply, any plants will improve ambience
preventing the cultivation of mould so check
photosynthesis, remove CO2 from the air. It’s
and air quality.
ducts and vents for blockages and clean these regularly. Dehumidifiers are another way to
also believed that plants will have an effect on the levels of volatile organic compounds
Invest in an air sanitiser
reduce levels of moisture in the air, which can
(VOCs) in the air too - these are emitted from
Not to be confused with air purifiers which filter
lead to a build-up of mould and mildew. So, if
paint and furnishings and can cause all kinds of
the air and can be very effective in residential
you’re finding you have issues, it might be time
problems from eye, nose and throat irritation
settings, an air sanitiser such as the SteraSpace
to invest.
to more serious conditions like cancer from
range from Airdri combines three technologies
prolonged exposure. Though the jury is out
to emit a stream of disinfecting plasma into the
Keep a cleaning schedule
on the extent to which plants can improve air
air which effectively removes viruses, bacteria,
Regular dusting, vacuuming and decluttering
quality, research into the topic is promising
mould, fungi, and odours. Airdri’s SteraSpace
will all have an effect on air quality as well
and it’s proven that plants can have positive
products have been independently tested
as being a requirement to make workspaces
benefits when it comes to wellbeing too. Lillies,
and found to eliminate 98.11% of airborne
COVID-safe.
ferns, Devil’s Ivy, and spider plants are widely
micro-organisms in less than five minutes
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CHEMICALS/CHEMICAL-FREE & DOSING SYSTEMS
Chemical dispensers provide reassurance for workplace return
AS the COVID-19 vaccine roll-out continues and
make your recovery plan even more elusive.
lockdowns ease, companies across Europe are
Before reopening, take time to reassess
Reliable and safe Reliable, consistent technology that remains
planning to welcome their employees back to
your hygiene protocols and practices.
accurate, even with fluctuating water pressure,
the workplace, and heightened expectations
Chemical dispensing and dosing equipment
will provide you with peace of mind. Look for a
of cleanliness are here to stay. Employees who
is one of the most effective ways to
manufacturer with a reputation for constructing
return will likely be more enlightened and
drive hygiene compliance and enable more
long-lasting dispensers made from durable
demanding than before.
frequent cleaning. Choosing an appropriate
materials, incorporating the latest technology
system is crucial. Dispensers are integral to
for optimum efficiency. Choose dispensers
previous cleaning protocols is no longer
deliver accurate, effective and safe doses of
that are compatible with a wide variety of
viewed as acceptable. How you keep your
cleaning chemical and provide a range of
chemicals to meet your current and future
facility clean and disinfected will be subject
benefits that will ensure you meet the new
cleaning and disinfecting needs.
to rigorous scrutiny, making an even
hygiene requirements and expectations.
Simply reaffirming your commitment to
Dispensers greatly minimise contact with potentially hazardous chemicals that can cause
safer working environment a minimum requirement. Achieving and maintaining
Accurate and simple
irritations, such as headaches, nausea, skin
the highest hygiene standards is key to
Chemical dispensers deliver precise
sensitivities, and even burns. Having equipment
build the levels of trust in not only satisfying
chemical measurements every time. This
with easy-to-use interfaces encourages
expectations, but as a reset point, while
provides assurance that your employees are
frequent use and for employees to undertake
enabling your business to target recovery.
cleaning all high-touch surfaces properly,
the regular protocols that support compliance
with the right chemical concentrations to
with government and local health regulations
Driving hygiene compliance
maximise product efficacy. This is essential in
specific to COVID-19.
You need the right solutions and processes in
labour intensive jobs with high staff turnover.
place to reduce the spread of pathogens and
With a loss of staff due to self-isolation, illness
Cost and sustainability savings
to protect your employees and customers from
or layoffs, there’s added pressure to hire
According to the ISSA, accurate
the risk of infection. Incidents of infection and
immediately and quickly train new staff. With
dilution reduces cleaning costs up to 30%. The
contamination will only compound the financial
a user-friendly dispenser, both current and
right system helps eliminate overuse of
challenges of the pandemic. Negative reviews
new staff members can use the system safely
chemical and water, reducing both the cost
can severely damage your brand reputation and
for high quality cleaning outcomes.
