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It’s good to be back
After 18 extraordinary months where meetings have been virtual and face-to-face has meant screen-to-screen, it is fantastic to have the opportunity to bring the cleaning, FM and related industries back together at The Cleaning Show at London’s ExCel from 2-4 November. This event always offers the greatest opportunity for colleagues to meet, but this year the occasion will be really special. Hair might be greyer, waistlines might be larger, but the opportunity to meet up in person once again will be cause for celebration! And there’s so much happening at this year’s show. In addition to cutting-edge exhibits from leading cleaning suppliers - including Numatic, ICE, Karcher UK, MITIE, Nilfisk, and Killis - attendees will have the opportunity to visit the conference theatre and participate in a number of on-floor events, including the CSSA’s Innovation Showcase and the Window Cleaning World Cup. Enhancements in cleaning practices have moved ahead at pace since the outbreak of the pandemic. The Cleaning Show 2021 conference programme 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 and new cleaning technologies. The conference opens with a presentation by Jim Melvin, chairman of the British Cleaning Council, looking at one of the triumphs of the lockdown period – the formation of the APPG for the UK cleaning and hygiene sectors. There is little doubt that, in terms of government and professional recognition, our industry has been afforded insufficient attention in the past.
The last 18 months have changed that perception and, without doubt, the public’s view of the industry and - more importantly - its brave and professional cleaning operatives. The profile of cleaning and hygiene has never been so prominent. The strategic approach undertaken in the formation and ongoing work related to the All Party Parliamentary Group for our sector has been vital as it includes so many areas that are of primary importance to our industry’s future. This includes the introduction of a recognised apprenticeship scheme, something Delia Cannings will be discussing during her presentation on Wednesday 3rd at 12.00 noon. Full details of the conference programme can be found on pages 38-42 of this issue and an overview of the exhibiting companies can be found from page 46 onwards. This is going to be a great event, bringing our industry back together to celebrate all that has been achieved during the pandemic, and looking at solutions to meet future challenges. The Official Show Guide can be found within this issue, starting on Page 35. If you haven’t already registered to attend the event, you can do so – free of charge – at: www.cleaningshow.co.uk. I wish you a clean, tidy and healthy month ahead…and I look forward to seeing you – in person – at The Cleaning Show.
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Industry News. In the news this month… WCEC members are first group to be awarded Chartered Practitioner’s status, Cleanology charity fundraiser tops £14,000 for Hygiene Bank.
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People. Personnel news and new appointments from across the cleaning and FM sectors.
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Special Report: New technology taking care of care homes. A look at the use of Toucan Eco within Croll Healthcare facilities.
Contracts. We take a look at all the latest contracts awarded across the industry. Feature: Hand Hygiene. Crowded venues, an easing of restrictions and a cocktail of colds, flu and COVID-19 will make hand hygiene an even more essential practice this winter. Special Report: A machine for all seasons. A look at Egholm’s City Ranger 3070. Special Report: Robots aren't taking jobs, they're supporting workers. Michel Spruijt, GM and VP of Braincorp Europe, reports. Special Report: Simple steps towards sustainability. MEWA UK country manager, Günes Yenen, reports.
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Special Report: Raising standards through innovative software. Technology has the power to transform operations, and when it comes to professional cleaning, it’s all in the data, as Kingdom Cleaning’s project director, Toni O’Donnell, reports.
Special Report: Putting the freeze on hazardous waste. Neil Nixon reports on a ground-breaking technology that is revolutionising the containment and disposal of hospital waste around the world…and is now available in the UK.
New Products. An overview of some of the new products available on the market this month.
05 Editor’s Comment
15 BICSc Comment
A look at the cleaning sector this month.
A living wage. Stan Atkins, CEO of BICSc, reports.
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16 BCC Comment Helping more people to #Choose Environmental Health. Alana Briggs, network manager, CIEH, reports.
17 A job worth doing – a contractor’s blog. Lee Andrews reports.
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WCEC members are first group to be awarded Chartered Practitioner’s status OFFICERS of the WCEC have led by example
Emeritus); and Lynn Webster (Court Assistant).
as the first to receive the award of Chartered
These recipients have been the first to try
Practitioner in Environmental Cleaning. They
and test the application and qualification
are the pathfinders making way for others in
process, to ensure that it is ready for its wider
the UK cleaning industry, who will be able to
launch to the entire cleaning industry in
apply to the Chartered Practitioner’s Register
November. It has taken exceptional effort to
after its official launch at the Cleaning Show in
bring the Chartership scheme to fruition, as
November 2021.
a new route for cleaning industry members to gain a professional credential recognising
Rowan CB OBE, who is the chairman of the
Alexander ('Sandy') Aird (Liveryman); Susan
their skills or expertise. Along with the
Chartered Practitioners Register committee.
Bartholomew (Liveryman); Christopher
apprenticeship scheme under development, it
An introduction to the WCEC’s Chartered
Broadley (Court Assistant); Anthony Daly
provides a clearer career path and continuous
Practitioner’s Register will be presented at The
(Freeman); Benjamin Douglas-Jones QC
professional acknowledgement that can only
Cleaning Show on Wednesday 3 November at
(Liveryman); Gary Fage (Master); Lorraine
benefit in the long term.
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The first awards were presented to:
Larman (Junior Warden); Calum MacLeod (Liveryman); Barrie Torbett (Past Master
The awards were presented by Deputy Master John Shonfeld and Major General Jeremy
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Cleanology charity fundraiser tops £14,000 for Hygiene Bank OVER 100 of the best-known names in cleaning
restaurants Bistrotheque and Scalini, a private
and FM have come together to raise £7000 in
tour of the Maddox Gallery, a floristry course
cash and a further £7000 in product donations
at McQueens, and a £250 gift card from luxury
to support The Hygiene Bank charity in tackling
Italian lingerie company Intimissimi. Raffle
hygiene poverty in the UK.
prizes included donations from Biscuiteers, Joe
Organiser and host of the fundraiser, Dominic
& Seph’s Popcorn and Innocent Drinks. But the
Ponniah, CEO of Cleanology, said: “The
biggest sale of the night was a pair of signed
generosity we’ve seen has been overwhelming.
Ronaldo and Messi football boots, offered by
We had to upscale our plans several times
Rahul Moodgal, a trustee at The Hygiene Bank,
to adapt to demand for tickets. It shows that
which sold for £950.
people across industry are willing to collaborate
Edgar Penollar, CEO of The Hygiene Bank,
localised network of drop-off points. Products
to support action for hygiene poverty, which is a
said: “The Hygiene Bank has grown from a
are collected, sorted and distributed to
serious issue for many in the UK.”
simple belief that everyone should be able to
organisations such as charities, local authority
access what we need to keep clean. It’s not
services and schools - which then redistribute
headquarters in Clapham where guests mingled
right that feeling clean should be a luxury or
to their service users experiencing hygiene
over drinks and canapés before the serious
a privilege for anyone in our society, yet many
poverty. Cleanology’s incredible ongoing
business began. A charity auction saw tough
of us are living in poverty and can’t afford
support not only raises vital funds for the charity
bidding over a range of lots - all donated by
the basics. Each of our 150 Hygiene Bank
but, by spreading awareness, allows our voice
Cleanology clients - including luxury kitchen
projects encourages the public and businesses
to be heard.”
appliances from Smeg, dinner at London
to donate in-date, unused products via our
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The event took place at Cleanology’s
ISSA and IFMA expand relationship ISSA, the International Facility Management
association for facility management
have relied on the cleaning industry to guide
Association (IFMA) and Informa Markets
professionals, so we are thrilled to combine
and support their buildings and team members
have announced a partnership to best serve
their reach and capabilities with those of ISSA,”
through this challenging time. We felt partnering
the global cleaning and FM industries. The
said ISSA executive director, John Barrett. “Due
with ISSA was the best way to connect our
partnership will provide increased value to each
to the current state of our industries, it was a
membership to the latest cleaning innovations
association’s membership and encourage key
no brainer to team up and provide our diverse
and solutions. Both ISSA and IFMA members
connections through discounted rates to attend
membership base with new opportunities and
benefit greatly from this partnership, and we look
both association’s leading tradeshows: IFMA
change the way the world views cleaning.”
forward to the many opportunities ahead.”
World Workplace and ISSA Show North America.
Don Gilpin, IFMA president and CEO, said:
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“IFMA is the world's most widely recognised
“Over the past year and a half, facility managers
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INEOS Hygienics takes campaign into the fast lane INEOS Hygienics has unveiled Mercedes-
sanitising my hands is now a part of my daily
AMG Petronas Formula 1 team driver, Lewis
life. In our sport, I cannot afford to miss a race. If
Hamilton, as the face of its ‘high-performance
I miss a race, I can never get that race back. So
hygiene’ campaign.
thankfully, INEOS are developing these products that are now part of how we keep ourselves and
“The past year has taught us all the
others around us safe.”
importance of hygiene,” said George Ratcliffe,
George Ratcliffe continued: “Helping prevent
chief operating officer of INEOS Hygienics.
the spread of viruses and bacteria is essential
“As we adapt and evolve in a post-pandemic
to keep Lewis and the whole Mercedes-AMG
world, hygiene and sanitisation is vital in protecting ourselves and those around us.
when it comes to cleanliness - and hand sanitiser
Petronas F1 team racing. If he or Valtteri miss
With our daily routines changing for the long
is great in helping to keep us more hygienic.
out on a race, they miss out on championship
term, hand sanitiser continues to play an
INEOS are at the forefront of innovation and
points, which is why good hand hygiene
important role in keeping our hands 99.9% free
technology and allow us to keep our hands clean
and using hand sanitiser on and off track is
from viruses and bacteria.”
with products that fight the bacteria we pick
so important. They’re helping educate all
up in our everyday lives. There's never been a
consumers on how to approach their hygiene.”
more important time for us to be hygienic, and
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Seven-time Formula 1 world champion, Lewis Hamilton, said: “I've always been fastidious
Back to school with J.E.E.P programme ABM has launched year four of its Junior
Bradford, Leeds, and Birmingham, with sessions
qualifying - usually before they’re 20 years old -
Engineering Engagement Programme (J.E.E.P.)
running from September to December.
and they have no debt.”
ABM UK director, Adam Baker, said: “Having
Cate Smith, head of programmes at the
by the COVID-19 pandemic. The J.E.E.P aims to
gained such fantastic momentum with the first
Talent Foundry, said: “The Talent Foundry
tackle misperceptions of the FM sector amongst
three years of the programme, it was incredibly
is delighted to work with ABM on the Junior
young people and their parents and create a
disappointing to have to postpone year four.
Engineering Engagement Programme. The
pipeline of future technical talent. It has had
With young people now back in schools, we
programme provides young people with a
over 450 graduates from 23 schools since 2017.
can’t wait to welcome our newest cohort to
valuable opportunity to open their eyes to the
the programme and continue the important
variety of STEM-based career paths available
The Talent Foundry, the J.E.E.P. introduces
work of inspiring the next generation of
to them. It’s also helpful that this programme
year seven students, aged between 11 and 12,
technical talent. The J.E.E.P. initiative works
has a particular focus on apprenticeships as
to the world of engineering and FM, bringing
towards a future where the ‘oily rags and no
students need the chance to learn as much
apprenticeships to their attention as a valid
prospects’ perception of FM technical careers
as they can about the different educational
path to success before they choose their
and apprenticeships is a distant memory.
routes they can take before they leave
GCSE subjects. This year ABM UK will take the
In reality graduate apprentices are earning
secondary school.”
immersive programme to schools in London,
between £26,000 and £30,000 just a year after
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following a year-long postponement caused
Supported by independent education charity
WorkWave to acquire TEAM Software WORKWAVE, a provider of SaaS solutions that
“This acquisition marks a major step forward
industries. WorkWave has a proven track record
support every stage of a service business’s life
in the execution of WorkWave’s strategy to
of delivering customers value, so empowering
cycle, has signed an agreement to purchase
push into new markets, while leveraging our
more customers, across more geographies, with
TEAM Software, provider of software and
proven track record of helping our customers
more industry-specific solutions, adds fuel to
solutions for cleaning, janitorial, security, and
provide superior service and build fast-growing
the company’s continued growth.”
facilities management service providers.
and highly profitable companies,” said David F.
John Leiferman, CEO of TEAM Software,
Giannetto, CEO of WorkWave. “We are thrilled
said: “We are thrilled to join an industry leader
of Real Green, the acquisition of TEAM
to be joining forces with TEAM to deliver on our
like WorkWave, who has proven service-
Software marks another rare moment where
shared commitment to provide the greatest
industry expertise along with a commitment to
market leaders are coming together to create
value to our entire customer base.”
supporting customer growth through powerful
Much like WorkWave’s recent acquisition
something unique. Combined, these companies
Darren Roos, chairperson of the board at
solutions and exceptional service. WorkWave’s
bring well over 100 years of experience
WorkWave, continued: “With the acquisition of
mission and approach mirror how we think
partnering with the best service providers in the
proven brands such as Real Green, Slingshot,
and operate, as well. Together, we can provide
world, allowing WorkWave to offer a broad set
Coalmarch, and TEAM Software, WorkWave
more value-driven innovation to the industries
of solutions that empower service companies -
now stands alone as the premier provider
we support through our greater combination of
from SMB to enterprise - to grow their business
of the broadest set of SaaS software and
world-class tools, expertise, and experience.”
and improve profitability.
solutions supporting the widest range of service
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MBO at FM company after multi-million pound investment
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core business during the pandemic.
has received a multi-million
FDC worked closely with us to
pound investment from Frontier
structure an investment that is right
Development Capital (FDC) to
for our business and its customers.
facilitate a management buyout
It will enable us to continue to
by its management team. The
invest in innovative solutions
investment from FDC is part of
and help our Premier people to
a deal to support the buyout,
continue to make a difference.
seeing the incumbent managing
We would like to thank both our
director, Andrew Walker, becoming
customers and our Premier people
a majority shareholder alongside
for their continued commitment
management team Martin Holt,
and support, allowing our Premier
Danielle Parker and Tom Chatwin.
community to flourish.”
Headquartered in Birmingham,
Simon Kelsall, investment
Premier Support Services provides
director at Frontier Development
commercial cleaning, building
Capital, said: “FDC is backing an
maintenance and security services.
ambitious management team
Following the MBO, the firm is set
in their buyout of Premier and
to pursue new organic growth and
looks forward to working with
strategic acquisitive growth within
them to deliver the exciting plans
the property management sector.
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Andrew Walker said: “Our
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TSA warns of ‘alarming' energy price rises for commercial laundries THE TSA (Textile Services Association) says
breached 160p. Similarly, electricity in March was
business renewing a contract in the next six
that rapidly rising energy prices will have a
around £54 per MWh. Today's settlement price
months may be at a significant disadvantage
significant impact on laundries and describes
is around £140 per MWh. "It doesn't end there,"
compared to those that have fixed contracts
the increases as ‘alarming'. They come at a time
continued Stevens. "The first week of September
that were set when the market was substantially
when commercial laundries are struggling to
saw 16 settlement (half hourly) periods with
lower, even just a few months ago. We have
meet demand, in the face of staff shortages and
pricing in excess of £1000 per MWh. Nine of these
been working with the laundry sector for many
rising costs in raw materials, linen and wages.
were above £3000 per MWh. The highest was an
years and we have never seen anything like this
They could result in even more pressure on
incredible £4000 MWh."
before. Sadly, it's a trend we may see continuing
prices for commercial laundry customers in the
To make matters worse, the energy network
through this winter season." The TSA is recommending that all laundries
hospitality, healthcare and industrial markets.
is currently in a low demand phase - winter will
"Energy typically amounts to around 10%
see more demand and the pressure will mount
should make urgent allowances for these
on an already limited supply.
increases and contact their supplier or broker
of a laundry's cost base - but the increases we
for advice. "This is especially important for
are facing are off the scale," said David Stevens,
Fox Energy is one of the specialist suppliers
CEO of the TSA. "They make the previous record
working with commercial laundries. Paul Dilley,
those on flexible energy contracts or that have
highs of 2004 pale into insignificance."
a director at Fox, said: "The energy markets
existing fully fixed energy contracts due to
are reaching extraordinary highs with no sign
expire within the next 6 months," said Stevens.
of returning to normal any time soon. Any
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For example, in March 2021 the cost per therm of gas was around 42p. Today the cost has
Office germs reduced by 78% in independent test A trial of one of the UK’s leading brands of air
Marc Redfern, managing director at the firm,
to ensure they feel safe to be there. I hadn’t
sanitisation systems in an office environment
said: “Our staff are the lifeblood of this business
come across an air and surface santiser before,
has been found to reduce harmful bacteria and
and their safety and health is of paramount
and I have to admit I was intrigued. We did an
airborne pathogens by 78%.
importance to me as the business owner. We
initial test to see how much bacteria were in the
work in very close proximity in the office, and
office and found a 78% reduction after only two
unit, supplied by Airdri, was installed at the HQ
obviously we’ve all taken an interest in rates of
weeks of operating the SteraSpace unit. I was
of Service Electrical Distributors Ltd where six
coronavirus infection, which has had a knock-
extremely impressed with the results and will
employees are based. Air plate samples were
on effect on the confidence of staff, some being
be recommending it to my customers for their
taken as a baseline before the unit was installed
more nervous than others. I want everyone to
own offices. I think everybody should have one,
and then subsequent test samples were taken
be at ease when they’re working together so
especially working in the times we are.”
from the same positions 14 days later, when the
closely. We have taken many other measures
reduction was recorded.
such as hand sanitiser gels, masks and screens
“With many of Britain’s workers heading back
on desks, but they’re not always practical and
to the office, employers are searching for new
throughout this time to assess potential impact
constantly cleaning desks everyday became
ways to protect their staff from infectious
this may have on the microbial content of the
very time consuming. We also have a close
diseases. Coronavirus and other respiratory
air. The testing plates were positioned around
bond with several key customers who we like
infections such as flu usually peak in the colder
the outer edges of the room.
to welcome into our business, and we wanted
months, leading some experts to suggest
A SteraSpace 80 (PMA60) air sanitisation
The sanitiser unit was running continuously
Steve Whittall, head of R&D at Airdri, said:
that levels of absenteeism in this winter could be unprecedented. Air sanitisation is being proven time and again to be a positive step that can be taken to protect employees from the winter onslaught. The innovative technology that works continuously in the background to eliminate viruses and bacteria from the air and on surfaces has shown extremely positive results when used in various real-life settings. We’ve seen positive results in all of our tests no matter what the setting, from clinical, dentistry, schools and now offices, the technology has been shown to dramatically reduce airborne pathogens.” WWW.AIRDRI.COM 12 NOVEMBER 2021
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Ecoserv creates dedicated sustainability team ECOSERV Group has created a
sustainability strategy and tracking progress
with customers to better understand their
dedicated sustainability team to drive its
in line with science-based objectives. This will
individual requirements.
environmental, social and community
include working closely with customers and
goals. The company is already committed
suppliers to share and take advantage of the
established green heritage, so we are continually
to achieving a net zero impact on climate
latest industry best practice.
looking at ways to improve our sustainability
and is currently working on an ambitious
Ecoserv Group is also looking to introduce
“We are an eco-engaged business with an
commitment and act responsibly in the
sustainability strategy, which will be
a waste management offering as part of its
communities we operate,” said Sally-Ann van
launched in the coming months.
plans to develop a wider range of FM services,
Blerk. “By creating a dedicated team, we are
following the rebrand of the business from
able to bring together all the expertise within the
head-office in Wallingford, Oxfordshire - will
Ecocleen. The sustainability team will be
business and ensure we are best placed to meet
be headed by group sustainability and brand
heavily involved in identifying potential
our ambitious range of environmental and social
director, Sally-Ann van Blerk. Moving forward,
partners and ensuring they meet strict
sustainability targets.”
it will be responsible for implementing the
sustainability standards, while engaging
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The team - based at Ecoserv Group’s
Wessex appoints warehouse manager WESSEX Cleaning Equipment has announced
achievements such as transforming janitorial
the appointment of IOSH certified Andy
companies from single depot to multi-site
Penny to the position of warehouse manager
distribution centres and improving productivity
to transform its warehouse efficiency and
by transforming warehouse effectiveness by over
develop the function in line with the company’s
130% through his autonomy-first, structured
environmental, sustainability and digital
approach to warehouse management.
transformation goals. Penny’s 27-years' experience in the janitorial sector managing warehouse operations has seen
Penny's passion for reducing the impact
and recyclable packaging for all product lines, and overhauling paper-based processing in
on the environment has also led him to
favour of digital systems.
introducing initiatives such as 100% recycled,
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Shopping centre wins for Westgrove Group THE Westgrove Group has continued its
managed by Orbit Property Management Ltd.
