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Cleaning Show conference agenda announced
The Cleaning Show 2021 returns to London’s Excel on 2-4 November following one of the most challenging episodes for the cleaning sector in a generation. So much has been achieved by cleaning professionals during the pandemic, and much has been done by the British Cleaning Council and the formation of the APPG for the UK cleaning and hygiene sectors to raise the profile and recognised importance of cleaning within the wider world. Reputations have been built, credibility established and cleaning has been driven up the political agenda. Enhancements in cleaning practices have not just been limited to personnel and public perception during the pandemic technological and process developments have also moved ahead at pace. The Cleaning Show 2021 conference programme has just been revealed and will provide a forum to present and discuss all these developments, and consider the critical next steps for an industry that has placed itself on the frontline of public health and safety delivery. In addition to the carefully curated programme, the Cleaning & Support Services Association (CSSA) will be hosting afternoon presentations and panel discussions within the conference theatre looking at topics including sustainability, smart building technologies and COVIDsecure workplaces. The CSSA will also use the venue to present details of the finalists in this year’s CSSA Innovation Showcase, which will also be a major attraction at this year’s event. Whilst speakers and panellists are currently being agreed, the topics to be included within the Cleaning Show 2021 conference programme include: • The APPG for the UK cleaning and hygiene sectors - a critical role. • The new normal for cleaning post-COVID-19: a look at the role of cleaning in protecting public health and safety. • The benefits and importance of paying the Living Wage. • Research report: a roadmap towards sustainability. • The rise of the robots: how autonomous cleaning can support and enhance current cleaning practices.
• Proving a point: the role of testing in ensuring (and proving) a clean and safe environment. • Technology matters: employing new technology to deliver a modern cleaning service. • Ready for anything: the importance of training and education and the role of apprenticeships. • Hand hygiene for the new normal: systems and products to protect the public - at work and at play. • Buyer beware: the rise of unscrupulous traders...and how to spot them. • Baseline protection: the role of antimicrobial surface protection in ensuring a clean environment. • Sustainable cleaning – meeting the challenge. Further details about the Cleaning Show and its conference programme can be found at: www.cleaningshow.co.uk. As speakers are confirmed and topics are fine-tuned, regular updates will be posted on the Cleaning Show website. Research from across the globe into the readiness of people to return to exhibitions shows an overwhelming appetite to get together and to once again start doing business face-to-face. The Cleaning Show will be one of the first opportunities for our sector to do this, so the organiser is looking forward to – and preparing for – a very busy show. I look forward to seeing you there. I wish you a clean, tidy and healthy month ahead.
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20 Feature: Scrubber Dryers This feature discusses the increase in demand for scrubber dryers, fuelled by the pandemic, and the effective cleaning methods they provide, and looks at the real appetite for innovation – led by autonomous cleaning machines – to deliver a modern cleaning service tailored to today’s enhanced hygiene requirements.
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Industry News. In the news this month… APPG meeting hailed a ‘great success’, The Wright Time - a good read for a good cause, ‘Government hangs hospitality laundries out to dry – again’ – TSA, APPG Webinar Week free registration announced. 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. 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, Simon Mercer, MD of SignoNanocare UK Ltd, evaluates antimicrobial nano-coatings in relation to criteria put forward by a recent Imperial College London briefing paper; we report on GOJO Industries-Europe Ltd’s ‘Hand Sanitiser Integrity’ campaign; and WoolSafe’s Steve Bakker looks at WoolSafe approved COVID killers.
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Special Report: Creating a buzz at Hive Cleaning. London-based commercial cleaning company Hive Cleaning has adopted the Toucan Eco cleaning system to support its sustainable practices.
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New Products. An overview of some of the new products available on the market this month.
03 Editor’s Comment
13 BICSc Comment
A look at the cleaning sector this month.
‘Training, Jim, but not as we know it!’ Stan Atkins reports.
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Special Report: Planning for growth in the UK market. Egholm, a specialist at producing quality, multifunctional utility vehicles incorporating green maintenance, winter maintenance and street cleansing functions, prepares for growth in the UK.
14 BCC Comment Best practice for cleaning. Simon Keeping reports.
15 A job worth doing – a contractor’s blog. Lee Andrews reports.
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C&M INDUSTRY NEWS
APPG meeting hailed a ‘great success’ THE first meeting of the All Party Parliamentary
pleased to see a number of Parliamentarians
Group (APPG) for the UK Cleaning and Hygiene
in attendance. They were very interested in
industry since its inauguration early this year
finding out more about the industry’s work and
has been hailed as ‘a great success’. Some of
there were several questions. Attendees now
the most prominent figures from the sector
know about and understand the cleaning and
briefed MPs and Peers in the session entitled
hygiene sector much better. Before the APPG
‘Cleaning and hygiene’s role in restoring the
was established, it was much harder for the
public’s confidence post-COVID in using work
sector to reach out to MPs in this way. But the
and public spaces’.
meeting was only a first step on the journey and
The aim was to brief and introduce MPs and
there is a lot more to be done. There is a huge
Peers to key industry issues and answer their
amount of preparatory work going on behind
questions. The public session was watched by
the scenes on key APPG priorities. When this
Darren Marston, executive chairman, Industrial
industry guests, bringing the total number of
work is complete, we will be able to put forward
Cleaning Equipment Ltd.
participants to over 60.
concrete proposals for the APPG to consider.”
Kim Phillips, BCC director and chair of the
The British Cleaning Council is the secretariat
Leading industry figures took part in the
Association of Building Cleaning Direct
for the APPG. BCC chairman, Paul Thrupp,
panel discussion included:
Service Providers.
said: “The cleaning and hygiene industry
Deborah Bland, global marketing manager BSC
Jim Melvin, deputy chairman of the British
came together with the aim of informing APPG
and retail, Diversey.
Cleaning Council, director of the Cleaning &
members about the work of the sector and
Delia Cannings, BCC director and national lead
Support Services Association (CSSA) and group
opening a dialogue with them. We are very
for education and training, the Association of
CEO, Exclusive Contract Services.
pleased with how the meeting went, it was a
Healthcare Cleaning Professionals (ahcp).
Jason Towse, MD people services, Mitie.
great success. It has helped raise the profile of
Dave Fuller, account director, Bunzl Cleaning
The recording of the full discussion can be
the sector among Parliamentarians and given
& Hygiene.
seen at: WWW.BRITISHCLEANINGCOUNCIL.
them an idea of the importance of our work
Dr John Hines, director of research and
ORG/2021/04/21/CATCH-UP-WITH-THE-
to the UK’s recovery from the virus. We were
development at SC Johnson Professional.
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The Wright Time - a good read for a good cause
‘Government hangs hospitality laundries out to dry – again’ – TSA
STEVE Wright, former chairman of the British
Worshipful
Cleaning Council and Past Master Emeritus
Company of
of the Worshipful Company of Environmental
Environmental
Cleaners, has recently finished writing his
Cleaners
THE restart grants are great news for hospitality
autobiography – ‘The Wright Time’ – detailing
for the year
and other businesses - but not for commercial
his life inside and outside the cleaning industry.
2006/7. “The
laundries, says the Textile Services Association.
Funded by Steve and published with the
book also
Again, the laundries that hospitality venues rely
assistance of Liveryman David Amos, the book
includes
on have been ignored by government. Now the
is now available to purchase for a charitable
details of my son, Jamie,
TSA, which represents commercial laundries
contribution. Steve said: “All the proceeds
who many in the industry will know as MD
in the UK, has written to BEIS (the department
from book sales will go to charity. I have set an
of Incentive QAS and Court Assistant at the
of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy) to
achievable target of £500, although I hope the
Worshipful Company,” continued Steve, “so that
demand an explanation.
end figure will be far higher. Once the books
may be of interest to some of you!”
have been sold my five grandchildren will each
The book is available for a minimum
“We didn’t get lockdown grants, we didn’t get business rates relief, we didn’t get the VAT
nominate a charity of their own choice and
donation of £5, but please feel free to give
reduction,” said David Stevens, CEO of the
the accumulated funds will be divided equally
more. If you would like the book signed with
TSA. “Now we’re not getting the restart grants
between those five charities. There are over
a personal message, a minimum donation
either. It’s like Groundhog Day, only much
560 pages to the book so I hope it will prove a
of £10 is requested. Postage within the UK
worse. We’re suffering, we need support, and
good read!”
will be £4.
we’re not getting it, while other business are.
The Wright Time is an insight into Steve’s life
Please contact Steve directly on:
It’s so unfair.”
growing up in north London, covering many
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different life experiences and his career of over
information on how to place an order. Every
laundries that supply the hospitality industry
50 years in the cleaning industry. It includes
penny raised will go to good use supporting the
have seen their business drop by 90% or more.
milestones such as becoming Master of the
nominated charities his grandchildren.
