Cleaning & Maintenance - November 2021

NOVEMBER 2021

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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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INDUSTRY NEWS

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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INDUSTRY NEWS

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

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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

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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.”

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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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security services to Ryemarket Shopping Centre,

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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BICSc C&M

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

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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

changers joining the profession first hear about

to becoming professionally

an opportunity to talk

environmental health as a career choice from a

registered has now been

parent or relative, or someone they met through

launched and offers

there with you, but you

the course of their job. Whoever it was, it was

three categories with

won’t be on your own.

invariably that person’s compelling enthusiasm

supporting pathways for

for their job, its breadth and the positive

each, depending upon

impact that they can have on a daily basis

your career aspirations:

that encouraged them to seriously consider

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think about a career in environmental health.

Registered Food Safety Practitioner. We hope

can use as many of them as suit your needs

Environmental health professionals have

that these, along with the introduction of

and personal style, because we know the most

played a major role during the pandemic

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powerful thing we have is the enthusiasm of

and the important work they do to protect

health, will offer both employers and

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people’s health, support businesses and

candidates flexible and practical routes into

safeguard communities has finally started to

the profession.

With all these changes and the urgent

be recognised.

There is no standard format, no prescribed method and no right or wrong answers simply sharing your infectious passion for

need for more qualified EHPs, our ongoing

your profession is enough. We want to make

environmental health professionals in local

campaign to encourage people to

people aware of, and excited about, a career

authorities and businesses across

#ChooseEnvironmentalHealth is more important

in environmental health. As career choices go,

the country. Our recent workforce survey

than ever. We want to encourage both members

there are few more that have a real impact on

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

perhaps you could get in touch with them

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and see if they have any opportunities for you

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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

How do we head off any return to the bad old days?

The answer is there are lots of ways, but primarily we

So, let’s hope that pressure from customers to save

unsustainable contracts.

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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.

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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.

matt@crioges.co.uk.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Invest in the correct size for your space.

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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

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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.

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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.

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A compatible, comprehensive,

dryers are an essential element in reducing the

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spread of microbes in public spaces. This will

Built-in antimicrobial technologies certainly

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dryers - and provide an ideal solution to the

ultimately, encourage proper hand hygiene at a

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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.

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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

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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

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containing COVID-19, and particularly

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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

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systems and so on - to clean entire cities.”

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bleach fans have been converted. But it also made our team feel safe in the early days of the pandemic. They could disinfect anything and everything with it, including their clothes and personal possessions, helping cut the risk of community transmission.”

Croll had already decided to move towards adopting ecologically friendly initiatives wherever possible, and Tanya Crosby had been actively researching environmentally friendly cleaning alternatives before the pandemic struck. “We wanted a solution that we could spritz everywhere without worrying about the health implications of inhaling the solution or getting it on our skin,” she said. “We don’t want our staff or residents breathing in excess chemicals. Our homes are meant to be where we can support the aging process – we don’t want to make it worse.”

At Croll, the system is now being used as the main cleaning product at all three care homes.

Hill House, one of the three Croll care homes, cares for 20 residents. Its housekeeping team is led by Corroll Beale, who said: “We’re conscious of the amount of cleaning chemicals we use at Hill House. We aim to not use strong smelling chemical cleaners whenever we can, not just because of odour but also because we don’t want our residents to breathe in chemicals all day.

Ultimately, we all want to create safe, welcoming spaces for our residents and protect the people working with them. New cleaning technologies like Toucan Eco are helping us achieve this.”

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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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WELCOME

Jim Melvin

Stuart Dacre

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.

