Cleaning & Maintenance - October 2021

OCTOBER 2021

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IN THIS ISSUE: Healthcare & Hospital Hygiene

Cleaning and hand hygiene are vital in any healthcare setting.

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New launches and the latest innovations at the Cleaning Show 2021

After a year that has seen heightened awareness of the importance of cleanliness and sanitation, it is more important than ever for businesses across all industry sectors to embed effective and safe hygiene practices into their daily routines.

Helping businesses and cleaning professionals discover the next big product innovation and to learn from leading industry experts, the Cleaning Show 2021 returns to ExCeL, London from 2-4 November, and will welcome some of the industry’s leading suppliers as they showcase innovative cleaning products to an expected 7000 attendees.

Autonomous cleaning will be high on the agenda. ICE, the UK’s largest independent provider of cleaning equipment, will be on hand to showcase its wide range of future friendly cleaning solutions. Among its newly launched products, ICE will demonstrate its new UV Bot - the latest in its cobotics range, designed to advance autonomous cleaning through innovation. It enables the operator to add disinfectant and set tasks before the self-driving UV Bot begins its work. It is complete with 3D obstacle avoidance and 360° UV-C and ultrasonic dry mist disinfection. Darren Marston, executive chairman of ICE, will be speaking in the Cleaning Show Conference at 10.30am on Wednesday 3 November.

His presentation is entitled: ‘The rise of the Co-Bots: how autonomous cleaning can support and enhance current cleaning practices’.

Also with a focus on autonomous cleaning, Killis will demonstrate its Leobot. Designed to maximise productivity and optimise cleaning efficiency, it uses up to 70% less water than some robots, delivering an eco-friendly and safe alternative to enable

operatives to increase the cleaning frequency of those all-important touch points.

Other hot topics at the event – the first dedicated cleaning and hygiene show since the COVID-19 outbreak – will be newly developed sanitising and disinfecting solutions. Amongst these, Vycel will show its electrostatic sprayer designed to deliver a positively charged water-based antimicrobial spray, quickly sanitising and disinfecting 100% of surfaces within just 30 seconds. P-Wave will also show its GermErase 24hr disinfectant product in partnership with GermErase, whilst IK Sprayers will be introducing its new IK e 15 BS to visitors which comes with four specifically designed nozzles to improve effectiveness, safety, and speed of treatments.

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.

Further details of the Cleaning Show can be found on Pages 2438 of this issue of this issue – and at www.cleaningshow.co.uk, where free registration is also available.

I wish you a clean, tidy and healthy month ahead.

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The Cleaning Show 2021 Official Preview.

Showcasing the latest advances in cleaning practices and technologies – and to celebrate the critical role the sector continues to play in managing COVID-19 - The Cleaning Show returns to ExCeL, London from 2-4 November 2021.

Industry News.

In the news this month… Aramark cleans up ay BICSc NI awards, Thousands sign up for BICSc virtual training offering, Research: shoppers concerned about COVID safety as they return to the high street, . Winners of the CHSA’s 2021 undergraduate bursary announced, Sodexo gifts more than £1 million to help fund apprenticeships, Yorkshire cleaning brand celebrates award win, New Master for the WCEC.

People.

Personnel news and new appointments from across the cleaning and FM sectors.

Contracts.

We take a look at all the latest contracts awarded across the industry.

New Products.

An overview of some of the new products available on the market this month.

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Feature: Healthcare & Hospital Hygiene.

Cleaning and hand hygiene are vital in any healthcare setting.

Cleaning operatives have a duty of care to keep floors and surfaces clean and sanitised, while medical staff need to ensure that their hands remain clean and virus-free to avoid the risk of cross-contamination.

This feature looks at research, practices and product innovations designed to keep these critical facilities clean and safe.

05 Editor’s Comment

15 BICSc Comment

16 BCC Comment

A look at the cleaning sector this month.

It’s not rocket science – but cleaning is not ‘no science’! Stan Atkins, CEO of BICSc, reports.

CSSA launches Clean Start campaign. Daniel Cross, CSSA marketing chair, reports.

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C&M INDUSTRY NEWS

Aramark cleans up at BICSc NI awards ARAMARK Northern Europe has won three categories at the British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc) Northern Ireland Nation Awards. The event took place in Belfast City Hall and represented the first event that has been held there since the COVID-19 pandemic.

In total, over 10 Aramark personnel were nominated at the awards, winning three out of the four categories it entered. Marion Brown won the ‘office’ category, making this the eighth consecutive year that Aramark has won this category. Ian Barnard took home the prize in the ‘leisure and hospitality’ category and Amy Peachey was the winner of the ‘supervisor’ category.

Colm McGrath, Aramark BICSc trainer and BICSc Northern Ireland chairman, said: “Aramark has always been a great supporter of the BICSc NI Nation Awards throughout the years and, after a long 18 months, it was great to get back to the iconic Belfast City Hall for this year’s event. The awards are always highly competitive, so all of our finalists should be really proud of their achievements.”

Front row: Heather McMillen, Aramark area manager; Amy Peachey, winner of the ‘supervisor’ category; and Colm McGrath, Aramark compliance/BICSc trainer, assessor and BICSc NI Nation chairman. Second row: Urszula Koziol Jarecka, supervisor finalist; Daniel Pastuszcak, Aramark area manager; Nikki Jameson Thompson (Stranmillis College), supervisor finalist; and Sheridan Johnston (Stranmillis College), education finalist. Third row: Linda Lucy, finalist leisure and hospitality; Anite Wilgaus, Aramark supervisor; and Michelle Stewart, Aramark cleaning operative. Back row: Martin Walker, Aramark regional manager; Kate Proctor, Aramark regional manager; Susan Cooke, Aramark HR specialist; Shane Flynn, managing director, Aramark Ireland; Ray Taylor, operations director; Danny McAuley, Aramark operations manager; David Maxwell, leisure and hospitality finalist; and Ian Barnard, leisure and hospitality winner.

Shane Flynn, managing director of Aramark Ireland, said: “I am delighted that our Aramark

throughout all of our client sites. The COVID-19

pandemic, so it is a privilege for us to honour

cleaning operatives have been recognised for

pandemic has shone a light on the importance

them and their work. Overall, this is a huge

their work. This is a true testament to their

of clean, safe and hygienic environments.

achievement for the company, one we are

ethos and work ethic and demonstrates their

Our team has done an exceptional job each

incredibly proud of.”

commitment to the high standards upheld

and every day since the beginning of the

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Thousands sign up for BICSc virtual training offering BICSC is celebrating the success of its

ways to do this is through professional

recently-launched BICSc Business Services

training. We are delighted that, for the first

extremely excited to announce the

Virtual Training Suite, which has seen an

time, we’re able to offer online a range of

introduction of the BICSc Supervisor’s

unprecedented number of candidates register

BICSc accredited and certificated training

Certificate. This will be a 360-degree course

to participate. As the largest independent,

courses, aimed at making training accessible

and will be one of the most comprehensive

professional and educational body within

to all and enhance our ongoing training

courses for a supervisor within the cleaning

the cleaning industry, Northampton-based

options, including our in-person training.”

and hygiene industry. It demonstrates how

BICSc has announced that within weeks of

As BICSc celebrates its 60th anniversary,

we continually review our training offering

Neil Spencer-Cook added: “We are

unveiling its comprehensive virtual training

the organisation demonstrates how

and always look for innovative ways we can

option, more than 5000 students, nationwide

it continues to lead the industry with

make our training more accessible to all.”

and globally, had enrolled to access the range

ground-breaking innovation, including the

of courses.

announcement of its new BICSc Cleaning

the industry, the new course aims to provide

Supervisor’s Certificate, which launched

a robust and well-rounded knowledge for

in September.

any supervisor of cleaning operatives. As

Michelle Iland, marketing manager at BICSc, said: “The pandemic has meant

Designed to be the ‘go to’ qualification for

the benefits of cleaning and hygiene has

BICSc most comprehensive course to date,

been brought to the forefront of people’s

it will consist of 10 modules, which can be

minds. Cleaning operatives are becoming

completed over a 12-month period, allowing

more visible and, more importantly, more

course candidates access to a breadth of

respected. Part of the our mission is ‘to

more than 170 lessons.

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Research: shoppers concerned about COVID safety as they return to the high street WHILE restrictions have now lifted, almost three

In addition to clean air systems, over

that can show it is taking the virus seriously and

quarters (73%) of Brits are still worried about

half (54%) of respondents want to see an

is COVID-secure. And more than half (54%) of

visiting shops and cafés where there are no

increased cleaning regime in place while

respondents even said that they will choose to

COVID-19 measures in place, new research from

half (50%) would like to see hand sanitiser

spend their money with businesses that can

Mitie has revealed. More than half (53%) went as

available in stores. Other measures that

show they are putting COVID safety measures

far as to say they will only go into shops which

would offer peace of mind are increased

in place.

have visible anti-COVID measures.

touch point cleaning, which a third (36%)

Meanwhile, a fifth of UK adults (22%)

want to see in shops and cafés, while a

confirmed that they would spend more time

priority for more than half of adults (54%), who

quarter (25%) want temperature checks for

in a store if they could see that anti-COVID

say they would be more comfortable spending

everyone using the building.

measures were in place. A compulsory mask

Ensuring a regular flow of clean air was a high

The survey also shows that investing in

policy, social distancing measures, increased

there is increased air ventilation. Similarly, more

safety measures is not only the right thing to

cleaning, and visible air ventilation would all

than a quarter (28%) would like technology that

do, but also makes good business sense too.

encourage shoppers to spend around half an

reduces viruses from the air, such as ultraviolet

Two thirds (67%) of respondents confirmed that

hour longer inside if they were in place.

light, to be in place.

they would look more favourably on a business

time inside high street shops and cafés where

Daniel Guest, chief operating officer, Mitie Technical Services, said: “While the nation’s COVID restrictions are no longer in place, it is clear that there remains concern from the public that shops, cafés and other retail premises are safe spaces to visit. By investing in measures like increased cleaning regimes and technology like UV light that can help kill viruses in the air, retail and hospitality businesses can keep their customers safe, prevent the spread of the virus, and give consumers confidence to spend time on the high street.”

Mitie has created a dedicated page which has advice and tips for businesses are looking to create a COVID secure environment for customers.

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Winners of the CHSA’s 2021 undergraduate bursary announced AFTER completing almost their entire A Level

small part we are helping to set these three

courses under the shadow of the coronavirus

young people on their way to meaningful

pandemic, three talented students are

careers. All the applicants exhibited hard work

celebrating. Chloe Dunn, Phoebe Stevenson and

and a determination to achieve. We were also

Molly Black have been selected as the recipients

impressed by their contribution to their wider

of the Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association’s

communities. With 11 applicants for three

(CHSA) 2021 Undergraduate Bursaries.

bursaries, it was inevitable some would be

The CHSA rejuvenated its Undergraduate Bursary Scheme in 2016. Since then, 11 young

Left, Phoebe Stevenson; top, Molly Black; and bottom right, Chloe Dunn.

disappointed. The margins were very small so the making the final decision was incredibly challenging. Those who were not selected

people have benefited from the bursary while at university. It is worth £4500 to each successful

David Garcia, according to need, worthiness,

should feel proud of all they have achieved

applicant, £1500 being paid at the start of each

endeavour, and overall performance.

to date and the way in which they presented

academic year or the first three years if the degree is longer.