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APPG Webinar Week free registration announced https://cleaningmag.com/c-m-online-events/ appg-webinar-week. Further details are also on https://britishcleaningcouncil.org. C&M’s editor, Neil Nixon, will conduct the discussions which include: Monday 7 June, 2pm: What is the APPG for THE British Cleaning Council and Cleaning and
Friday 11 June, 2pm: Questions from the audience to the panel. BCC chairman, Paul Thrupp, said: “The establishment of the APPG for our sector is a huge achievement that promises to ensure the cleaning and hygiene industry’s
the UK Cleaning and Hygiene Industry?
voice is heard at the highest levels.
With Stephen Kerr.
There is a huge amount of work going on
Maintenance (C&M) magazine are collaborating
Tuesday 8 June, 2pm: The challenge of
to launch a week of free webinars looking at the
establishing key worker status for cleaning
earning key worker recognition for all
work of the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG)
operatives. With Paul Thrupp, chairman of
cleaning and hygiene operatives, creating
for the UK cleaning and hygiene industry.
the BCC.
an industry-wide accredited training
around the key priorities, which include
Wednesday 9 June, 2pm: Apprenticeships
and apprenticeship scheme and raising
7 June to Friday 11 June and comprise four
and training. With Delia Cannings, BCC director
our concerns over the impact of tighter
different discussions involving senior industry
and national lead for education and training,
immigration rules on the industry. These
figures - all looking at different aspects of
the Association of Healthcare Cleaning
webinars will a provide a chance to really
the APPG’s work - and a final panel session
Professionals (ahcp).
discuss, explore and explain these key
APPG Webinar Week will run from Monday
answering submitted questions.
Thursday 10 June, 2pm: Brexit, immigration
issues in-depth. They will be of interest to
and employment. With Jim Melvin, deputy
anyone working in the cleaning and hygiene
Connect channel. You are able to find out
chairman of the BCC and director, Cleaning and
industry and are free.”
details and register at:
Support Services Association (CSSA).
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The webinars will be hosted on C&M’s Adobe
Kingdom Services Group acquires Facilicom Cleaning and Trigion Security KINGDOM Services Group Ltd has completed
division of Trigion will merge into the continued
From initial conversations it was clear that we
the purchase of Facilicom Cleaning Services
expansion of Kingdom Security. The move will
shared the same family-owned culture, values
and Trigion Security Services in a move that
also see the launch of Kingdom Technology Ltd
and passions. Facilicom is a very successful
will bolster the firm’s cleaning and security
as a separate company, which will include fire
business and has a fantastic reputation for
credentials, and significantly increase its market
and electronic security services. All Facilicom
service delivery and colleague investment so
share. Kingdom has bought the two businesses
and Trigion employees, including management,
the acquisition complements and extends
from the Netherlands-based Facilicom Group.
will transfer to Kingdom Services Group.
what Kingdom already does so well. This is the
As part of the deal, the Kingdom cleaning
Terry Barton, CEO of Kingdom Services Group
beginning of another new and exciting chapter,
division will benefit from the existing Facilicom
Ltd, said: “We are delighted to have completed
which will undoubtedly accelerate our growth
way of working, creating an even stronger
the purchase of Facilicom and Trigion, our
vision and make Kingdom stronger than ever.”
industry proposition. The manned guarding
largest acquisition in our 28-year history.
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Training and education ‘key to growth in commercial cleaning’ PROCEDURES within the commercial cleaning
has proven instrumental to how we train
tailor the resources for our teams. Innovation
sector are constantly evolving. From equipment
and develop our teams. Using e-learning
and technology is playing a huge part in the
to protocol, cleaning teams are constantly
software like UhUb has allowed us to take
development of Incentive QAS staff.”
challenged to stay up to date with best
the annoyance out of personal development
practice, innovation and time-management.
in a professional capacity. The platform
leadership development programme for
With the added complications of a pandemic,
uses video, written materials and quizzes
mangers and leaders through a staff residential
Incentive QAS has emphasised the importance
for cleaning staff to help them demonstrate
course of four modules. Due to the pandemic
of developing staff teams to stay ahead in the
competence in different cleaning aspects. It’s
the course couldn’t take place in 2020, but the
competitive sector.
interactive, and the uptake from QAS staff was
company has adhered to a COVID-19 secure set
significant. We are currently creating our own
up for this summer.
video content for the UhUb platform to further
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Additionally, Incentive QAS provides a
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Employees become owners at CleanTec
CLEANTEC Services Ltd has
partners in something that they
become one of the first cleaning
have helped create.”
companies in the country to be
The shift in ownership means
an ‘employee-owned business’.
that staff will be the majority
Founded by Peter Rochford and
shareholders of the business.
Chris Rogers in 2000 to provide
A trustee board with employee
a high-quality cleaning service
trustee directors supported by
across the public and private
an elected employee council
sectors in the UK, the business
will provide an additional forum
recently saw its 1250 employees
and voice for the employees
take majority ownership.
throughout the company.
Peter Rochford, director of
“EOB (employee-owned business)
celebrated our 20th year in
employees are proven to be more
business, and it has been a great
engaged, more productive and
time to reflect on the efforts of
there is a positive impact on staff
all our employees. We wanted to
motivation and wellbeing. This is
sustain the future of the business
because they have a vested interest
and safeguard the culture of the
in the company’s future. I am
company. This change means that
confident that our clients will feel
our workers will be recognised
the impact of this exciting change.”
as more than just employees but
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GBAC STAR facility accreditation celebrates first anniversary IN the midst of the COVID-19
organisations better understand
pandemic, the Global Biorisk
the complexities of cleaning
Advisory Council (GBAC), a
effectively for infectious diseases
division of ISSA, launched its
like the SARS-CoV-2, the virus
GBAC STAR facility accreditation
that causes COVID-19,” said GBAC
to assist facilities in preparing for,
executive director, Patricia Olinger.
responding to, and recovering
“This has been especially crucial
from infectious disease risks. One
as guidance from public health
year later, over 1900 facilities in
agencies has changed throughout
more than 80 countries across
the pandemic. We are beyond
six continents have earned
excited to see the benefits that
accreditation, and more than
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Northwood debuts on profit league table NORTHWOOD Companies has been ranked
and contributed to the UK economy. It is
No 30 in the 22nd annual Sunday Times
terrific to be among some of the UK’s top
BDO Profit Track 100. It is the first time that
private companies and to be recognised
the group has been named in the league
for our entrepreneurial spirit. We’re proud
table - the definitive list of the UK’s private
to be a market-leading British owned and
companies with the fastest-growing profit
managed manufacturing business and this
over the last three years.
impressive revenue growth is testament to
Continual investment in staff, digital
the dedication and hard work of our team.
technologies, plant, and customer service
We intend to build on this achievement
provision at Northwood has helped the
during 2021, with more ambitious plans
business to achieve a record average
that will help us fuel further growth and
profit growth of 70.46% over the last three
take our business to the next level.”
years and secure its place in the league.
Last year, Northwood invested more
Marc Fecher, director at Northwood,
than £7 million in its Birmingham facility
said: “We are honoured and delighted to
to increase its total daily output of toilet
enter this league table, which is a highly
paper rolls to 2.5 million and create 27
respected barometer of companies that
new jobs.
have demonstrated strong profit growth
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Helping businesses bounce back with new workplace guidance WITH the easing of lockdown restrictions
to home working. With the widespread
Carlo Alloni, managing director, technical
and colleagues considering their return to
adoption of hybrid and remote working
services and integrated facilities management,
the workplace, businesses must adapt their
fuelled by lockdown, workspace design
Mitie, said: “How we work has changed
premises to recover quickly, according to
increasingly needs to adapt to current and
unimaginably over the past year and so our
Mitie’s new guide – ‘Bouncing back: Building
future ways of working.
workplaces must change too. While many of
the future workplace’.
As businesses grapple with how to ensure
us have realised the benefits of working from
their spaces are still fit for purpose, both now
home, effective workspaces will continue to play
thought of as places to perform set work
and in the future, Mitie has identified four
a key role in keeping colleagues productive and
tasks, increasingly businesses are using
pillars of activity that need to be considered
providing a space for collaboration that can’t be
these spaces to facilitate collaboration,
to ensure premises provide the most effective
replicated online. Businesses that best understand,
learning and networking among colleagues.
working environment for colleagues and visitors
and harness, the relationship between their
Though this trend was emerging prior to the
- investment in colleague confidence, design
workplace, people and technology will be the ones
COVID-19 pandemic, it has been accelerated
for success, data and fact driven change, and
who bounce back from lockdown the quickest.”
by lockdown restrictions and the mass move
technology enabled.