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CLEANING SHOW 2021 2-4 NOVEMBER • EXCEL • LONDON
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Portion control: an environmental solution When Cleanology switched to chemical-free solutions it decided to address plastic bottle use at the same time. CEO Dominic Ponniah explains how the innovation led to a revolution in costs and plastic reduction. CLEANING is a wasteful business. The tool
Greater volumes of product require larger
a restaurant and a busy, high-footfall events
of our trade - cleaning solution - typically
storage facilities and incur high transport costs
venue. We felt that on-site training (rather than
arrives in plastic bottles and, while chemical
- not to mention the environmental impact
remote, video training) was important. It also
cleaning solutions are invisible to the human
of extra journeys, waste generation and the
gave us a chance to explain the environmental
eye, once they are washed down drains,
unnecessary manufacture of products.
benefits and answer any questions.
they find their way into streams and rivers,
Many cleaning operatives still believe that
Key messages for staff included:
the more product used, the better the job. An
• Simplicity - instead of carrying bottles, pumps
extra cupful of solution every couple of days
or measures, staff simply need a green sachet
When we switched to chemical-free cleaning
might not seem disastrous but, multiply that
for floor cleaner, and blue for multi-purpose
we looked for a local biotechnology solution
over a year and across the 450,000 people
solution. The sachets are credit-card sized and
which would also dramatically cut plastic
working in the industry, and the impact
fit into a pocket.
bottle use. When none was available in
becomes significant.
•S afety – the biotech solution is pH-neutral and
What was the solution?
•P erformance - our cleaning operatives will do
contaminating the water. At Cleanology, we try to do things differently.
completely harmless to humans.
Europe, we developed our own portioncontrolled sachets.
We were committed to a chemical-free
a better job and be recognised for their work. • More space in cleaning cupboards!
Why is portion control important?
solution, so we chose biotechnology, which
The volume of waste plastic bottles generated
uses friendly bacteria to ‘eat’ dirt. We wanted
by our industry is vast. For example, before
a UK or European solution that would give us
cleaning solutions has sent a message
changing systems, Cleanology was disposing of
confidence in our supply base. While it was
to staff that their health is valued. At the
21,600 plastic bottles for recycling each year. At
possible to buy a biotech solution in the UK, it
same time, many feel more engaged, and
£2 per bottle of chemical cleaner, we were also
only came in large bottles. We decided to create
proud to be part of an environmentally-
spending £42,000 per year on cleaning solution.
our own, portion-controlled sachet doses.
conscious company.
It is clear that switching to chemical-free
Cleanology introduced a portion-controlled system, and our work has led to a completely
Impact
new way of thinking and what we believe is the
The impact of our sachet scheme far exceeded
future - a concentrated, multi-use, plastic-free
our expectations. We have reduced our plastic
cleaning solution.
bottle use from 21,600 to just 600. We now save
We worked with an established biotech company to tailor-make our product, testing the portions to make sure they delivered
16,092 litres of cleaning solution and 21,000 plastic bottles a year! Although our primary objective was to
exactly the right level of product. For cleaning
reduce plastic bottle use and address wastage
operatives, the sachets, which fit easily into
through excessive use of solution, our financial
a pocket, simplified their job. Instead of five
savings have been staggering. Since switching
separate products, they now only need one type
to sachets, our bill for solution has fallen by
of sachet for cleaning floors, and another for
87.5%. Added to this, we have achieved a 90%
everything else. The two types are colour-coded
reduction in storage and transport.
for easy recognition.
Moving forward, more and more expectation will be placed on businesses
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Implementation
to demonstrate their environmental
With 500 staff at 300 locations around London
commitment. In this case, innovation has
we knew that staff buy-in would be the main
led to major cost benefits, greater staff
deciding factor on whether the scheme would
engagement and, most importantly, a huge
be a success, so before we rolled the scheme
environmental win. Portion-controlled
out across the business, we trialled it at three
solutions are the best solutions!
of our most challenging locations - an office,
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handle only one to two chemicals, while others
component that eliminates dilution variance by
have multiple channel configurations to deliver
controlling the amount of water allowed into
and environmental impact of cleaning without
numerous chemicals. This will enable you to
the unit.
sacrificing performance. With more frequent
meet your immediate dispensing needs but
Consider a smart investment - search for a
cleaning required, chemical dispensers also
can also help you plan for the possibility of
smart system offering predictive maintenance,
help prevent your labour costs from spiralling
increased capacity in the future.
remote monitoring and automated
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out of control.