Applicants were assessed by a judging panel, led by CHSA vice president and treasurer, 10 OCTOBER 2021

David Garcia said: “Young people have had

themselves to the panel. We wish the final

a tough time during the pandemic. We are

three, and all the applicants, every success at

delighted to offer something positive, awarding

university and in their future careers.”

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Sodexo gifts more than £1 million to help fund apprenticeships SODEXO is helping numerous small companies and not-forprofit organisations to upskill their workforce by gifting more than £1 million of its apprenticeship levy to support 106 new apprentices.

The money is helping train people for roles across many sectors including trainee paramedics for the London

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and support staff for locally-based community organisations and

we have committed to ensuring

sports clubs in areas such as

that all appropriate job roles and

Salford, Worcester and Bath.

vacancies are considered as an

The levy is also funding a

this to such an extent with SMEs

school in Salford - where one of

and not-for-profit organisations is

Sodexo’s main offices is based

truly a privilege and we wish each

- enabling them to gain a Level

apprentice benefitting from this

5 apprenticeship qualification.

every success.” apprenticeships at Sodexo,

workers in the hotel and catering

added: “As one of the largest

industry as firms across the UK are

facilities management

facing recruitment issues due to

organisations in the country, we

the pandemic.

build up a huge apprenticeship

Large businesses, such as

fund each year and, while we are

Sodexo, can gift up to 25% of

committed to the apprenticeship

their apprenticeship levy to help

scheme and encourage all of our

other organisations.

colleagues in Sodexo to further

In February this year, during

their development and boost

National Apprenticeship Week,

their careers, we also feel it is

Sodexo committed to donate

important to gift a percentage to

£800,000 a year to benefit SME

help local communities, SMEs,

organisations and not for profits.

the public sector, and community

Having increased the amount

based organisations.”

given to other organisations to

Sodexo ensures it is ‘gifting

meet this commitment, Sodexo

with purpose’ to employers that

has now gifted a total of £1,000,629

share the company’s ethos when

since 2019.

it comes to health and safety and ensuring their workforce is

chair for UK and Ireland, said:

diverse and inclusive. Earlier this

“As an organisation that serves

year, Sodexo launched its Social

the public in so many important

Impact Pledge which included

ways, it is incumbent on us to

a commitment to contribute

operate with purpose and to

to the economic, social and

create a positive social impact in

environmental development of

the communities we serve. Our

the cities, regions and countries in

apprenticeship programme is

which it works.

incredibly important to us and

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Yorkshire cleaning brand celebrates award win YORKSHIRE-based cleaning brand, Astonish has secured the Manufacturer of the Year Award (over £25 million) at the Made in Yorkshire Awards 2021. Astonish has been available for nearly 50 years and currently manufactures and ships goods all across the UK and to some 30 markets globally.

The brand has had an impressive 12 months, increasing sales by 50%. Astonish also developed an anti-bacterial surface cleaner specifically designed for the NHS and donated all of the profits back to the NHS. These achievements were highlighted by the judging panel and helped the brand secure the award.

Howard Moss, CEO of Astonish, said: “We were delighted to receive this award and proud that our dedicated team has been recognised for all of their hard work over the last challenging year. We are looking ahead to an exciting year for Astonish with the aim of expanding our product range and growing our market share across the industry.”

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New Master for the WCEC THE Worshipful Company of Environmental

member for 20 years, and has been closely

Cleaners has welcomed Gary Fage as its new

involved with most WCEC committees for the

the WCEC’s newest programme, the

Master after his installation ceremony on Friday

past three years. He was appointed the Master

Chartered Practitioners in Environmental

17 September 2021. Fage has been a WCEC

Elect by the Court last February.

Cleaning, and said: “I’m so proud to be

He is particularly committed to supporting

elected as the new Master of the WCEC. I will do as much as I can to build the momentum of its chartership programme to raise our industry’s standing, support our workforce and build a recognised community of cleaning industry professionals that commands the respect it deserves. The WCEC has an important role to play in making that happen for our industry.”

Gary Fage has had a long and successful career in the cleaning industry, and is now managing director of Janitorial Express and a director of Jangro Group. He brings with him a passion and commitment to cultivate more efficient and environmentally-friendly practices in the UK’s cleaning and hygiene industries. These elements already guide the direction of his own business, supplying eco-friendly cleaning products. He hopes to encourage his peers to embrace circular economy and C2C practices, ultimately growing a more sustainably focused culture within the cleaning industry.

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‘Ladies Day’ at the races for CSSA MEMBERS of the CSSA Women’s Group and

afternoon tea, complete with scones, cream

their guests enjoyed a day at Pontefract

and jams. Lynn Webster said: “A major benefit

Racecourse Ladies Day in August as part of the

of being a member of the Cleaning and Support

association’s networking activities. The day,

Services Association is networking events such

organised by CSSA Women’s Group chair, Lynn

as this. Not only did our guests enjoy a fantastic

Webster, was well attended with additional

day out, they were also able to conduct

more networking events for CSSA members

tickets requested by guests.

informal business meetings and make valuable

and their guests in the future but it makes a real

new contacts in a fun and relaxed environment.”

difference to host an event with a twist such as

The group enjoyed a full day and was able

Lynn Webster continued: “We are hosting

to watch the racing from a private balcony

Among those in attendance at the event

a day at the races. The Ladies Day event was an

- fortunate as the weather was not on side!

were: Joanne Robinson, managing director

absolute success and we are looking at offering

This ‘dine and view’ package offers smaller

of Solution One Services Ltd; Charlotte Killis,

even more tickets for the 2022 race day.”

corporate groups the opportunity to dine in

sales and events manager at Killis Ltd; and

style in the Dalby Stand’s private boxes.

Daniel Cross, UK marketing manager at

to learn more about the benefits of becoming a

Tennant Company and also chair of the CSSA

member of the CSSA, please visit:

marketing executive.

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As part of the package CSSA guests enjoyed a three-course meal followed by traditional

For more information on CSSA events, and

Sodexo names corporate responsibility director SODEXO has appointed Claire Atkins Morris as

development and head of service support, a role

now more important than ever. Claire’s skills and

director of corporate responsibility (CR) for the

that saw her support the business to effectively

expertise make her an outstanding appointment for

UK and Ireland. She has over 11 years’ experience

bid and mobilise.

the role and her ability to engage stakeholders and

working for Sodexo, starting in healthcare

Sean Haley, region chair, Sodexo UK and Ireland,

build relationships will ensure that our CR actions

as a waste and environment manager. Since

said: “As we continue to recover from the impact

continue to make a positive impact and support

then she has held several positions, including

of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business, having

the communities in which we live and work.”

head of waste management, head of soft FM

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C&M CONTRACTS

Record-breaking year for Salisbury Group SALISBURY Group has provided an update

sector-focused provider to one with a majority

in a net positive contribution back to

about a ‘superb 12 months of business’.

of business coming through partnerships in the

the environment.

Following the initial stages of the pandemic,

private sector.

Andrew Lunt, group managing director

when many tender processes were suspended

The company’s success follows a drive to

at Salisbury Group, said: “We have had an

or delayed, the company has won 10 contracts

grow Salisbury’s brand and reputation in the

excellent year of growth, adding major new

over the past year. These include a contract to

market. This involved a successful rebrand

clients in important sectors. In each case,

provide mechanical and electrical engineering

in July 2020 and a subsequent customer

we have gained clients with whom we have

maintenance for a major television channel,

engagement campaign. It resulted in

strong cultural alignment and can build real

a support services agreement with a car

Salisbury entering the i-FM Top 50 and being

partnerships. We have grown because of our

business and FM deals with large healthcare

recognised as one of the ‘Top 10 Challenger

strong track record of customer satisfaction and

and utility providers.

Brands’ in the FM sector.

continuous improvement, and also our ethos

The 10 contracts have a combined total

Subsequently, Salisbury unveiled its

of empowering our people to take a personal

contract value of over £30 million, not including

‘Climate Positive Company’ commitment,

approach to customer interactions. A superb 12

possible extensions, with many further

which involves a transformation to low-

months of business shows how well placed we

opportunities in the pipeline. This represents

carbon operations. In the meantime, it is

are to grow quickly as the economy rebounds

Salisbury’s best-ever year of growth, and means

offsetting 10% more carbon emissions than

strongly from the pandemic.”

it has successfully pivoted from a mostly public

the business produces every year - resulting

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London Bridge City contract awarded PRINCIPLE Cleaning Services has been

Principle Cleaning Services to London Bridge

awarded a three-year contract with London

City as our new cleaning and environmental

Bridge City for cleaning and window cleaning.

services partner. London Bridge City is a world-

The company will provide a 24/7 cleaning

class estate located in the heart of London, in

operation across the 21.5 acre estate, using

a prime location on the Thames. It demands

a dedicated workforce to deliver flexible and

the highest standards of sustainable cleaning

sustainable cleaning services.

and we look forward to working with Principle

London Bridge City has 3 million sq ft of

to refine the service, leveraging technology and

highest levels of industry benchmarking and we

office, retail and leisure space, stretching half

environmentally-friendly cleaning methods to

were able to demonstrate that our dedicated

a mile along the riverfront between London

the benefit of all stakeholders.”

management team and focus on collaboration,

Bridge and Tower Bridge. Its property portfolio

Mike Darmanin, portfolio director, Principle

partnerships, technology, and sustainability

includes No 1 London Bridge, Cottons Centre,

Cleaning Services, said: “To be awarded this

is the most effective model on the cleaning

Hay’s Galleria, More London Place and

contract for such a significant piece of London

market. We are looking forward to supporting

Riverside, the Unicorn Theatre, and City Hall.

real estate is an immense achievement for

London Bridge City and are committed to

all involved and we are proud to add London

developing our partnership further.”

Bridge City to our portfolio. Principle meets the

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Magnus MacAulay, estate director, London Bridge City, said: “We are delighted to welcome

Incentive FM signs deal with RPS THE Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) has

reception management, M&E, and cleaning

in meeting our current needs - it’s great to have

awarded Incentive FM with a 3-year total FM

services at the RPS corporate head office, national

a knowledgeable partner we can look to shape

contract for five significant sites in London.

museum, national archives, and national library.

our future workplace needs with.”

Incentive FM will provide security services,

The contract will include 13 full time members of staff working at the five locations.