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While traditionally workspaces were
Cleanology goes electric in latest sustainability move FOLLOWING a deal signed with Nissan last
to a fully electric fleet, from the environmental
autumn, Cleanology has taken delivery of its
gains to costs savings, but it’s also about
brand new all-electric London fleet.
how our clients see us, and they expect us to
“This move reduces emissions and lowers
do. It’s about taking a leadership position and
our environmental sustainability credentials,
setting a good example.”
and the financial savings really add up,” said
10 JUNE 2021
demonstrate best practice in everything we
our carbon footprint, significantly improving
This is the latest move in Cleanology’s
Cleanology CEO and founder Dominic Ponniah.
ongoing environmental sustainability journey.
“We save over £3000 a year per vehicle on
Moving over to a fully electric fleet for its
fuel, there’s no road tax to pay, and there’s no
London operations reduces emissions and
London congestion charge, which saves close
lowers the company’s carbon footprint. Over
to another £5500 a year per vehicle. That’s a
5000 litres of diesel per vehicle each year is
massive £8500 a year cost reduction per vehicle.
saved - equal to 13.5 tonnes of CO2.
There are so many advantages in swapping over
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Churchill’s Parr to support newly-established APPG CHURCHILL Group has reported that Charotte
“I’m honoured to have been invited to support
Parr is supporting the work of the All-Party
the work of the APPG. The importance of our
Parliamentary Group (APPG) for the UK cleaning
industry and the dedication from our cleaning
and hygiene industry. Parr was invited to join
and hygiene operatives must be properly
the APPG by the British Cleaning Council, joined
recognised. I look forward to advocating on
by a handful of other industry experts, including
their behalf and helping the industry receive the
representatives from the BCC.
support and recognition it merits.”
Charlotte Parr, director at Churchill, said:
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Rick Stoor announces retirement RICK Stoor, currently part of TEAM Software,
Stoor will leave the business on 30 June
has announced his retirement after a long
2021. He continued: “My tenure has seen
association with the cleaning sector. He said:
Templa grow into a leading provider in this
“After nearly 40 years plying my trade within the
sector both in the UK and Australia - I am most
Templa business, I have decided to hang up
grateful for the commitment our customers
my boots and take a new direction with my life.
have made to us in achieving this. And I believe
I leave Templa in the hands of TEAM Software
the acquisition by TEAM has ensured the
with an excellent legacy, a loyal customer base
investment we have all made in our solution
happy retirement – it has been a real pleasure
and a first-class group of staff who have all
will be retained for years/decades to come,
working with him over many years.
contributed to our success.”
especially as the solution evolves.”
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Everyone at C&M wishes Rick a long and
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Mitie strengthens partnership with NHS Trust MITIE has won four contracts, two to deliver
separate NHS Trusts, the services will be
facilities management and two to provide
managed as a single account, with one Mitie
catering services, for Hertfordshire Partnership
team working across all sites. Dean Raffles, head of operations, estates and
University NHS Foundation Trust and Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust. These
facilities, Hertfordshire Partnership University
services were previously managed by Interserve
NHS Foundation Trust and Hertfordshire
Facilities Management but were renewed
Community NHS Trust, said: “Well maintained
following Mitie’s acquisition of Interserve in
and efficient facilities are an essential part of delivering excellent healthcare services for the
November 2020. and Norfolk. Around 300 Mitie employees will
local community. We’re pleased to continue
the option to extend for an additional two, and
work on the contracts to provide cleaning,
our partnership with Mitie and look forward to
will see Mitie provide services for 75 buildings,
security, portering, linen and laundry, catering,
working closely with the team to ensure our
including mental health facilities and inpatient
and helpdesk services. Although Mitie has
sites remain safe for service users and staff.”
units, in Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex,
signed four different contracts with the two
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The new contracts will be for five years, with
Five-year contract supports FMSP SODEXO has secured a £54 million contract
maintenance, and helpdesk services at the
to provide a range of soft services at Her
base, located at Portsmouth Dockyard.
Majesty’s Naval Base (HMNB) Portsmouth,
The award of this contract forms part of
as part of Ministry of Defence’s Future
the overall £5.2 billion FMSP, made up of
Maritime Support Programme (FMSP). The
11 contracts in total which will support and
five-year contract, with the opportunity
maintain UK HM Naval Bases equipment and
to extend for a further two years, will see
capabilities. The FMSP ensures that Royal Navy
Sodexo’s government and agencies team
personnel benefit from enhanced services and
deliver services including cleaning, waste
facilities whilst on land or at sea.
management, catering, retail, leisure, grounds
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Back on the rails after a sticky start AS pandemic restriction relax it’s time to
sticky marks. She called Jangro member
start removing and replacing some of those
CCL Supplies in Cambridge who got in
lines of yellow and black social-distance
touch with Prochem for advice.
tape that have kept people apart. Nene Valley Steam Museum Railway in
Phil Jones, sales and training manager at Prochem, suggested B123 Solvall and
Stebbington, Cambridgeshire is one of
offered to go to Nene Valley Railway to
many businesses now re-opening to the
assist. The B123 Solvall effectively removed
public. But when general manager, Kim
the adhesive lines, and a Prochem Floor
Shaw, tried to remove tape lines from the
Pro rotary machine with a green pad and an
quarry tiled station entrance area and
LW30 Floor Pro washer drier were ten used
safety flooring in the café and museum
to clean the entire floor.
shop, she was left with lines of unsightly
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Three-year contract with the IoD PORTFOLIO, the high specification cleaning
to their leading approach to the utilisation of
sensor technology will drive cleaning schedules,
service offered by the Churchill Group, has won a
technology within the cleaning sector. We are
with QR codes being used to manage desk
three-year cleaning contract with the Institute of
delighted to have their expertise to support the
sanitisation. Using Portfolio’s workplace
Directors (IoD). The Portfolio and IoD partnership
reopening of the IoD, and coupled with a real
hygiene programme PRISM, the IoD will be able
will enable IoD members to return to the built
focus on team commitment, we look forward
to monitor bacteria within the building, and use
environment in a safe and hygienic manner.
to pushing the boundaries of innovation and
data to adapt cleaning processes to create the
diversity together.”
most hygienic environments.
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BICSc C&M
‘Training, Jim, but not as we know it!’ THE COVID pandemic has
to form a habit, therefore, by
Harrods Knitwear Department. On this particular
changed the world. If you had
definition it takes at least 21 days
Saturday a very distinguished gentleman entered the
told me in May 2019 that I would
to undo a habit. The Institute has
department and Martin went in to customer service
have to sanitise my hands
accelerated its online training
mode: ‘Good morning, sir, may I help you?’ ‘You
before using the bathroom and
programmes to facilitate BICSc
may, I am looking for two cashmere sweaters, one
I would have to put a mask on
training during these difficult
blue and one red.’ Having carried out the sales part
to go into a bank, I would have
times. Now over a third of BICSc
of his job he then asked, as his training had taught
thought you were crazy, but
training is available online.
him: ‘Are these a gift, sir?’ ‘No.’ ‘Would you like these
I wasn’t a believer in remote
COVID-19 has made most of us
delivered, sir?’ ‘Yes please.’ ‘May I have your name,
aware of what we should do to protect ourselves
assessments but if the last few months have
sir?’ ‘King Constantine of Greece.’ ‘Where would you
and others.
taught me one thing it is that the advancement
like them delivered your Majesty?’ ‘The Ritz Hotel,
in technology may make it a possibility in the
Piccaddilly, W1.’ ‘Thank you, your Majesty, what
of learning is wanting to learn. It was Franklin
future. There are some skills that could have been
room number?’ ‘I think you will find there is only one
D. Roosevelt who said: ‘New ideas cannot be
assessed by a multiple-choice question and answer,
King Constantine of Greece staying at the Ritz Hotel!’
administered successfully by men with old ideas, for
but the issue with online assessments is that, like
the first essential of doing a job well is the wish to see
a drone pilot, you can deliver the package but
from the man in front of me when I went to collect a
the job done at all!’ So to be trained we sometimes
rarely see the collateral damage. So the Institute is
prescription. He was approximately 50 years old. He
have to undo what we have learnt in the past.
committed to blended learning in the best possible
said: ‘My name is Fred Smith, this is the third time
mix going forward.
I have come to collect my prescription, is it ready?’