The Arc in Bury St Edmonds and Novelis
growth in the shopping centres sector with new
Hosting 30 retail stores, this family friendly
Recycling in Warrington as well as a contract
contract wins in Kent and the West Midlands.
centre boasts a strong customer centric ethos,
extension with The Arcades Shopping Centre
The company has been awarded new contracts
which aligns with Westgrove.
in Ashton Under Lyne, all adding over £2
at Broadway Shopping Centre in Bexleyheath and Ryemarket Shopping Centre in Stourbridge.
These wins follow recent contract awards with The Piazza Centre in Huddersfield,
million of new business. Claire Mckinley Smith, MD at Westgrove, said: “We are delighted to be working with
Following a competitive tender process, Westgrove was awarded the cleaning and
the teams at Broadway and Ryemarket and
security contract at Broadway Shopping Centre,
it’s a pleasure to welcome new colleagues
managed by property specialist Workman.
into our team. We pride ourselves on the
Located in the heart of Bexleyheath, Broadway
quality of our customer service and we’ll be
spans 519,700 sq ft. and hosts 60 retail stores.
supporting our new colleagues with training and development opportunities.”
Westgrove will also provide the cleaning and
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Mitie kicks off new FM contract with Swansea University MITIE has kicked off a new five-year contract to
Sustainability will be a priority, with Mitie
deliver FM services for Swansea University. The
committing to only using cleaning products
by Swansea University to deliver facilities
contract has the option to extend for up to four
with reduced or biodegradable packaging
management services, helping to ensure its
more years and is worth £2.4 million a year.
to help minimise the amount of single use
buildings are ready to support students and staff
plastic brought onto the site. Mitie will also
as they return to the campus this September. We
waste management and grounds maintenance,
use its waste management expertise to advise
look forward to using our sustainability expertise
across all of the university’s buildings. With
the university on new initiatives to reduce the
and experience delivering services for higher
face to face teaching expected to return for the
amount of waste produced across its sites.
education facilities to support the University with
majority of students during the next academic
During the first year of the contract, Mitie
Mitie will deliver services, such as cleaning,
said: “We are very excited to have been chosen
its goal of cutting waste and reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2035.”
year, these services will help ensure that
will switch its fleet of vehicles on site to zero
buildings are clean and safe for the university’s
emission electric models, helping the university
employees and students.
achieve its goal of reaching net zero carbon
commercial services, Swansea University,
emissions by 2035.
said: “We’re thrilled to have appointed Mitie
Ben Lucas, associate director of
Giving back to the local community will
to deliver cleaning, waste management
also be a key part of the contract, with Mitie
and grounds management services here
committing to at least one internship every year
at Swansea University. The Mitie team
to allow Swansea University students to combine
bring broad expertise and experience in
their studies with on the job work experience.
providing sustainable facilities management
Mitie colleagues on this contract will also be
services and we look forward to working in
given time to participate in the university’s
partnership to ensure we continue to provide
volunteering activities, such as beach cleaning,
our community with the best possible on
to support local community projects.
campus experience.”
Alice Woodwark, MD, communities, Mitie,
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Dawsongroup secures largest Scottish sweeper contract DAWSONGROUP Sweepers has secured the
Paul Beddows, head of sales at
largest sweeper contract in Scotland. Glasgow
Dawsongroup Sweepers, said: “We are
Council has awarded Dawsongroup Sweepers
delighted to be working with such a
with a contract to provide compact sweepers to
prestigious local authority. By combining
the Scottish authority.
our fleet with our market-leading service and
The vehicle operations expert will provide a
maintenance offer, we are able to provide
number of Bucher CX202 compact sweepers,
Glasgow Council with a reliable and effective
which will be used to keep the streets of Glasgow
package that will support their efforts within
clean and hygienic. The high performance,
the local community. We look forward to
productivity and low environmental impact of
working with them in the coming months.”
the machine made it the council’s choice.
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A living wage I vividly remember reading
Tolpuddle in Dorset founded the
to approximately £18,500 a year for a 40-hour week.
in the Radio Times in 1991
Friendly Society of Agricultural
The Living Wage Foundation recommends a Real
that a late film was a zombie
Labourers to protest the lowering
Living Wage of £9.50 per hour (£10.85 in London) for
movie about a farmer who
of agricultural wages. These
all people 18 and older, which equates to just over
evoked zombies to work for
Tolpuddle labourers refused to
£19,700 (£22,500 in London) per annum. Even the
him because he wouldn’t pay
work for less than 10 shillings
Real Living Wage is not particularly generous and
the living wage. Whether this
a week, although by this time
I, for one, have seen ads for domestic cleaners of
was tongue in cheek or not,
wages had been reduced to
£10.00 or £11.00 per hour, cash.
seven shillings a week and were
it made me think of one of
So many things that we believe are new and
the first recorded incidents of workers fighting for a
due to be further reduced to six shillings a week.
innovative - like crowd funding and a living wage
living wage. This, unsurprisingly, was in the agricultural
A Friendly Society was formed, and they operated
- are not. They are ongoing social issues. In most
sector and as many of you will be aware, the Agrarian
as a Trade Specific Benefit Society. They swore an
cases contract cleaning companies are happy to pay
Revolution came before the Industrial Revolution.
oath to support each other which was to become
the living wage but unfortunately the same cannot
their undoing as in 1834 they were tried under the
be said of all clients. This is illustrated by the hourly
breaking was one of the only mechanisms workers
Unlawful Oaths Act of 1797 which prohibited the
rate for cleaning operatives compared to domestic
could use to increase pressure on employers to
swearing of secret oaths. They were arrested and
cleaners. The other two factors that can affect
increase wages - hence Luddites! The Luddites
were found guilty and transported to Australia. They
wage rates are company overheads and supply
also used other guerrilla-type tactics - this was not,
were sentenced to seven years penal transportation.
and demand - as the supply of cleaning operatives
therefore, a Trade Union movement. Lord Byron
They were eventually pardoned on condition of
diminishes, rates will inevitably increase. Also, the
denounced what he considered to be the plight of
good conduct in March 1836.
industry has an image problem which precludes
Without the structure of a Trade Union, machine
people even applying for vacancies.
the working classes and ‘the government’s inane
On their return, what could be classed as a
policies and ruthless repression’ in the House of
crowd funding exercise bought them all a piece
For further information, please visit:
Lords on 27 February 1812.
of land to farm near Greensted in Essex. Currently
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Helping more people to #ChooseEnvironmentalHealth Alana Briggs, network manager, Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH), reports. WE have often found that students or career
recent refresh. Our new route
Should you accept or create
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an opportunity to talk
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registered has now been
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for their job, its breadth and the positive
each, depending upon
impact that they can have on a daily basis
your career aspirations:
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Environmental health professionals have
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powerful thing we have is the enthusiasm of
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There is no standard format, no prescribed method and no right or wrong answers simply sharing your infectious passion for
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authorities and businesses across
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found that 56% of local authorities
of CIEH and the wider profession to act as
their community and environment. The only
reported that they had vacancies in their
career ambassadors or simply champions of
thing we ask is that you direct them to the
environmental health teams that were
environmental health. If you have a connection
careers section of our website, and then let us
left unfilled for six months or more. These
with a school, college or community group,
know how it went via our feedback form. Find
figures will only be worsened by the effects
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and see if they have any opportunities for you
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There is also an urgent need for more
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Let’s not undermine our industry’s new-found reputation Lee Andrews, CEO of DOC Cleaning, reports. MAYBE it’s just a minority of instances, but I’ve
of offsetting overhead. But there are three concerns here.
should use whatever channels we can to encourage
been hearing some rather worrying stories about a
The first is the reality that hours will be slashed in an effort
procurement and FM managers to think hard about
gradual resurgence of unsustainable price cutting on
to recoup margin, leading to the inevitable reputational
the hidden costs of letting cleaning contracts that are
cleaning tenders in the private sector. In some ways it’s
damage to our industry if we see a ‘race to the bottom’ on
inadequately resourced and, dare I say it, suggesting to
understandable that customers are retendering coming
price. The second, related to this, is the simmering issue of
them that they introduce ways of monitoring contractual
out of the pandemic. Their businesses may not have
recruitment. A lot of good work has taken place over the
requirements so that under-delivery of the service does
fared so well - high street retail, hospitality and managed
last couple of years encouraging customers to sanction the
not go undetected. The simple fact is that there are
offices where tenants have left or reduced their space
payment of the Real (LWF) Living Wage. However, unless
real costs associated with poor cleaning. These include
requirements being obvious examples. It’s also possible,
tenders are issued with a specific requirement to allow
risk to the health and safety of customer employees,
of course, that all FM services are being retendered, not
for this, it is hard to see how the good momentum on LWF
the dissatisfaction of both customer staff and cleaning
just cleaning. Nonetheless, I’m somewhat saddened that
rates will be maintained. The third, and most important
staff themselves that results from cleaning staff being
despite the magnificent support our industry provided
in my view, is that the added value we have been able to
expected to cover too much work at too low a pay rate,
during the worst of the pandemic - becoming known
build up over the last few years, generated by the high
and the very real cost of having to go out tender to solve
as the ‘fourth emergency service’ in some quarters - we
levels of service that come with investment in training,
the problem of an underperforming contract.
should now be facing a potential slide back to the old
staff development, technology and, of course, anti-viral
perception of ‘cleaning is just cleaning’ and the price
protection, will gradually be eroded. Amongst all the
costs is a temporary post-pandemic reaction and
competition that comes with it.
stress of working through COVID, a real positive was the
that the hard-earned gratitude shown to the cleaning
realisation amongst many customers that good cleaning
industry in the last 18 months is not quickly forgotten.
appreciate that there are cleaning and FM contractors
comes at a cost. It would be such a crying shame if we
We need our industry to sing its own praises and we
out there who have lost business and are now having to
threw that away.
won’t achieve this by dropping our guard and taking on
Of course, we live in a commercial world and I fully
rebuild. You could argue that they are making a strategic decision to gain volume at low or zero margin as a way
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SPECIAL REPORT
Putting the freeze on hazardous waste Neil Nixon reports on a ground-breaking technology that is revolutionising the containment and disposal of hospital waste around the world…and is now available in the UK.
CERTAIN areas of hospitals – most significantly
laboratories, medical research facilities, and
laboratory areas where toxic waste
laboratories and oncology departments –
even veterinary surgeries.
production is most concentrated.
produce particularly harmful waste, containing
With 11 years of tried, tested and verified
In layman’s terms, the equipment works
contaminants such as formaldehyde. The
performance in the international market,
by applying an autonomous cold-freezing
perennial problem of disposing of this
Crioges is now expanding into the UK market.
process with incorporated photocatalytic
waste in a way that protects air quality and,
Over 2600 units are already operational in over
oxidation to significantly reduce the exposure
therefore, occupants of the laboratory or
150 hospitals and 200 health centres around
of personnel to organic compounds and
ward, has posed a considerable challenge – a
the world. As Matt Edwards, head of Crioges
biological agents. The waste container is
challenge also faced by independent medical
UK, explained: “We offer to install the units on
accessed by a lid on top of the unit which,
a free trial and in 11 years we have never been asked to remove a unit once the trial period has been concluded.” What is Crioges? Crioges is a patented system designed to address the risks associated with the production of hazardous and dangerous waste in specific designated areas, including both biological and chemical emissions. This is the key to achieving environmental biosafety in those specific hospital or 18 NOVEMBER 2021
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thanks to negative pressure created by the freezing process, will not allow any contaminants to escape while in use. Additional wall-mounted air purification units can be added in areas of particularly high waste concentration to ensure a safe environment for all facility users. Eduardo Toro, inventor and founder of Crioges, said: “This is the only system on the market that cancels the sources of emission from contaminated residues and purifies the air continuously, eliminating the risk of dispersal of dangerous contaminants.” It is important to remember that Crioges does not dispose of the waste - this will continue to be managed as it has been in the past. Crioges is a system that is integrated into the hospital infrastructure for the maximum protection of people and the environment. Eduardo Toro continued: “We are not setting out to alter how waste is managed, we are just removing any hazard from the waste handling process.” compounds such as formaldehyde or xylene
contamination, whether chemical or biological,
Crioges in practice
and biological agents such as bacteria, viruses,
creating biosecure spaces and avoiding
The Crioges system has been tested and
moulds, and fungi - essentially improving the
accidental spills and cross-contamination from
reviewed by healthcare institutions across the
environmental air quality of the space in which
waste content.
world, and numerous testimonials are available
they are located.
online at: www.crioges.com.
Among the advantages experienced at
Units are leased to facilities under a full service contract that provides users with a
this facility, the reduction in the airborne risk
guarantee of consistent quality. Maintenance
installed 21 units in different areas that are
to personnel stands out since aerosols and
is also covered although there is very little to
protecting both healthcare personnel and
vapours from hazardous waste are eliminated.
go wrong within the units, so this is more for
facility users from exposure to volatile organic
It also reports minimal environmental
peace of mind than any real need for ongoing
The Hospital Francesc de Borja has so far
repair or servicing. When a unit or series of units is installed in a facility an independent
Neil Nixon speaks with Dr Luis Mazon Cuadrado from Hospital Universitario Fuenlabrada – a long-term user of the Crioges system.
air quality assessment is conducted ahead of a one-month free trial. At the end of the first week of the trial, a second independent
How long have you been using
What impact do you believe it has had on
air quality assessment is conducted. An
the Crioges system?
patient and staff safety?
air quality improvement in excess of 75%
Approximately five years.
From the studies we have done, we know that it
is usual at this stage. In a particularly
reduces the levels of formaldehyde, xylene and
concentrated environment, such as an
What improvements has it made to
more than 50 other volatile organic compounds.
oncology ward, the air quality improvement
operations within your hospital?
Breaking the covalent bonds of these chemicals
frequently exceeds 85%. In laboratory settings
It offers greater safety to workers against
and passing them through titanium dioxide
where formaldehyde is being used in high
carcinogenic agents such as formaldehyde,
in spheres and zirconium dioxide in spheres
concentration, air quality improvements of
xylene and provides greater safety in
generates non-toxic residues, eliminates the foul
between 75-98% are normal.
the handling of cytostatics. In addition,
odour characteristic with autopsy rooms, and
environmentally it reduces our carbon footprint
is also effective against other agents such as
Arrival in the UK
and economically it improves the management
Mycobacterium Tuberculosis.
This unit is now being introduced across the
and cost of hazardous waste disposal.
UK and benefits from a proven track record Would you recommend the system to
developed over 11 years. There are currently
What systems/processes has it replaced?
other institutions dealing with hazardous
no alternatives to this system so its success
It’s a complementary system - there is no
medical waste?
here should be assured. Anyone wishing to set
system on the market that unifies cryo-
Yes, without a doubt. We have already done so in
up a free trial should contact Matt Edwards at:
freezing with photocatalysis.
the Madrid Health Area and throughout Spain.