Using the dispenser - determine who will
adjustments. Invest in accessories like
use the system and how often. Will it be used
depletion alarms and wands to measure and
use the Internet of Things (IoT) to enhance
to fill bottles and buckets, or larger equipment
report when product runs low. These maximise
transparency and eliminate unnecessary site
such as scrubber dryers or foamers and
dispensing capabilities and provide extra
visits. Understanding chemical usage and
sprayers? Dispensers are a key method for
reassurance when you’re unable to physically
shortages, as well as any alarms triggered
controlling labour costs when more frequent
be at your facility.
throughout the process, can further enhance
cleaning is necessary.
Some advanced dispensing systems
A supplier you can trust
the operation. Using advanced equipment
Installing the system - with the requirement
can identify any patterns and abnormalities
for more regular cleaning, identify an accessible
Working in this new era of cleanliness makes
before they become a costly or dangerous
area to install a dispenser. Look for dispensers
it more important than ever to establish
problem. Being able to conduct preventative
with a small, compact design and a wall-mount
a strategic partnership with suppliers you
maintenance also increases the lifespan of
option to maximise space. Install dispensers
can trust. Solutions that ensure accurate,
your equipment.
near high touchpoint and common areas
safe and cost-effective dosing will enable
for easy staff access and use. Pre-plumbed
you and your employees to clean with
Ensuring the right choice of dispenser
dispensers allow for quick installation and
confidence post-COVID-19. Defining
Confirming chemical usage - make a list of the
reduce system complexity.
and maintaining a better approach to
types of chemicals that you use most within
Be mindful of water flow and pressure - water
cleaning and hygiene is crucial to uphold
your business. Review new cleaning standards
flow and pressure can vary from building to
your reputation, enhance your employees’
and requirements for your area and identify any
building, and even from one area in a facility
wellbeing and support the bottom line as
new chemicals that you’ll be using to enhance
to another. To manage high water pressure,
you reopen your facility.
cleanliness. Some dispensers are designed to
look for a dispensing system with a regulating
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Keeping control of cleaning costs
THE COVID-19 pandemic forced businesses
businesses utilise ultra-concentrated products in
reduce supply chain burdens because fewer
to reassess their cleaning and hygiene
conjunction with dosing or dilution equipment.
cases need to be bought, transported and
processes. Behind the scenes the priority
Cleaning solutions are prepared accurately
stored to support any given operation.
has been to protect staff while the overriding
and consistently on-site by adding water to
requirement front-of-house is to protect and
a reusable spray bottle, wash bucket or sink.
required with any dosing or dilution system.
reassure customers and guests. In most cases
The cost is much less than using ready-to-use
This can include the cost of the equipment
that led businesses to introduce additional
products. For example, a spray bottle of kitchen
and training staff. Nevertheless, this
and stricter measures.
surface cleaner prepared this way might cost
investment is repaid by the savings made
One of the most important tasks for any
tens of pence while the same size ready-to-use
with lower cost-in-use, reduced wastage
business is surface cleaning. Disinfectants or
equivalent could easily be two or three pounds.
and improvements in consistency that save
There is, however, an upfront investment
Diversey offers a complete range of ultra-
time and money. Reputable suppliers like
link in the chain of infection. Businesses that
concentrated surface cleaning products. These
Diversey will offer detailed projections to
remained open during lockdown, or reopened
are designed for use with its high-performance
show how and when their products return on
later, naturally wanted simple and effective
dosing and dilution control platforms including
the investment. It is often much quicker than
products - perhaps with additional infection
Smart Dose and Divermite. The range includes
businesses expect.
prevention properties - to enhance their existing
products tested to meet the EN14476 virucidal
routines. They also wanted to clean more
standard (either ‘fully virucidal’ or ‘enveloped
excellent solution to the immediate challenge
frequently - and visibly - to provide additional
virucidal - tested against vaccinia virus’).
of providing additional infection prevention
reassurance to their customers that they were
Products meeting this standard are effective
measures during the pandemic. In the longer
in a clean and safe environment. For many the
against enveloped viruses like the one that
term, solutions based on professional ultra-
quickest answer was ready-to-use products:
causes COVID-19.
concentrate formulations and accurate dosing
sanitisers remove pathogens and break a major
they are convenient, easy to introduce and
A business using 100 cases of six 750ml
Ready-to-use products have offered an
and dilution equipment offer better economy
single-use spray bottles could reduce plastic
and lower overall costs for kitchen cleaning
waste by up to 125.6kg (99.6% reduction) and
and hand hygiene. However far into the future
temporary use and occasional tasks but in the
up to 26.6kg less cardboard (98.9% reduction)
the pandemic continues they can make sound
long run costs can mount up, especially when
by switching to Diversey’s ultra concentrates
commercial sense.