Training is learning and the first requirement
Those of you who were trained on the BICSc COPC course may remember ‘A2 Single Solution Mopping’
Learning by rote (learning technique by
Another lesson I learned during the pandemic was
‘Yes, Mr Smith, it is and to save you a wasted journey
which used a figure of 8 or, as I refer to it, the Torvill
repetition) is the way most of us of a certain age
in the future we could text you when it is ready.’ ‘That
and Dean method. Whereas in CPSS, ‘BU2 Damp
learned our times tables but it does not develop
is very kind of you my dear, but I cannot read.’ In
Mopping’ requires systematic overlapping passes
understanding. I always remember a colleague
training, you should never assume anything.
which I refer to as the Carl McDermott method.
of mine in the cleaning industry recalling his
For further information, please visit the BICSc virtual
experience - his first job was as a Saturday boy in
training suite at WWW.BICS.ORG.UK
It was Dr Stephen Covey who said it takes 21 days
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Best practice for cleaning Simon Keeping, managing director of Kärcher UK and Ireland, chair of Clean Sweep Hire, a liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Environmental Cleaners, and a member of ICMMA, reports. IT seems that, finally, cleaning has been recognised and given the importance it deserves. However, confusion exists over what is considered best practice for cleaning. What is cleaning? What should be cleaned? What is disinfecting? What should be disinfected? Can you disinfect without cleaning? Are misting devices an effective method for disinfecting?
touch areas only, eg door handles and hand rails. For all other surfaces cleaning is sufficient. The NHS recommends that ‘low-risk’ areas or ‘pathways’ do not require disinfecting and that NHS organisations ‘may choose to revert to general purpose detergents for cleaning’.
Know the differences • Cleaning removes pathogenic micro-organisms, dirt and impurities from surfaces or objects. Cleaning works by using a detergent and water to physically remove germs. This process does not necessarily kill germs, but by removing them, lowers their numbers and the risk of spreading infection. • Disinfecting kills pathogenic micro-organisms on surfaces or objects. Disinfecting works by using chemicals to kill germs. This process does not necessarily clean dirty surfaces or remove germs, but by killing germs on a surface after cleaning can further lower the risk of spreading infection. • Sanitising lowers the number of germs on surfaces or objects to a safe level, as judged by public health standards or requirements. This process works by either cleaning or disinfecting to lower the risk of spreading infection. Cleaning alone typically removes up to 98.9% of pathogenic micro-organisms, whilst disinfecting removes up to 99.999% Where is disinfecting required? The Center for Disease Control (CDC) and Robert Koch Institute (RKI) recommend disinfecting high
How to disinfect effectively Even when disinfecting is required, the correct processes must be followed to ensure hygienic cleaning results. Cleaning with water and detergent is a necessary first step to remove impurities such as dust and dirt - only then can disinfection, the process that destroys and reduces the number of pathogenic micro-organisms, take place. It is required to thoroughly clean surfaces before disinfection, otherwise it is ineffective. Fogging and misting devices Fogging and misting applications have become popular as a visible reassurance of ‘cleaning in progress’. But questions have to be asked regarding how effective they are at disinfection and the role they play in the cleaning process. They may be easy to use and give the appearance of a ‘quick win’ but are no substitute for a robust cleaning and disinfecting regime and certainly do not justify some of the corner-cutting we are seeing in our industry. Disinfecting with fogging or misting devices simply cannot take place without cleaning first.
Steam offers an environmentally friendly alternative to the use of disinfectants or in areas where chemicals cannot be used. Steam also has the benefit of cleaning and disinfecting in a single application. Check that the manufacturer has the relevant certification proving their equipment is capable of disinfection. Ensure too that the correct steam cleaner is selected as, for example, moisture generating steam cleaners would not be allowed in hospital clinical areas where patients are present. Never underestimate the value of training and the importance of robust risk assessments. Correctly trained operators with an awareness of the health requirements will ensure cleaning is completed safely. This includes operator safety and use of PPE, particularly in the current climate. If you are responsible for the cleaning regime of your facilities, ask the question - are you paying for disinfecting in areas where it is not required? The long term impact of constantly disinfecting to the environment or people’s health is still unknown, so do not carry out such extremes where it is not required. And remember - if disinfecting is required, it is absolutely necessary that thorough cleaning takes place beforehand to ensure the disinfection process is effective. ICMMA and the WCEC are members of the British Cleaning Council. The views of Council members are their own.
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Technology and training - let’s not waste the opportunity Lee Andrews, CEO of DOC Cleaning, reports. LAST month, I had the pleasure of being interviewed by the editor of this magazine, Neil Nixon, for a webinar. One of the many items we discussed was how the link between technology and training will play a critical role in shaping our industry’s future. If there was ever an industry suited to online training, it is cleaning, possibly the most labour-intensive industry on the planet. In the past, a number of factors - the sheer number of staff, the higher-than-average staff turnover, staff dispersed across hundreds of different locations, not to mention unsociable hours - had all effectively turned company-wide, hands-on training into an unaffordable luxury. Yes, contractors of sufficient size could afford a training officer to manage in-house delivery. Yes, they could potentially become a BICSc Training Hub with their own managers as accredited assessors. Yet even these solutions could not guarantee that all front-line staff would receive the necessary skills training they needed. Staff would miss out not only on the training itself, but on the sense of engagement and belonging that training engenders. So it was with open arms that the industry welcomed the recent arrival of online skills training for frontline staff in what can only be described as a revolutionary change. BICSc, the industry’s official training body, has
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now developed a full set of online, video-based training modules, whilst innovative companies such as UhUb have led the commercial providers charge in this area. The timing was perfect. Like any digital media, online training boasts the invaluable benefit of being updatable quickly when requirements, rules or methods change - all of which have applied to our industry in great measure over the last 12 months. To be clear, it doesn’t mean to say that face-to-face training is no longer required. The online training of skilled tasks should always be followed by in-person assessment and, as I understand it, BICSc online training cannot be signed off and accreditation given without formal assessment under the auspices of the BICSc scheme. With commercial packages, of course, it is up to contractors to ensure that the necessary follow-up assessment is completed. One thing’s certain, however, the momentum established by online training means that the days of spending hours in classrooms are surely gone, for frontline staff at least. All of which brings me back to the subject of apprenticeships. I have argued in the past that the Apprenticeship Levy does not deliver value for money to cleaning contractors. Firstly, no cleaning-specific apprenticeship for frontline staff has yet been accepted
by the Institute For Apprenticeships (IFA). Secondly, the wide range of good training that has been developed from within the industry cannot be used to draw down on Levy payments, as neither the organisations delivering it, nor cleaning contractors themselves, are ROATO registered (Register of Apprentice Training Organisations). And thirdly, the requirement that 20% of an apprentice’s time must be spent in off-the-job training activities, which cannot happen outside paid working hours, is impractical, meaning your apprentice is effectively unavailable for work one day a week. The good news is that the BCC and its trailblazers, supported by the APPG, are already working on a new apprenticeship, which we all hope will be accepted quickly by the IFA. All I ask is that when it comes to developing content for the courses, the focus for a cleaning apprenticeship remains firmly online, we let technology take the strain, and that the wheel does not need to be reinvented. WWW.DOCCLEANING.COM
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COVID-19: Maintaining standards now restrictions are lifting 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.
SMART SURFACES TO TACKLE INFECTION AND ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE Simon Mercer, MD of Signo-Nanocare UK Ltd, evaluates antimicrobial nano-coatings in relation to the 10 ideal performance criteria put forward by the Imperial College London (ICL) Institute of Molecular Science and Engineering briefing paper, ‘Smart surfaces to tackle infection and antimicrobial resistance’ During March 2020, the Imperial College
Antimicrobial resistance is a broad term
evolved to exhibit antimicrobial properties. The
London (ICL) Institute of Molecular Science
that encompasses resistance to drugs to treat
surface of the wings is constructed with layers
and Engineering published a briefing paper
infections caused by microbes and therefore
of nano-spikes that puncture the cell walls
titled ‘Smart surfaces to tackle infection and
includes antibiotic resistance. It was identified
of bacteria landing upon them, therefore not
antimicrobial resistance’. It looked specifically
as early as 1945 when Sir Alexander Fleming
just preventing biofilm formation but instantly
at how the number of hospital acquired
warned of the overuse of the newly discovered
killing the microbe itself.
infections (HAI) could be reduced through the
antibiotics, and as we now know, it’s now
use of ‘smart surfaces’.
considered as one of the biggest threats to global
antimicrobial agents, eg a surface that can
health by the World health Organisation (WHO).
be engineered with antimicrobial agents that
Existing research has already established that contamination on surfaces and on medical
The ICL team define a smart surface as
Secondly, the in-built and slow release of
are released over time. Both copper and silver
devices contributes to the transmission of
an ‘antimicrobial surface that could disrupt
alloys have shown the ability to kill bacteria
healthcare-associated infections (HCAI).
the microbial habit by reducing microbial
on contact.