LIST OF EXHIBITORS

* Details correct at time of press

2 Pure Products

C17

Cedo Ltd

Federation of Window Cleaners – FWC

B30

2SAN Global Ltd

F7

Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association – CHSA C35

Fenco Group

H2

Anglian Chemicals

A05

Cleaning & Maintenance Magazine – C&M

Flesz Sp z.o.o

C27

Apex Supplies

C25

Cleaning & Support Services Association – CSSA C35

Foremost

A10

Aridom Sanex Ltd

C47

Cleanlink Software Ltd

B25

Goizper

F15

Arrow County Supplies

D25

Cromwell Polythene Ltd

C26

GOJO Industries - Europe Ltd

B27

Battery Service Hub

H5a

Darwin Clayton (UK) Ltd

A13

Greyland Ltd

A12

BenchGuard

H7

Davis & Moore

G15

Hooper Services Ltd

A15

BioBax Ltd

K03

Decitex

E25

Industar Ltd

K01

Bissell

D35

easy-HC10

F18

Industrial Cleaning Equipment – ICE

E30

Bothongo Hygiene Solutions/InnuScience

D26

Eco Bag (UK) Ltd

C15

Ionic Systems Ltd

A01

British Cleaning Council

B30

Evans Vanodine

D20

iRecycle

E17

British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc)

B21

Ezisan

H8

i-team Global

B15

Bunzl Cleaning & Hygiene Supplies

F10

Ezitracker

B20

iVo Group

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Kärcher UK

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Tomorrow's Cleaning

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Ozoklenz (Summit Hygiene London)

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Trafalgar Cleaning

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Truvox International

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TVH UK Ltd

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Lucart Professional

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Punjab Papers

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Maximum Eco by Greyland Ltd

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QuoteOnSite

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Medisanitize

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Rawlins (Denis Rawlins Ltd)

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Mitie Cleaning Ltd

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Rotowash Ltd

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Newcel Paper Converters Ltd

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SEBO (UK) Ltd

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Nilfisk Ltd

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SmartClean International

Northwood Hygiene Products Ltd

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UHub Ltd

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CONFERENCE PROGRAMME *Free to attend. Details correct at time of print

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.

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12.00

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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A founding member of the CHSA’s sustainability committee, he is pivotal to driving forward this initiative.

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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13.00

Federation of Window Cleaners Awards Presentation.

Presented by: Steve Kennedy and Scott Smith, FWC Executive.

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,

Chaired by Mike Rutherford, treasurer and HR chair, CSSA. Panellists: CSSA Innovation Showcase finalists.

Biography: Mike Rutherford joined the family cleaning business in 1979. Mike came through the ranks working in operations, sales & marketing, administration and other key

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support departments, eventually taling overall control of the business in the mid-80s. In 1987 he was elected a director of the CSSA and was later appointed treasurer, an position he has now held for over 10 years.

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.

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11.30

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.

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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.

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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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The CSSA Innovation Showcase THE Cleaning Support Services Association’s

linked in real-time on the same business

Ecobreeze - Ecobreeze Smart & Pure:

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.

Bunzl CHS - Sustainable Solutions:

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.

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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.

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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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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.

Cromwell Polythene Ltd C26

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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Whatever the environment; waiting room, corridor, kitchen, theatre or ward, we provide the right equipment for the task. The Hako healthcare range offers the complete cleaning solution, clean, dry and disinfect in a single pass. Floor surfaces are left clean and safe first time, every time.

For more information contact our specialist team on 01788 825600 or email: enquiries@hako.co.uk to find out more about Hako’s healthcare range.

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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’:

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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

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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

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www.quoteonsite.com QuoteOnSite’s professional quoting and

Rotowash Ltd

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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Tomorrow’s Cleaning is a digital magazine for

The Cheeky Panda

unbeatable prices on both the Kärcher

Truvox International

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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

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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

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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

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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.”

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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.”

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SEKO acquires Excel soap dispenser range

of soap dispensers to SEKO UK Ltd, effective 27 September. To ensure a smooth transition, Dolphin Solutions will continue to support SEKO UK in the transfer of all production activities and existing customers beyond the transfer date. Both companies have formulated a joint handover plan.

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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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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.