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Matt Pilling, director - workplace solution at Incentive FM, said: “To work with the Royal Pharmaceutical Society has been a pleasure,

facilities at the Royal Pharmaceutical Society,

in implementing a service offering in full

said: “Incentive FM has proven to be a highly

partnership meeting their diverse needs.

supportive partner, adapting quickly to

The matching of the two business cultures in

our changing needs brought about by the

delivering excellent expert service around a

pandemic. They have helped to support

focus on people has been truly inspirational.

our workforce providing a safe, clean and

I look forward to a long term partnership in a

productive workplace during a time of immense

changing office portfolio.”

change. Matt and his team have been first class

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It’s not rocket science – but cleaning is not ‘no science’!

THE founders of the British

into space, it found out that

products to clean the bath, shower and toilet

Institute of Cleaning Science

the pens would not work

at his home in Almere. Within minutes of

were selective in the naming

at zero gravity (ink will not

finishing and settling down in his lounge, he

of the Institute. Firstly, we

flow down to the writing

heard an explosion caused by the reaction

are not a trade association,

surface). In order to solve

between the various chemicals he had used.

we are an Institute of

this problem, NASA hired

Police say the man was unhurt, but all the

like-minded people and

Andersen Consulting. It

windows were smashed, and his walls were

the word ‘science’ was well

took one decade and $12

reported as likely to collapse.

chosen and probably ahead

million to develop a pen that

I have always contended when asked about

of its time in 1961. Cleaning has never been a

worked at zero gravity, upside down, under

mixing chemicals, not that the effects are

glamorous occupation and, therefore, training

water, on practically any surface including

unknown, but that as soon as you mix two

had been greatly overlooked. It was assumed

crystal and in a temperature range from

chemicals you have broken the law because

that if you could clean at home, you could clean

below freezing to over 300 degrees Celsius.

there is no MSDS sheet for the concoction you

commercially. This, as we all know, is not the

The Russians used a pencil! This shows the

have produced.

case. Only those who have been trained correctly

issue with concentrating on the problem and

can clean correctly. The earliest references I can

not the solution.

find regarding cleaning training are training notes

Furthermore, when Jo Saltzer, a janitor

The Institute strives to concentrate on solutions, and we have posted many papers on our website during the ongoing COVID

written by monks for the cleaning of monasteries

working for NASA in 1968, was asked by a visitor

pandemic. Also, the majority of BICSc

circa 1600. However, cleaning did feature in a

what he did, he replied: ‘I am helping to put a

training is available on our online learning

1970s public information film entitled ‘Fatal

man on the moon’, which shows that cleaning

platform and we will continue to serve

floor’, although it was more to do with domestic

operatives often associate more strongly with

the industry and our members in the best

cleaning and slips/trips/falls.

the client than the contractor.

possible way.

So let’s take a look at NASA (National

Here’s a true account of what can happen.

For further information, please visit the BICSc

Aeronautics and Space Administration).

A Dutch man blew up his flat by over cleaning

virtual training suite at:

When NASA began the launch of astronauts

the bathroom. The man used several cleaning

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CSSA launches Clean Start campaign Daniel Cross, CSSA marketing chair and UK marketing manager at Tennant Company, reports.

HAVING only been in the cleaning industry

are school leavers, graduates or

and decried as unskilled workers -

a short seven years, I know first-hand the

professionals already in a career

cleaners. All around the country

experience of entering a new industry. I was

looking for a change.

and in this building, (they) are doing their best to keep our

Of course, cleaning operatives

a primary school teacher before I joined Vaclensa in 2015 and had never even heard of

play a vital and leading role

a scrubber dryer.

within the industry but we need

places hygienic and safe.”

An All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for the cleaning

to make people aware of the

Now I lead the UK marketing for Tennant

and hygiene sector was

Company, one of the world’s leading

other exciting opportunities within

manufacturers and suppliers of professional

cleaning and how they can develop

cleaning machines, and am also the chair of the

into real careers. As an example, right now

CSSA Marketing Executive, the hub where our

within the cleaning industry robotics is a hot

the House of Lords joined the group, making it

latest initiative ‘Clean Start’ was created.

topic, and for that we need engineers, software

one of the largest and most credible APPGs.

inaugurated on Tuesday 2 February 2021. A total of 53 MPs and three members of

The CSSA has created a dedicated webpage for the

developers, operators, technical support, and

I am still amazed at the cleaning industry.

It constantly produces new innovations and

office support. Right there we have highlighted

Clean Start initiative and we are producing a variety

it was a real eye opener for me when I first

key roles and career opportunities which are

of case studies to give readers an insight into some

entered because there are so many brilliant

quite often completely disassociated with the

of these specific roles, as well as stories about people

opportunities available. People just don’t realise

cleaning industry, but they exist and offer a great

changing careers, entering the cleaning industry and

because they have a certain, and often negative,

opportunity for a rewarding career. Other career

new start-ups. We are also planning a number of

perception of what the cleaning industry is. And

paths available include, but are not limited to,

school visits around the UK to promote the industry

that is exactly what the ‘Clean Start’ initiative

sales, marketing, product development, HR,

and its career paths and to demonstrate to pupils the

aims to change - perceptions.

health and safety, logistics, accounting, IT, and

industry’s exciting innovations.

Clean Start will also have a presence at The

customer support.

Far too many people outside the cleaning

The COVID pandemic has placed cleaning front

industry will immediately think of a person

Cleaning Show in London (2-4 November)

walking around with a mop and bucket when you

and centre and, some would argue, given long

alongside the CSSA Innovation Showcase.

suggest the idea of a career in cleaning, and this

overdue praise and recognition to our cleaning

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simply isn’t true.

professionals. Back in March 2020, the then

Clean Start has two real points to its mission -

leader of the Labour Party, Jeremy Corbyn, was

to educate people outside the cleaning industry

taking part in Prime Minister’s Questions when

about the many different roles and career paths

he praised the ‘unsung heroes’ of the public

available, and to promote the cleaning industry

sector who ‘keep us safe’ during the outbreak.

as a real career choice. We want to help people

Corbyn added: “I’d like to pay special mention

uncover these opportunities, whether they

to one group that are hugely ignored, forgotten

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Infection prevention – a frontline perspective Neil Nixon speaks with Yvonne Spencer, the clinical lead for integrated facility management at Sodexo Healthcare, who shares her perspectives on infection prevention and how it’s evolved over the course of the pandemic. Yvonne has over 15 years’ experience in nursing and before joining Sodexo was a ward manager at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital.

Over the last 18 months, cleaning and

empower people to be part of how we break

infection prevention (IP) in hospitals has

the chain of infection. If people understand the

been a much talked about topic. What are

reasons behind what we’re asking them to do,

your reflections and how are teams starting

we’re able to improve that experience for them,

to think about IP in the longer term?

and help them see that we just want to keep

A big milestone for us now is the new National

everyone safe. Making sure that you’re thinking

Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness 2021.

about these things as part of your IP strategy

These were about to be rolled out early last

can be transformational.

year but then the pandemic hit plans were put on hold across the country. Now we’re really

How has patient perception of hospital

looking forward to delivering against them. I’m

cleanliness changed in the last 18 months?

hopeful that we’ll start to see a reduction in

Yvonne Spencer

overall HCAIs as a result.

The major change is that patients are now really empowered to challenge if someone

our IP processes and technologies, alongside

isn’t living up to the cleanliness standards that

thinking and the way they manage infections

implementation of the new national standards,

we expect. If a member of staff isn’t washing

in a healthcare setting. For example, it’s

to evolve how we keep healthcare spaces clean

their hands or wearing a face mask, we find

important to create strategies and policies

and safe.

that patients will call it out and ask them to do

I think a lot of IP teams are changing their

something differently.

to deal with COVID-19 as a continuum and not an isolated incident anymore.

What strategies do you think deliver the

We want to feel safe when we’re at our

We must make sure that managing this

most impact when it comes to effective

most vulnerable, and our environment plays

becomes integrated with how we control all

infection prevention and control?

a massive part in this. I think patients are

pathogens, becoming part of our standard

For me, it’s all about the implementation

much more aware of their surroundings and

operating procedures and a measure that we

of change. You really need to engage all

how they’re being managed. In our hospitals

consistently report on.

stakeholders and make sure everyone is

we have communications boards which

aligned before you get going, making sure you

tell patients what they will see and how we

applying them to how we deal with other super

have the right frameworks in place to enable

keep our spaces clean and safe for them. For

bugs. I’m hopeful that we’ll be able to develop

collaborative, connected working.

example, we’ll tell them that they might not see

We’re taking learnings from COVID-19 and

With any new standards or policies, it’s super

us cleaning in the daytime, simply because we

important to firstly put yourself in the shoes

do it out of hours. Or we use a UV-machine in

of the patient and think about what they’ll be

certain circumstances.

experiencing because of the changes that you

I believe that if you know what’s going on,

make. Listening to service users and patients

you feel more in control, and having good

in any development or design can really be

information is a key factor in that.

invaluable. Taking on board those interesting insights and ideas means what you eventually

How has that impacted the people working

roll out has been created with your key users in

in cleaning and infection prevention?

mind, which has huge benefit to NHS staff and

The pandemic has really put the spotlight on

patients alike.

the amazing work that our teams do for the

Working in infection prevention, part of

NHS. It’s more than simply cleaning, it’s a job

my role is to help service users, patients and

that makes a real difference to people’s lives.

their families to know what we’re doing, why

Before an airplane takes off, the cleaning

we’re doing it and how it’s keeping them safe.

and maintenance staff will ensure that the

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An effective cleaning routine is critical for hospital hygiene Daniel Took, head of product at Kärcher Professional Products, discusses how to ensure year-round cleanliness within the healthcare sector.

MAINTAINING hygiene in hospitals and healthcare facilities is a critical step in the safe operation and management of these establishments. Wards, surgery rooms and treatment rooms must be disinfected between each patient, necessitating immediate, consistent and repetitive cleaning.

Intermediate cleaning ensures that the facilities are constantly maintained to a high standard, making less frequent, intense cleans even more efficient when required. To achieve this the PDIR (Preventative, Daily, Interim and Restorative cleaning and maintenance) cleaning process is an ideal practice for facilities managers.

for water-resistant floors, offering surface

Intermediate cleaning

protection to make them more hardwearing.