Evidence has come from several sources
attachment and/or killing attached microbes’,
including studies modelling transmission
thereby reducing the formation and persistence
self-polishing surfaces. These typically rely on
routes, microbiologic studies, observational
of microbial biofilms on surfaces and in turn
a liquid wash to remove the outer layer of the
epidemiologic studies, intervention studies, and
reducing the transmission of infection between
contamination. Photocatalytic surfaces are an
outbreak reports.
hand-surface-hand contact.
example in which a chemical reaction between
As highlighted by the ICL team, a 2016 Public
The ICL team took a multi-disciplined
The third route evaluated self-cleaning and
titanium dioxide, water and UV produce a
Health England survey of over 48,000 patient
approach to the problem of finding the ideal
hydroxyl free radical which can kill microbes by
records found that 6.6% of the patients had
smart surface for use in medical settings. Its
attacking the cell membrane.
an acquired HCAI while they were in hospital,
ideal antimicrobial surface would reduce
posing a significant risk to health, causing
bacterial attachment and biofilm formation,
coatings have been taken up by many industries
extended stays in hospital, increasing costs, and
disrupting the four-stage process of microbial
to give substrates and surfaces enhanced
increasing the potential spread of antimicrobial
breeding and transfer of AMR-related genetic
stain resistance, easy-clean and dirt removal
resistance (AMR).
material between other microbial organisms.
performance. In recent years there have been
Microorganisms attach to and grow on
They looked at three ways that an
Over the last 20 years the benefits of nano-
developments which have enabled the creation
surfaces forming a biofilm. These support
antimicrobial surface can be achieved. Firstly,
of permanent bonded antimicrobial surface
microbe survival and replication whilst also
surface topography where the physical
coatings. These have undergone independent
protect them from biocidal cleaners. Biofilms
properties of the surface are altered to reduce
laboratory testing and have been proven
have also been shown to play an important
the ability of microbes to adhere to it or making
effective against an extensive range of bacteria
role in several infection pathways, contributing
the surface easier to clean. The example looked
and viruses, combined with weathering and
to AMR.
at was the Cicada insect’s wings which have
abrasion resistance.
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surface, however only non- abrasive/residual cleaners with a pH of 4-9 should be used on the treated surface. 8. Retention of activity with low level soiling. Hospital surfaces often gather dust, dirt and organic matter debris between cleans, through which time the surfaces should remain active. The activity level of the antimicrobial nanocoating is not affected by low level soiling - as has been demonstrated using in-situ Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) testing. 9. Does not promote clinically-significant microbial resistance or reduced susceptibility. There is a theoretical risk that continuous sub-lethal exposure of microbes could occur on the surface, which could 5. Rapid antimicrobial activity. For effective
lead to resistance or reduced susceptibility
contamination and transmission of microbes
healthcare applications, the antimicrobial
to the antimicrobial surfaces. The method
within the healthcare setting, the ICL team
activity must occur within seconds or minutes
of kill utilised is non-mutagenic, because
came up with a list of 10 ideal properties of an
of surface contact from the contaminant
the microbe is physically killed due to
antimicrobial surface:
(rather than hours). Functionality is
the outer cell wall being punctured. This
1. Skin safe. The surface must be able to
instantaneous. The speed of full kill will
contrasts significantly with the chemical kill of
remain safe for regular contact with skin of
depend on the deposits of colony forming
traditional disinfectants
patients, staff and visitors, and in particular
units (CFUs) in any particular deposit.
10. Sporicidal activity. C.difficile spores
sensitive or broken skin. Antimicrobial
6. Prevention of biofilm formation. To have
present a particular challenge to antimicrobial
nano-coatings are inert and have been found
the ability to prevent the formation or to disrupt
surfaces. There is concern that introducing a
to gain a rating of ‘excellent’ in relation to
those that have formed. Due to the two-part
surface that is not effective against c.difficile
dermatological contact.
application process of antimicrobial nano-
spores could provide it with a selective
2. Healthcare economics. The use of
coatings, if there are microbes already bound to
advantage. Antimicrobial nano-coatings have
antimicrobial surfaces will bring additional
the surface (or present as a biofilm) they will be
been shown to be effective against c.difficile.
costs, which must represent ‘good value
removed during the first part of the application
healthcare’ by demonstrating associated
process. Once cured, the coating will kill any
ICL team, antimicrobial nano-coatings
cost saving in other related budgets. By using
microbes that subsequently land on the surface
comprehensively meet all 10, along with proven
an antimicrobial nano-coating significant
- they are destroyed before being able to bind
activity against some of the most concerning
cost savings can be made against labour
to the surface and create a biofilm.
- HAI, MRSA, c.difficile, staphylococcus, and
and material costs involved with repeated
7. Compatibility with current cleaning and
streptococcus. Recently through independent
‘moment in time’ cleaning, along with those
disinfection products. Any chemicals used
testing they have been shown to be effective
associated with reductions in healthcare
for regular cleaning and disinfection should
against SARS CoV-2 and influenza A.
acquired infections, extended hospital stays
not interfere with the antimicrobial activity.
and additional associated treatment.
Normal cleaning routines are required to
available from Signo-Nanocare UK Ltd.
3. Simple application technology. Ideally the
remove dust, dirt and debris from the treated
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Having evaluated the problem of surface
Over the 10 points put forward by the
Liquid Guard antimicrobial nano-coating is
additional antimicrobial properties could be added at the point of manufacture or applied as a liquid to existing surfaces in situ. The application of antimicrobial nano-coatings can take place as a final stage in the manufacturing process. Surfaces already in situ can be coated quickly and easily as part of a deep clean programme or incorporated into regular cleaning routines. 4. Long term. The surface would retain its antimicrobial activity for months/years without the need for reapplication. Longevity of the antimicrobial nano-coating activity has been independently certified for one, three and 10 years - ISO testing has been used to verify its weatherproofing and surface resilience. WWW.CLEANINGMAG.COM
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NEW CAMPAIGN TO ENSURE HAND SANITISER PRACTICES MEASURE UP and product tampering. All of which can mean an uncompliant and potentially harmful end product. Furthermore, mixing hand sanitisers can result in a poor user experience, producing a watery or sticky product, and can also cause skin irritation [2], which can all contribute towards lower levels of compliance. The wrong product could also jam the pump, rendering the dispenser unusable. To ensure hand sanitiser safety measures up, GOJO’s integrity campaign recommends buyers should: •O pt for products that meet key standards, including EN 14476 and EN 12791. •E nsure the product is dermatologically tested. •C heck that refills are sealed to prevent contamination. Smart, safe, and sustainable, Purell Sanitary Sealed refills simply snap into place on site. Since they are sealed at the point of manufacture, the product inside is protected from contamination. Chris Wakefield, managing director UK and Ireland, GOJO Industries-Europe Ltd, said: “We understand that, during the pandemic, businesses sought other solutions in an effort to protect people, and bulk style sanitiser systems plugged that need. However, the widespread use of these, together with a surge of unsafe products in the market, means there is currently a greater risk to human health and safety. As a steward of public health, we are committed to helping businesses return to high quality products and practices. Thanks to the carefully selected ingredients in Purell products and its Sanitary Sealed refills, businesses can have confidence that they are offering hand sanitiser that is effective and uncontaminated.”
Skin health and hygiene specialist, GOJO
however, that they may not be the safest or
Industries-Europe Ltd, has launched a ‘Hand
most effective solution - and can actually
Sanitiser Integrity’ campaign to help businesses
pose a risk to public health. These ‘open refill’
scientifically advanced formulation has been
sustain safe and effective hand hygiene
dispensers are typically serviced by pouring
proven to maintain skin health, whilst killing
practices. When hand sanitiser demand
product into them and are usually ‘topped-off’
99.99% of the most common germs that
outpaced supply during the pandemic, many
from gallons or drums of sanitiser that are not
may be harmful. It has also passed key norm
turned to dispensers and bottles that could
equipped with pumps for individual, portion
EN14476 in just 30 seconds.
be refilled from large sanitiser containers.
controlled product usage.
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According to a recent study [1], 70% of
Problems associated with this system
businesses sometimes refill hand sanitiser
include branded hand sanitiser products
system cartridges, and 60% of these plan to
being refilled with other formulas, products
continue those practices when supply chains
mixing into unknown chemical combinations,
return to normal, post-COVID. GOJO suggests,
inadvertent contamination or degradation,
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WOOLSAFE APPROVED COVID KILLERS Steve Bakker, WoolSafe’s global marketing director, reports. Over the last year of the pandemic the spotlight
courses, supporting our members with
has understandably been focused on cleaning
discounted training and educating hundreds
and hygiene to try to contain the spread of SARS
of professional cleaners about the virus. This
CoV-2. Unfortunately, there has been another
initiative has helped keep both the cleaner
casualty during the last year - interior textiles,
and customer safe while assisting commercial
carpets and rugs. Much harm is being done to
businesses, retail stores and hospitality venues
interior textiles from sanitising and disinfecting
to operate safely and reopen and successfully.
products formulated for hard surfaces which
WoolSafe has tested and approved several
are sprayed, wiped and fogged by untrained
sanitisers that not only kill SARS CoV-2 but are
operators on to soft furnishings. This is creating
also safe for use on interior textiles and carpet.
bacteria control from Alltec; B125 Clensan and
serious issues for carpets and upholstery such
These products can be found in the online
D500 Microsan from Prochem; BarrierTech
as bleaching, colour change, fibre degradation,
WoolSafe booklet – ‘Support and guidance for
surface disinfectant; Benefect’s Botanical Decon
and rapid soiling, especially on those made
trading safely during SARS CoV-2’. This can be
30 and Botanical Disinfectant Wipes; and some
with natural fibres.
found via the following link - www.woolsafe.
of Diversey’s Oxivir range.