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HAND HYGIENE
Hand hygiene in winter months Hand hygiene is more important than ever in the cooler months when colds, flu and other illnesses are rife. But washing hands when out and about can be more problematical in winter, says Stuart Hands from Tork manufacturer, Essity. THIS is going to be a winter like no other.
hygiene becomes more of a challenge in winter.
therefore be made to ensure that washrooms
After a two-year cycle of repeated COVID-19
Our hands are more likely to become chapped
can be used quickly, seamlessly and intuitively
lockdowns, restrictions have now been lifted
and sore in the colder weather, and this makes
and that hand hygiene can be carried out swiftly
which means that public venues have re-
frequent hand washing and drying a potentially
and comfortably.
opened for business. Mask-wearing - previously
painful process.
compulsory - is now optional and social-
Hand hygiene can only really be executed
distancing has become a guideline rather than a
in the washroom while out and about, but
requirement. And venues such as retail centres,
publicly-used washrooms are busier than ever
restaurants, bars, and pubs are filling up fast in
at this time of year with festive shoppers, diners,
the run-up to Christmas - the first we have been
drinkers, and revellers. Long queues in congested
allowed to celebrate since 2019.
washrooms present us with a quandary. While
Yet there are still significant risks involved
we might be anxious to wash and dry our hands
when visiting a crowded commercial space. And
thoroughly to prevent ourselves and others
those risks become greater than ever during
from becoming ill, fears of catching COVID may
the winter months. Plummeting temperatures
make us less willing to wait for long periods in an
create the ideal conditions for illnesses to thrive.
enclosed space for our turn at the hand hygiene
Besides the ever-present threat of COVID-19,
facilities. So some of us may be tempted to
the flu season is now in full swing and colds
execute a cursory hand wash and then leave in
are starting to circulate once again. Meanwhile,
a hurry with our hands still damp. This will lead
the winter weather drives shoppers, diners and
to more people circulating with inadequately
drinkers indoors where the risk of infection is
washed hands - which could become an issue
greater than it is outside. And natural ventilation
if they go on to handle cutlery and glasses in
in the form of open doors and windows - said to
hospitality venues or pick up items in shops. And
lasting supply of soap will help to speed up
be helpful for reducing the spread of COVID-19 -
damp hands also create a moist environment in
hand washing. The Tork Skincare Dispenser is
is not a viable option in the winter. So, everyone
which germs can breed.
a good option in busy shops and restaurants
needs to be on their guard and do whatever
There are other reasons why washroom
they can to keep themselves and others safe.
congestion needs to be avoided. Queues will
The importance of hand hygiene has become
potentially cause frustration among visitors
An easy-to use soap dispenser with a long-
because it requires a particularly low push-force to access the soap inside. When washrooms are filled with festive
more widely understood during the global
whose irritation may be reflected in poor
shoppers, diners and drinkers there is a risk
pandemic, and hand sanitiser dispensers are
satisfaction scores. And time spent in the
that supplies of toilet paper, hand towels
now a common sight in restaurants, retail
toilets will keep customers away from the bar,
and soaps will run out too quickly. When this
centres and public buildings. And reminders to
restaurant or shop floor where they could be
occurs, people will be forced to wait longer to
wash our hands can be seen everywhere in the
spending money, which will of course will have
use those cubicles and sinks where supplies
form of signs, posters and stickers. But hand
a knock-on effect on profits. All efforts should
remain in place. The Tork Skincare Dispenser contains 2500 shots of Tork Foam Soap per refill compared with around 1000 in most liquid soap systems. This ensures a long-lasting supply and avoids the risk of run-outs. A high-capacity hand towel dispenser will also help to speed up washroom use because it will allow visitors to take a towel and move on, drying their hands as they go while freeing up the unit for the next user. The Tork PeakServe Continuous Hand Towel Dispenser caters for more than 1000 guests between refills and can deliver a towel in just three seconds. Mild soaps, soft towels and moisturisers will help to improve skin health and prevent people’s hands becoming chapped and sore
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due to frequent washing in winter. Tork Foam Soap comes in an extra mild version which is allergy-friendly certified by ECARF, the European Centre for Allergy Research Foundation. This means it is particularly gentle on the hands. For a softer hand-dry, Tork Xpress Extra Soft Multifold Hand Towels are absorbent and gentle on the skin. And a fragrance-free conditioning cream such as Tork Nonperfumed Hand & Body Lotion will help to soothe the hands after washing. Run-outs of soap and paper can be hard to predict in busy washrooms. This is where digital technology can be used to ensure that the dispensers are kept topped up at all times. For example, Tork Vision Cleaning - formerly Tork EasyCube - allows cleaners to remotely check on which dispensers are running low via ‘connected’
liberally to remind people of the importance
available in pubic washrooms and near hand
washroom dispensers. This allows them to top
of hand hygiene and the risks involved with
sanitisers to encourage this practice, with bins
up the units at any time, avoiding run-outs.
contaminating surfaces. Hand sanitiser
also sited nearby.
Good hand hygiene in winter depends on
dispensers should be sited in strategic
Crowded venues, an easing of restrictions
a number of factors: the ready availability
places and kept permanently topped up to
and a cocktail of colds, flu and COVID will make
of hand washing and drying products; the
supplement hand washing facilities.
hand hygiene an even more essential practice
ease with which these can be used; a rapid
Colds are rife in winter and the NHS urges
this winter. Businesses can play a vital part in
washroom throughput; and the encouragement
us to ‘catch it, bin it, kill it’ - to cough or sneeze
encouraging good behaviours by facilitating the
to wash and dry the hands thoroughly.
into a tissue and throw this tissue away after
process for shoppers and diners.
Signs and posters should therefore be used
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Staying clean and green AFTER 18 months of social distancing and
all towels and rolls are enclosed for added
generous shot size to encourage single use.
wearing protective masks, many scientists
hygiene. The electronic and mechanical
They are non-drip to help keep spaces clean
believe that we are more vulnerable to colds
hands-free dispensers are contactless, with
and every soap cartridge comes with a new
and other infections as winter approaches.
the premium electric dispenser also offering
nozzle to minimise bacteria harbouring. Strong
With reduced immunity and more businesses
a ‘towel in’ and ‘towel out’ function to keep
and durable, the smoke and blue coloured units
open as normal, the need to ensure the highest
the towel hygienically stored in the unit until
are both translucent, whilst the white dispenser
possible level of washroom hygiene in public
someone waves for it to appear. The lever
features a transparent rear panel to allow
spaces has never been greater.
control dispenser is treated with BioKleen
maintenance teams to immediately see if they
technology to inhibit the growth of bacteria.
need topping up. They have all been designed
Frequent and thorough handwashing and drying, particularly after entering or leaving
The collection is suitable for the most
to be quick and easy to refill. The range consists of pure pulp and 100%
a building, when mixing with different
challenging washrooms, with high performance
people or when touching surfaces that
dispensers constructed from durable ABS plastic
recycled products, many of which are Forest
could be contaminated with the virus, is still
to be scratch and impact resistant. They are also
Stewardship Council (FSC) certified. Roll inserts
one of the best ways to combat COVID-19.
lockable, preventing theft and untidiness.
are made from recycled bottle tops and can
Northwood Hygiene Products continues
Designed to reduce waste whilst optimising
be recycled after use. A selection of products
to help the fight against Coronavirus with
washroom hygiene, the Raphael soap
are wrapped in paper which may be recycled
quality washroom systems that deliver
dispensers are easy to use and deliver a
and all products are boxed in recycled and recyclable cardboard.
optimal hygiene, lasting value and strong
Paul Mulready, Northwood Hygiene Products’
environmental credentials.
marketing manager, said: “Washrooms are
Helping to break the cycle of infection is Northwood’s high-capacity Raphael collection,
instrumental in keeping people safe as we
which provides hygiene, performance, cost-
adapt to the new ‘normal’. We’re proud to be
in-use, and sustainability benefits. Developed
doing our bit to support effective hand hygiene
to cater for any washroom environment, the
with a range of products that delivers excellent
range includes four hand towel dispensers and
functionality, helps to reduce waste and saves
a soap dispenser.
money - all of which are vital in the current climate where soap and paper consumption is
Offering fast, efficient and hygienic
at an all-time high.”
dispensing, the Raphael range brings three
The Raphael collection can be found on
roll towel dispenser options – the mechanical hands-free, electronic roll towel and lever
Northwood’s stand, E05, at the Cleaning Show
control dispenser. Incorporating a single-
2021 from 2-4 November at London’s ExCel.
piece shell, they are easy to wipe clean and
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Three stages of hand hygiene In a new era for cleaning and hygiene, what steps can businesses take to make hand hygiene a fundamental part of staff routine? Alasdair Sharp, UK and Ireland sales manager at WEPA Professional, looks at the three stages of hand hygiene every business needs to consider. HANDWASHING has been the phrase on
Step 1: handwashing
dispenser made from easy to clean materials,
everyone’s lips over the past 18 months.
These days, more of us understand the
for maximum hygiene.
But while many businesses have invested in
importance of washing our hands. But what
upgrading their cleaning and hygiene routines
else do businesses need to consider?
- including reminding staff of the need to wash
Soap dispenser capacity: having the
Easy maintenance: dispensers should be easy to service and refill, so go for a dispenser that is easy to open - preferably with a fill level indicator.
their hands - there are other factors to consider
correct soap dispensers for the size of your
when implementing an effective business-wide
washroom will prevent queues forming or
strategy for hand hygiene.
people being left empty-handed at the sink.
available for businesses, depending on the
Invest in the correct size for your space.
frequency of washroom use. Satino by WEPA
There are three fundamental stages to follow that, when implemented properly,
Touch-free solutions: reducing the number
There is a vast array of soap dispensers
Clean&Care dispensers, for example, are
enable businesses to safeguard employees,
of surfaces that need to be touched in the
available in two sizes (700ml and 1000ml), in
reduce the likelihood of sickness absence, and
washroom is a simple way of minimising the
both manual and touch-free formats, for low
save on cleaning bills.
spread of germs. Choose a sensor operated
to high-traffic washrooms.
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Step 2: hand drying Paper towels are the only option for businesses looking to prioritise staff and visitor safety. Unlike hot air dryers - which blow germs and bacteria around the washroom - paper towels are single use, convenient and safe, capturing any germs left behind after washing. As with hand soap/foam, choosing the right dispenser is crucial. Both manual and touch-free versions allow easy access to a fresh paper towel (and accommodate rolled or folded paper), meaning each user can remove a paper towel without the need to touch additional surfaces. There are even auto cut dispensers available, perfect for reducing waste and dispensing just the right amount of paper per use. The Satino AutoCut Dispenser midi is perfectly suited to smaller washrooms, in addition to being lower
Employers should consider installing hand
All Satino by WEPA hand sanitiser liquids
consumption and equipped with innovative
sanitiser stations - especially in high traffic
and gels are made entirely from renewable raw
cutting technology.
areas such as outside lifts and in corridors - to
materials for a high-quality sanitiser without the
interrupt the chain of infection. Ethanol, also
unpleasant odours of cheaper variants.
Step 3: hand sanitising
known as ethyl alcohol, is a key ingredient in
WEPA Professional is bringing Satino by
Hand sanitiser is the final stage of an effective
hand sanitisers and an effective disinfectant.
WEPA to the Cleaning Show at ExCeL, London
hand hygiene routine. The perfect way to
It is also on the World Health Organisation
(2-4 November, stand: F21). To arrange a
freshen hands throughout the day between
(WHO) list of ‘essential medicines’, further
meeting at the show, contact Alasdair Sharp at
washes, hand sanitiser can be provided at a
strengthening its place at the forefront of
alasdair.sharp@wepa.co.uk.
reasonable price, for added peace of mind.
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Antimicrobial hand dryers improve hand hygiene compliance Miquel Canut, CEO of Veltia, reports. ENCOURAGING visitors to wash and dry their hands is imperative for keeping bacterial crosscontamination at bay. However, supplying inefficient or contaminated drying methods can easily reintroduce those same microbes, making the whole process redundant. This is particularly true in shared washrooms, where bacteria can spread from various sources, and the warm, moist environment provides an ideal setting for mould and mildew to flourish. Electronic hand dryers have undergone enormous refinement in recent years, with significant upgrades in terms of both aesthetics and airflow, as well as the introduction of noise dampening systems to make them more user friendly. The next obvious step was to mitigate the problem caused by bacteria and other microbes that are a number of antimicrobial chemistries that
continuous protection so they remain cleaner in
can be readily incorporated into the high impact
between cleans. This helps to reduce the build-
Dried and tested
polymers, plastics and metals that modern
up of unpleasant stains and odours caused by
Many people consciously avoid using hand
hand dryers are predominantly made from. The
microbial activity in the short term, as well as to
dryers for fear of cross-contamination from the
exact composition will depend on the product
fight their degrading effects in the longer term to
high-touch areas most likely to have recently
being treated and the intended application,
avoid premature product deterioration.
come into contact with other users. This anxiety
with silver ion technology commonly being
This proactive approach to product
isn’t irrational, particularly in light of the recent
used across a range of materials. This chemistry
protection has resulted in hand dryers that are
global pandemic, and can be a significant
works by penetrating the cell wall of each
more robust, with all essential parts - including
barrier to proper hand hygiene.
microbe, preventing its growth and proliferation
each of the 300 air nozzles - protected by
to both address user hygiene concerns and
proven Microban antimicrobial technology.
enhance product durability.
When coupled with regular cleaning, this
inhabit shared washrooms in droves.
To combat these issues, and to help boost cleanliness in settings where it is needed most, Spanish company Veltia has incorporated
From a production perspective, these
solution delivers more hygienic hand drying solutions, giving greater peace of mind to users.
Microban technology into its range of hand
technologies are extremely flexible, and can be
dryers. The proven antimicrobial formulation is
incorporated during manufacture to become
seamlessly integrated into key components of
part of the product’s structure. Crucially, this
Encouraging hand hygiene
the dryer during manufacture to help prevent the
means the antimicrobial technology will not
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the
growth of microbes. This approach has created
wash off or wear away with repeated use or
potential risks of constantly touching shared
efficient, sustainable and stylish systems that
during routine cleans, or fade over time. Products
surfaces in the environment around us,
not only stay cleaner for longer, but also alleviate
are therefore actively protected from microbial
exacerbating an existing fear for many people.
common cleanliness anxieties and reduce the
growth for their expected lifetime, offering
Innovative use of antimicrobial technologies
need for disposable paper towels.
offers huge potential to overcome many people’s concerns, and more hygienic hand
A compatible, comprehensive,
dryers are an essential element in reducing the
long-term strategy
spread of microbes in public spaces. This will
Built-in antimicrobial technologies certainly
hopefully instil more confidence in washroom-
aren’t a new concept - although novel to hand
goers, making them more comfortable and,
dryers - and provide an ideal solution to the
ultimately, encourage proper hand hygiene at a
consistently high moisture levels and warm
time when it is needed most.
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the Egholm quick shift system allows for
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arm is spring loaded meaning it flexes when
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obstacles are encountered, greatly reducing the
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risk of damage.
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The multi-functional attachments include
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a 70 HP diesel engine. The unit features an
suction sweeper units, rotary/mulch mowers
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Growth in the UK and Ireland
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Egholm is growing rapidly in the UK and
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mowing large areas as the operator can keep the
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Robots aren't taking jobs, they're supporting workers Michel Spruijt, GM and VP of Braincorp Europe, reports. CLEANING staff have been faced with an
public spaces clean and safe in the wake of
unprecedented challenge during the pandemic,
COVID-19. With intelligent machines carrying
with those responsible for maintaining hygiene
out a larger proportion of cleaning routines,
in facilities and public-facing venues exposed
cleaning staff have more opportunity to focus
to risk. During this time of need, cleaning
on higher value tasks, like sanitising high-
operatives have been kept safe and supported
contact surfaces and other hygiene-critical
by new technology - in particular, autonomous
areas. In customer-facing businesses, such
cleaning robots.
as retail, greater automation within cleaning
When a disaster strikes, new, innovative
operations has allowed shop floor staff to
solutions able to solve problems more quickly
handle more cognitively challenging work
and effectively can gain acceptance in an
which includes interacting with customers and
industry at pace. Since the outbreak of COVID-19,
overseeing changing in-store protocols.
autonomous robots - specifically, robotic floor
In manufacturing, robotic floor cleaners
scrubbers - have proved to be a timely solution
have allowed employees to manage traffic
for the cleaning sector and have seen increased
flow and operate production lines more
deployment in facilities across Europe.
efficiently. As cleaning teams were stretched
Often, when robots enter a specific sector,
to their limits under pandemic conditions,
fears of job losses are never far below the
cleaning robots were able to lessen the ever-
surface. However, in an unprecedented year
growing workload.
which dramatically increased the workload for cleaning operatives, these machines
Support where it matters
have worked effectively alongside human
Owing to the mechanised consistency offered
teams, shouldering a share of the burden and
by robots, managers have been able to plug
problem which also blighted the sector before
providing round-the-clock support.
operational gaps at a time when labour
the pandemic.
shortages due to illness have put cleaning
Brain Corp’s statistics back up this trend: so
Revolutionising cleaning
operations at risk. As a result, robotic floor
far, Brain Corp’s robots alone have exceeded a
Far from replacing in-house cleaning staff,
scrubbers have made up for the shortfall in
total of 4 million hours of productivity across a
robots have bolstered their efforts to keep
working hours lost to injury or sickness, a
variety of industries. In a recent study published by The Health and Safety Executive, health and safety hazards have been shown to be a constant problem for the cleaning sector. Falls and slips are still the most common form of non-fatal accidents on the job (29%). These hazards affect cleaning staff directly, given their daily exposure to risks whilst going about their work. Robotic solutions mean that human error and exposure to hazards of this type can be significantly reduced. Redefining priorities in the wake of health fears The benefits to cleaning staff and facilities of deploying cleaning robots are not only material, but psychological. Employee fear surrounding cleanliness when returning to work has been well documented: cleaning operatives have had to take on hazardous work in the midst of
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COVID, putting themselves at risk to make sure hygiene standards are maintained. Accenture reported that owing to COVID-19, 64% of respondents feared for their health, and 82% were concerned for the health of others. Brain Corp’s most recent survey bears this out, finding that 72% of retailers don’t expect consumers to reduce their expectations of cleanliness, even as mass vaccination programmes make headway against the virus. The use of robotic floor scrubbers has allowed cleaning operatives to meet these heightened hygiene demands. What’s more, robots collect invaluable data while cleaning, meaning that their performance can be accurately tracked and assessed. This provides verifiable evidence of their effectiveness, replacing assumption with fact and taking the guesswork out of cleaning operations. In addition, autonomous cleaning units visibly demonstrate to the public and staff a prioritising of safety precautions and show a commitment to general innovation. sector adapts quickly to new challenges.
rewards of increased safety, enhanced brand
will become ever more common in the
Managers able to observe the benefits of
reputation and more sustainable operations
future of the cleaning industry, especially as
automation and take steps to deploy robots
long into the future.
variants of COVID-19 appear and the cleaning
into operations early will inevitably reap the
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Simple steps towards sustainability Reducing the environmental impact of cleaning and maintenance operations in an industrial setting might seem like a daunting task, but as MEWA UK country manager, Günes Yenen, reports, by making a few simple changes, you can operate more sustainably and cut costs. THERE are few hotter topics right now than
are potentially classified as ‘absolute hazardous’
sustainability. Businesses operating in almost
entries on the Waste Framework Directive’s ‘List
every sector are currently working hard both
of Waste’ document. They therefore must be
to deliver on corporate social responsibility
safely stored before being disposed of by an
(CSR) commitments and to reduce their
accredited hazardous wastes contractor.
environmental impact. By their very nature industrial workplaces
Instead of this traditional approach, many industrial workplaces are contracting third-
are greasy environments with oils, fluids and
party suppliers to deliver high-quality reusable
solvents used, meaning leaks and spills are
wipes. Once soiled, these products are then
a regular occurrence. Industrial workplaces
collected, laundered in an environmentally
typically use single use rags or disposable blue
friendly way and returned for re-use.
paper roll to mop-up such spills and to clean
Not only does this approach reduce
parts as they are disassembled, repaired and
cleaning time, thereby improving
refitted. However, this practice has a significant
productivity, it also eliminates the need to
environmental impact.
manage the purchase, delivery, storage, and
Like the use of any disposable product, it is
disposal of single-use materials. The service
inherently wasteful - and paper roll and rags
also removes the significant burden of
aren’t really all that efficient at absorbing liquids.
hazardous waste storage and disposal.