Maintenance cleaning is key for keeping

Preventative cleaning

things in order but intermediate cleaning

Preventative cleaning focuses on stopping the

Daily maintenance cleaning

is always required and can save time and

dirt from outside making its way into corridors,

Floorcare maintenance is key to ensuring

costs when it comes to deep cleaning. It is

entrances and common walkways. This can

that the surface remains safe for users. For

vital to select the right method to minimise

reduce the build-up of dirt inside by two thirds.

daily cleaning to extend service life, Kärcher’s

disruption to patients and staff and to

For paths and courtyards with entries into

compact scrubber dryer range thoroughly

prevent down-time. For example, using

the facility, Kärcher’s walk-behind vacuum

removes loosened dirt in a single pass leaving

excess water to clean the floors will put them

sweepers are perfect to target dirt from the

surfaces instantly dry, clean and safe to prevent

out of access for long periods. Orbital and

source, sweeping through up to 300m with

trips and falls. The walk-behind scrubber dryers

cylindrical scrubbers are ideal for scrubbing

limited dust development.

are easy to manoeuvre in heavily furnished and

hard floors to remove dirt from the surface

highly frequented areas and can be paired with

without the area being left soaked and

the floors are protected, particularly those that

Kärcher’s environmentally friendly FloorPro

inaccessible as a result.

are frequently walked on. Kärcher’s FloorPro

Multi Cleaner RM 756 to remove the most

Wipe Care RM 780 is a powerful cleaning agent

stubborn grease and mineral stains.

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If dirt does enter the facility, it is essential that

Restoring the original condition Surfaces can become damaged due to the movement of people, operating equipment and wheeling beds. To restore the floor it can need to be stripped and recoated with a new protective layer. Kärcher’s FloorPro Intensive Deep Cleaner RM 752 is an effective solution that can be used in conjunction with its scrubber dryers to powerfully remove care films, wax and polymer coatings, dirt and grease, allowing facilities mangers to recoat the flooring to return it to a ‘like new’ state.

When paired with the PDIR cleaning process, the Kärcher system offers innovative cleaning solutions that improve the overall cleanliness and maintenance of healthcare and hospital facilities.

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New cleaning strategy supports patient recovery and healthcare safety ISS Healthcare has commissioned a project that

Collaborative approach

for our industry, but will also lead to a positive

will take a scientific and behavioural approach

The successful delivery of this project centres

step forward in healthcare cleaning for everyone.

to healthcare cleaning. ISS worked closely with

on a collaborative approach with the NHS, and

We will be delighted for other collaborators to

NHS England and NHS Improvement in the

in particular the hospital ISS’s research and

come on board.”

development of the recently published National

development team are working with. Donna

Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness 2021. In

Brown, managing director, ISS Healthcare,

project are welcomed from organisations across

support of the standards, the new ISS healthcare

said: “The ISS strategic ambition centres on an

the cleaning and healthcare sphere. Please

strategy is based on using science to validate

innovative project, a scientific and behavioural

contact: enquiries@uk.issworld.com.

the cleaning process which will in turn build

approach to cleaning which is not only pioneering

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Collaboration and participation in the research

confidence throughout the NHS, support shorter patient stays and ultimately provide a safe clinical environment to help save lives, not just during the COVID pandemic but beyond.

Collette Sweeney, head of healthcare cleaning at ISS, said: “The application of cleaning science and the impact of behaviour is intrinsically linked to environmental infection control. The purpose of the project is to use science to determine the efficacy and appropriateness of the healthcare cleaning process to deliver evidence-based safe systems of cleaning.”

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The vital healthcare ingredient During the global pandemic it has become more important than ever to keep hospitals clean and germ-free. Liam Mynes from Tork manufacturer Essity considers the importance of training in ensuring these outcomes.

CLEANING and hand hygiene are vital in any healthcare setting. Cleaning operatives have a duty of care to keep the floors and surfaces sanitised, while medical staff need to ensure that their hands remain clean and virus-free to avoid the risk of cross-contamination. But while hand hygiene and surface cleaning are both relatively straightforward tasks, many healthcare workers are still getting them wrong.

Staff members can all too easily miss an important step in the process - particularly if they have received inadequate training or are in a hurry to move on to the next job. Not every medical worker will be washing their

healthcare workers globally fail to practise hand

A recent study carried out by United Minds on

hands frequently enough or in the right way, for

hygiene on a regular basis. Healthcare staff and

behalf of Essity revealed that 80% of healthcare

example. And overstretched cleaning operatives

hospital cleaning operatives therefore need to

professionals wanted to improve their hand

might inadvertently neglect some hospital

fully understand the protocols of cleaning and

hygiene compliance but added that they found

surfaces or use the same cleaning cloth for

hand hygiene. And they also need to be aware of

most traditional training modules uninspiring.

multiple applications, a practice that could lead

what they are doing and why. This is why training

Around 60% of the 1000-plus staff members

to cross-contamination.

is so vital in a hospital - both for hand hygiene

polled said they would also like hand hygiene

and surface cleaning.

to be given a higher priority in their unit. A total

The cleaning team is at the sharp end of hospital hygiene and it is their responsibility to

Cleaning operatives should be taught how to

of 98% considered hand hygiene to be a very

ensure that all surfaces are kept sanitised and

sanitise all patient areas in the most logical and

important element of their daily work while 40%

germ-free. But hospital cleaning operatives

hygienic way possible. They should understand

called for better hand hygiene training. And a

need few qualifications for their role. According

the order in which surfaces should be cleaned

third of all workers expressed dissatisfaction with

to the NHS website, domestic service assistants

plus the importance of using different cloths for

the current levels of training on offer.

merely need to be physically fit, capable

each task to avoid cross-contamination. And all

of following instructions and able to work

training should be easy to understand, intuitive

scope of our hand hygiene training and made

unsupervised. They must also be able to pay

and take into account the fact that English may

Tork Clean Hands Training - previously only

attention to detail, work as part of a team and

not be their first language.

available with the use of a virtual reality headset

take responsibility for their own work.

Essity has now launched an interactive

At Essity we have now broadened the

- accessible free of charge online via any

training and support package aimed at

electronic device. The training invites users into

to work towards a qualification, such as an NVQ in

healthcare cleaning operatives and facility

a digital world where they are confronted with

cleaning. But it is all too easy for standards to slip

managers. Tork Interactive Clean Hospital

a series of scenarios where hand hygiene needs

during a busy cleaning shift, just as it is entirely

Training takes staff through various real-

to be carried out. Developed in collaboration

possible for a hard-pressed healthcare worker to

world cleaning scenarios in an engaging way.

with behavioural scientists and hand hygiene

forget to wash his or her thumbs or the backs of

The training takes place in a virtual hospital

experts, the course aims to provide hand

their hands during a routine hand wash.

and incorporates modules on daily cleaning

hygiene guidance in an engaging way.

They are trained on the job and are encouraged

The advice from the World Health

in occupied patient rooms plus discharge

The use of posters and stickers reminding

Organisation is that healthcare staff should wash

cleaning protocols. Each module is focused

healthcare staff to wash their hands and providing

their hands before touching a patient, before

on learning by doing and is available in more

instructions on how to do this will help to support

carrying out any aseptic procedure and after

than 15 languages besides English. And an

their efforts. And of course, it is important that

exposure to body fluids. Hand washing should

accompanying ‘train-the-trainer’ module

they are supplied with user-friendly products to

also take place after touching a patient or coming

instructs facility and contract cleaning

be able to comfortably wash and dry their hands.

into contact with a patient’s surroundings. And

managers on how to support their teams and

Frequent and thorough hand washing is essential

the whole washing and drying process should

demonstrate optimum cleaning techniques.

for healthcare workers, but skin irritations and

Hand hygiene, like cleaning, can also be

dermatitis are both associated with repeated

take between 40 and 60 seconds to ensure a thorough cleanse. According to the WHO’s Clean

taught. In fact, studies show that healthcare staff

washing and drying. This means that all soaps and

Hands 2020 campaign, however, around 70% of

would actually like more instruction in this field.

hand towels should be soft and skin-friendly. For

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example, Tork Extra Mild Foam Soap is allergy-

and cleaner healthcare environment because

friendly and certified by the European Centre

both cloths are designed to pick up and retain

for Allergy Research Foundation, while Tork

any particles from the cleaning surface.

Healthcare workers are only human, and there

Xpress Extra Soft Multifold Hand Towels are soft, absorbent and gentle on the skin. A fragrance-free

will be occasions when the pressures of work,

conditioning cream such as Tork Non-perfumed

the condition of their skin, the unavailability of

Hand & Body Lotion will help to prevent chapping

products, or simple forgetfulness will result in a

and soreness when used after hand washing.

lapse in hand hygiene or cleaning protocols. So it is vital that the message is constantly reinforced

Cleaning operatives should also be equipped with user-friendly products that facilitate their

with training and that user-friendly hand hygiene

task. Products such as Tork Microfibre Reusable

systems and effective cleaning products are

Cleaning Cloths and Tork Microfibre Disposable

always made available to hospital staff.

Cleaning Cloths can help to promote a safer

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What new ideas and innovations are you

the passengers to get on board. This includes

excited about and why?

communicating what they are doing to patients

making sure everyone has a life jacket that is

I think the recent work at Gateshead Hospital

and visitors, otherwise people may assume that

accessible and fit for purpose. That plane won’t

to adapt the electronic patient record system

the nurse is just on their phone at the end of

take off until the pilot has had the go ahead from

to map who has been in contact with a

their bed, and not using a handheld device for

his team. Similarly, our cleaning and infection

patient has been fantastic. It links into a

clinical reasons. Telling people what the device

prevention teams make sure that an operating

bed mapping system which staff can access

is, how it’s used and why it keeps them safe is

theatre is spotless before an operation takes

via handheld devices, to add and monitor a

important. That kind of patient first approach

place. It’s the same level of rigor and dedication

range of metrics and clinical observations.

makes me excited and is something we should

that goes into making sure an operation can go

This is a smart way to manage the spread of

all really embed in our training and development

ahead on time, so clinical teams can treat and

infection, not just for COVID-19 but for a wide

practices, so it becomes first nature to staff.

care for as many patients as possible.

range of pathogens.

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A ‘total-solutions’ approach to healthcare disinfection INFECTION prevention and housekeeping teams have more choice than ever before.

Conventional products are still widely used but new formulations and technologies can complement, enhance or replace existing processes. Diversey’s ‘360’ or total-solutions approach offers traditional products alongside innovations. This provides healthcare professionals with total flexibility to choose the most suitable hand and surface disinfection solutions for their specific requirements.