It was clear that WoolSafe needed to help,
org/wpcontent/uploads/2021/03/WoolSafe-
As restriction continue to be relaxed it is now
both with education and specifying which
Members-Booklet-SARS-CoV-2-2021-1.pdf - or
more important than ever to put the correct
sanitisers and disinfectants are suitable for use
via the WoolSafe website’s product search
cleaning procedures in place while selecting the
on soft furnishings. This is why the WoolSafe
facility. WoolSafe approved sanitisers that
best products for the job.
Academy has hosted several infection control
kill SARS CoV-2 include: Envirosafe virus and
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Autonomous and manual cleaning working in harmony Julie Kitchener, head of customer service and marketing at ICE, reports. THE last 12 months have proven to be a pivotable point in our industry. The embracement and appetite for innovation through autonomous cleaning is like nothing we have seen before. This time last year during the first wave of the pandemic, we launched ICE Co-Botics - the industry’s first comprehensive range of autonomous floor cleaning machines. Now here we are 12 months on, and we couldn’t have imagined how well the range would be received and adopted - we now have well over 100 Co-Bots deployed in a multitude of environments. It hasn’t been an easy road, but with a decade of experience and a tried and tested method, ICE now has the platform to educate and prove that automation isn’t about replacing operatives - it is about redeploying
and then some. The Co-Botics equipment
they are visiting are both aesthetically and
that labour elsewhere, such as sanitising and
has been designed to integrate into cleaning
clinically clean. The public expect more from
thorough detailed cleaning.
team operations, picking up the manual and
cleaning now - they want it to be front and
repetitive tasks which then allow operators to
centre rather than behind the scenes. Comfort
sectors that have had to continue working,
focus on hygiene and sanitising activities to
is gained by seeing an autonomous machine
most at an extremely heightened pace,
promote cleaner and safer environments.
in operation alongside a cleaning operative
During the pandemic there have been many
particularly in the areas of healthcare and
Historically, cleaning has always been a
- providing complete proof of a clean and healthy environment.
logistics. These sectors have needed to operate
back of house function, not to be seen, and an
under difficult circumstances whilst ensuring
undervalued process. Given everything that
We currently have machines installed and
that the environments were safe and thoroughly
has happened this last year this has changed
operating alongside cleaning teams in schools,
cleaned, all at an appropriate distance. ICE
dramatically. People want to see cleaning
airports, train stations, hospitals, logistics
Co-Botics can accommodate all these factors
taking place, they want proof that the places
centres, manufacturing/warehouse facilities, and retail environments across the UK. And we are really seeing how the introduction of Co-Botics is benefiting facilities both from a cleaning and a cost saving perspective. Airports across the UK have introduced Co-Botic equipment into their daily cleaning operations which has hugely contributed to providing a safe travel experience and means that passengers and staff can be confident of the utmost cleanliness and hygiene levels throughout the airports. But it’s not only airports in the transport sector that have benefited from introducing autonomous cleaning equipment. Train stations across the UK have integrated robotic sanitising machines into their cleaning operations as part of a drive to re-instil confidence in rail travel, particularly in large cities.
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In the area of education, schools have found that introducing autonomous equipment has resulted in increased efficiency as the Co-Bots
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benefits, including improved cleaning standards
the front-line operators so that they see the real
and real return on investment opportunities.
value of the machines as collaborating with
As the demand for Co-Botics continues to
them, not replacing them. In these changing times, it’s clear that
are utilised to clean the corridor and hall floors
gather pace and more facilities realise the
whilst the valuable labour resource focuses on
benefits that autonomous cleaning can bring,
facilities service providers must achieve more,
sanitising and deep cleaning.
one key point to remember is collaboration.
both in terms of productivity and quality,
The key to successfully utilising Co-Botics is
without compromising financial budgets.
in numerous distribution centres throughout
to collaborate with the cleaning operatives to
Therefore, we believe that investment in
the UK and Europe. These facilities use
ensure that the machines become part of the
automated cleaning is not just pioneering, but
automation extensively, so have been quick to
cleaning team, and are not seen as a threat or a
essential for future cleaning.
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separate function. This requires fully involving
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The rise of the scrubber dryer in delivering effective cleaning Daniel Took, head of professional product marketing at Kärcher UK, explains the increase in demand for scrubber dryers and the effective cleaning methods they provide. HEIGHTENED focus on cleanliness and
tanks allowing users to continually clean
hygiene following the coronavirus pandemic
without the need to stop-start. The B 110 is
has led to a growing demand for scrubber
adept for this with two on-board 110 litre
dryers. Businesses are increasingly looking for
tanks, each adapted to hold either fresh water
economical and effective solutions to improve
or dirty water. Allowing for different users
the cleanliness of their facilities and ensure a
within the cleaning team, built-in height-
safe and hygienic workspace for employees.
adjustable seating allows operators to find
The versatility of scrubber dryers and their
the perfect sitting position irrespective of their
ability to clean large areas efficiently makes
physical height. Maintaining a comfortable
them ideal for a wide range of businesses across
sitting position is key for fatigue-free work over
a variety of different sectors.
longer periods. New product developments have led to
Used widely in healthcare, industrial facilities and public spaces, scrubber dryers are key
robust aluminium brush heads, which allow
to any facility manager’s cleaning arsenal.
for high-quality cleaning performance and low backlash. This reduces noise levels during
Offering cleaning solutions over broad areas, the demand for scrubber dryers has grown due
scrubber dryers can conserve more water
cleaning by up to 10 dB(A) and makes it easier
to their versatility and the latest technology
on-board, allowing the user to clean a larger
for users to work over extended periods.
upgrades that enhance the cleaning experience.
surface area. During fast driving, more water
The new squeegee made of sturdy die-cast
reaches the brush head, while at a low speed
aluminium and with a tear-resistant suction lip
of their environmental impact, water-saving
the water volume is reduced. This results in
is designed for a long life with frequent use.
features, such as the speed-dependent
reliable suction, even along slower curves and
water dosing technology found on Kärcher’s
during cornering. In terms of resources, up to
enhancements to scrubber dryers continue to
scrubber dryer B 110, are key to ensuring
50% of water or cleaning agent can be saved.
result in increased versatility and effectiveness,
businesses clean effectively and economically.
The reduced water usage results in faster
making them a consistently reliable cleaning
Speed-dependent technology works by
drying of the ground surface and less residual
solution for businesses prioritising hygiene and
reducing the water supply in bends or during
water in bends, ensuring a safe, slip-free
health and safety.
slow journeys to save water. In doing so, the
working environment.
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With businesses increasingly conscious
The technological developments and
Businesses looking to save time and money without reducing effectiveness have noticed the enhanced benefits of scrubber dryers and their added features - features such as onboard side scrubbing decks enable businesses to spend on one product for a range of cleaning solutions. Side scrubbing decks, such as those found on the B 110, extend a further 10 centimetres from the scrubber dryer allowing users to get closer to the surfaces they are cleaning, such as walls or shelves . This allows users to clean multiple surfaces at once, removing the need to manually rework them. To protect the machine and avoid damage, added technology on the B 110 allows the scrubbing deck to swerve under the machine in the event of obstacles, for ongoing cleaning without damaging the machine. Ride-on scrubber dryers are ideal for wide or large surface areas as they feature on-board 22 JUNE 2021
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Cleaning the way for a cautious return to the office SINCE the announcement by Boris Johnson
equipment takes care of large internal floor areas
that he intends to continue with the next
allowing staff to be redeployed for touchpoint
stage of his four-step plan to bring the country
cleaning. It also returns itself to its docking
out of lockdown by the summer, there has
station when the battery is low or the tank is full
been much speculation about leaving our
to self-charge and self-empty. This resolution
make-shift home offices and returning to the
has proven successful, and our client is happy
corporate environment.
that internal standards are being maintained with cleaning inside the building is more visible,
Johnson declared that, thanks to the
providing occupiers with peace of mind that they
successful roll-out of vaccines and social restriction measures, ‘this unlocking amounts
in the office’ and what can companies do to
to a very considerable step on the road back
ensure they feel as protected as possible?
to normality’. However, although he promised
Angela Collins, sales and marketing manager
are as safe as possible.” The cleaning industry has been central in enabling the country to emerge from lockdown
that pubs, cafes and restaurants would be able
at Incentive QAS Ltd, reports that the company
by helping to restore the public’s confidence in
to host customers indoors from 17 May, he
has invested in a robotic scrubber dryer in order
returning to work and using public spaces once
urged people not to throw caution to the wind
to free up human resources for touchpoint
again. Incentive QAS has been at the forefront
and said ‘social distancing must continue in
cleaning in communal areas. She said: “We work
of this effort, and their investment in robotic
workplaces, shops and restaurants’.
in partnership with our clients so that we are
cleaning equipment is a clear indicator of their
able to understand their evolving requirements
commitment to providing solutions for their
next stage of social restriction measures?
and continuously improve our service delivery
client’s requirements.