they are used frequently. This is why many
and re-usable bottles. Changes like these also
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Chemical-free cleaning – looking to the future April Pass, marketing and communications coordinator, Killis Ltd and i-teamUK, reports. THE importance of chemical-free products
can be used through its Tersano Lotus Pro on a
in the cleaning industry is evident with the
large scale or its iClean Mini, which is great for
negative impact of commercial cleaning
surfaces and small areas.
products on the environment and individuals
At its core Tersano has the ability to break
widely known. Manufacturers have been
down dirt, grease and other contaminants,
working hard to find new ways to introduce
safely replacing traditional chemical cleaners,
new innovative solutions into the industry,
deodorisers and sanitisers and killing up to
paying close attention to the use of plastic and
99.999% of germs. It can kill mould, mildew and
reducing waste and chemical content to reduce
the bacteria that causes odours.
all of this into account, it is no surprise that it
The solution works by turning ordinary
is often used in the healthcare, food service
tap water into a highly effective cleaner and
and education sectors to achieve consistent,
harsh chemical cleaners are making the world
sanitiser by using a combination of normal
effective and, most importantly, safe results.
a dangerous place to live and have made it its
tap water, oxygen and electrical currents. The
mission to change this. Tersano has developed
solution allows businesses to quickly see a
independent test laboratories and is certified
and manufactured devices that produce
reduction in costs and cleaning times whilst
under EN1276 and EN13697 meaning companies
stabilised aqueous ozone (SAO) - a simple, safe
reducing its transportation carbon footprint,
can achieve their sustainability credentials.
and sustainable way to clean and sanitise. SAO
single use plastic and toxic chemicals. Taking
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Cleaning up graffiti - chemical-free Graffiti can be seen as a statement of expression for some, but for others, it’s an unwanted unsightly mess. Michelle Reece, marketing manager at Morclean Ltd, looks at a chemical-free alternative for dealing with the problem. DEEPLY ingrained paint is one of the toughest substances to remove from walls, buildings and alleyways. Porous surfaces such as brick and stone tend to absorb solvent-based spray paints, which usually require pressure washing or sandblasting to remove. Many narrow-tipped pressure jet washers can leave a visible outline of the graffiti, and sandblasters can permanently mark the surface if the tip isn’t continually moved over the graffiti. Paint thinners and chemicals seem like a cheap and tempting alternative to the aforementioned methods, but they tend to spread the paint and exacerbate the problem. A solution
revolutionary and unique cleaning system
traditional equivalent jet wash would produce
Industrial steam cleaning is an advanced,
built to effortlessly remove graffiti and chewing
at between 15 and 21 litres per minute. This
economical and environmentally friendly
gum without the use of harmful solvents or
makes it suitable for sites where drainage is
method to safely and effectively deep clean
chemicals. Using a soft-washing method with
limited or water reclaim is required. The heavy-
and sanitise a number of different external
steam, it will also strip away paint, oil, grease,
duty ThermaSteam also houses a user-friendly
surfaces and objects. Industrial steam cleaners
moss, grime, wax coatings, and bitumen with
control panel, easy loading and improved
are entirely free of chemicals, safeguarding the
ease, and is designed to withstand hard work
manoeuvrability, which helps the user see a
health of users who are involved in the cleaning
and regular use.
reduction in time and labour compared to other
process. Harsh chemicals have proven to be
Brick or stone is less affected by the powerful
traditional methods of cleaning. Ideal for surfaces such as brick, stone,
harmful and toxic in the long run, so steam
flow of the water, which reduces the risk of
cleaner users have total peace of mind that
patches or stripes. It also reduces the erosion
concrete, tiles, wood, and terracotta, the
there are no side effects, and this eco-friendly
of materials such as natural stone after the
ThermaSteam is well-suited to building
cleaning method is often more effective than
removal of graffiti or paint, which can occur
restoration, factories and transport, vehicle
other methods in removing pollutants, bacteria,
when using a traditional jet washing machine.
depots, and more. No large, bulky generator
allergens, dirt, and grime.