Cleaner-disinfectants, disinfectants and wipes in Diversey’s Oxivir range contain patented AHP (accelerated hydrogen peroxide) as the active ingredient. These products offer broad-spectrum protection - they are effective against a wide range of viruses, spores, yeasts, and fungi, including C. diff, MRSA, Norovirus, E. coli, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Products in the range kill viruses in 30 seconds in dirty conditions. Their efficacy has been tested to the latest EN standards, including EN14476. This is the virucidal standard that covers enveloped

Using UV-C light

viruses such as SARS-CoV-2, the one that causes

The latest chemical-free disinfection technology

for fixed, portable and personal dispensing

COVID-19. Oxivir products can be used on a

utilises the power of UV-C light. Diversey’s

equipment. Product availability - key to infection

wide range of surfaces without many of the

Moonbeam3 disinfection technology is used in

prevention compliance - is maximised when they

drawbacks of traditional disinfectants. The

many UK hospitals in daily routines to disinfect

are used with Diversey’s IntelliCare system. This

active ingredient degrades to water and oxygen

large areas and hard to reach places. The

dispenser offers contactless operation to reduce

shortly after use, enhancing the sustainability of

portable unit is positioned in a room and turned

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The Cleaning Show returns to highlight new cleaning and sanitation practices 2-4 November 2021, Excel, London IN November, the Cleaning Show will return

Preventative cleaning in a

for heightened cleanliness and sanitation in a

to ExCeL, London to showcase the latest

post-pandemic future

post-pandemic future. For example, ICE, the

advancements in cleaning practices and

More than 60 leading cleaning suppliers are

UK’s largest independent provider of cleaning

technologies through hundreds of suppliers and

already confirmed to exhibit, including Ezisan,

equipment, will be on hand to showcase its

a first-class conference programme. Organised by

IPS Product Supplies Ltd, Newcell Paper

wide range of future friendly cleaning solutions.

the British Cleaning Council and Quartz Business

Converters, Uhub, and Vycel. Attendees will have

Among its newly launched products, ICE will

Media (publisher of C&M), the two-day event

the opportunity to test and source new products

demonstrate its new UV Bot, the latest in its co-

from 2-4 November 2021 is set to attract senior

from these exhibitors, along with companies

botics range designed to advance autonomous

cleaning professionals from across the contract

joining the event for the first time, including Apex

cleaning through innovation. It enables the

cleaning, facilities management, healthcare,

Supplies, Team Software and Wepa Professional.

operator to add disinfectant and set tasks

hospitality, retail, and public services sectors -

With new and recently launched innovations

before the self-driving UV Bot begins its work.

making it the UK’s largest and most important

on display, attendees can find the solutions

It is complete with 3D obstacle avoidance and

event in the cleaning and hygiene sector.

to help them meet the increasing demands

360° UV-C and ultrasonic dry mist disinfection.

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Continued from Page 24.

cleaning teams across the world made. She

any other industry and smart sensor technology

and wellbeing of customers and employees. The

will also take an insightful look inside the work

that will help facilities professionals manage

company works across a wide range of sectors

of the apprenticeship trailblazer group and

workplaces in a new post-COVID era.

including government and defence, healthcare

will provide an overview of recent professional

and education, technical services, and business

developments including grant opportunities

Demonstrating excellence

services to private sector clients in manufacturing,

for apprenticeship funded programmes and

Along with first-class networking, educational

transport and retail, providing essential services

tailored educational provision.

and sourcing opportunities, the Cleaning

and deploying industry leading technology to

Elsewhere, Neil Spencer-Cook, COO at BICSc,

Show’s popular attractions will return, including

will be joined by his colleague Michelle Iland,

the Window Cleaning World Cup. Open to

marketing and events manager, to deliver

anyone, visitors are invited to enter the Window

display its range of products including SlipStop,

a session titled ‘Training and delivery styles

Cleaning World Cup, with the competition

an all-in-one hazard warning sign and leak

for cleaning service providers’. Covering the

being professionally judged by Guinness World

collector, RiserShine, the latest innovation

importance of training and looking at the

Record qualified adjudicators, with a £1000

in escalator cleaning tools, and Zonitise

delivery methods that are available within the

cash prize up for grabs.

treatment, an antimicrobial surface coating

sector, the session will provide commercial

offering long-term antimicrobial protection.

cleaning providers with a holistic look at the

Association will be hosting its 2021 CSSA

various training options and their benefits, and

Innovation Showcase in a dedicated pavilion

what could work best for their organisations.

at the event to highlight and celebrate the

create safe and effective workspaces.

Elsewhere, Arrow County Supplies will

Among the first-time exhibitors joining the show is WEPA Professional which will showcase its new Satino disinfection range. Offering premium

Demonstrating the growing importance of

New for 2021, the Cleaning & Support Services

industry’s most innovative cleaning products,

solutions for hand hygiene in public spaces, Satino

the cleaning and hygiene sectors to public

services and initiatives. Businesses and

by WEPA disinfection stands offer touch-free sensor

safety, a dedicated session exploring the critical

organisations operating throughout the industry

control, combined with quick installation and

role of the new All-Party Parliamentary Group

can enter their innovations via the CSSA website.

uncomplicated handling. Ideal for medium and

(AAPG) will also take place. Inaugurated earlier

Prior to the Cleaning Show, the CSSA will hold

high-frequency use, the range is ideal for a wide

this year and sponsored by the British Cleaning

an ‘innovator’s pitch’ with a panel of leading

range of applications in hotels, offices, production

Council, the group is one of the biggest and

industry experts who will review and interview all

facilities, medical practices, retail, and more.

most credible APPGs to be established. It will

entrants and select those to be exhibited at the

ensure policymakers are aware of the vital work

Innovation Showcase itself.

New to 2021, attendees can also find out

Jim Melvin, chairman, British Cleaning

more about floorcare without compromise

carried out by cleaning operatives, offering

using Timberline Cleaning Equipment -

support and promoting the importance of the

Council, said: “This past year has more than

available exclusively in the UK through Apex

industry to the wellbeing of people, health and

demonstrated the importance of the cleaning

Supplies. While TEAM Software will highlight

safety, and the protection of the environment.

and hygiene industry, which reacted and helped

its software for security, cleaning and facilities

The last 18 months have proven to be

significantly and professionally in safeguarding

management companies, designed to help

a pivotal point in the cleaning industry.

and protecting the public in order to ensure

manage the workforce and back office systems.

Companies such as ICE have witnessed an

that the UK’s commercial and public spaces

embracement and appetite for innovation

are safe. Continuing to spearhead innovation,

Lessons learnt during the global pandemic

through autonomous cleaning, possibly fuelled

the industry has quickly adapted to all of the

The Cleaning Show conference returns for

by the heightened priorities for infection control

emerging challenges, and we are truly excited

2021, providing a platform to learn and discuss

at an appropriate distance. On this topic, Darren

to return to ExCeL, London as the first physical

the latest developments and major topics

Marston, executive chairman of ICE, will deliver

event for the sector to demonstrate our

affecting the cleaning industry on the frontline

a session that will outline how autonomous

collective collaboration in continuing to drive

of public health and safety. Industry experts

cleaning can enhance cleaning practices

the industry forward at such a critical time.”

will come together to discuss a range of varied

and productivity efficiencies whilst providing

topics including how autonomous cleaning can

dramatic return on investment results.

Stuart Dacre, event director, the Cleaning Show, added: “As the UK goes back to work, we

Other highlights include Dominic Ponniah,

are delighted to connect the industry face-to-

the importance of training and the role of

CEO and co-founder of Cleanology, delivering a

face once again to network, learn and discover

apprenticeships, sustainability, and more.

session titled ‘Technology matters - employing

the UK’s largest and most important event in the

support and enhance current cleaning practices,

new technology to deliver a modern cleaning

cleaning and hygiene sector. We are delighted

will be training opportunities within the

service’. The cleaning industry has slowly been

to announce details of our best-in-class

cleaning industry. Delia Cannings, director

moving towards technology-led solutions for

educational programme which is set to welcome

at Environmental Excellence Training

some time, but it is only in recent years it has

some of the biggest names in the industry to

Development Ltd, will lead a session

become a key differentiator between companies.

discuss the most pertinent topics facing cleaning

on training opportunities, focusing on

COVID-19 has and will continue to accelerate

professionals today. It really will be an event that

apprenticeships and funding. The presentation

the trend towards tech innovation in a way the

no cleaning professional can miss.”

will include a review of the current needs

industry probably didn’t think was possible a few

of the cleaning industry with a focus on the

years ago. This presentation will take a look at

open. To register and find further information

lessons learned during the pandemic and

an industry that now uses robotics, which cost

on this year’s programme, please visit:

will provide recognition of the contribution

as much as luxury cars, IT solutions on a par with

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The Cleaning Show 2021 Conference Tuesday 2 November 2021 10.30 Welcome and Opening Keynote.

are of primary importance to our industry’s

Synopsis:

future. This presentation will look at the work

As we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic,

of the APPG and its critical role in keeping

the cleaning industry needs to remain focused

cleaning and hygiene at the top of the

on the safety of the public and ensure that

political agenda.

the emphasis and importance of front-line

11.00

Biography:

staff continues into the new normal. This

The APPG for the UK cleaning and hygiene

Following a career in

presentation will explore how the cleaning

sectors – a critical role.

sport, Jim Melvin is

industry as a multi-faceted sector can work

By Jim Melvin, chairman,

currently chairman of

in cohesion to promote the importance of

British Cleaning Council.

the British Cleaning

the essential services that it provides to keep

Synopsis: There is little doubt that, in terms

Council and group

people safe.

of government and professional recognition,

CEO at Exclusive

Biography:

our industry has been afforded insufficient

Contract Services.

Jamie Wright has

attention. This year has changed that

Jim is also Junior

worked in the

perception and, without doubt, the public’s

Warden at The Worshipful Company of

cleaning industry

view of the industry and, more importantly,

Environmental Cleaners and a director and BCC

since joining his

the brave and outstandingly professional

representative of the Cleaning and Support

father’s business in

cleaning and hygiene operatives. The

Services Association (CSSA).

2000 as a trainee BDM. As a family

profile of cleaning and hygiene has never been so prominent. The strategic approach

11.30

business, Wright

undertaken in the formation and ongoing

The critical role of the cleaning industry

got involved in all areas of the company,

work related to the All Party Parliamentary

post-pandemic.

which paid dividends when the business was

Group for our sector has been vital as it

By Jamie Wright, managing director,

acquired in 2009 by Incentive FM Group. He is

includes so many areas that the BCC believes

Incentive QAS Ltd.

now managing director of Incentive QAS.

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12.00

developing an initiative to help members

Chaired by Mike Rutherford, treasurer

From invisible workforce to key workers:

migrate towards environmentally sustainable

and HR chair, CSSA.

why the real Living Wage matters now more

business. Its five pillars are:

Panellists: CSSA Innovation

than ever.

Product: the product as it is received and

Showcase finalists.

By Sebastian Bachelier, programme

disposed of by the end user.

Biography:

manager and project lead for the

Packaging: product packaging and packaging

Mike Rutherford

Recognised Service Providers, Living Wage

used in transit.

joined the family

Foundation, and Charlie Mowat, founder

Transportation: the complete supply chain.

cleaning business

and CEO, The Clean Space.