Furthermore, any cleaning cloths and paper wipes soaked with oil and other industrial fluids
The environmental benefits of using such a service are many. The wipes can be reused up
wipes in our SaCon storage container, ensuring that they are stored safely once used. Switching to wipes that are collected, washed
to 50 times and, at MEWA, we estimate that the
and inspected under a full-service leasing model
adoption of these materials by our customers
means that the supplier takes responsibility for
prevents 85,000 tonnes of industrial waste.
its environmental impact and presents industrial
The washing process is in compliance with
operations with an easy way to operate in the
all legal environmental protection and disposal
circular economy. Taking this simple approach
requirements. In fact, we recover the oils from
will help you to save money, reduce your
used wipes to power our washing and drying
environmental impact and improve your appeal
systems, thus covering 80-90% of our energy
to increasingly sustainability-focused customers.
requirements. We also provide our cleaning
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Raising standards through innovative software Technology has the power to transform operations, and when it comes to professional cleaning, it’s all in the data, as Kingdom Cleaning’s project director, Toni O’Donnell, reports. ALMOST every industry in the world has been
software, can give you a real competitive edge.
transparency and assurance to hygiene-
transformed by technology over the past few
It has also proved invaluable over the past
conscious clients.
decades. After all, it has the potential to enhance
18-months, as we continue in the battle against
operations and boost productivity. When it
COVID-19. The pressure for business owners
when applied in the professional cleaning
comes to the professional cleaning sector, we
to reassure their staff and customers about
industry, it can significantly improve hygiene
have seen the introduction of many innovative
cleanliness levels remains at an all-time high.
levels. By putting our practices to the test,
new products and processes, from automated
People want to know that their surrounding
and really understanding the information, we
machinery to smart tools to track workloads.
environments are safe. And this is where data
can continuously raise cleanliness standards,
Embracing tech, and investing in the right
can significantly boost confidence, providing
with the facts to back it up. This is achieved
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through ATP testing. ATP is the energy
of the cleaning. Software can analyse these
molecule found in all living things, making it
results, giving a real feel for hot spots and
the ideal indicator when trying to determine if
problem areas. Cleaning teams can then
a surface is clean or not.
tweak and bolster processes for future cleans.
This process involves taking a sample from
Through continuous testing, we can check
a surface with a small swab before and after
that these adjustments are working, with the
it has been cleaned. This is then placed into a
ultimate aim of creating a tailored cleaning
handheld device and a reading is given within
regime that delivers proven results.
seconds, demonstrating the effectiveness
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In order to instil confidence amongst our customers, we launched our own ATP testing regime last year. SAFER involves five key steps: • Swab of key touch points, risk areas and high traffic areas. results, identify problem areas, automatically
• Analysis of swab results using
generate reports, and formulate plans. This
ATP technology. • Formulation of tailored plan, methodology and cleaning regime based on the results. • Execution of the plan, with focused cleaning of areas showing higher biological residues. • Repeat monitoring and adjustments for continuous improvements and to identify
allows our cleaning operatives to create bespoke cleaning regimes that suit each client’s individual needs and gives customers the confidence that we have carried out our duties to the highest standards. As we approach winter, maintaining hygiene levels has never been more important for
high risk areas. To promote transparency, our system uses
infection control. But, by adopting innovative
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software that enhances your operations,
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client confidence.
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New technology taking care of care homes IT’S always been important to maintain vigorous
employees. We had no guidance, no testing, no
electrolysed salt water to kill germs and clean
standards of cleanliness in care homes, but
PPE, no way of knowing if staff or patients had
surfaces. Its technology has been in use for
never has this need been more visible than over
COVID or not - nobody really knew anything at
decades, but in recent years has become widely
the past 18 months. COVID-19 shone a light on
all.” She decided to tackle the problem head
adopted in countries such as Singapore, Japan
the necessity for hygiene as an infection control
on by investing in a new technology to keep
and Korea, as well as here in the UK.
measure - but it also highlighted employers’
Coronavirus at bay.
duties of care to their teams.
“I was really intrigued by the approach
Certified to antiviral EN 14476 and EN 16777, and antibacterial EN 1276 and EN 13697, the
that many countries in East Asia took to
solution it creates kills more than 99.99% of
but common among them was a revamped
containing COVID-19, and particularly
germs – including coronaviruses. Its multi-use
approach to cleaning, segregation and infection
interested in how they applied the lessons
approach is ideal for the care home sector, as
control. Croll Healthcare, a family run company
they’d learned during the SARS outbreak,”
it can be used to clean and sanitise any surface
in Essex with over 60 employees, shares its
continued Crosby. “Many were using
including in kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms,
approach to protect its staff and residents
electrolysed water sprays to create effective
soft furnishings, as well as a deodoriser.
during the pandemic.
disinfectant cleaners which were sprayed
Care homes responded in various ways,
For group manager, Tanya Crosby, the initial onset of the pandemic was confusing for care home staff and managers alike. “It was a tough period to manage and incredibly difficult for our
“It’s phenomenal,” said Crosby. “We use
all over - on the streets, on public transport
it in all of our homes. Its cleaning power is
systems and so on - to clean entire cities.”
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SHOW GUIDE The global pandemic has seen cleaning and hygiene practices at the top of the agenda for business owners and the public alike. Showcasing the latest advances in cleaning practices and technologies - and celebrating the critical role the sector continues to play in managing COVID-19 - The Cleaning Show returns to ExCeL, London from 2-4 November 2021. The event is organised by the British Cleaning Council and Quartz Business Media – publisher of Cleaning & Maintenance magazine, the official media partner of the event. This year, the show is set to attract cleaning professionals from across the contract cleaning, FM, healthcare, hospitality, retail, and public services sectors - making it the UK’s largest and most important event in the cleaning and hygiene calendar. And, as the sector’s first major event since the UK’s national lockdown was lifted, attendees will be able to connect, learn and discover new products, services and suppliers at a critical time as businesses across the UK prioritise cleaning protocols to ensure returning staff and customers remain safe. A full list of exhibitors, together with details of the free-to-attend conference programme and – new for 2021 – the CSSA’s Innovation Showcase can be found within this Show Guide. Enjoy the show!
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Jim Melvin
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Chairman British Cleaning Council
Event Director Quartz Business Media
Following the last 18 months, and after such a long time since the last physical event, it is fantastic to come to the Cleaning Show in person again and meet friends and colleagues face to face. This is very much a chance to celebrate the huge contribution made by the cleaning and hygiene industry and our brave colleagues in the fight against COVID-19. Make no mistake, as the UK strives to recover from the pandemic, our staff will continue to play an essential role. The Cleaning Show has an important role in showcasing the products and services that will keep businesses and facilities - as well as critical buildings such hospitals and schools - safe going forward. But the show, which is the UK’s biggest and best trade show for our sector, has so much more to offer visitors with many of the sector’s leading progressive companies exhibiting a huge range of innovations, inventions, services, and products. This year’s free conference will be informative and interesting in covering a number of highly-relevant topics. Other attractions include the CSSA Innovation Showcase and the Window Cleaning and Carpet Cleaning Village. Finally, please don’t forget to come and visit us on the BCC stand. Enjoy!
On behalf of the organiser of the Cleaning Show, I am delighted to welcome you to London. As the UK goes back to work, we are delighted to connect the industry face-to-face once again, and look forward to sharing our best-in-class educational programme and exciting show features with visitors. This year we are delighted that the CSSA Innovation Showcase will be staged alongside the Cleaning Show. This is the first time the two events have co-located, and will offer visitors an insight into the technology and systems at the cutting edge of our sector. This Show Guide will help you make the most of your time at the Cleaning Show. Please take special note of the freeto-attend Conference Programme – more than ever before you will find presentations and discussions that will help you improve and shape the future of your business. I also invite you to stop by the Cleaning Show/C&M stand (K10) for information about the next Manchester and London Cleaning Shows. I wish you a successful and enjoyable attendance at the Cleaning Show 2021.
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Cedo Ltd
Federation of Window Cleaners – FWC
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Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association – CHSA C35
Fenco Group
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Anglian Chemicals
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Cleaning & Maintenance Magazine – C&M
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Apex Supplies
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Cleaning & Support Services Association – CSSA C35
Foremost
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Aridom Sanex Ltd
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Cleanlink Software Ltd
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Goizper
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Arrow County Supplies
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Cromwell Polythene Ltd
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GOJO Industries - Europe Ltd
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Battery Service Hub
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Darwin Clayton (UK) Ltd
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Greyland Ltd
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BenchGuard
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Davis & Moore
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Hooper Services Ltd
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BioBax Ltd
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Decitex
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Industar Ltd
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Bissell
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Industrial Cleaning Equipment – ICE
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Bothongo Hygiene Solutions/InnuScience
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Eco Bag (UK) Ltd
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Ionic Systems Ltd
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British Cleaning Council
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Evans Vanodine
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British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc)
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Cleaning Show 2021 Conference Programme TUESDAY 2 NOVEMBER 2021 10:30
Biography: Jamie Wright has worked in the cleaning industry since joining his father’s business in 2000 as a trainee BDM. As a family business, Wright got involved in all areas of the company, which paid dividends when the business was acquired in 2009 by Incentive FM Group. He is now managing director of Incentive QAS.
Welcome and Opening Keynote.
11.00 The APPG for the UK cleaning and hygiene sectors – a critical role. By Jim Melvin, chairman, British Cleaning Council.
Synopsis: There is little doubt that, in terms of government and professional recognition, our industry has been afforded insufficient attention. This year has changed that perception and, without doubt, the public’s view of the industry and, more importantly, the brave and outstandingly professional cleaning and hygiene operatives. The profile of cleaning and hygiene has never been so prominent. The strategic approach undertaken in the formation and ongoing work related to the All Party Parliamentary Group for our sector has been vital as it includes so many areas that the BCC believes are of primary importance to our industry’s future. This presentation will look at the work of the APPG and it’s critical role in keeping cleaning and hygiene at the top of the political agenda. Biography: Following a career in sport, Jim Melvin is currently chairman of the British Cleaning Council and group CEO at Exclusive Contract Services. Jim is also Junior Warden at The Worshipful Company of Environmental Cleaners and a director and BCC representative of the Cleaning and Support Services Association (CSSA).
11.30 The critical role of the cleaning industry post-pandemic. By Jamie Wright, managing director, Incentive QAS Ltd.
Synopsis: As we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, the cleaning industry needs to remain focused on the safety of the public and ensure that the emphasis and importance of front-line staff continues into the new normal. This presentation will explore how the cleaning industry as a multi-faceted sector can work in cohesion to promote the importance of the essential services that it provides to keep people safe. 38 NOVEMBER 2021
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From invisible workforce to key workers: why the real Living Wage matters now more than ever.
By Sebastian Bachelier, programme manager and project lead for the Recognised Service Providers, Living Wage Foundation, and Charlie Mowat, founder and CEO, The Clean Space. Synopsis: For the first time in the 20 years of the Living Wage movement, employers from across sectors and industries are recognising the crucial role cleaning operatives and other historically low paid yet essential workers play in running their businesses. With record numbers of organisations publicly signing up to the Living Wage Foundation and with a growth in demand for front line workers in cleaning, catering and security, could now be the perfect time to champion the real Living Wage in your contracts? Biographies: Sebastian Bachelier joined the Living Wage Foundation in 2018, where he leads on its work within the outsourcing and FM sectors through management of the Recognised Service Provider project. Sebastian has previous experience of the public and private sectors as well through student enrichment work at an inner-city college and c-suite recruitment for the NHS. Charlie Mowat founded The Clean Space in 2003 on a mission to improve the treatment of people working in the cleaning industry - including improving pay rates. Charlie is an active member of the Recognised Service Provider Leadership Group and a passionate advocate for the real Living Wage.
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12.30 A roadmap towards sustainability.
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By James Lee, council member, Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association. Synopsis: Environmental sustainability is one of the biggest issues facing business. The Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association (CHSA) is developing an initiative to help members migrate towards environmentally sustainable business. Its five pillars are: Product: the product as it is received and disposed of by the end user. Packaging: product packaging and packaging used in transit. Transportation: the complete supply chain. Social value and ethics: encompassing the whole organisation. Corporate environmental impact: emissions, waste and water. Having surveyed members to understand where they are today, the CHSA is now developing a roadmap towards sustainability. This presentation will present the research and outline the roadmap.
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Federation of Window Cleaners Awards Presentation.
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The FWC will present first, second and third place awards in its ‘2021 Company of the Year’ category, announce the winner of its ‘2021 Employee of the Year’ award and, new for 2021, in recognition of improved services to the industry, present its ‘Special Recognition’ award.
14.00 CSSA Innovation Showcase Innovators: How does technology provide reassurance and delivery of governance requirements?
Biography: Representing manufacturers and distributors, the CHSA’s priority is to maintain and enhance standards on quality, ethics and sustainability. James Lee is managing director of Cromwell Polythene,
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WEDNESDAY 3 NOVEMBER 2021 10.30 The rise of the Co-Bots: how autonomous cleaning can support and enhance current cleaning practices. By Darren Marston, executive chairman, ICE.
Synopsis: The last 18 months have proven to be a pivotal point in our industry. The embracement and appetite for innovation through autonomous cleaning is like nothing we have seen before, possibly fuelled by the heightened priorities for infection control at an appropriate distance. To clean as we have always cleaned will not be good enough as the world around us changes. Facilities service providers must achieve more, both in terms of productivity and quality, without compromising financial budgets. This session will outline how autonomous cleaning can enhance cleaning practices and productivity efficiencies whilst providing dramatic return on investment results. Biography: Darren Marston has worked in the cleaning industry for over 30 years and is the executive chairman of ICE – a company which has pioneered autonomous cleaning for well over a decade. Darren is greatly respected within the cleaning industry and currently sits on the board of the Cleaning and Support Services Association (CSSA). He is also an active member of The Worshipful Company of Environmental Cleaners and the British Cleaning Council.
11.00 Chartered Practitioners in Environmental Cleaning – official launch. By Gary Fage, Master, Worshipful Company of Environmental Cleaners.
Synopsis: The Worshipful Company of Environmental Cleaners has established a Register of Chartered Practitioners in Environmental Cleaning for the public interest. The register is open to all professionals operating within the environmental cleaning industries. Its objective is to recognise and maintain the high standards demonstrated by individual practitioners within the industry. Through the register and its programme of continuous professional development, the industry will be better recognised for its professionalism and career development opportunities. This presentation is the official launch of this valuable scheme. Biography: Gary Fage is the founder of Janitorial Express and a 40 NOVEMBER 2021
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Technology matters – employing new technology to deliver a modern cleaning service.
By Dominic Ponniah, CEO and co-founder, Cleanology.
Synopsis: The cleaning industry has slowly been moving towards technology-led solutions for some time, but it is only in recent years it has become a key differentiator between companies. COVID-19 has, and will continue to accelerate the trend towards tech innovation in a way the industry probably didn’t think was possible a few years ago. This presentation will take a look at an industry that now uses robotics which cost as much as luxury cars, IT solutions on a par with any other industry and smart sensor technology which will help facilities professionals manage workplaces in a new post-COVID era. Biography: Dominic Ponniah founded his first business aged 11. After graduating from LSE, he started a business exporting waste paper for recycling, before going on to launch TucTuc, Europe’s first natural gas-fuelled rickshaw service. Cleanology has grown from one employee to 700, and counts royalty, blue-chip corporates and luxury brands amongst its clients.
12.00 Training opportunities - apprenticeships and funding.
By Delia Cannings, director, Environmental Excellence Training Development Ltd. Synopsis: This presentation will include a review of the current needs of the cleaning industry with a focus on the lessons learned during the pandemic, and will provide recognition of the contribution cleaning teams across the world made as we battled to recover. The presentation will also take an insightful look inside the work of the apprenticeship trailblazer group and what success might look like. It will provide an overview and opportunity to look at recent professional developments including grant opportunities for apprenticeship funded programmes and tailored educational provision. Finally, the presentation will look at the importance of support mechanisms and how the cleaning industry is working more closely with government. Biography: Delia Cannings has a proven track record in building strong relationships across the cleaning sector. She is the AHCP national lead for education and training, the UKHA chair for the Midlands and South West, and WWW.CLEANINGMAG.COM
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12.30 Infection control in the workplace.
By Lorraine Davis, director of cleaning services, MITIE. Synopsis: Post COVID-19, employers are very aware of the requirement to reassure their staff that the office/workplace is a safe place to return to. This presentation offers a ‘non-healthcare’ guide to infection control. It will cover all the measures that should be taken to ensure cleaning practices do not increase the risk of cross infection. There are simple changes that can be made in cleaning practices/ methodologies that will demonstrate to your clients that you not only understand, but can evidence, the good governance of infection control and are delivering a safe and hygienic working environment.