According to a memo by Reuters, JPMorgan
on site. A recent example of these successful
will step up the return of all of its employees
close relationships has resulted in one of our
market, the recent developments in technology
in England to working at least part of their
clients taking on board our suggestion to
have meant that automated cleaning robots
week in its offices from 21 June, and it seems
increase cleaning of touchpoints in communal
will undoubtedly change how businesses
that many large corporates and SMEs are
areas throughout the building, due to people
address their commercial cleaning challenges
following suit, embracing a new ‘hybrid
returning to the workplace after lockdown.
in the future. And while it seems that opinion is
working model’.
Together we identified the best way to create
split between organisations wanting their staff
Research from the Adecco Group suggests
extra cleaning time to enable us to include this
‘back in the office’ or continuing to embrace the
that 77% of UK employees feel a mix of office-
in the work schedule. It was decided that extra
new remote working world, it is clear that the
based and remote working is the best way
human resource wasn’t the best solution, and
cleaning industry have a huge role to play in the
forward post lockdown. However, how safe
after considering other options we settled on a
safety of our workers and public spaces.
do employees actually feel when they’re ‘back
robotic scrubber dryer. This innovative piece of
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So how should companies respond to this
While robotics aren’t new to the cleaning
Onboard disinfection for scrubber dryers THE new Taski IntelliSpray system enables ride-
challenges to protect and reassure their
on scrubber dryer operators to add enhanced
customers and employees. Facilities need to
floor and surface disinfection capabilities to
deliver and demonstrate the highest possible
their machines in a single integrated unit. This
levels of protection against pathogens.
device transforms a Taski swingo 2100, 4000
They also need to enhance the appearance
or 5000 scrubber dryer into an efficient tool for
of spaces to show they meet and exceed
cleaning and disinfecting floors while its hand
expectations. Building care teams and
spray tool enables mobile surface disinfection.
cleaning contractors are seeking new ways to
It was awarded the 2020 Innovation of the Year
incorporate disinfection into their everyday
Award at the virtual ISSA North America event.
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disinfect floors as they carry out traditional floorcare duties. The modular Taski IntelliSpray unit is installed on the rear of new Taski swingo 2100, 4000 and 5000 ride-on scrubber dryers or retrofitted to existing machines. It can be activated on its own or in combination with the machine’s scrubbing mechanism. This provides operators with the flexibility to choose floor cleaning and disinfection separately or together to maximise efficiency, productivity and cost savings. The unit’s multi-nozzle system emits a fine mist of disinfectant to coat floors and lowlevel vertical surfaces simultaneously. Three nozzles treating a wide angle are at the rear
fixtures and fittings. No additional spray tools
time 24/7 visibility of mission-critical information
of the machine while two more nozzles are
are necessary, effectively turning the scrubber
that helps managers to reduce fleet, cleaning
side mounted for cleaning vertical surfaces
dryer into a mobile disinfection platform.
and administrative costs by up to 25%.
and furniture. This arrangement ensures each
The unit integrates with Taski’s IntelliTrail
Taski IntellSpray can be used with any suitable
section of floor is cleaned and disinfected in a
floorcare telemetry and fleet management
disinfectant. The disinfectant solution is stored
single pass of the machine.
solution. This means managers can produce
in a 20-litre container that can be swapped out
audits and reports as part of their due diligence
in seconds when empty and replaced with a full
IntelliSpray users can manually disinfect hard-
and compliance obligations. They can verify
canister. This means there is minimal disruption
to-reach spaces and surfaces. The spraying
which floor areas have been cleaned and
to cleaning operations. There is no need to
arm is connected to the main unit by a flexible
disinfected and when tasks were completed.
prepare or mix chemicals in the working area for
hose and is designed for disinfecting surfaces
IntelliTrail combines smart technology, GPS
enhanced efficiency and safety.
surrounding the working area such as furniture,
tracking and web applications to provide real-
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Creating a buzz at Hive Cleaning LONDON-based commercial cleaning
several apiaries around London and the home
company Hive Cleaning has adopted the
counties. It’s a great way to engage with our
Toucan Eco cleaning system to support its
customers and start a conversation about
sustainable practices. Led by managing
sustainable cleaning practices.”
director Louis Beaumont, Hive Cleaning
The company’s sustainable activities were
has a clear set of sustainability and ethical
recognised recently when the Planet Mark
values comprising high levels of service,
awarded Louis Beaumont the Sustainability
quality cleaning, motivated staff, and the use
Influencer Award. Hive Cleaning now employs
of innovative green technologies that offer
120 staff across 80 clients, providing eco-
environmental protection.
friendly cleaning services to buildings across
Louis Beaumont said: “As well as supporting
the capital.
the London Living Wage for all employees, we are also holders of the Planet Mark (TPM)
Looking for greener ways to clean
accreditation measuring our sustainability
Hive Cleaning is continuously searching for the
and social value. We carry out 100% aerosol-
next innovation in cleaning and Marc Kemp, MD
free, non-toxic, eco-friendly cleaning and have
of Futures Supplies, introduced the business
a 100% electric vehicle fleet that’s powered
to Toucan Eco - the green technology product
by 100% renewable energy, as well as a zero
that lets you make an eco-friendly and safe
to landfill policy. We also have an effective
disinfectant cleaner on-demand from just water,
3. Quick, effective and easy to use: deliver
single-use plastic reduction strategy in place
salt and electricity. The resulting solution kills
effective, smear free cleaning results and be
attaining Plastic Zero status in 2020 through the
more than 99.99% of germs.
simple to use, enabling quick adoption by users.
Plastic Bank scheme to remove plastic from the
“The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted
4. Safe for users: it should be safe for everyday
great Atlantic garbage patch. This means some
the importance of the cleaning industry and
use and contact with human skin without
1224kg - the equivalent of 61,200 500ml bottles
the need for improved surface sanitising,” said
causing harm or irritation.
- was removed by us from our seas last year.
Beaumont. “There has been a big increase
5. Planet positive: it should have strong green
This is then either recycled or processed to be
in chemicals being used to achieve this
credentials by being chemical-free and reducing
turned into products in developing countries,
and as part of our continuous approach to
usage of single-use plastic bottles.
which also creates employment in these
environmental stewardship we wanted to find
6. Industry certification: the solution
locations too.”
a better solution. When we were introduced to
would have to pass the relevant disinfecting
the Toucan Eco range, we knew we were on the
certifications.
right track.”
7. Cost effective: it should cost the same or,
Beaumont continued: “In 2020 we cut our carbon use by 56%, reducing our company footprint to 2.2 tCO2, which we offset by
Marc Kemp added: “With Hive’s leading
even better, save money. Louis Beaumont strongly believes that
planting trees to become the first TPM
green credentials, Toucan Eco was a natural
accredited company to be both carbon neutral
solution for the business to consider. Not
hypochlorous acid, which is one of the main
and climate positive. We even adopt a beehive
only is it proven to kill 99.99% of germs,
ingredients when the salt water is electrolysed
with each new contract, and we now have
including enveloped viruses, it reduces the
by Toucan Eco, is a real game changer for the
use of chemicals and single-use plastic
cleaning industry.
waste. It also minimises your distribution and manufacturing footprint. I asked Hive if they
About Toucan Eco
had come across the technology before, and
Toucan Eco lets you take tap water and normal
we took it from there.”
salt and, using a special form of electrolysis called electrochemical activation, makes a
Hive Cleaning’s strict set of criteria
multipurpose disinfectant cleaning solution
To ensure Toucan Eco was the right approach
virtually on tap.
for Hive, the company used a 7-point checklist
of sizes depending on your needs, makes a
1. Efficacy: it must kill microorganisms,
solution which is certified to EN antiviral and
especially highly-resistant spores and viruses,
antibacterial tests to wipe out more than
which are used as the gold standard for
99.99% of germs.
microbial effectiveness.