Social value and ethics: encompassing the

in 1979. Mike

Synopsis:

whole organisation.

came through the

For the first time in the 20 years of the Living

Corporate environmental impact: emissions,

ranks working in

Wage movement, employers from across sectors

waste and water.

operations, sales

and industries are recognising the crucial role

Having surveyed members to understand

& marketing,

cleaning operatives and other historically low

where they are today, the CHSA is now

administration and other key support

paid yet essential workers play in running

developing a roadmap towards sustainability.

departments, eventually taling overall control

their businesses. With record numbers of

This presentation will present the research and

of the business in the mid-80s. In 1987 he was

organisations publicly signing up to the Living

outline the roadmap.

elected a director of the CSSA and was later

Wage Foundation and with a growth in demand

Biography:

appointed treasurer, an position he has now

for front line workers in cleaning, catering and

Representing

held for over 10 years.

security, could now be the perfect time to

manufacturers and

champion the real Living Wage in your contracts?

distributors, the

Biographies:

CHSA’s priority is

Wednesday 3 November 2021 10.30

Sebastian Bachelier

to maintain and

joined the Living

enhance standards

The rise of the Co-Bots: how autonomous

Wage Foundation in

on quality, ethics

cleaning can support and enhance current

2018, where he leads

and sustainability.

cleaning practices.

on its work within

James Lee is managing director of Cromwell

By Darren Marston, executive chairman, ICE.

the outsourcing and

Polythene, a business committed to

Synopsis:

FM sectors through

environmental sustainability. A founding

The last 18 months have proven to be a pivotal

management of the

member of the CHSA’s sustainability committee,

point in our industry. The embracement and

Recognised Service

he is pivotal to driving forward this initiative.

appetite for innovation through autonomous

Provider project. Sebastian has previous experience of the public and private sectors as

cleaning is like nothing we have seen before, 13.00

possibly fuelled by the heightened priorities for

well through student enrichment work at an

Federation of Window Cleaners Awards

infection control at an appropriate distance.

inner-city college and c-suite recruitment for

Presentation.

To clean as we have always cleaned will not be

the NHS.

Presented by: Steve Kennedy and

good enough as the world around us changes.

Charlie Mowat

Scott Smith, FWC Executive.

Facilities service providers must achieve more,

founded The Clean

The FWC will present first, second and third

both in terms of productivity and quality,

Space in 2003 on a

place awards in its ‘2021 Company of the Year’

without compromising financial budgets.

mission to improve

category, announce the winner of its ‘2021

This session will outline how autonomous

the treatment of

Employee of the Year’ award and, new for

cleaning can enhance cleaning practices

people working in the

2021, in recognition of improved services to the

and productivity efficiencies whilst providing

cleaning industry -

industry, present its ‘Special Recognition’ award.

dramatic return on investment results.

including improving

Biography:

pay rates. Charlie is

Darren Marston has

an active member of the Recognised Service

worked in the cleaning

Provider Leadership Group and a passionate

industry for over

advocate for the real Living Wage.

30 years and is the executive chairman

12.30

of ICE – a company

A roadmap towards sustainability.

which has pioneered

By James Lee, council member, Cleaning

autonomous cleaning

& Hygiene Suppliers Association.

Synopsis:

for well over a decade. Darren is greatly 14.00

respected within the cleaning industry and

Environmental sustainability is one of the

CSSA Innovation Showcase Innovators: How

currently sits on the board of the Cleaning and

biggest issues facing business. The Cleaning

does technology provide reassurance and

Support Services Association (CSSA). He is also

& Hygiene Suppliers Association (CHSA) is

delivery of governance requirements?

an active member of The Worshipful Company

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of Environmental Cleaners and the British

largest network

a few years ago. This presentation will take

Cleaning Council.

of independent

a look at an industry that now uses robotics

distributors, and

which cost as much as luxury cars, IT solutions

is also the Master

on a par with any other industry and smart

Chartered Practitioners in Environmental

of The Worshipful

sensor technology which will help facilities

Cleaning – Official launch.

Company of

professionals manage workplaces in a new

By Gary Fage, Master, Worshipful Company

Environmental

post-COVID era.

of Environmental Cleaners.

Cleaners (WCEC).

Biography:

clerk@wc-ec.com

The WCEC is the

Dominic Ponniah

11.00

Synopsis:

City of London livery company specifically

founded his first

The Worshipful Company of Environmental

representing the industrial and commercial

business aged 11.

Cleaners has established a Register of

cleaning sectors.

After graduating from LSE, he started a

Chartered Practitioners in Environmental Cleaning for the public interest. The register is

11.30

business exporting

open to all professionals operating within the

Technology matters – employing

environmental cleaning industries. Its objective

new technology to deliver a modern

is to recognise and maintain the high standards

cleaning service.

on to launch Tuc-Tuc, Europe’s first natural

demonstrated by individual practitioners

By Dominic Ponniah, CEO and co-founder,

gas-fuelled rickshaw service. Cleanology has

within the industry. Through the register and

Cleanology.

grown from one employee to 700, and counts

its programme of continuous professional

Synopsis:

royalty, blue-chip corporates and luxury brands

development, the industry will be better

The cleaning industry has slowly been moving

amongst its clients.

recognised for its professionalism and career

towards technology-led solutions for some

development opportunities. This presentation

time, but it is only in recent years it has become

is the official launch of this valuable scheme.

a key differentiator between companies.

Training opportunities - apprenticeships

Biography:

COVID-19 has, and will continue to accelerate

and funding.

Gary Fage is the founder of Janitorial Express

the trend towards tech innovation in a way the

By Delia Cannings, director, Environmental

and a director of Jangro Group, the UK’s

industry probably didn’t think was possible

Excellence Training Development Ltd.

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12.00

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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

can evidence, the good governance of infection

currently holds the position of director of

working more closely with government.

control and are delivering a safe and hygienic

the CSSA. He is also an active member of

working environment.

the industry livery company, The Worshipful

Biography: Delia Cannings

Biography:

Company of Environmental Cleaners, the BCC

has a proven track

Lorraine Davis

and of BICSc.

record in building

has over 40 years’

strong relationships

experience in the

across the cleaning

cleaning industry,

sector. She is the

working in a number

AHCP national

of operational

Training and delivery styles for cleaning

lead for education

and business

service providers.

Thursday 4 November 2021 10.30

and training, the UKHA chair for the Midlands

development roles in complex environments

By Neil Spencer-Cook, COO, BICSc, and

and South West, and deputy chair of the

such as healthcare and education. Lorraine

Michelle Iland, marketing & events

British Cleaning Council. Delia has promoted

has worked with Public Health England

manager, BICSc.

numerous educational initiatives and

to support with the development of the

Synopsis:

spearheaded several scholarship programmes,

COVID-19 guidance for FM. In 2019, Lorraine

This presentation will cover the importance of

as well as supporting ‘trailblazer’ groups in the

was appointed chairman of the British

training and look at the delivery methods that

development of apprenticeships. As an external

Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc).

are available within the sector. Commercial

examiner for the University of Northampton she continues to support the development and

cleaning providers will benefit from a 14.00

holistic look at the various training options

contextualisation of learning packages for the

CSSA Innovation Showcase Innovators: Why

and their benefits - a real insight into what

sector. The highlight of her career to date was

is now the time to adopt technology led

style of training could work best for your

attending Buckingham Palace and meeting

solutions to protect your people and how

organisation. Some questions that will be

HRH Queen Elizabeth when she was presented

to utilise?

answered include: whether you are an in-

with the Queens Anniversary Prize for her

Chaired by: Darren Marston,

house provider or you have outsourced your

contribution to education and training.

director, CSSA.

training, is there a better option? Does your

Panellists: CSSA Innovation

current training structure work for you and

Showcase finalists.

your team? Is your team motivated?

12.30 Infection control in the workplace.

Biography:

Biographies:

By Lorraine Davis, director of cleaning

Darren Marston

From a financial director role, Neil Spencer-

services, MITIE.

has worked in the

Cook joined the BICSc senior management

Synopsis:

cleaning industry

team in 2015. He has a wealth of management

Post COVID-19, employers are very aware of

for over 30 years

expertise and has experience in hospitality

the requirement to reassure their staff that the

and is the executive

and FM. Neil’s passion is technology, especially

office/workplace is a safe place to return to. This

chairman for

when it can be used for efficiency purposes.

presentation offers a ‘non-healthcare’ guide to

the UK’s largest

Neil was the project lead on the creation of the

infection control. It will cover all the measures

independent

BICSc CPSS assessor app and, more recently,

that should be taken to ensure cleaning practices

cleaning equipment

delivered the Virtual Training Platform - to date

do not increase the risk of cross infection. There

supplier, Industrial

over 5000 candidates have registered.

are simple changes that can be made in cleaning

Cleaning Equipment Ltd – ICE. Darren is

Michelle Iland joined BICSc in 2014 and since

practices/methodologies that will demonstrate

highly respected within the cleaning

then her creative flair and passion for member

to your clients that you not only understand, but

industry by his peers and colleagues and

engagement, the BICSc annual awards and the

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12.30

Institute’s magazine, The Standard, has helped

knowledge and product excellence. It’s not

to deliver a clearer and more down to earth

acceptable under normal circumstances. In

CSSA Innovation Showcase Innovators:

message of what BICSc is about – membership,

the context of the pandemic, these claims

Raising environmental impact awareness

training, education, and standards. Michelle

put people at risk. The challenge for buyers

and how to reduce your carbon footprint.

strongly believes that investing in training is the

is to differentiate between the unscrupulous

Chaired by Paul Ashton, deputy chairman

only way to achieve your company goals across

but apparently credible companies and those

and innovation & technology chair, CSSA.

the board.

trading ethically. Lorcan Mekitarian will use

Panellists: CSSA Innovation

examples of unscrupulous behaviour to help

Showcase finalists.

buyers understand the challenges and learn the

Biography:

questions they need to ask to make sure they

Paul Ashton’s focus

get products that are fit for purpose.

is on the future of

Biography:

cleaning and, in

Lorcan Mekitarian is

particular, ensuring

chair of the Cleaning

talented individuals

& Hygiene Suppliers

understand the

Association (CHSA).

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potential to succeed

Representing

within the many aspects of the industry. Having

Buyer beware: the rise of unscrupulous

manufacturers and

worked within the FM sector at various operational

traders …and how to spot them.

distributors supplying

levels, Paul acquired Birkin Cleaning Services Ltd

By Lorcan Mekitarian, chair of the CHSA.

cleaning and hygiene

in 2016 and has never looked back. Birkin proudly

Synopsis:

products, the CHSA’s priority is to maintain

competes by providing service-led cleaning

Demand for cleaning and hygiene products,

and enhance standards on quality, ethics

solutions for clients across the UK and employs

including hand sanitisers, gloves, soft tissue,

and sustainability. Lorcan is at the heart of

1400 operatives. Birkin is a forward thinking

and aprons soared during the coronavirus

the Association’s determination to challenge

organisation fuelled by positive, enthusiastic

pandemic. The unscrupulous have made

unscrupulous traders who have attempted to

and helpful team members who actively adopt

the most of the opportunity. They created

profiteer from the pandemic. Lorcan is also

technology. Paul is also actively involved with the

businesses overnight, claiming expertise,

sales director at Berry bpi.