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Biography: Lorraine Davis has over 40 years’ experience in the cleaning industry, working in a number of operational and business development roles in complex environments such as healthcare and education. Lorraine has worked with Public Health England to support with the development of the COVID-19 guidance for FM. In 2019, Lorraine was appointed chairman of the British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc).
14.00 CSSA Innovation Showcase Innovators: Why now is the time to adopt technology-led solutions to protect your people - and how to make it work. Chaired by: Darren Marston, director, CSSA. Panellists: CSSA Innovation Showcase finalists. Biography: Darren Marston has worked in the cleaning industry for over 30 years and is the executive chairman for the UK’s largest independent cleaning equipment supplier, Industrial Cleaning Equipment Ltd – ICE. Darren is highly respected within the cleaning industry by his peers and colleagues and currently holds the position of director of the CSSA. He is also an active member of the industry livery company, The Worshipful Company of Environmental Cleaners, the BCC and of BICSc.
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THURSDAY 4 NOVEMBER 2021 10.30 Training and delivery styles for cleaning service providers.
By Neil Spencer-Cook, COO, BICSc, and Michelle Iland, marketing & events manager, BICSc. Synopsis: This presentation will cover the importance of training and look at the delivery methods that are available within the sector. Commercial cleaning providers will benefit from a holistic look at the various training options and their benefits - a real insight into what style of training could work best for your organisation. Some questions that will be answered include: whether you are an inhouse provider or you have outsourced your training, is there a better option? Does your current training structure work for you and your team? Is your team motivated? Biographies: From a financial director role, Neil SpencerCook joined the BICSc senior management team in 2015. He has a wealth of management expertise and has experience in hospitality and FM. Neil's passion is technology, especially when it can be used for efficiency purposes. Neil was the project lead on the creation of the BICSc CPSS assessor app and, more recently, delivered the Virtual Training Platform to date over 5000 candidates have registered. Michelle Iland joined BICSc in 2014 and since then her creative flair and passion for member engagement, the BICSc annual awards and the Institute’s magazine, The Standard, has helped to deliver a clearer and more down to earth message of what BICSc is about – membership, training, education, and standards. Michelle strongly believes that investing in training is the only way to achieve your company goals across the board.
11.00 Buyer beware: the rise of unscrupulous traders …and how to spot them. By Lorcan Mekitarian, chair of the CHSA.
Synopsis: Demand for cleaning and hygiene products, including hand sanitisers, gloves, soft tissue, and aprons soared during the coronavirus pandemic. The unscrupulous have made the most of the opportunity. They created businesses overnight, claiming expertise, knowledge and product excellence. It’s not acceptable under normal circumstances. In the context of the pandemic, these claims put people at risk. The challenge for buyers is to differentiate between the unscrupulous but apparently credible companies and those trading ethically. Lorcan Mekitarian will use examples of unscrupulous behaviour to help buyers understand the challenges and learn the questions they need to ask to make sure they get products that are fit for purpose. 42 NOVEMBER 2021
Biography: Lorcan Mekitarian is chair of the Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association (CHSA). Representing manufacturers and distributors supplying cleaning and hygiene products, the CHSA’s priority is to maintain and enhance standards on quality, ethics and sustainability. Lorcan is at the heart of the Association’s determination to challenge unscrupulous traders who have attempted to profiteer from the pandemic. Lorcan is also sales director at Berry bpi.
11.30 The new age of cyber risk – exposures in the real world. By Matt Lewis, cyber underwriter, CFC Underwriting.
Synopsis: In this presentation, CFC will explore the latest in emerging trends in the cyber threat landscape, why small businesses are vulnerable to these threats, and best practices to implement as a business to avoid becoming the next victim of a ransomware attack. CFC is a specialist insurance provider, pioneer in emerging risk and a market leader in cyber. Its global insurance platform uses cutting-edge technology and data science to deliver smarter, faster underwriting and protect customers from today’s most critical business risks. Headquartered in London with offices in New York, Austin, Brussels, and Brisbane, CFC has over 500 staff and is trusted by more than 100,000 businesses in 90 countries. Biography: Matt Lewis has worked at CFC for five years, specialising in cyber. He has previously won awards including ‘Rising Star Underwriter for Cyber’ and is recognised for working closely with brokers to provide high level solutions for clients.
12.00 CSSA Innovation Showcase Innovators: Raising environmental impact awareness and how to reduce your carbon footprint.
Chaired by Paul Ashton, deputy chairman and innovation & technology chair, CSSA. Panellists: CSSA Innovation Showcase finalists. Biography: Paul Ashton's focus is on the future of cleaning and, in particular, ensuring talented individuals understand the potential to succeed within the many aspects of the industry. Having worked within the FM sector at various operational levels, Paul acquired Birkin Cleaning Services Ltd in 2016 and has never looked back. Birkin proudly competes by providing service-led cleaning solutions for clients across the UK and employs 1400 operatives. Birkin is a forward thinking organisation fuelled by positive, enthusiastic and helpful team members who actively adopt technology. Paul is also actively involved with the Worshipful Company of Environmental Cleaners.
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2021 Innovation Showcase celebrates the
system. It has a commitment to sustainability
Washroom Wizard Ltd’s EcobreezeSmart is a
cleaning industry’s most innovative products,
and an ability to showcase innovation.
complete IoT air care solution that provides
services and initiatives. The event – taking place
The BCHS Sustainable Solutions aim is to
valuable organisational and operational
at The Cleaning Show for the first time - brings
support customers in achieving time, cost
insights. EcobreezeSmart allows for occupancy
together technology and new ideas from both
and carbon savings and improve the overall
monitoring whilst improving indoor air quality,
inside and outside of the cleaning sector that
sustainability of the products they use. BCHS
assisting building management via a simple
create the potential for positive change.
provides a unique product certification tool
heat map that shows visits by time and day.
that provides customers with a trusted insight
This, in turn, improves cleaning rotas and allows
Hotspur Stadium by two panels of industry
into the sustainability of the products they
cost savings.
experts. Over the two days - which took the
are buying across a range of criteria including
form of a Dragon’s Den – entrants had the
a consideration of CSR activities, packaging
to develop an effective odour management
opportunity to sell the benefits of their product,
materials, environmental impacts in use, and
system. After nine years of R&D, Ecobreeze
concept or service and explain how it adds
end-of-life. Carbon Forecast is able to inform
was launched and immediately gained
value to the cleaning and hygiene industry. At
customers of the actual and potential carbon
traction. The Ecobreeze system has
the end of the process the judges selected nine
savings in their contract by utilising advanced
undergone rigorous performance tests at
finalists to be showcased in a special exhibit at
data diagnostics. Carbon Offset is a value-add
independent laboratories (in both the UK
this year’s Cleaning Show.
part of BCHS Sustainable Solutions, intended
and US) demonstrating that it removes 89%
to incentivise the reduction of supply chain
of malodours and 80% of airborne microbes
The Finalists
emissions. BCHS offsets the remaining delivery
within 30 minutes.
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emissions on a participating customer’s
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Bunzl Cleaning & Hygiene Supplies (BCHS)
behalf and provides it with a certificate to
is a leading supplier of cleaning and hygiene
communicate its sustainability practices.
ICE - Complete Autonomous
products offering a national branch network
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Cleaning Range:
Judging recently took place at the Tottenham
Washroom Wizard was founded in 2007
With over 50 years of experience, ICE is the UK’s largest independent provider of cleaning equipment. ICE has over a decade of experience in providing and servicing robotic floor cleaning machines. ICE CoBotics represents the complete range of autonomous vacuum cleaners, scrubber dryers and sweepers in various sizes, suitable for a whole host of environments. They are designed to work alongside cleaning teams, allowing operatives to focus on crucial detailed cleaning tasks such as sanitisation. The company also offers a range of cleaning equipment with water recycling capabilities, offering both productivity and sustainability benefits. WWW.ICE-CLEAN.COM 44 NOVEMBER 2021
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NextDynamics - Squeegee Advanced: Nexdynamic Ltd is a software and web development company established in 2012 with the goal to ‘automate everything’. What makes Nexdynamic different is its relentless pursuit to provide the best technology and customer experience, to every business, not just those large enough to swallow the development costs. Real-time data, easy to use technology to improve efficiency and features based on the needs of users has driven the development behind the Squeegee platform from day one in 2016, to where it is today. Today, Squeegee is used by thousands of businesses with registered users in more than 130 countries. It's easy for workers to use on any mobile device with real time updates so administrators can keep on top of the daily transactions and end-to-end management of the entire business - from adding new prospective clients and sending quotes, to managing accounts, all in one place. WWW.SQUEEG.EE Optiqo - The Future Now: Optiqo offers digital system solutions to
Pilot Lite Ventures - W'air Sustainable
effective supply will always be important
optimise a cleaning service and makes visible,
Fabric Care:
considerations, Selden’s proposition goes far
in real time, the delivery of an operation. The
Ideal for use across hospitality services, contract
deeper - its product innovation, technological
system can direct the cleaning and facilities
cleaning, fashion and retail, W'air is a pioneering
development, environmental protection, and
personnel based on the foot-flow and data
3-in-1, eco-friendly device that cleans and
exceptional service have always been at the
collected, deliver quality control and provides
protects clothing and other fabrics. Its patented
forefront of what it offers, now enhanced by
validation of the service performed. By
hydrodynamic technology uses just a fraction of
this latest innovation aimed at eradicating the
converting the collected data into actionable
the water, energy and detergent of conventional
use of single use plastics within the cleaning
statistics and insights, Optiqo can help users
cleaning, so users can save valuable time and
industry - the patented Solution system.
plan service frequencies based on the actual
money as well as the environment. The system
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need and, in turn, improve cost efficiency as
removes stains and spills, allowing users to spot
well as visitor satisfaction. Proven in Europe
clean anything from cushions and carpets to
Softbank Robotics - Whiz Cleaning Sweeper:
and North America over several years, as well
uniforms and soft furnishings. It also refreshes
SoftBank Robotics EMEA delivers innovative
as many other countries around the world,
and revitalises, with users able to freshen up
automation and cobotic solutions to a range
solutions are simple to install, cost effective and
musty fabrics or simply revive lightly worn
of industries in the EMEA region. Its cobots
ready to launch in the UK.
clothing between washes. The deep clean
(collaborative robots) are designed to support
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function avoids costly and time-consuming
and empower people in their work, removing
professional help or trips to the dry cleaner.
the strain of repetitive and time-consuming
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tasks and enabling staff to focus on higher
Orion Eco Solutions - Orion Eco Solutions Systems:
value activities which makes a real difference
Orion Eco Solutions is a next generation virus
Selden - The Solution: Reuseable Containers:
to clients. Within the FM and commercial
protection company. Its innovative technologies
Selden Research Ltd develops and
cleaning industries, the company’s automated
offer a complete solution for air, surfaces,
manufactures cleaning and hygiene chemicals
cleaning products enable contractors to
people, and the environment. The company’s
for the professional end-user. Products are
adopt a smarter, more sustainable approach
newly branded Vortex range offers comfort
manufactured under the widely recognised
to service delivery, through new technology
for clients and their customers with proven
and respected Jeyes Professional and
and agile business models. Products are
test cases along with rigorous independent
Selden brands, as well as private label. It also
designed to free up cleaning teams to focus
testing to back up all claims. Products and
manufactures bespoke formulations, and prides
on added-value tasks, whilst driving greater
technologies are used in all industries/sectors
itself on its ability to develop a wide range of
performance and consistency in specific areas
with great success.
industry-leading, high performance products.
of service delivery.
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A-Z EXHIBITOR PROFILES 2 Pure Products
C17
Apex Supplies
C25
of the largest independent distributors of
www.2pureproducts.com
www.apexsupplies.co.uk
2Pure Products is the manufacturer of the
Apex started out in 1962 as a single person
Innovation is a core company focus, driven by
patented all surface cleaner and odour
operation selling tub vacuum cleaners to
a team experienced in product development.
eliminator, OdorBac Tec4. Using OdorBac
customers in Billericay, Essex. Since that time,
Through the ‘Arrow Way’ the company listens
allows you to clean a facility with one product
the company has grown into one of the leading
to the needs of its customers and reacts
- not hazardous even in concentrated form. It is
cleaning equipment suppliers in the UK. The
positively in finding cost-effective, compliant
100% biodegradable yet very powerful and can
current management team has combined the
solutions which add-value to their operations,
be used as a trouble shooter as well as a routine
knowledge and experience gained over more
and optimise regulatory compliance and
cleaner on any surface. It is effective against
than five decades with a new, contemporary
sustainability objectives. Market-led insight
coronavirus. 2021 has seen 2Pure increase its
outlook that recognises the enormous
has enabled the development of the Andarta
focus on the environment. It has switched all
technological developments and changes
brand - a portfolio of effective, quality
its plastics to 100% recycled, deliveries are CO2
in client expectation that have occurred
products representing the core Arrow values
neutral and it has launched its plastic closed
during this time. From good quality entry-
of excellence, improvement and efficiency.
loop to achieve zero plastic wastage.
level options to class-leading equipment, its
Arrow's head office and central distribution
range offers floor to ceiling innovation. It is
centre in the Midlands is supported by a
now the UK home of Timberline FloorCare.
network of regional hubs enabling distribution
Timberline offers long service life thanks to its
throughout the UK.
2SAN Global Ltd
F7
www.2san.com
cleaning and janitorial products in the UK.
rugged design and durable build quality. All 2San is a global organisation that works very
Timberline scrubber dryers are underpinned
closely with suppliers to ensure that customer
by a three year or 1500-hour full parts and
requirements are produced and delivered
labour warranty.
exactly as required. One point of difference is the strength of partnership with the world’s leading cleaning product and consumables
Aridom Sanex Ltd
C47
www.aridomsanex.co.uk
manufacturers. Coupled with its in-house UK production facility and network of service
Aridom Sanex sources cutting-edge
technicians, the company offers innovation in
decontaminating equipment for residential,
cleaning machines and consumables, PPE and
commercial and industrial uses that help
OH&S, and infection control.
families and businesses reduce their exposure
Battery Service Hub
H5a
www.batteryservicehub.com
to bacteria, mould and viruses, including the
Battery Service Hub (BSH) operates as an
SARS-CoV-2 virus. The company’s goal is to
independent company providing battery and
provide better, smarter solutions that help
charger solutions based on what it considers
people in the UK stay safe. The Aridom Sanex
to be the best products available globally.
Anglian Chemicals develops and manufactures
team is always looking for new, high-quality
With over 50 years of experience in supplying
performance cleaning and hygiene chemicals for
products to add to the range it currently
innovative solutions to manufacturers,
many industries throughout Europe. It is committed
distributes in the UK. Aridom Sanex provides
distributors and end users, BSH is one of the
to quality, service and support - a dedicated
a complete range of decontaminating
largest suppliers of Sonnenschein batteries in
team with years of experience offers extensive
atomisers covering spaces ranging from 50m³
the UK and also offer BSH’s Pegasus range of
personalised in-house and external sales support,
to 30,000m³. In addition, the Master Duo
AGM and flooded flat plate and tubular blocs.
technical information and training. Chemicals are
and Master Quad cover 500,000m³ and are
Other products in the range include 24-80v
formulated in its on-site laboratory to ensure they
available on request.
lithium battery packs and flooded and gel 2 volt
Anglian Chemicals
A05
www.anglianchemicals.com
work first time, last longer, are innovation driven, and up to date for the marketplace. The company recognises the importance of strong branding to
Arrow County Supplies
D25
www.arrowcounty.com
stand out in today’s competitive marketplaces.
cells for industrial applications with intelligent charging solutions. The show will see BSH launch its new 24v 120ah lithium battery as well as the Pegasus Pro+ battery telemetry system
Investment in printing technology allows it to offer
Arrow County Supplies was established in
with GPS enabling the protection of customer
bespoke own-label ranges.
1976 as a family business and is now one
assets 24\7.
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BenchGuard
H7
www.benchguard.co.uk
and carry out the Odour Doctor Challenge. They will demonstrate how to banish
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Bothongo Hygiene Solutions/InnuScience
D26
BenchGuard supplies high standards of
your stubborn odours and leave facilities
www.innuscience.com/gb
environmental protection for workplaces along
smelling fresh and clean.
InnuScience and Bothongo Hygiene Solutions
with eco-friendly cleaning products - look out for the Panda!
BioBax Ltd
K03
Bissell
D35
www.bisselldirect.co.uk
bring over three decades of combined experience in the global cleaning products industry. Its biotechnology sustainable cleaning products company - InnuScience UK, and its
Renowned for inventing and innovating
value-based eco-friendly cleaning product
in the floorcare category, Bissell uses its
range - Zuppclean Eco, manufactured by
BioBax is a leading manufacturer of
145 years of knowledge and expertise to
Bothongo Hygiene Solutions UK, are brands
British-made environment-friendly
create solutions for commercial users. Beam
centered around a belief in people, the planet
products. Zybax cleaning products,
Group’s commercial division will show
and profit for customers.
celebrating 21 years this year, use the
how the Bissell range can work for your
most appropriate formulations to solve a
business. For hard floors, the innovative
problem. Containing no harmful chemicals,
CrossWave Commercial combines multiple
the microbiological range uses 'friendly'
tasks for quicker cleaning. It vacuums, mops
bacteria to break down organic waste
and dries floors simultaneously. Ask for a
efficiently, safely and naturally. Together
demonstration of the DC100 carpet cleaner
with a non-biological range, the company
to show how carpets can be revived and
offers cleaning products that are safe to
stains can be removed. The SC100 Spot
use. Challenge the Odour Doctor is the
Cleaner can be used to clean upholstered
service provided by BioBax's trained ‘odour
surfaces such as chairs, head rests, bed
doctors’. Are you struggling with an odour
headboards, vehicle interiors, and more.
in a room, on a carpet or on furniture?