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The models, which are available in a range
and Toucan Eco ticked all of these boxes:
Its active compounds are hypochlorous acid
2. Speed of kill and regrowth rate: it must kill
(HOCl), which is also made by your immune
germs quickly and, once killed, the germs must
system to fight infection, along with a very low
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producing a gentle pH of around 8. According
provides sparkling results, but it’s also safer to
to the manufacturer, this creates a powerful,
use and reduces our chemical miles.”
eco-friendly and safe solution that you make yourself on demand, reducing the need for over
Looking ahead
80% of synthetic chemical cleaners and the
As Louis Beaumont rolls out Toucan Eco across
single-use plastic bottles they are supplied in.
more Hive Cleaning sites, the environmental
Hive Cleaning has initially purchased 12 of
benefits it delivers will grow with every spray.
the Toucan Eco Worktop models, which each
He said: “We are now in a position to rollout
make one litre of hypochlorous disinfectant
Toucan Eco across another 10 offices…followed
in just five minutes. The solution can be used
by another 30 sites which will grow to 75-80%
to spray, wipe or mop any surface, and when
of the company’s portfolio by the end of the
you run out you simply make some more. At
year. This is part of an overall aim to reduce
Hive Cleaning, Toucan Eco is being used to
our cleaning solutions to just three products -
replace its antiviral sanitising and multi-surface
Toucan Eco as our antibacterial surface cleaner,
products and is applied using refillable trigger
plus a descaler and a specialist pro-bio floor
sprays and microfibre cloths to all surfaces,
product. Toucan Eco will help further reduce
including glass.
our already small carbon footprint (2.2tCo2e), create zero chemical miles and continue to
Rolling it out
EN 14476, and EN 16777 certifications. This
demonstrate our environmental leadership
Hive Cleaning began the roll out of the
trial testing process was purely to assess the
within the cleaning sector. It will also contribute
chemical-free cleaning regime by testing the
cleaning performance in a real-world setting.
towards significant savings, while reducing
system on six sites with 20 cleaners, including
We have been delighted with the feedback
plastic use and the transportation of chemicals.
checks by cleaning professionals and client
and cleaning results from the trial, and it
For cleaners looking for new, sustainable ways
feedback. “The efficacy of the product was
seems clear that the solution is a very effective
to provide their services, I believe that Toucan
not called into doubt,” said Beaumonth. “Its
cleaning agent. Its neutral pH and gentle action
Eco is a revolutionary way we can do more to
technical specification and sanitising abilities
mean it is safe on all surfaces and fabrics. Our
reduce our industry’s impact on the planet.”
are clearly proven by the EN 1276, EN 13697,
staff love it. Not only does it clean well and
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Planning for growth in the UK market
EGHOLM A/S is a family owned, family run
Machine range
systems are connected by turning one handle.
company with roots in the west of Denmark.
All machines in the range are under 3.5 metric
With an inside turning circle of just 1200mm,
Founded in 1989 by the Egholm brothers, the
tons, can be operated with a standard driving
the vehicle is highly maneuverable around
company has a vision to become the leading
license and can be road registered. The range
lamp posts and other obstructions in the
manufacturer of utility machines in Europe.
includes the Park Ranger 2150, the City Ranger
urban landscape.
Egholm is a specialist at producing quality,
2260 and the City Ranger 3070, all complete with
The bigger City Ranger 3070 is fitted with a
multi-functional utility vehicles incorporating
a wide range of multi-purpose attachments.
70HP diesel engine and features an innovative
green maintenance, winter maintenance and
The compact Park Ranger 2150 comes
sweeping system with adjustable suction width
street cleansing functions - true 4 in 1/365-day
complete with a new stage V engine
and power. A flexible articulated joint located
machines that reduce the number of vehicles
which meets the most stringent emission
between the two axles gives the vehicle a
required across a fleet.
requirements for diesel engines. The new 26 HP
very small turning circle of just 1650mm. The
Perkins engine runs at approximately 600 fewer
machine enjoys good maneuverability, allowing
and quality and a clear, direct dialogue
revolutions resulting in lower vibration, less
operation very close to obstacles and within
with customers and partners. The concept
noise and much improved fuel economy.
confined spaces.
The Egholm ethos is to focus on innovation
is simple - a basic utility vehicle capable of
Centre stage, however, is the City Ranger
The multi-functional attachments include
transforming into a specialised machine with
2260 4-wheel drive machine with a powerful
suction sweeper units, rotary/mulch mowers,
each attachment.
petrol engine. The sturdy A frame on this
grass collectors, hedge cutters, weed brushes,
vehicle, invented by Egholm, allows the
snow sweepers, snow blowers, and salt and
Partners across the UK and Ireland
operator to change attachments without tools.
sand spreaders which, with Egholm’s unique
The UK and Ireland are covered by a network
All mechanical, hydraulic, water, and electrical
quick-connect system, can be removed and
of 10 experienced full-service partners. Services
replaced in a matter of minutes without tools.
include sales and hire, with options for both short and long-term rental with lease options.
Periodic campaigns
Pre- and post-sale support offered includes site
A series of seasonal campaigns is planned
surveys, demonstrations, machine installation,
including a spring campaign for the Park Ranger
and periodic staff training. Egholm A/S provides
2150 machine supplied with the new 1500mm
an overnight spares service direct to the partner
mulch mower attachment at a significant
or customer site.
saving. The Egholm range can be viewed and
The UKI partner network is managed by Jeff
operated at a series of planned roadshows and
Sweeney who previously worked for Nilfisk as a
exhibitions across the UK and Ireland.
dealer manager.
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Electrostatic sanitising sprayer now available
a negative charge to efficiently coat hard non-porous surfaces. The S-1 MkII atomises the disinfectant into a fine mist spray that can effectively reach every area of the treated surface. Available with three nozzle sizes, users can adjust the S-1 MkII’s spray pattern to optimally sanitise a range of surfaces in various applications, from care homes and hospitals to gym or office settings. WWW.SANIQUE.COM
Tork VR Clean Hands Training can now be accessed free of charge Marking ESSITY’S via any electronic device. Based on the World Health Organisation’s Five World Hand Moments for Hand Hygiene, the module previously required the use of Hygiene Day with a virtual reality headset. By creating a desktop version, Essity has made it easier than ever for healthcare staff to access effective hand hygiene healthcare guidance. training The new training platform was launched in time for World Hand enhancement Hygiene Day on 5 May. “Hand hygiene has always been crucial in healthcare and the pandemic has made it even more so,” said Essity’s healthcare marketing director, Tom Bergin. “Healthcare professionals are carrying out tremendous work to secure hand hygiene compliance to protect their patients and themselves. But they are also seeking ways to improve. By making Tork Clean Hands Training available on desktop and other platforms we are empowering healthcare professionals to train whenever and wherever they want.” WWW.TORK.CO.UK/CLEANHANDS
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KÄRCHER has extended its
Batterypowered landscape management range launched
professional products portfolio to include a full range of professional landscape management tools designed to meet the needs of heavy
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users. The new range features a chainsaw, brush cutter, hedge trimmer, line trimmer, multi-tool, leaf blower, and leaf blower
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backpack. This new addition to Kärcher’s professional range combines the power and functionality that landscape professionals require, with the reliability that Kärcher is known for after 80 years at the forefront of cleaning and outdoor maintenance technology. Plus, the full range unites professional grade equipment with the flexibility of battery power to provide the performance needed to tackle the everyday challenges faced by the professionals with low noise and zero emissions. WWW.KARCHER.CO.UK
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OPTIQO’S latest mobile application - Cleantracker AI - is now available. The application’s core premise is
Cleantracker AI now available
to enable FM providers with an easy-to-use method to validate
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Tony Crinion CEO
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Paul Michael
cleaning effectiveness by adopting AI and machine learning. Cleantracker AI combines artificial intelligence and advanced image
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recognition to enable classification and evaluation of surface area contamination. Cleantracker AI is now available for download on Google Play and Apple Appstore. The application is available with a 14 days free trial period.
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WWW.OPTIQO.COM A new anti-microbial
Visuclean helps combat bacterial growth
adhesive vinyl from visual communication solutions specialist Beaverswood provides
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improved protection for people against the risk of contamination from germs and bacteria. Part of the Visusafe personal protection range, Visuclean can be cut
to size for easy application to walls, floors, door plates, trolley handles, pallet truck handles, lift buttons, and desk-tops, among dozens of other items, to inhibit bacterial growth.
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WWW.BEAVERSWOOD.CO.UK KÄRCHER has launched a complete system of high-pressure cleaner accessories designed especially for façades and solar power installations. The range includes rotating roller heads and brushes, multi-purpose telescopic lances and adapter sets, and an ergonomic carrier system. The accessories are multi-functional, so as well as for use with high-pressure cleaners, they can also be connected to a hose for clean-water applications or to a vacuum cleaner for removing loose dirt. The new accessories will allow professional users to reach difficult-to-access, horizontal and vertical surfaces. WWW.KARCHER.CO.UK WWW.CLEANINGMAG.COM
New accessories for façade and solar panel cleaning
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