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Exhibitor Profiles Here is a selection of what some exhibitors will be demonstrating at this year’s show. A full listing will be available in the Cleaning Show 2021 Show Guide, published as part of C&M’s November issue.

Anglian Chemicals Stand: A05 www.anglianchemicals.com Arrow County Supplies LTF Stand: D25 www.arrowcounty.com

British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc) Stand: B21 www.bics.org.uk

a strong understanding of the insurance needs for businesses operating in the industry. Its specialist products allow it to offer solutions for various insurance requirements including liability, property, motor fleet, and the fast

Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association - CHSA Stand: C35 www.chsa.co.uk

emerging risk of cyber crime, and it caters for a

Cleaning & Support Services Association - CSSA Stand: C35 www.cssa-uk.co.uk

Decitex Stand: E25 www.decitex.com

wide range of activities from office cleaners to high level cleaning and from specialist cleans to non-cleaning FM tasks.

Eco Bag (UK) Ltd Stand: C15 www.ecobaguk.com

independent distributors of cleaning and

Cromwell Polythene Ltd Stand: C26 www.cromwellpolythene.co.uk

janitorial products in the UK, with an excellent

Cromwell Polythene is an independent,

has complete control of its supply chain,

reputation across a wide range of businesses

family-run business, specialising in the

partnering/owning several vertically

- recognised for its individual attention to

responsible supply of products for the

integrated subsidiaries. This ensures the

specific customer needs. Innovation is a

capture/containment of materials for

quality of its recycled UK post-industrial/

core company focus, driven by a designated

recycling. Its extensive portfolio includes

consumer waste, which is transformed into

team, experienced in product development.

sacks, bags and liners for recycling, or storage

finished product in its factories. The company

Through the ‘Arrow Way’, the company listens

and collection of waste for treatment and/or

is a member of the CHSA and believes that

to the needs of its customers and reacts

disposal. It offers sacks for dry recyclables,

its core values of honesty and integrity

positively in finding cost-effective, compliant

compostable sacks and liners for food and

are in complete harmony with the CHSA’s

solutions which add-value to their operations,

organic waste, kerbside recycling bags,

philosophy, assuring any buyer that products

and optimise regulatory compliance and

reusable recycling bags, personal protective

are always fit for purpose. The company has

sustainability objectives. Market-led insight

equipment, and made-to-order products. The

developed some innovative new products

has enabled the development of the Andarta

company’s LowCO²t products are engineered

for this year’s show including the Eco 360

brand - a portfolio of highly effective, quality

to provide maximum performance using

circular economy range of refuse sacks, the

products representing the core Arrow values of

minimal resources. It is also the sole UK

Eco Wrap PE (no PVC) catering cling film and

excellence, improvement and efficiency.

distributor for compostable bags made

its disposable plastic aprons which have been

from Ecopond biodegradable resin and

supplied to many UK businesses to help the

centre in the Midlands is supported by a network

has recently expanded its UK recycling and

fight against COVID-19.

of regional hubs enabling excellent distribution

manufacturing operations following the

throughout the UK and consistently maintaining

purchase of Moorgreen Flexible Packaging.

Arrow County Supplies was established in 1976 as a family business. It is now one of the largest

Arrow’s head office and central distribution

exceptionally high ‘on time in full’ scores.

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Darwin Clayton (UK) Ltd Stand: A13 www.darwinclayton.co.uk

Eco Bag has been trading since 1986 and

EcoTech (Europe) Ltd Stand: B05 www.ecotech-europe.com Environmental products are the focus for EcoTech at this year’s show with the launch

Darwin Clayton has been providing specialist

of plastic-free, 100% compostable cleaning

insurance support to the cleaning and FM

cloths and impregnated wipes. The all new

sectors for other 50 years and is recognised by

Envirowipe has gone through a major new

many as one of the leading insurance brokers

development programme and is now being

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conditions. All the packaging around the

day to day people management process. By

product, including the bag, is also 100%

providing a comprehensive yet modularised

compostable. The Envirowipe can be used

solution, designed for the proactive

GOJO Industries - Europe Ltd Stand: B27 www.gojo.com

both wet for cleaning or dry for polishing,

monitoring of your people wherever they are,

GOJO Industries is a leading global producer and

with the added benefit of being machine

the company allows you to focus on service

marketer of skin health and hygiene solutions

washable. It also makes the perfect barista

delivery and operational excellence. Part of

for away-from-home settings. Its broad portfolio

cloth for coffee steamers and has been

the HAS Technology Group, solutions for staff

under the renowned Purell, GOJO and Preven’s

independently heat tested to 250 degrees.

scheduling, time and attendance monitoring,

Paris brand names demonstrates scientific

Using the same development technology,

mobile audits, payroll automation, and

and technological expertise in skin and surface

a 100% natural baby wipe and hand and

management reporting are developed with

hygiene and continued innovation to grow the

surface disinfectant wipe is being showcased.

customers in mind.

hygiene category.

Federation of Window Cleaners - FWC Stand: H18 www.f-w-c.co.uk

Greyland Ltd Stand: A12 www.greyland.co.uk

trusted provider of reliable and innovative

Foremost Stand: A10 www.foremost-uk.com

Industrial Cleaning Equipment - ICE Stand: E30 www.ice-clean.com

solutions for better workforce management

Foremost helps owners of medium sized

With 50 years of experience, ICE is the UK’s

technology in the FM, cleaning and security

commercial cleaning companies, whose

largest independent provider of industrial

sectors. Ezitracker matches the employee

operations teams are always busy, to look

cleaning machines. The company prides itself

journey from on-boarding to pay with a

innovative and efficient to their clients,

on the unique service it offers customers,

plethora of methods for capturing data to a

maximise client retention and gain further

providing everything from equipment

multitude of ways of interpreting it, all from a

business. All sectors of the cleaning industry will

purchase or rental to asset management and

single EziHub. The company’s aim is to be a

benefit from its commitment to sustainability

maintenance. The company caters for every

solution partner supporting businesses in the

and product and service innovation.

aspect of a customer’s cleaning equipment

Both of these products are also 100% natural and plastic free.

Ezitracker Stand: B20 www.ezitracker.com Ezitracker has built a reputation for being a

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requirements in relation to purchase, rental,

Its branding, packaging and colour coded

innovative cleaning equipment and solutions.

asset management, and maintenance. Service

safety system have been improved to enhance

Over the years, it has grown to offer janitorial

delivery and advanced web based systems

usability and all cleaning products have passed

products, floor polishers, window cleaning,

mean that not only can it manage machines

rigorous selection processes prior to being

and air care solutions, stocking more than

and assets, but also provide customers with

given the official Jangro stamp of approval.

30,000 products ranging from sponges to ride

direct access to un-editable call logs, delivering

Jangro’s product portfolio covers a wide variety

on industrial motorised scrubber dryers…and,

valuable key management information.

of categories including catering, chemicals,

most recently, autonomous cleaning robots.

ICE’s philosophy is about building long term,

equipment and hardware, floor care, washroom

The company distributes throughout the UK

strategic relationships and partnerships with

hygiene, healthcare/clinical, machines, paper,

using an extensive fleet of vehicles or dedicated

like-minded organisations. It believes that

and workwear/PPE. Jangro has also developed

delivery partners as well as exporting to many

investing in leading technology is essential to

and launched a series of free online tools for

European countries. All staff are continuously

maintaining the highest standards in product

customers. The Learning Management Solution

trained by manufacturers and suppliers

innovation and customer satisfaction, and it

(LMS) is an award-winning training platform

throughout the year, enabling them to assist in

works very closely with its supply partners to

which has been developed to help cleaning

any cleaning problem you may have and offer

bring customers a comprehensive range of

operatives ensure products are used correctly

the best advice.

future-friendly cleaning solutions.

and safely. LMS offers contactless training which can be carried out at whatever time is convenient

iRecycle Stand: E17 www.irecycle.london

for staff - even when working from home!

Lavorwash GB Ltd Stand: F5 www.en.lavorwash.com

a single vision - change for better. Initially

Kärcher UK Stand: C05 www.karcher.co.uk

tackling how waste is transported out of

Kärcher is a world leading cleaning technology

London, iRecycle introduced waste by water

provider and has a wealth of experience

using barges to transfer large quantities of

helping businesses to achieve outstanding

commercial waste along the Regents and Grand

cleaning results every day. From hospitals to

Union canals before it is treated for recycling

factories, supermarkets to spas, the London

and waste to energy. This old but innovative

Eye to Mount Rushmore, Kärcher has been

method has removed 730 truck movements off

trusted to clean them all. Its comprehensive

Lavorwash has been a global leader in the

London’s roads over a 24 month period, even

range of machines, accessories and detergents

cleaning industry since 1975 and offers a wide

with COVID-19. The company’s road and water

includes pressure washers, wet and dry

and complete range of cleaning machinery

service ensures that clients whose premises are

vacuum cleaners, spray extraction cleaners,

suitable for any kind of applications, both

not located adjacent to the waterways can still

sweepers, scrubber dryers, and municipal

indoor and outdoor. The range includes

access its specialised services. It provides caged

vehicles - all of which deliver immaculate

high pressure cleaners, wet and dry vacuum

and HGV vehicles to collect waste from inland

results, whatever you need to clean.

cleaners, carpet cleaners, floor scrubber dryers,

Founded in 2018, iRecycle was formed with

operations and transport it where possible back to barges or directly by road to one of London’s largest sustainable recycling facilities in the shortest journey possible. The company

floor sweepers, and steam generators. Over

Killis Stand: C20/C16 www.killis.co.uk

the years, Lavorwash has grown to become a specialist manufacturer of professional and household cleaning systems, acquiring various

is committed to the mitigation of road travel,

leading brands and diversifying its own range

the reduction of carbon footprint and is aligned

to offer innovative products. In 2017 Lavorwash

with all its partners with a zero landfill policy.

became part of Comet Group, with more than 700 employees and a total turnover of over 170

Jangro Ltd Stand: D10 www.jangro.net

million Euros.

Lucart Professional Stand: E21 www.lucartprofessional.com

The Jangro mark has evolved over the years to be recognised as a premier independent brand for the professional janitorial service contractor.