Also on show will be Blueair with its air
Have you tried everything including deep
purification solutions for use within a range
The British Cleaning Council (BCC) is the
cleaning? The odour doctors will visit you
of environments.
authoritative voice of the UK cleaning, hygiene
www.biobax.co.uk
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and waste industry. It coordinates campaigns
and hygiene products and is part of Bunzl
association gives these businesses a powerful
on behalf of and supports the entire sector
plc, one of the fastest-growing international
collective voice and keeps them informed and
and comprises 22 trade and membership
distribution and outsourcing groups. It sources
connected through highlight events, seminars
associations. It also produces an annual
cleaning and hygiene products and ensures
and the newsletter. The CHSA has driven up
research report on all aspects of the industry.
they are delivered on time so that FM teams
standards, and all members adhere to the
The BCC is also the secretariat for the All-Party
can create safe and clean environments that
code of practice. The Manufacturing Standards
Parliamentary Group (APPG) for the Cleaning
protect people whilst they are away from
Accreditation Schemes for soft tissue products,
and Hygiene Industry. The APPG’s inauguration
home. It utilises innovation and sustainability
plastic refuse sacks and industrial cotton mops
in February 2021 was a historic moment for the
to help customers protect people and the
make sure customers get what they pay for.
whole sector.
environment by creating the cleanest and safest workplaces and communities.
Along with Quartz Business Media, the BCC also produces the Cleaning Show, which alternates annually between London and Manchester.
British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc) B21 www.bics.org.uk
Cedo Ltd
H12
Cleaning & Maintenance Magazine – C&M K10 www.cleaningmag.com
www.cedo.com Cleaning & Maintenance remains the essential Cedo has an unshakeable commitment
read for everyone involved in the cleaning and
to innovation, consumer understanding,
support services sector. Published by Quartz
environmental awareness, customer service,
Business Media – the company that brings you
and integrity. Founded in 1965 it supplies
the Cleaning Show – it is published 12 times per
Founded in 1961, and with 60 years of
consumer household products in retailer and
year. The publication’s website –
experience and a global remit, the British
wholesaler private brands as well as its own
www.cleaningmag.com - and the fortnightly
Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc) delivers
brand, Paclan. Its manufacturing sites across
news e-cast ensure that readers are kept up
practical, hands-on and online training courses,
the globe work 24/7 364 days a year to ensure
to date with industry developments on a daily
technical support and professional membership
supply chain efficiency and outstanding
basis. In total, the team at Quartz has over 50
for the cleaning industry worldwide. BICSc
customer service.
years’ experience of the UK cleaning industry,
membership includes over 45,000 individual
placing C&M in a unique position to commentate
and corporate members, making it one of
As the operator of Europe’s largest plastic
the largest and most diverse communities
film recycling centre in Geleen the company
of cleaning professionals. The Institute’s
is an expert in recycling post-consumer waste
mission is to raise awareness and standards
into refuse sacks and bin liners. Its usage of
for the cleaning industry through education
recycled plastic is constantly growing as more
and accredited training thereby: protecting
customers embrace the challenge of ‘reduce,
the operative; providing a clean and safe
reuse, recycle’.
environment; preserving assets; promoting sustainability; and producing best practice.
Bunzl Cleaning & Hygiene Supplies
F10
Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association - CHSA C35 www.chsa.co.uk
and reflect upon this evolving market.
Cleaning & Support Services Association - CSSA C35 www.cssa-uk.co.uk The CSSA has been supporting the cleaning industry for 50 years and is passionate about making a real difference over the next 50. Since 1966 it has provided a national voice for contract cleaning companies all over the country, talking to government on their behalf,
The CHSA represents all the major
giving members valuable content and advice to
manufacturers and distributors, from global
make their businesses better and stronger, and
Bunzl Cleaning & Hygiene Supplies (BCHS)
multi-nationals and national networks to
bringing the industry together to socialise and
is a leading supplier of janitorial, cleaning
privately owned independent businesses. The
share best practice.
www.bunzlchs.com
Cleanlink Software Ltd
B25
www.cleanlink.co.uk The CleanLink team is UK-based and provides industry-leading software coupled with customer support. The company provides both online and on-site training to its customers. CleanLink’s software was originally developed in 1982, drawing on over 16 years of handson experience gained from managing a large contract cleaning company and has been continually enhanced since then. The CleanLink Mobile App for handheld devices
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running on Windows CE was released in 2007,
manufacturer and distributor of cleaning rags
integrated subsidiaries. This ensures the
followed by a version for Apple’s iOS in 2009,
and wipers, wet wipes, janitorial supplies, and
quality of its recycled UK post-industrial/
and for Android devices in 2010. CleanLink has
packaging solutions.
consumer waste, which is transformed into
continued to invest in the latest technologies
finished product in its factories. The company
and has developed two web-based
Its flexible and creative approach has enabled
is a member of the CHSA and believes that
applications, available as Software as a Service
it to provide a high standard of service to all
its core values of honesty and integrity
(SaaS). The CleanLink Portal was released in
its clients, however diverse. It has a complete
are in complete harmony with the CHSA’s
November 2013, followed by Site Master in
portfolio to suit a wide variety of industrial
philosophy, assuring any buyer that products
March 2015. It now provides software solutions
sectors, with the ability to design and specify
are always fit for purpose. The company has
for over 160 contract cleaning companies
applications to suit individual needs.
developed some innovative new products
throughout the UK.
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Decitex
E25
www.decitex.com
for this year’s show including the Eco 360 circular economy range of refuse sacks, the Eco Wrap PE (no PVC) catering cling film and its disposable plastic aprons which have been
www.cromwellpolythene.co.uk Decitex ‘smart textiles’ is a European
supplied to many UK businesses to help the
Cromwell Polythene is an independent, family-run
manufacturer at the heart of textile technology
fight against COVID-19.
business, specialising in the responsible supply of
innovation that specialises in microfibre (mops
products for the capture/containment of materials
and cloths) and the advancement of hygiene
for recycling. Its extensive portfolio includes
standards and ergonomics. Decitex offers a full
sacks, bags and liners for recycling, or storage and
range of premium microfibre mops and cloths
collection of waste for treatment and/or disposal.
and can also create made-to-measure textiles.
Evans Vanodine has been developing and
It offers sacks for dry recyclables, compostable
Decitex is an approved supplier to the NHS
manufacturing efficient and cost-effective
sacks and liners for food and organic waste,
Supply Chain, as well as pharmaceutical and
cleaning and hygiene products for over 100
kerbside recycling bags, reusable recycling bags,
aerospace industries.
years. Since its inception the company, which
personal protective equipment, and made-toorder products. The company’s LowCO²t products are engineered to provide maximum performance
easy-HC10
F18
www.easy-hclo.com
using minimal resources. It is also the sole UK
Evans Vanodine
D20
www.evansvanodine.co.uk
is still owned and run by the Evans family, has grown from one small laboratory and an office to become a world leader in the industrial, food process and animal health
distributor for compostable bags made from
The easy-HC10 is a handheld sprayer which
sectors. The company currently exports
Ecopond biodegradable resin and has recently
turns mildly salty tap water into a powerful
to over 80 countries worldwide, with four
expanded its UK recycling and manufacturing
disinfectant which kills 99.9% of germs, bacteria
overseas facilities. Today, its products cover
operations following the purchase of Moorgreen
and viruses, including COVID-19. The easy-HC10
an extensive range of applications, helping
Flexible Packaging.
uses an electrochemical reaction to instantly
to kill pathogenic diseases in hospitals and
convert tap water containing just 0.25% salt
keeping farms where our food comes from
into hypochlorous acid, a powerful disinfectant
and the restaurants that serve it, safe and
which the human body itself produces to fight
hygienic. It also helps to make sure schools
infection. The easy-HC10 has been designed
are germ-free.
Darwin Clayton (UK) Ltd A13 www.darwinclayton.co.uk Darwin Clayton has been providing specialist
by Vapourtec, manufacturer of flow chemistry
insurance support to the cleaning and FM
equipment used throughout research and
sectors for over 50 years. Working closely with
the chemicals industry. Hypochlorous acid
trade associations and organisations, it has
is effective at killing bacteria, yeast and
gained a strong understanding of the insurance
viruses, and neutralising odours, and is non-
Ezisan has invented an automatic ‘no touch’
needs for businesses operating in the industry.
toxic to humans. Hypochlorous acid is used
hand sanitiser, developed in response to the
Its specialist products allow it to offer solutions
commercially as a powerful disinfectant but
current worldwide coronavirus pandemic.
for various insurance requirements including
has a relatively short shelf life when stored. The
This product does not use alcohol hand gel
liability, property, motor fleet, and the fast-
cost to operate the easy-HC10 for one hour is
sanitisers, instead utilising a dry sanitising
emerging risk of cyber crime, and it caters for a
less than £1 – potentially a 96% reduction in
nano mist. Users simply place their hands
wide range of activities from office cleaners to
operating costs whilst also eliminating the need
into the mist, turn them over and hands
high level cleaning and from specialist cleans to
to handle chemicals.
are sanitised. The company is using a
non-cleaning FM tasks.
Davis & Moore
G15
Eco Bag (UK) Ltd
C15
www.ecobaguk.com
Ezisan
H8
www.ezisan.co.uk
specially formulated water-based sanitising fluid to create the dry mist, with no waste as the mist turns back to a fluid or safely evaporates. There are currently five different
www.davisandmoore.co.uk Eco Bag has been trading since 1986 and
models to suit different requirements or
Founded in Greater Manchester in 1981,
has complete control of its supply chain,
locations including floor, counter top and
Davis & Moore is recognised as a premier
partnering/owning several vertically
screen models.
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Ezitracker
B20
www.ezitracker.com
a cooperation with companies from all over
of products to suit every need. During 2020
Europe, offering them customised products
and 2021 the company developed an extensive
Ezitracker has built a reputation for being a
under the client's brand with a minimum order
range of virucidal products. It has three different
trusted provider of reliable and innovative
of 10 pallets of each product.
products that are certified to EN14476 for a
solutions for better workforce management technology in the FM, cleaning and security sectors. Ezitracker matches the employee
Foremost
A10
www.foremost-uk.com
journey from on-boarding to pay with numerous
variety of applications.
Hooper Services Ltd
A15
www.hooperservices.co.uk
methods for capturing data and a multitude
Foremost helps owners of medium sized
of ways of interpreting it, all from a single
commercial cleaning companies, whose
Hooper Services has over 30 years industry
EziHub. The company’s aim is to be a solution
operations teams are always busy, to look
experience and a combined engineering
partner supporting businesses in the day-to-
innovative and efficient to their clients,
experience within the company of over 100
day people management process. By providing
maximise client retention and gain further
years. The range of services and solutions
a comprehensive yet modularised solution,
business. All sectors of the cleaning industry will
offered includes: cleaning machinery repair,
the company allows you to focus on service
benefit from its commitment to sustainability
sales, service, and hire; cleaning/janitorial
delivery and operational excellence. Part of
and product and service innovation.
supplies and equipment; and site surveys and
the HAS Technology Group, solutions for staff scheduling, time and attendance monitoring, mobile audits, payroll automation, and
Goizper
F15
www.iksprayers.com
vacuum cleaners to industrial sized ride-on machines. The company has recently gained the exclusive distribution rights of the popular TSM
management reporting are available.
Federation of Window Cleaners - FWC
advice. Machinery stock spans from small tub
B30
www.f-w-c.co.uk
Goizper is a leading manufacturer of sprayers,
Tools range of machines within the UK, together
including the IK brand - well known in the
with partnering on TSM indoor equipment.
cleaning sector worldwide. At the show it will be introducing the new IK e 15 BS to the UK market. This is a backpack battery sprayer manufactured
Industar Ltd
K01
www.industar.co.uk
Established in 1947, the Federation of Window
for quality, robustness, reliability, and safety.
Cleaners is an independent, non-profit making
Its easy handling, simple maintenance and
Industar Ltd has a proven track record in
organisation supporting the needs of domestic
battery life make it ideal for applying chemicals
providing industrial vacuum cleaning solutions
and commercial window cleaners, working
in sectors such as cleaning and disinfection for
to industry. All the equipment is manufactured
alongside associations such as BCC, IOSH and
the control of viruses, epidemics and pests.
to order. The company continues to maintain a
the HSE (CILF). Membership offers large or small
Its long life 18V lithium battery, as well as the
valuable alliance with its Dutch manufacturer,
window cleaning companies numerous benefits
components selected - such as the nozzle kit,
which has also seen the business expand to
including free legal and technical support,
reinforced 1.5m hose, stainless steel lance and
include sale and contract hire of electric tow
health and safety information, discounts on
handle, and dual position electronic control
tugs. The star of the company’s stand at the
essential business applications, a quarterly
for uniform spraying - make it ideal for any
show is the Aziobot autonomous floor scrubber.
trade journal, and accredited training courses at
professional. Goizper also supplies a professional
The machine offers one of the smartest
a range of venues across the country.
range of handheld cold ULV foggers.
navigation systems on the market, giving a
Fenco Group
H2
www.v-tuf.com
GOJO Industries - Europe Ltd
truly autonomous cleaning unit. In this world
B27
www.gojo.com V-Tuf equips cleaning operatives to help them GOJO Industries is a leading global producer and
understands that new cleaning challenges can't
marketer of skin health and hygiene solutions
be met with a one-size-fits-all approach and
for away-from-home settings. Its broad portfolio
works with cleaning professionals to create new
under the renowned Purell, GOJO and Preven’s
cleaning innovations that save time, protect
Paris brand names demonstrates scientific
health and save the world.
and technological expertise in skin and surface
C27
www.flesz.net.pl Flesz Sp is a paper products manufacturer from
SB2 has been built with smart technology at the heart of the design. This means water and detergent usage is minimised, along with
clean with speed, safety and precision. V-Tuf
Flesz Sp z.o.o
of environmental responsibility, the Aziobot
energy consumption whilst being on charge.
Industrial Cleaning Equipment - ICE
E30
www.ice-clean.com
hygiene and continued innovation to grow the
With 50 years of experience, ICE is the UK’s
hygiene category.
largest independent provider of industrial
Greyland Ltd
A12
www.greyland.co.uk
Poland. It produces jumbo toilet rolls, paper
cleaning machines. The company prides itself on the unique service it offers customers, providing everything from equipment purchase or rental to asset management and
towels, industrial wipers, and medical bedsheet
Greyland is one of the leading cleaning chemical
maintenance. The company caters for every
rolls. The company is interested in establishing
manufacturers in the UK, having a wide range
aspect of a customer’s cleaning equipment
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Hako is now an approved supplier of the Super ActivO Generator which emits Ozone through the air to banish odours and sanitise surfaces.
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i-team Global
B15
requirements - purchase, rental, asset
cladding and plastics as well as applying
management, and maintenance. Service
organic growth treatments after a roof clean.
www.i-teamglobal.com/en
delivery and advanced web-based systems
The new Ionic Roof Wand will also be on show.
i-team Global focuses on the development and
mean that it can manage machines and assets,
The Roof Wand offers a safe form of access that
design of high-end cleaning machines, products
as well as providing customers with direct
allows operatives to reach and wash from the
and utilities - ranging from i-Mop, i-vac, i-drive
access to un-editable call logs, delivering
safety of the ground, to not only remove moss
co-botic, scrubber dryers, vacuum cleaners,
valuable key management information. ICE’s
and lichen, but leave the tiles clean and the roof
gum removers, lighting solutions, microfibre
philosophy centres around building long term,
looking like new.
pads, and all-in-one cleaning islands. The
strategic relationships and partnerships with like-minded organisations. It believes that investing in leading technology is essential to
iRecycle
E17
company’s goal is to simplify the entire cleaning process. Its core values are reflected in three
www.irecycle.london
words: inquire, innovate and inspire.
innovation and customer satisfaction, and it
Founded in 2018, iRecycle was formed with
works very closely with its supply partners to
a single vision - change for better. Initially
iVo Group
bring customers a comprehensive range of
tackling how waste is transported out of
future-friendly cleaning solutions.
London, iRecycle introduced waste by water
iVo Group offers product innovations that
using barges to transfer large quantities of
empower cleaning operatives in 1000s
commercial waste along the Regents and Grand
of different situations. With its range of
Union canals before treatment for recycling
equipment, machines and consumables,
and waste to energy. This old but innovative
operatives will be able to solve cleaning issues
Ionic Systems manufactures the Reach &
method has removed 730 truck movements off
wherever they arise. The iVo range of cleaning
Wash system, first introduced in 1997. It’s no
London’s roads over a 24 month period, even
products has been carefully and thoughtfully
exaggeration to say that this innovation has
with COVID-19. The company’s road and water
designed to bring cost effective, reliable and
changed the way window cleaners work all over
service ensures that clients whose premises are
innovative approaches to modern day cleaning
the world, making window cleaning altogether
not located adjacent to the waterways can still
- from the more traditional machines to its
safer. The Reach & Wash system has now been
access its specialised services. It provides caged
‘Simply iVo’ chemical free range.
expanded to cover soft washing systems, aviation
and HGV vehicles to collect waste from inland
cleaning and, more recently, roof cleaning.
operations and transport it where possible
maintaining the highest standards in product
Ionic Systems Ltd
A01
www.ionicsystems.com
back to barges or directly by road to one of
D4
www.ivo-group.com
Jangro Ltd
D10
www.jangro.net
At the Cleaning Show, among the products on
London’s largest sustainable recycling facilities
show will be the Foamion soft washing system.
in the shortest journey possible. The company
The Jangro mark has evolved over the years to
Working in tandem with a window cleaning
is committed to the mitigation of road travel,
be recognised as a premier independent brand
system, Foamion provides the means to apply
the reduction of carbon footprint and is aligned
for the professional janitorial service contractor.
treatments for algae infestations on render,
with all its partners with a zero landfill policy.
Its branding, packaging and colour coded
The ‘future of cleaning’:
C5
The ‘cleaning quality’ area will offer visitors a first-hand experience of the latest steam cleaners and electrostatic sprayers. Also on display will be
Kärcher UK will introduce FMs to the latest innovations in cleaning and
Kärcher’s B110R scrubber dryer, WRP 10 vacuum cleaner and two further
hygiene on stand C5. Cleaning Show visitors will find a curated display
members of its Battery Universe range – NT 22/1 wet and dry vacuum
centred around four key areas set to dominate FM: driving productivity,
cleaner with new high reach pole system and the new electrostatic sprayer.
sustainability, cleaning quality, and added value. For managers wanting to experience real ‘added value’, Kärcher’s team of To support FMs, Kärcher’s ‘driving productivity’ range will showcase the
experts will be available throughout the show to discuss its exclusive range
latest innovations designed to tackle everyday challenges. From the
of service and support packages.
cost effective and efficient new Classic Scrubber Dryers range to all-new battery powered cleaning machinery, including a carpet cleaner, handheld
www.karcher.co.uk
scrubber dryer and vacuum cleaner, visitors will be able to get hands-on with the latest cost-effective and efficient cleaning equipment. To help businesses achieve their net zero targets, Kärcher’s ‘sustainability’ area will focus on products that offer superior performance without the negative environmental impact. Kärcher’s Battery Universe platform runs off Lithium-Ion batteries, allowing them to be charged time and again. The batteries are designed to fit across a vast range of cleaning machines, helping FMs to reduce costs with a one-size-fits-all-approach.