Incorporating Morclean’s newly launched
is required to run this machine in remote
ThermaFlow technology, the low-flow hot
locations. The 500-litre tank will run for up to 1.5
ThermaSteam steam cleaning technology
water steam cleaning process uses just 7.5
hours and is completely self-contained with its
Enter the ThermaSteam trailer mounted
litres of water per minute. This equates to
own diesel tank.
industrial steam cleaner from Morclean, a
only half (or up to a third) of the water that a
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Steam - an effective alternative to cleaning with chemicals STEAM cleaning offers a simple, practical
Steam easily gets into hard-to-reach places.
and upholstery, can also be cleaned using steam.
and sustainable alternative to using
This makes it ideal for surfaces that are difficult
Steam has been used for general surface
chemical products. The Taski steam range
to treat with other tools and larger equipment,
cleaning for generations because it quickly
includes four high-performance models
including intricate and detailed surfaces such
dissolves and dislodges deposits and soiling.
that make it easy to use steam in a wide
as edges, vertical surfaces and grouting in tiled
It is particularly suitable for applications in
range of settings.
areas. Many porous materials, such as bedding
healthcare, hospitality and food service as a
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highly sustainable alternative to cleaning with
power socket and waits just a few minutes for the
chemicals that eliminates the risk of producing
water to heat up. A continuous water fill feature
any potentially harmful irritants or tainting
allows the machines to be topped up at any time.
foodstuffs. The minimal residue left behind after
This promotes safety for the operator and reduces
steam cleaning is removed using microfibre or a
the time spent waiting for steam so that more
vacuum cleaner.
time is spent on productive working. Generous cable and hose lengths ensure operators can
The Taski steam range comprises four compact and lightweight models offering
easily access difficult areas to optimise the use of
different capabilities to meet demand in a
the comprehensive accessory set supplied with
variety of applications. The two simplest
each machine. The use of high-quality materials and robust
models in the range (models SO4 and SO8) simply produce steam. The Taski Steam SV4
construction promotes machine durability for
incorporates a vacuum pick-up that removes
life-long reliability. The models are finished in
condensate and debris to leave the working
the same distinctive orange colour as other
area clean and dry. Its 12-litre collection
Taski machines. Full details of the Taski steam range are
tank can double-up as a wet pick-up during emergencies to maximise the machine’s utility
available on the new Taski website. In addition
and save storage space by avoiding the need for
to information about each model in the
additional equipment.
floorcare range, the site includes interactive access to 3D imagery, HD video, training
The top-of-the-range Taski Steam SDV8
materials, and in-depth technical details.
combines high pressure steam, detergent and vacuum functions in a single unit and is
products from the Diversey range including
Visitors can also download the Taski app to
ideal for the toughest and most demanding
formulations to remove chewing gum and
access information on their mobile devices.
applications. This model incorporates a
mould from tile grout.
Taski has also launched all-new social media
chemical delivery system to accelerate the
channels with regular insight and innovation on
The machines are designed for simple and easy
removal of ground-in grease and grime. It
use and manufactured in the UK. The operator
LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.
can be used with routine and problem-solver
simply fills the machine, plugs it into a convenient
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Home for good
TRUVOX International has brought the
well as creating a more hygienic and measurably
industrial cleaning and floor preparation. Cimex
manufacturing of its floorcare brand Cimex back to
cleaner environment, Cimex machines can
HD is designed for the removal of impacted oil,
the UK. Cimex was acquired by Truvox in 2003 and, in
deliver productivity savings as they can clean
grease and debris from concrete floors, and
2007, Truvox became part of the Tacony Corporation.
large areas with a single pass.
for the keying of concrete for re-screeding and
In 2008 manufacturing of Cimex products was
Cimex Encap is a low moisture carpet cleaning
levelling. It removes rust, paint and soiling from
system which is designed for use in hospitals,
steel chequer plates, and can break down ice
nursing homes, leisure centres, schools, and
build-up in cold stores. The Cimex HD ‘DF’ model
and hard floor cleaners back to the UK for the past
hotels. The unique Cimex three-brush system
is used for preparing and maintaining marble,
three years,” said Truvox International executive
- driven by a contra-rotating planetary drive
terrazzo and other stone floors.
director, Gordon McVean. “Now we are proud
disc - makes the machines simple to operate
to announce that we’ve made a substantial
and efficient. The Cimex Encap process involves
Cimex range includes the Cimex X46 escalator
investment to bring the manufacturing of this
scrubbing a specialised polymeric cleaning
sweeper - a dry system for daily maintenance.
proven and popular floorcare range back to the
solution into a carpet and allowing it to dry. This
UK. Due to COVID-19, everyone is now much
process releases sticky soil from carpet fibres
Made in the UK
more aware of hygiene and health and safety, so
and ensures that it does not re-attach. As the
“Truvox International excels at manufacturing and
business owners and facilities managers need to
Cimex-Encap solution dries, the encapsulated
being able to reinforce British manufacturing by
ensure that they’ve achieved a truly deep clean to
soil can then be vacuumed away.