Makita UK Ltd Stand: G25 www.makitauk.com Established for over 100 years and now a global brand leader, Makita continues to raise

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Family run in Sheffield since 1964, Killis is

standards regarding safety and performance

one of the UK’s largest cleaning suppliers

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Northwood Hygiene Products Ltd Stand: E05 www.northwood.co.uk

products, pushing boundaries and

corner of the country. An award-winning,

adopting new technologies to

people-centric business, its trained and

meet the needs of an ever-

technology-enabled specialist cleaning teams

changing market. At this

are at the heart of its customer promise of

year’s Cleaning Show the

delivering the exceptional, every day. Mitie

company will be showing

has relationships with the top equipment

its brand new upright

manufacturers and material providers,

vacuum cleaner -

ensuring that it employs the very latest

DVC560, back pack

innovations and delivers the best possible

Northwood Hygiene Products will be exhibiting

vacuum cleaner

value to its customers.

its new systems range, Raphael, designed

- DVC660,

to improve hygiene, cut waste and save money. Alongside Raphael, Northwood will be

DCL280 Series. All cordless machines utilise the

Nilfisk Ltd Stand: B05 www.nilfisk.co.uk

company’s 18v li-ion battery platform.

Nilfisk is one of the world’s leading

environmentally friendly luxury toilet roll - as

manufacturers of professional cleaning

well as its well-known washroom dispenser

equipment. It has been developing professional

range, North Shore.

and its range of hand held stick vacuum cleaners -

MasterProfi Stand: A08 www.masterprofi.eu

exhibiting its luxury pure pulp range, Whisper, which will be launching a new product - an

cleaning equipment for over 100 years. Products

Mitie Cleaning Ltd Stand: F26 www.mitie.com

floor cleaning equipment such as professional

Numatic International Ltd Stand: E35 www.numatic.co.uk

scrubber dryers and sweepers, commercial and

The Numatic International stand will be

industrial vacuum cleaners and high pressure

packed with the latest innovations in

With a focus on excellence, innovation and

washers. Products are recognised for their high

professional cleaning equipment. Cordless

assurance of quality, Mitie is one of the

quality and reliability. Nilfisk has adapted to the

Henry will be attracting much attention,

largest specialist cleaning providers in the

changing needs of markets and customers with

bringing cordless cleaning to all. The Henry

UK, with 20,000+ employees covering every

innovative products and solutions.

HGB scrubber dryer and Henry rotary floor

cover almost any needs of the professional cleaning customer. Main product lines are

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cleaners and bespoke industrial scale dry

The film is available in several formats, self-

steam CIP (cleaning in place) conveyor belt

adhesive on a roll for easy application, and is

cleaners. Beyond machinery, to ensure the

easily customisable to suit your cleaning and

validity of dry steam cleaning, it wrote the

hygiene processes.

methodology for validating the efficacy of steam cleaning in healthcare environments, in partnership with TNO and University College London Hospitals. This methodology

Solupak Ltd Stand: K02 www.solupak.com

may have celebrated its 10th anniversary but it is still used as the industry benchmark to this day.

P-Wave Stand: E45 www.p-wave.co.uk machine bring Numatic floorcare innovation

For over a decade, P-Wave has built a

to the new extended Henry range. No matter

reputation for innovation in the air freshening

the cleaning task you’ll always have a Henry

sector. From its urinal screen, which has now

to hand. Numatic offers a complete world of

evolved in to the 5th generation slant6 –

professional cleaning equipment, all made

biodegradable with significantly less plastic,

right here in Britain.

to air fresheners such as MyFresh, P-Wave has

Squeegee by Nexdynamic Stand: G30 www.squeeg.ee

continued to set a high standard for simple,

Optiqo Stand: A11 www.optiqo.com

highly effective and recyclable air fresheners that quite literally don’t cost the earth. Many in the industry will already be aware that P-Wave’s roots lie in sourcing and distributing innovative

OspreyDeepclean Stand: D30 www.ospreydc.com

products (not always air fresheners) and with all has thrown in to the mix, it felt it was time to put

Nexdynamic Ltd is a software and web

OspreyDeepclean is a steam cleaning

these skills to good use and expand its product

development company. Established in

pioneer, designing and delivering new

range even further. For P-Wave, the message

2012, it has worked with clients from

applications of dry steam cleaning when

for visitors to the Cleaning Show is ‘protect and

industries including international

and where it’s needed. During its 20 plus

refresh’. It will be showcasing its latest ‘protect’

telecoms, automotive engineering and

years, the company has driven steam

innovations - GermErase24 and Steri-Core - as

service delivery, providing technological

cleaning innovation - the first to introduce

well as discussing ‘refresh’ and the importance

solutions to streamline businesses. It began

gum removal technology to the streets,

that fragrance and air freshening has on the

development of the Squeegee platform in

harnessing the power of steam with the

perception of clean.

2016 after identifying a gap in the market

of the additional challenges that the pandemic

for SMEs in the cleaning industry running

Gum Busters range, which it then further developed into the first battery-powered gum removal machines. In addition, it manufactures large commercial steam

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Polifilm UK Ltd Stand: C45 www.poli-care.com

an appointments-based business. A basic

Attacking germs, improving hygiene and

previously priced out of the market to access

protecting surfaces - that´s what film

innovative and easy to use technology,

specialist Polifilm Protection is offering with

reducing admin time and improving

its new product line, Poli-Care. The company

efficiency. Since that first launch, Squeegee

is a leading manufacturer in surface protection

App’s user base has grown exponentially,

with many years of experience and will be

in line with the growth of the number of

showing its Antiviral Protection Film. The

features in the software. Today, Squeegee

silver-ion technology embedded into the self-

is used by thousands of businesses

adhesive film means that bacteria and germs

with registered users in more than 130

are being continuously killed. Tested and

countries. It’s easy for workers to use on

approved to ISO 22196:2011 and 21702:2019,

any mobile device with real time updates so

the film is 99.9% effective against COVID-19,

administrators can keep on top of the daily

e-coli, the ‘hospital germ’ pseudomonas

transactions and end-to-end management

aeruginosa, and many more. It reduces viruses

of the entire business - from adding new

and bacteria 24/7, and helps to lower the risk

prospective clients and sending quotes, to

of touch-infections via surfaces.

managing accounts, all in one place.

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TerraQuest Stand: A09 www.terraquest.co.uk

staff. Digital products include: uAuthenticate

brand. In March 2020 it was acquired by the

Mobile, uOnboard, uTrain, uAuthenticate

IIC (Innovation In Cleaning) Group, a company

Pro, and uAuthenticate Web. Each product

committed to designing and developing

has been designed and brought to market to

innovative and unique commercial cleaning

Truvox International Stand: E10 www.truvox.com

help manage challenges identified by clients

products. IIC will further evolve the Victor

and based upon research in recruitment best

brand whilst embracing its core values.

Truvox International is a leading global

which benchmarks products against best

manufacturer and supplier of commercial

practice in the FM sector.

practice. Solutions are assessed by Sitemark

and industrial floorcare machines, based in Southampton. Truvox International has a wide range of well established brands including Orbis rotary burnishers,

UHub Ltd Stand: C10 www.uhub.co.com

Hydromist carpet extractors, Valet vacuums, Multiwash scrubbers, and Cimex three brush technology.

TTS Cleaning srl Stand: F15 www.ttsystem.co.uk

Victor Floorcare Stand: A36 www.victorfloorcare.com

Vikan Stand: K12 www.vikan.com Vileda Stand: B28 www.int.vileda-professional.com Vileda Professional develops and manufactures leading edge cleaning solutions for professional users in various application

Dating back to 1946, the Victor name is

areas, such as healthcare, controlled

globally renowned for its high-performance,

environment, general building cleaning, and

reliable, durable, and easy-to-use floor

HoReCa. With over 60 years in the business it

cleaning machines. Over the decades, Victor

understands what needs professional users

products have continued to improve, with

in different environments have, and offers

the team building on solid, robust technology

solutions that help customers to clean faster,

and strong construction, whilst refusing to

more effectively and at lower total cost. Based

compromise on quality, parts or materials.

on sustainability principles, innovation in

uComply Ltd Stand: A09 www.ucomply.co.uk

Victor offers a comprehensive range of

cleaning has always been a main focus in the

floor cleaning equipment, including rotary

daily work of Vileda Professional.

Managing your workforce is increasingly

vacuum cleaners, and other floorcare tools.

challenging in today’s rapidly changing

Victor has a knowledgeable, dedicated sales

world. From regulations and guidance

support team - each member has worked

to remote working, the list appears to be

in the floor cleaning industry for decades

endless. uComply strives to make sure

and is committed to helping customers

on-boarding compliance is always up-to-

achieve the very best results from their Victor

date and gives customers the maximum

products. The team provides advice on

protection in an affordable way. uComply

product selection, as well as technical help,

has been around since 2011 and its product

training and ongoing support with operation,

range continues to grow and evolve,

maintenance, accessories, and spare parts.

bringing greater innovation to help solve the

Victor has recently been brought under new

challenges businesses face when recruiting

management, signifying a new era for the

TVH UK Ltd Stand: E15 www.tvh.com

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machines, floor polishers, scrubber dryers,

WEPA Professional Stand: F21 www.satino-by-wepa.co.uk

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wall chart creator can now create bespoke plans for whole buildings, thanks to a new update to the online tool. As well as individual rooms, there is

a new option to generate tailored colour-coded wall charts for multiple spaces within a facility. The online system now includes bedrooms, boardrooms, canteen/staff rooms, classrooms, gymnasiums, hospitality areas, kitchens, offices, receptions, and washrooms, enabling customers to build bespoke cleaning and hygiene guides for whole buildings.

Jo Gilliard, CEO of Jangro, said: “We are so proud of our digital wall chart creator and are pleased to extend its use to whole buildings. It has been designed to support clients at every stage, from choosing the right products for specific areas, acting as a handy reference chart that can be displayed to help companies stay compliant. It’s great for those health and safety audits too – as well as their bespoke copy, the customer automatically receives a full health and safety compliance pack so all relevant documents are saved in one place.”

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99% of the ingredients in Tork Clarity Hand Washing Foam Soap are derived from natural origin.

The soap lathers effectively during hand washing and is rinsed away quickly, reducing the amount of water used by up to 35%. And the product formula is biodegradable and has a reduced impact on aquatic life. The soap contains plant-based ingredients and is effective against viruses and bacteria including COVID-19, SARS and HIV. It is gentle on the hands and helps to remove food fat residues. All three products are perfume-free and come in factory-sealed 1000ml refill containers equipped with single-use pumps. And the recyclable bottles collapse as they empty which reduces the volume of waste produced.

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Whiz disinfection add-on unit now available

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simple to use and reliable self-driving vacuum cleaner designed to work alongside commercial cleaning teams, taking over repetitive, heavyduty vacuuming of large areas of flooring. This frees up workers to focus on high value tasks which make a real difference to service

delivery and client satisfaction. Gambit, a bio-decontamination spray system developed by Avalon SteriTech, has been designed specifically to bolt on to Whiz and leverage Whiz’s autonomous operation to disinfect commercial space. Certified by SGS, Whiz Gambit ensures that the efficiency and efficacy of cleaning and disinfection can be maximised, with 2-in-1 disinfection and vacuum cleaning technology.

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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.