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safety system have been improved to enhance
cleaning equipment and solutions. Over the
usability and all cleaning products have passed
years, it has grown to offer janitorial products,
www.legendbrandseurope.com
rigorous selection processes prior to being
floor polishers, window cleaning, and air care
Legend Brands is a family of companies that
given the official Jangro stamp of approval.
solutions, stocking more than 30,000 products
combines over 185 years of experience in
Jangro’s product portfolio covers a wide variety
ranging from sponges to ride on industrial
providing portable drying equipment, chemical
of categories including catering, chemicals,
motorised scrubber dryers…and, most recently,
cleaning products and portable cleaning
equipment and hardware, floor care, washroom
autonomous cleaning robots. The company
equipment to many industries across the globe.
hygiene, healthcare/clinical, machines, paper,
distributes throughout the UK using a fleet of
Its Dri-Eaz, Chemspec, ProRestoe, and Sapphire
and workwear/PPE. Jangro has also developed
vehicles or dedicated delivery partners as well as
brands offer innovative products built and
and launched a series of free online tools for
exporting to many European countries. All staff
blended to meet the demands of the markets
customers. The Learning Management Solution
are continuously trained by manufacturers and
they are used in by professionals that require
(LMS) is an award-winning training platform
suppliers throughout the year, enabling them to
the very best. Legend Brands offers a range of
which has been developed to help cleaning
assist in any cleaning problem you may have and
portable drying and indoor air-quality products
operatives ensure products are used correctly
offer the best advice.
as well as a wide range of chemical cleaning,
and safely. LMS offers contactless training which
deodorisation and anti-microbial products.
can be carried out at whatever time is convenient
Lucart Professional
for staff - even when working from home.
Kärcher UK
E21
www.lucartprofessional.com
C5
Lucart Professional is the key brand in the AFH
www.karcher.co.uk
sector for Lucart, a leading company in mono Kärcher is a leading global cleaning technology
glazed, tissue and airlaid paper, together with
provider and has a wealth of experience in helping
dispensing solutions. Lucart is an international
businesses to achieve outstanding cleaning
group with distribution in over 70 countries
results every day. From hospitals to factories,
around the world, 11 plants in Europe, 12 paper
supermarkets to spas, the London Eye to Mount
mills, and a production capacity of 395,000
Rushmore, Kärcher has been trusted to clean
tons per year. The circular economy model
them all. Its comprehensive range of machines,
of the EcoNatural line, new recycled paper
accessories and detergents includes pressure
packaging and the technology that reduces
washers, wet and dry vacuum cleaners, spray extraction cleaners, sweepers, scrubber dryers,
Lavorwash GB Ltd
F5
www.en.lavorwash.com
and municipal vehicles - all of which deliver immaculate results, whatever you need to clean.
Kennedy Hygiene Products Ltd
H6a
www.kennedy-hygiene.com
consumption of the Identity line now join the sustainability education projects for schools, as well as the partnerships with municipalities to
Lavorwash has been a global leader in the
improve recycling processes. Its commitment
cleaning industry since 1975 and offers a wide
to sustainability is certified by tangible results
and complete range of cleaning machinery
and also proven by the Environmental Product
suitable for any kind of application, both indoor
Declaration (EPD) on its recycled paper products.
and outdoor. The range includes high pressure cleaners, wet and dry vacuum cleaners, carpet
Makita UK Ltd
G25
Kennedy Hygiene Products is a leader in the
cleaners, floor scrubber dryers, floor sweepers,
manufacture and supply of service-friendly
and steam generators. Over the years, Lavorwash
integrated washroom hygiene dispensers. Over
has grown to become a specialist manufacturer
Established for over 100 years and now a
the years Kennedy has grown from its roots
of professional and household cleaning systems,
global brand leader, Makita continues to raise
in hand drying to its current fully integrated
acquiring various leading brands and diversifying
standards in safety and performance throughout
range of washroom hygiene solutions, which
its own range to offer innovative products. In
its range. It challenges its R&D engineers to
encompasses hand drying, hand washing,
2017 Lavorwash became part of Comet Group,
design and deliver innovative products,
air freshening, sanitising, feminine hygiene,
with more than 700 employees and a turnover of
pushing boundaries and adopting new
baby hygiene, and toilet tissue families, plus
over 170 million Euros.
technologies to meet the needs of an ever-
www.makitauk.com
associated consumables. It also produces
changing market. At this year’s Cleaning
bespoke dispenser designs and colours.
Show the company will be showing its
Killis
C20/C16
www.killis.co.uk
new upright vacuum cleaner - DVC560, back pack vacuum cleaner - DVC660, and its range of hand held stick vacuum cleaners - DCL280 Series.
Family run in Sheffield since 1964, Killis is
All cordless machines utilise
one of the UK's largest cleaning suppliers and
the company’s 18v li-ion
continually strives to offer the latest in innovative
battery platform.
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MasterProfi
A08
www.masterprofi.eu
to the human, dental, laboratory, veterinary,
Mitie Cleaning Ltd
F26
and environmental industries for over 20 years,
www.mitie.com
MasterProfi is a vacuum cleaner manufacturer
with products being sold across the globe. The
With a focus on excellence, innovation and
with over 20 years of experience. Profi vacuum
company continues to focus on: R&D; quality
assurance of quality, Mitie is one of the largest
cleaners are designed to obtain maximum
assurance under ISO9001:2015; medical device
specialist cleaning providers in the UK, with
performance from the components used,
product development under EN13485:2016;
20,000+ employees covering every corner of
optimising the performance of its machines to
commercial development and market
the country. An award-winning, people-centric
find a perfect balance between usability and
research; brand and market development;
business, its trained and technology-enabled
effectiveness. Quality is the priority, working
distribution and licensing contracts; and
specialist cleaning teams are at the heart of its
only with the best partners. All vacuum cleaners
a skilled and strategic team of qualified
customer promise of delivering the exceptional,
are 100% European-made.
specialists and consultants working together
every day. Mitie has relationships with the
to create and deliver safe, secure and reliable
top equipment manufacturers and material
products that lead the markets in which we
providers, ensuring that it employs the very
operate, whether that be for products destined
latest innovations and delivers the best possible
for registration under the Biocidal Products
value to its customers.
Maximum Eco by Greyland Ltd
E26
www.greyland.co.uk/pages/maximum-eco
Directive or Medical Device Directive. It also Maximum Eco is manufactured by Greyland, one
supports companies seeking own brand
of the leading cleaning chemical manufacturers
options and innovates specialist solutions
and one of the few UK companies to be awarded
under contract.
both the ISO 9001:2015 quality standard and the ISO 14001 environmental standard. Greyland has always been committed to the industry's
Medisanitize
Newcel Paper Converters Ltd
G16
www.thepaperpeople.ie
G21
www.medisanitize.co.uk
highest environmental standards, not just within
Newcel Paper was established in 1973 and manufactures ‘own brand’ AFH paper disposables for some of the leading foodservice
its own factory and warehousing, but also with
Medisanitize is an inventive brand offering
and hygiene distribution companies in the UK
its manufactured products. The Maximum Eco
infection prevention technologies. It offers
and Ireland. The company will be launching a
range was introduced for those customers
expertise and marketing of new infection
‘world first’ at the show – visit the stand to see
looking for selected products balancing minimal
prevention products, as well as aftercare
the future!
environmental impact with maximum efficacy.
service. It is a member of Made in Britain,
Medimark Scientific/ Byotrol plc
and the company is registered as ISO19001,
F17
ISO14001, ISO 13485, Peninsula Partner,
Nilfisk Ltd
B05
www.nilfisk.co.uk
IPS, FPA, and all the products are as per EU standards. Its mission is to continue
Nilfisk is one of the world’s leading
collaborating with its suppliers and customers
manufacturers of professional cleaning
The team at Medimark Scientific has been
to achieve a better understanding of its
equipment, developing it for over 100 years.
innovating, developing and marketing biocides
distribution network.
Products cover almost any needs of the
www.medi-mark.co.uk
Power driving productivity:
E35
The new NX300 Pro Cordless network from Numatic delivers professional level cordless performance to a versatile and expanding range. Quicker, safer and more convenient, switching to Pro Cordless raises productivity levels, saving time and money. An extensive research and development programme utilising the latest battery technologies has resulted in the newly developed 30 cell design, delivering a 60% increase in available energy. The NX300 battery pack has been engineered and tested for extended commercial use. Networked solutions reduce purchase and maintenance costs. Users can specify and ultimately reduce charger and battery requirements, delivering up to a 50% savings compared to stand-alone cordless fleets. The NX range includes both cylinder and back-pack vacuums while floorcare is covered with the TTB1840NX scrubber dryer and the newest additions - the 244NX compact scrubber dryer and RSU150NX Sanitise Pro. www.numatic.co.uk/nx300
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professional cleaning customer. Main product
Northwood Hygiene Products will be exhibiting
lines are floor cleaning equipment such as
its new systems range, Raphael, designed
professional scrubber dryers and sweepers,
to improve hygiene, cut waste and save
commercial and industrial vacuum cleaners
money. Alongside Raphael, Northwood will be
and high-pressure washers. Products are
exhibiting its luxury pure pulp range, Whisper,
recognised for their high quality and reliability.
which will be launching a new product - an
Nilfisk has adapted to the changing needs
environmentally friendly luxury toilet roll - as
of markets and customers with innovative
well as its well-known washroom dispenser
products and solutions.
range, North Shore.
Northwood Hygiene Products Ltd
E05
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www.northwood.co.uk Whether at home or in a hotel, hospital, kitchen, or building site, Numatic offers a complete
and back-pack vacuum cleaners while floorcare
cleaning solution, providing performance you
is covered with the popular TTB1840NX
can trust, productivity you can rely on and
scrubber dryer. The very latest additions to
products that are built to last.
the range include the 244NX compact scrubber dryer and the RSU150NX Sanitise Pro.
New products packed full of innovation are made here in the UK, including the new NX300 Pro Cordless network from Numatic which
Omni Software Solutions H6 www.omnisoftwaresolution.com
delivers professional level cordless performance to a versatile and expanding range. Quicker,
Omni Software Solutions has developed a suite
safer and more convenient, switching to Pro
of enterprise software systems and mobile
Cordless raises productivity levels, saving time
applications for the hospitality, facilities and
and money. The NX range includes both cylinder
maintenance management industries, helping
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Prochem Europe Ltd
C11
achieve operational and cost management
TNO and University College London Hospitals.
efficiencies. With many years’ experience
This methodology may have already celebrated
www.prochem.co.uk
in outsourced housekeeping operations,
its 10th anniversary but it is still used as the
Prochem Europe Ltd, a privately owned
recruitment and facilities management, the
industry benchmark to this day.
company founded in 1974, manufactures
company is committed to becoming a leader in the operational software industry.
Optiqo
A11
Ozoklenz (Summit Hygiene London)
an extensive range of specially developed
B26
www.ozoklenz.com
carpet, fabric, floor, and hard surface cleaning chemicals, which are supplied through a network of authorised distributors, together with a range of carpet and upholstery cleaning
www.optiqo.com Ozoklenz is an ozone cleaning system. The
machines and accessories. Prochem’s National
Optiqo offers digital system solutions to optimise
Ozoklenz wall-mounted ozone cleaning
Training Academy backs this range with
the service and maintenance of customer
machine produces aqueous ozone – a powerful
comprehensive training courses in the correct
properties. The system enables quality control,
natural oxidising agent. It does this by applying
operation and use of both the equipment
validation of the service performed and visualises
a high voltage to oxygen to create ozone
and chemical products at its Chessington
the completed actions to building users. Thanks
then injecting it into mains water to produce
headquarters. Prochem is accredited to ISO
to AI and IoT, real time statistics on visitor traffic
aqueous ozone. The resulting Ozoklenz solution
14001:2015; ISO 9001:2015 and is compliant
and when any form of service is performed can
- the aqueous ozone - kills viruses, germs,
with the latest EC regulations for the supply
be easily accessible. By converting such collected
bacteria, and a host of other contaminants, on
of chemicals, as well as CE approval for
data into actionable statistics and insights, users
contact. It’s stronger than bleach but is planet-
equipment. The company was granted a
can plan service frequencies based on the actual
friendly, safe and sustainable.
Royal Warrant of Appointment to Her Majesty
need and, in turn, increase cost efficiency as well as visitor satisfaction.
OspreyDeepclean
D30
www.ospreydc.com
Polifilm UK Ltd
C45
www.poli-care.com Attacking germs, improving hygiene and
the Queen for the supply of carpet cleaning products on 1 January 2012.
Punjab Papers
G20
www.punjabpaper.com
protecting surfaces - that´s what film OspreyDeepclean is a steam cleaning pioneer,
specialist Polifilm Protection is offering with
Punjab Paper Converters Ltd is a Lancashire-
designing and delivering new applications of
its new product line, Poli-Care. The company
based, independent manufacturer of premium
dry steam cleaning when and where needed.
is a leading manufacturer in surface protection
toilet tissue and domestic paper products.
During its 20 plus years, the company has
with many years of experience and will be
Established in 1986, the company manufactures
driven steam cleaning innovation - the first
showing its Antiviral Protection Film at the
its own brands plus offers a private label option.
to introduce gum removal technology to the
show. The silver-ion technology embedded
It has an extensive portfolio of branded paper
streets, harnessing the power of steam with
into the self-adhesive film means that bacteria
products including toilet paper, kitchen towels
the Gum Busters range, which it then further
and germs are being continuously killed.
and industrial rolls. Some of its most popular
developed into the first battery-powered
Tested and approved to ISO 22196:2011
brands include the Softlux Elite range, Your
gum removal machines. In addition, it
and 21702:2019, the film is 99.9% effective
Choice, Doublelux, Megalux, Diamond, and
manufactures large commercial steam cleaners
against COVID-19, e-coli, the ‘hospital germ’
Zappit! It also offers a fragranced range for
and bespoke industrial scale dry steam CIP
pseudomonas aeruginosa, and many more. It
customers looking for something special.
(cleaning in place) conveyor belt cleaners.
reduces viruses and bacteria 24/7 and helps to
Beyond machinery, to ensure the validity of
lower the risk of touch-infections via surfaces.
dry steam cleaning, it wrote the methodology
The film is available in several formats, self-
for validating the efficacy of steam cleaning in
adhesive on a roll for easy application, and
healthcare environments, in partnership with
is easily customisable to suit cleaning and
PVA Hygiene provides high quality and effective
hygiene processes.
cleaning products that help exceed a user’s
Primax
F25
www.primax.hr
PVA Hygiene Ltd
D37
www.pva-hygiene.co.uk
sustainability targets. A specific cleaning powder is encapsulated in a water-soluble sachet which, when added to a volume of water, creates a perfect cleaning solution. As the
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Primax was founded in 1992 and now employs 48
sachets are dry, compact and light, they reduce
people, owning a production and storage space
storage space, transportation costs and heavily
of 2000 square meters. The company produces
reduce the environmental implications often
high quality PE foil and PE packaging products
associated with delivering industrial cleaning
for the restaurant, retail, healthcare, and food
supplies. Every element has been developed
sectors, as well as the cleaning industry. An
to help reduce single-use plastic waste
extensive distribution network and its own
and encourage movement towards a more
logistics ensures the fast delivery of products.
sustainable cleaning solution.
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Returning to work:
C11
brushes, but - with the addition of a carpet wand or upholstery tool - can
Prochem Europe’s stand will feature a roll-out of solutions and
also be used for carpet and upholstery cleaning. And, with its clever
technologies geared to resourcing cleaning operatives through the
conversion technology, the REB 15 rechargeable backpack battery sprayer
coming months of Britain’s return to work. Deep clean, spraying and
is suitable for disinfection misting with the hollow cone disinfection nozzle,
multi-surface sanitising systems are the order of the day.
or prespray and carpet protection with the fan jet nozzle.
Technologies include the Micro-Mist professional surface disinfecting
Other key solutions on show will be Prochem’s top-selling Clensan
system, coupling a 15 litre capacity tank with a powerful 250 psi pump
and Microsan chemicals, WoolSafe-approved, as well as approved to
capable of misting sanitising solutions to all touch-point surfaces with
EN14476, for sanitising and cleaning respectively.
ease. Also on show will be the CR2 Multi-Surface, a versatile ‘touch-free’ restoration system that not only does away with the need for mops and
P-Wave
E45
www.prochem.co.uk
be delivered promptly from wherever you are
bodies, major industry, contract cleaning
and followed up automatically. QuoteOnSite
organisations, and small businesses. With
For over a decade, P-Wave has built a reputation
also increases quotation efficiency, allowing
thousands of Rotowash customers cleaning
for innovation in the air freshening sector. From
you to define the workflow and prevent
millions of square metres of flooring daily,
its urinal screen, which has now evolved in
bottlenecks to speed up the quoting process.
the company has honed its expertise both as
to the 5th generation slant6, to air fresheners
It uses software that is powerful and easy to
a manufacturer and a supplier. The valuable
such as MyFresh, P-Wave has continued to
use on mobile devices. Customers can accept
partnerships it has established with leading
set a high standard for simple, effective and
and sign quotes at the click of a button, with
carpet manufacturers, flooring manufacturers
recyclable air fresheners. P-Wave’s roots lie in
all information including Ts & Cs to hand,
and cleaning chemical manufacturers
sourcing and distributing innovative products
allowing faster acceptance. Analytics provide
enables it to assist customers in identifying
(not always air fresheners) and with all of the
an overview of profit margin by quote, user
and assessing specific floor maintenance
additional challenges that the pandemic has
or company in real-time and heat maps track
needs. Rotowash has a large team of skilled,
thrown in to the mix, it felt it was time to put
where customers engage, providing insight to
technical sales representatives covering the
these skills to good use and expand its product
improve future quotes.