saying ‘made in the UK’ is extremely important
moved to the Tacony facility in the USA. “We’ve been working on bringing Cimex carpet
Beyond carpet and hard surface cleaning, the
to us,” conintued Gordon McVean. “When we
reassure both staff and visitors. Shops, shopping centres, hotels, and casinos have been closed
From hard floors to escalators
shared that we were bringing the manufacturing
for months due to the coronavirus pandemic,
Available in two sizes, Cimex Cyclone is a
of Cimex back to the UK on social media at the
so efficient and effective Cimex three-brush
multi-purpose scrubber/polisher, suitable for
start of the year, the reaction was really positive.
technology has a hugely important role to play in
scrubbing, cleaning and polishing virtually every
Our customer base for Cimex is already truly
restoring confidence for employees and visitors.”
type of floor. Portable and easy to use, Cimex
international with customers in Japan, North
Cyclone is designed for use in hospitals, nursing
America, Australia, and across Europe. For the
Deep cleaning carpets
homes, leisure centres, schools, and hotels.
time-being we’re keeping the yellow and blue
Cimex machines offer a solution for hard,
Featuring the Cimex three-brush system, these
branding for the Cimex range as it is so well
heavy-duty cleaning applications, and are not
scrubber dryers are effective on all hard floors
known in the industry. As we now begin the
something you would use on a daily basis.
and can even deliver deep cleaning on difficult
process of further developing and improving
High-footfall premises in every sector require a
surfaces such as uneven floors, studded rubber
these already excellent machines, we can already
thorough deep clean around every four to six
floors, quarry tiles, and safety flooring.
see new sectors and markets opening for Truvox
months, but post-COVID, all premises now need
Cimex Cyclone’s big brother is Cimex HD, a
to ensure they’ve achieved a truly deep clean. As
heavy-duty three-brush machine for scarifying,
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To dose or not to dose Justin Kerslake, operations director at Christeyns, reports on the features and benefits of auto-dosing systems. AUTO dosing is now commonplace in all
Quality: not only will the output
Christeyns offers a portfolio of innovative
types of laundries, be that commercial or on-
be consistent but with an auto-dosed
dosing systems for washer extractors,
premise. The fact that the industry as a whole
programme wash quality should be as good
tunnel washers or a combination of both.
is becoming more environmentally aware has
as it can be, based on the chemicals used.
Whether for OPL or for bigger laundries, all
led to changes in day-to-day operations and,
This means less re-wash.
systems focus on maximum reliability, safety
along with the continued pressure on staying
Safety: there is no direct contact with
and, above all, accuracy. Self-diagnostic
competitive, launderers need to consider ways
chemicals and no opportunity for spillage. Pipes
technology continuously monitors and
in which they can meet an increasing number
are flushed with water between chemicals.
corrects dosages, according to each selected
of goals whilst keeping output to a high standard. Auto dosing plays a big part in this. Retaining high standards involves several things, one of which is using the right
Ease of process: as chemicals are dosed
programme. There is also an automated daily
automatically this is not taking up staff time
check on chemical valve closure at the start
and stocking levels are constantly monitored.
of each system run.
Chemicals can be dosed 24/7.
The most recent additions to the portfolio
chemicals in the right quantities at the right
Full traceability: auto-dosing systems
are the Flux-Box Plus and Flux-Compact 2.0,
time. This past year has highlighted further
provide full traceability on what chemicals
a decentral and a central dosing system for
that infection control needs to be a priority
are dosed when. Proof of flow units detect
washer extractors. Both systems have highly
and again accurate dosing is crucial.
the chemicals and a built-in memory card
reliable membrane pumps, top quality seals
provides reports to clients.
and dosing adaptable to real weight.
These are the main features and benefits of auto-dosing:
Savings: as there is no wastage, a saving
There may be some instances when
can be made on the purchase of chemicals.
auto-dosing is not the best method. For
maintain a wash output that is the same
There is also the saving in staff time and
example, where there is only one machine, it
on every wash, the chemical input needs to
potentially water and energy, as the most
can be cost prohibitive. There are also some
be consistent. Customer retention depends
effective dosing programme is in place for
machines which can’t be set up for auto-
on this.
each type of wash load.
dosing due to a lack of built-in technology
Consistency and reliability: in order to
Precise control: there is no guess work
Many auto dosing systems, like the Flux from
that communicates with the dosing systems
involved in auto-dosing, no dosing of the
Christeyns, are modular, tailor-made systems
or where the washing machine has no facility
wrong chemical or the wrong amount and
that fit exact customer needs. A commercial
to run pipes directly from the machine to the
chemicals are dosed at the right time in the
laundry with washer extractors or tunnel
chemical drum.
wash programme. It also means dosing is not
washers will need a larger, more complex
open to human error, as in remembering what
system whereas a care home or sports club may
space a problem. Although auto-dosing units
product to use when.
need one unit to feed 2 or 3 washing machines.
can be wall-mounted, there needs to be space
Some small laundry units may also find
to place the chemical drums. There are those who think that manual powder dosing is more flexible, but this is really a false economy. Over or under dosing is commonplace, the first leading to uneconomic use of the detergent and the second leading to possible re-wash. Powder can also cause blockages in the pipes which holds up the wash cycle and can cause textile damage if it is not dispensed consistently. A grinding of powder paste can damage delicate fibres and reduce the life of the textiles. Overall, there are few occasions when autodosing is not valuable. There are options to fit just about any laundry and it is well worth considering how it can benefit your business both economically, environmentally and in terms of your business standing. WWW.CHRISTEYNS.COM 30 JULY 2021
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TSA offers advice on temporary laundry supply issues THE Textile Services Association (TSA) has
how to manage the situation and temporarily
celebrated the bounce back of the hospitality
reduce your linen requirements.
industry, reporting that commercial laundries have seen a dramatic increase in demand.
• Sell up to the occupancy levels to which your laundry supplier can deliver linen.
flow issues - prompt payment may really help. • I f possible, give the laundry time to adapt to the increase in demand. “Where supply issues do exist, we expect
However, it has warned that while the
• Send back any unused stock.
the situation to improve rapidly over the
recovery is welcomed, it is bringing supply
• Keep the laundry informed of upstream
coming weeks,” continued Stevens. “With
issues. Consequently it has partnered with UKHospitality to issue advice for hospitality operators covering some temporary actions they can consider to alleviate the pressure on
occupancy levels. • Give plenty of notice for events and F&B requirements, such as weddings. • Understand that some laundries may have cash
good communication and cooperation, we expect laundries to recover quickly. We are incredibly grateful for the hospitality industry’s understanding during this difficult time.”
their laundry provider. “The problem is that we’ve been asked to jump from dead slow to full speed overnight,” said David Stevens, CEO of the TSA. “To be fair, we’ve been warning that there could be issues for several months. The total lack of government support for the laundry industry means some of our members are really struggling with staffing, the shortage of drivers, supply chain issues, capacity issues due to operating COVID-secure factories, and so on.” Here is the TSA’s advice on temporary actions hospitality operators can take to support their laundry providers: • Talk to your laundry provider to consider
Sapphire’s smart laundry assures verified disinfection GIRBAU’S Sapphire software combines
IoT (Internet of Things) and cloud-based
disinfection monitoring with an advanced yet
technology it allows users to monitor and
operators to manage their business,
easy to use cloud-based laundry management
analyse laundry operations in ways that simply
analysing data, compiling production
system using Girbau’s programmable washers
weren’t possible before. As well as helping to
reports on any device including a PC, laptop,
and dryers. It allows organisations to ensure
review and refine operational efficiency, the
tablet or phone. The software has a smart-
verified disinfection of linen and has been
verified disinfection functionality is invaluable,
alerts system that sends an SMS text or
designed for small and large establishments
especially at a time when hygiene has never
email when there is any irregularity in how
alike from care and nursing homes to
been more important.”
machines are working. Problems are solved
Sapphire helps on premise laundry
hospitality, catering and workwear sectors as
quickly and effectively, while providing
well as to veterinary and animal care laundries.
information and data to inform future
Sapphire can be used to configure washers to operate and record the use of thermal
operational decisions. A single Sapphire connectivity
disinfection programs, including those required
box is enough to connect all Girbau
to meet (HTM) 01-04 requirements for laundry
programmable HS Series washers and
decontamination in healthcare settings.