UK. The team carries a number of models
www.p-wave.co.uk
range even further. For P-Wave, the message for visitors to the Cleaning Show is ‘protect and refresh’. It will be showcasing its latest ‘protect’ innovations - GermErase24 and Steri-Core - as
Rawlins (Denis Rawlins Ltd)
for on-site demonstration, and provides
D31
www.rawlins.co.uk
well as discussing ‘refresh’ and the importance that fragrance and air freshening has on the
Rawlins, a supplier of innovative cleaning
perception of clean.
equipment, will share its ‘remove, improve and
QR Shield
E20
www.qrshield.com
installation of all equipment purchased as well as training and certifying of users.
SEBO (UK) Ltd
D32
www.sebo.co.uk
protect’ strategy at the Cleaning Show. James
SEBO is renowned for the quality and
White, MD of Denis Rawlins Ltd, said: “We
performance of its products. Made in Germany,
have been campaigning for better cleaning
SEBO vacuum cleaners are used in commercial
standards for years now, but the pandemic has
facilities throughout the world - hotels,
QR Shield is a COVID-born company introduced
really brought urgency to the situation. With a
hospitals and schools to name a few. SEBO
to add innovation and value orientated services
focus on innovative cleaning, we established
offers an extensive range of machines to meet
and technologies to improve health, safety,
our ‘remove, improve and protect’ strategy
all requirements.
hygiene, and biosecurity levels across all
in early 2020, after seeing huge demand for
organisations. It uses cutting edge UVC for both
robust and long-lasting techniques. As we
surface and air sanitisation applications, and its
finally welcome people back to our stand at
QR Shield dashboard offers users the ability to
the Cleaning Show, we are looking forward
check ATP results and the status of the air.
to sharing the science behind our processes
SmartClean International has created a data
and demonstrating just how effective our
driven cleaning system - a cost-effective
innovative approach can be.”
solution with a proven return on investment
QuoteOnSite
G10
www.quoteonsite.com QuoteOnSite’s professional quoting and
Rotowash Ltd
A03
www.rotowash.com
proposal software helps cleaning companies
SmartClean International A14 www.cgaconsult.uk/smartclean-international
that has been extensively developed and piloted by the company in the UK over the last 24 months. SmartClean enables the optimal use of cleaning operatives and
improve profitability and cashflow through
For over 30 years Rotowash has been
provides full accountability of replenished
increased quote conversion rates. Branded
supplying systems to thousands of
consumables. Battery powered wireless
online templates ensure consistent quotes can
customers in the health sector, government
sensors monitor washroom traffic with
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cleaning operatives dynamically routed to
high speed output. The user has a low risk of
those spaces with heavier footfall requiring
chemical contact, minimal manual handling
prompt attention. There is no limit to the
and easy to use cleaning products. Both the
size of building portfolio or campus, nor the
sachet and dilution colour are coded to BICSc
quantity of floor levels and allocated zones.
standards. Because it is super concentrated,
Retrospective installation of sensors in
there are no added costs for shipping water
washrooms as well as the system’s optional
around the country and very little space is
Priority Clean buttons is straightforward
required for storage. The company is proud
and allows cleaning supervisors to monitor
of its ‘eco’ credentials and is accredited by
how washrooms and other selected spaces
Cruelty Free International.
are occupied by your client’s occupants. The insight provided by SmartClean is based upon accurate data records and enables cleaning
Squeegee
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supervisors to fine tune and improve the level Nexdynamic Ltd is a software and web
of service.
Solupak Ltd
K02
www.solupak.com
development company. Established in 2012, it has worked with clients from industries including international telecoms, automotive
launch, Squeegee App's user base has grown
engineering and service delivery, providing
exponentially, in line with the growth of the
Solupak was formed in 1998 and is a leading
technological solutions to streamline
number of features in the software. Today,
expert in water soluble products. Over nearly
businesses. It began development of the
Squeegee is used by thousands of businesses
20 years, the company has worked with
Squeegee platform in 2016 after identifying
with registered users in more than 130
many leading brands to develop, formulate,
a gap in the market for SMEs in the cleaning
countries. It's easy for workers to use on
package, and distribute water soluble
industry running an appointments-based
any mobile device with real time updates so
(PVOH) films and granules. Through local
business. A basic version of the Squeegee
administrators can keep on top of the daily
warehousing and distribution it maintains
App first launched in 2017 allowing small
transactions and end-to-end management
low carbon manufacturing in the UK. On-site
businesses to access innovative and easy
of the entire business - from adding new
blending of powders and in-house built
to use technology, reducing admin time
prospective clients and sending quotes, to
sachet production machinery gives customers
and improving efficiency. Since that first
managing accounts, all in one place.
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TEAM Software
D15
www.teamsoftware.com
and is skin-friendly, thanks to bamboo being
sales team available to consult on any cleaning
naturally hypoallergenic. Wipes are naturally
environments or application problems, backed
TEAM Software develops market-leading
biodegradable and plastic-free, which means
by a fleet of trained mobile engineers, the
solutions for companies powered by distributed
they don’t get stuck in sewage systems or end
company offers customers a comprehensive
workforces, specifically those serving
up in oceans.
after sales service. The company also offers
the cleaning and security sectors. TEAM’s technology enables companies to manage and optimise their business, from front-line service
Tomorrow's Cleaning
E16
www.tomorrowscleaning.com
delivery to back-office financial management, by providing business-critical information to reduce risk and improve efficiency, profitability
the cleaning and hygiene industry, providing
and growth.
coverage of all the latest news, in-depth case
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Professional and Home & Garden ranges, available through its dedicated Kärcher Center Trafalgar website.
Tomorrow’s Cleaning is a digital magazine for
The Cheeky Panda
unbeatable prices on both the Kärcher
Truvox International
E10
www.truvox.com
studies and informative thought leadership from all corners of the cleaning and hygiene world.
Truvox International is a leading global
With its digital format, Tomorrow’s Cleaning
manufacturer and supplier of commercial
enables you to keep up-to-date with the industry
and industrial floorcare machines, based in
The Cheeky Panda uses FSC-approved,
anytime, anywhere, via a web browser or the
Southampton. Truvox International has a wide
sustainable bamboo to create essential
dedicated Opus Business Media app.
range of well established brands including Orbis
www.cheekypanda.com
products across household, beauty and baby. From toilet tissue to baby wipes, facial wipes, nappies, straws, and more, the company is
Trafalgar Cleaning
B10
rotary burnishers, Hydromist carpet extractors, Valet vacuums, Multiwash scrubbers, and Cimex
www.trafalgarcleaningequipment.co.uk
three brush technology.
greener place. It wants to show that by using
Trafalgar Cleaning Equipment is a manufacturer
more renewable fibres like bamboo (the
and supplier of specialist cleaning equipment
TTS Cleaning srl
world’s fastest growing plant) it can be easy
as well as being a major Kärcher distributor.
to make a small, sustainable switch that will
Its own product range has become a market
TTS Cleaning is an Italian company specialising
make a world of difference. Each product is
leader in leaf and litter, chewing gum, graffiti,
in the design and manufacture of manual
made from natural ingredients, housed within
and dog excrement removal, and it is also a
equipment for professional cleaning. Each TTS
either plastic-free or recyclable packaging,
municipal equipment solution expert. With a
product is the result of 30 years of experience
on a mission to make the planet a cleaner,
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in the market, with a careful analysis of the
vacuum motors in Europe. Headquartered
benchmarks products against best practice in
specific needs related to different sectors
in Waregem, Belgium, TVH operates from 81
the FM sector.
of use. TTS offers more than 4200 items,
branches across all continents. It also has a
all manufactured in Italy from high quality
warehouse in the UK from where most of its
materials and characterised by a user-oriented
shipments to UK customers are made.
design. The Italian company currently exports its products to more than 80 countries around the world and has four branches abroad: Spain,
uComply Ltd
UHub Ltd
C10
www.uhub.co.com
A09
www.ucomply.co.uk
With over 150,000 lessons completed in 2020, UhUb develops education technology for the deployment of whole workforce training
Brazil, UK, and Germany. Managing your workforce is increasingly
within the cleaning sector. UhUb is designed
challenging in today’s rapidly changing world.
to educate, engage, inform, and protect every
From regulations and guidance to remote
employee in an organisation - not just the
working, the list appears to be endless.
cleaning teams - all without investment in
TVH has been a parts specialist since 1969.
uComply strives to make sure on-boarding
infrastructure, software, equipment, empty
It offers over 44,000,000 items for material
compliance is always up-to-date and gives
rooms, or large amounts of people power…and
handling, industrial vehicles, and construction
customers maximum protection in an
for less than 1% of wage cost.
and agricultural equipment. With over 66,000
affordable way. uComply has been around
items in stock and more than 1,076,000 known
since 2011 and its product range continues to
references for most makes and models of
grow and evolve, bringing greater innovation
scrubber dryer and sweeper, the company
to help solve the challenges businesses face
offers an extensive range of parts: brushes,
when recruiting staff. Digital products include:
Dating back to 1946, the Victor name is
filters, squeegees, floor pads, drive and
uAuthenticate Mobile, uOnboard, uTrain,
recognised for high-performance, reliable,
vacuum motors, plus much more. TVH is an
uAuthenticate Pro, and uAuthenticate Web.
durable, and easy-to-use floor cleaning
ISSA member and dealer for Lamp Ametek
Solutions are assessed by Sitemark which
machines. Over the decades, Victor products
TVH UK Ltd
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have continued to improve, with the team
Vikan UK Ltd
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professional users in different environments
building on solid, robust technology and
www.vikan.com
strong construction, whilst refusing to
Vikan is a leading supplier of hygienic
clean faster, more effectively and at lower
compromise on quality, parts or materials.
cleaning tools for the food and beverage
total cost. Based on sustainability principles,
Victor offers a comprehensive range of
industry and other hygiene-sensitive
innovation in cleaning has always been a main
floor cleaning equipment, including rotary
environments. Introduced by Vikan and now
focus in the daily work of Vileda Professional.
machines, floor polishers, scrubber dryers,
an industry standard in most of the world,
vacuum cleaners, and other floorcare tools.
the hygienic colour coding of cleaning tools
Victor has recently been brought under new
reduces the risk of cross-contamination - a
management. In March 2020 it was acquired
major cause of food safety issues - by making
by the IIC (Innovation In Cleaning) Group,
sure the tools are only ever used in their
The Vycel Electrostatic Sprayer is 99.99%
a company committed to designing and
intended plant area. The colour-coded Vikan
effective at protecting against viruses by
developing innovative and unique commercial
Hygienic range meets all customer needs for
delivering a positively charged antimicrobial
cleaning products. IIC will further evolve the
colour-coded cleaning tool segregation and
mist that is attracted to every surface, even
Victor brand whilst embracing its core values.
ensures compliance with HACCP requirements
those you can’t see. Using 75% less solution and
as well as food safety standards that include
a quarter of the time of conventional cleaning,
FSSC 22000, BRC, IFS, and SQF.
Vycel even sanitises the air it passes through,
Victory Innovations
A02a
www.victoryinnovations.com Victory Innovations was established in 2014.
Vileda
and offers solutions that help customers to
B28
Vycel
F16
www.vycel.com
leaving viruses nowhere to hide.
www.int.vileda-professional.com
Its range of electrostatic sprayers provides excellent coverage using 65% less chemical
Vileda Professional develops and manufactures
than other traditional systems. Victory Sprayers
leading edge cleaning solutions for professional
will save you time and money by reducing
users in various application areas – including
your labour costs, offering a go-to solution
healthcare, controlled environment, general
in transportation, schools, medical, and
building cleaning, and HoReCa. With over 60
hospitality facilities.
years in business it understands the needs of
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WEPA Professional
F21
www.satino-by-wepa.co.uk
designed for both public and semi-public areas,
Zidac Laboratories
A06
Satino by WEPA represents forward-thinking
www.zidac.co.uk
hygiene, with concepts that can be adapted to
Zidac Laboratories is dedicated to providing
meet the needs of hotels and restaurants, public
the very best in hand hygiene and disinfectant
authorities and the health sector, industry,
products, for the home and the workplace.
trade, and airports.
WOBA Sp. Z.o.o.
H1
Zoono Holdings Ltd
H4
www.zoono.com
www.woba.pl Zoono Group is an expert in antimicrobial WOBA was created in 1999 in Lodz. The
protection, specialising in the development,
company's main scope of business is the
manufacture and global distribution of
WEPA Professional, a member of the CHSA
manufacture and sale of products such as
a unique range of durable antimicrobial
and a leading provider of sustainable,
dishwashing pads, traditional mops, cloths,
solutions. Over the past 14 years the company
environmentally friendly paper and washroom
flat mops, and sponges. Its products, thanks
has developed a suite of proven products that
solutions in Europe, is bringing the Satino
to their high quality and affordable price,
enable customers, partners and distributors to
by WEPA professional hygiene range to this
have been very well received on the market,
realise and maximise both revenue producing
year’s Cleaning Show. Satino by WEPA offers
effectively replacing products imported from
and commercial opportunities. Zoono
an extensive range of cleaning and hygiene
both Europe and Asia. Its products branded by
Group has developed, and owns, a wealth of
products to suit all businesses - from hygiene
the buyer are supplied in Poland and Europe
intellectual property based around the ‘Zoono
papers (paper towels, toilet rolls and cleaning
to the largest retail chains such as Tesco,
Molecule’ - a unique, antimicrobial technology
rolls) to dispenser systems, soaps, hand
JMP, Lidl, Aldi, Kaufland, Carrefour, Rossman,
that bonds to any surface and kills a broad
sanitiser, and waste solutions. With products
Lewiatan, and Metro.
spectrum of pathogens.
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BIOHYGIENE has introduced three new products to its ready-to-use (RTU) range. By adding a kitchen cleaner, all surfaces and floor cleaner, and
RTU cleaning products range launched
complete washroom cleaner to its collection, the biotech manufacturer now offers a complete range of nine RTU cleaning products. “The issue with many RTU products on the market is that they are notoriously damaging to the environment, due to low dilution,” said Erum Ahmed, sales director at BioHygiene. “This means more product is used, resulting in greater plastic waste, increased CO2 emissions, extra storage, and added cost. Because of our innovative microbial and enzymatic solutions, our highly concentrated RTU products not only have the capability of achieving and
maintaining a deep clean on all hard surfaces, they help reduce costs, waste and storage requirements. Whilst improving operational efficiency per use, these RTU products also remove odours at source and are designed for ease of application and convenience for those wanting immediate and cost-effective access to high-power cleaning without the need to dilute. With environmental sustainability being a core principle, our RTU range is packaged using post-consumer resin (PCR) and is 100% recyclable - helping to reduce plastic waste. Alongside this, our use of renewable biotechnology reduces toxicity to human and aquatic life and reduces CO2e. We have also been recognised as carbon-neutral by Carbon Footprint Ltd.” WWW.BIOLOGICALPREPARATIONS.COM BOTHONGO Hygiene Solutions UK has unveiled a range of surface and air sanitisers ideally suited to the post-COVID era. The products have been tested to the most stringent EN standards and are designed for use in many sectors including front of house areas in restaurants, bars and hotels as well as offices and education establishments. The range includes: Covid Guard Air Sanitiser, Covid Guard Virucidal Fragranced and Covid Guard 80% Ethanol Aerosol Spray. Nick Winstone, CEO of Bothongo Hygiene Solutions, said: “The approach to hygiene is changing post-2020 and we have launched over 160 new products that are aligned to a post-COVID era, including our industryleading range of air and surface sanitisers. Bothongo Hygiene’s mission is
Surface and air sanitiser range launched
to provide best in class, value-based cleaning products, in a fun and simple fashion. Our vision is a world where people can live with confidence, knowing they are protected against pathogens by the use of our products to clean their environments.” WWW.BOTHONGOHYGIENE.COM
Sprayer turns salty water into powerful disinfectant… instantly
A handheld sprayer has been launched which turns mildly salty tap water into a powerful disinfectant which kills 99.9% of germs, bacteria and viruses, including COVID-19. The easy-HC10 uses an electrochemical reaction to instantly convert tap water containing just 0.25% salt into hypochlorous acid, a powerful disinfectant which the human body itself produces to fight infection. The easy-HC10 has been designed by Vapourtec, a manufacturer of flow chemistry equipment used throughout research and the chemicals industry. “Hypochlorous acid is a powerful disinfectant which our bodies already use to kill germs,” said Duncan Guthrie, Vapourtec’s founder and MD. “The easy-HC10
instantly produces it from nothing more than tap water and salt, eradicating the need for costly disinfectant.” WWW.VAPOURTEC.COM
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SEKO has announced that Dolphin Solutions Ltd has agreed to sell all of the assets and intellectual property relating to its Excel range
SEKO acquires Excel soap dispenser range
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A new alternative antiviral sanitising solution that is free from alcohol and chemicals is being launched by a Telford hygiene specialist. Room Shield has signed a joint venture agreement with a North Staffordshire manufacturer to bring its HOCL (hypochlorous acid) products to the commercial marketplace. The company has invested over £250,000 into developing its new eco-friendly range using a similar formula and technology that has been used in hospitals for more than 30 years and is
‘Multimillion pound opportunity’ for ‘breakthrough’ sanitising solution
effective for cleaning and disinfecting skin and surfaces. Product development has focused on increasing the traditional formula
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shelf life of 4-8 hours to more than 12 months and this is set to open up a multi-million pound
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opportunity, according to the company. “COVID-19 has brought hand sanitising clearly into focus
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and with it, unfortunately, has been a rise in dermatological issues caused by some of the alcohol
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and sensitising chemicals commonly used in these products,” said Kevin Parr, who set up the
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ESP has become Lucart Professional
RESULTS FOR THE BUSINESS. RESPECT FOR THE ENVIRONMENT.
ESP has become Lucart Professional offering all its value to the UK market: - The know-how of an international group, 11 plants in Europe, 12 paper mills and a production capacity of 395,000 tons per year. - An even wider range of tissue and airlaid product for all professional uses. - A business vision where the drive for innovation, respect for people and the goal of sustainability have always been the first objectives.