ED Series dryers in a laundry. This device
“Sapphire is a laundry 4.0 type of innovation
connects to the Sapphire Cloud, where the
for any laundry manager,” said Jeremy Challis,
information is processed.
sales director at Girbau UK. “By introducing
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PRODUCT NEWS WHILE washing your hands with hot soapy water for 30 seconds is one of
Green Gold sanitising hand gel launched
the best methods to prevent the spread of infectious diseases such as coronavirus, using Green Gold Alcohol Free Sanitising Hand Gel is claimed to be the next best thing. It is kind to your skin and rather than stripping the skin of natural oils like most sanitisers, it leaves your skin feeling soft and moisturised. Green Gold is available in 100ml bottles and 5 litre containers for topping up personal bottles or dispensers. Green Gold is seeking to partner with distributors: WWW.GREEN-GOLD.UK
TORK manufacturer Essity has boosted its health, hygiene and hygiene portfolio with the addition of two new face masks. Tork Protective Type IIR face masks and Tork Medical Type IIR face masks have been launched to help businesses in all sectors meet higher hygiene expectations. Both masks adhere to the EN 14683:2019 standard and are designed to reduce the risk of spreading infection from the wearer to other people. “Recent studies show that the public has higher expectations of
Face masks added to Tork health and safety portfolio
hygiene standards in public spaces than they did before the pandemic,” said Tork senior product manager, Stephen Wright. “According to our research, 77% of people now have higher expectations of hospital hygiene while 60% expect to see enhanced measures in place in restaurants. We have therefore launched these two highquality masks to complement our already diverse range of health and hygiene products.” WWW.TORK.CO.UK
THE new Taski Aero 3500µicro combines vacuuming and
Vacuum sweeper ‘redefines productivity’
sweeping with high productivity rates on carpets and hard floors. With a design based on the Ultimate Taski ride-on platform, this new machine is easy to operate and delivers proven performance. High-quality air filtration is combined with the Taski Whisper Patent to provide air that is clean of particulates and clear of noise emissions. The machine can also be fitted with an HEPA H13 filter for
facilities and industries that need to take extra care with the quality of their air. When compared with manual cleaning, the Taski Aero 3500µicro can deliver three to four times more productivity, resulting in a higher stand of clean in a fraction of the time. WWW.DIVERSEY.COM
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FACE-to-face training is returning to Prochem
Stain removal priority for Prochem training
Europe’s Chessington, Surrey training academy. The move comes on the back of notably high
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demand for assistance
Neil Nixon neilnixon@quartzltd.com 07957 713316
with stain removal, says the company. With most of the UK population locked within its own four walls for the past year, domestic upholstery, carpets and fabrics are in need of stain remedying. Stain removal training courses enable technicians to test their skills against an array of spills and stains on carpets using Prochem products under advisory conditions.
Michelle Andrews michelleandrews@quartzltd.com 01737 855086
WWW.PROCHEM.CO.UK
AN anti-viral and anti-bacterial aerosol spray developed in the UK COVID-19 with 100% efficacy. The Biosan Sanitiser Aerosol was created by Genesis Biosciences in its Cardiff laboratories and follows in the footsteps of the company’s Biosan Total-Release Sanitiser, which delivered the anti-viral and anti-bacterial solution to large areas via a pressurised canister. The multi-use sanitiser aerosol
Stuart Dacre stuartdacre@quartzltd.com 01737 855041 BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Stain removal videos are also available to access via:
has been proven to kill the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 which causes
SALES DIRECTOR
PRODUCTION MANAGER
UK spray ‘offers 100% protection against COVID-19’
contains the same solution in a
Carol Baird carolbaird@quartzltd.com 01923 437619 MANAGING DIRECTOR
Tony Crinion CEO
Steve Diprose CO-CHAIRMAN
handheld spray, ideal for quick and
Paul Michael
effective disinfection of areas. The product leaves behind no residue
DIGITAL MEMBERSHIP ENQUIRIES
and therefore no requirement to wipe down surfaces after use, offering a cost effective and time effective method of disinfection. The liquid within the aerosol, which has a citrus fragrance, has been tested
Elizabeth Barford elizabethbarford@quartzltd.com 01737 855028
according to BS EN 14476:2013 and A2:2019 and has proven to have broad range efficacy against bacteria and viruses and effectively kill harmful pathogens. WWW.GENESISBIOSCIENCES.CO.UK
DENIS Rawlins has secured
Rawlins secures Kaivac rights for eighth year
the rights to distribute Kaivac cleaning systems
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throughout the UK, following
a seven-year relationship with the brand. Selected as Kaivac’s chosen UK partner, Rawlins will continue to champion the US manufacturer, encouraging people to adopt science-based cleaning. Rawlins will offer its customer base a range of Kaivac’s ‘no-touch cleaning systems’, which are designed for total soil removal, without the need to touch contaminated surfaces. The system combines an automatic chemical metering and injection system, indoor pressure washer and a powerful wet vacuum. WWW.RAWLINS.CO.UK
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WHEN SIMPLICITY IS ALL YOU NEED
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