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International cleaning study gives cause for concern
Results of a recent international cleaning study, conducted across eight countries by the Hygiene Council, have given rise for concern.
The survey showed that kitchen areas are dirtier than bathrooms when it comes to bacterial contamination. More than half (52%) of taps tested were unsatisfactory compared to only 15% of toilet flush handles. In reality, taps within kitchen areas are much more likely to be the home of E. Coli and other harmful bacteria.
Tests confirm that just because...
‘Zombie companies’ - a new menace to the cleaning industry
There are now 70 companies in the UK cleaning services industry that are ‘Zombie’ businesses. These companies have seen their performance deteriorate to such as extent that they now exist merely to pay off their debts and survive.
David Pattison, author of the new Plimsoll Analysis, explained: “These companies are in a state, posting growing losses and, despite the obvious freeze in the credit markets, increasing their debts. They are Zombie businesses with debts at an average of 51% of...
‘Pay as you throw’ charges ruled out
Plans to let English councils charge or reward people according to their refuse have been thrown out by Eric Pickles, the new Communities Secretary. The plans, aimed at cutting landfill, were described by Pickles as ‘insulting’. The government plans to back rewarding people for recycling instead.
The announcement removes the prospect of charging households who put out the most non-recycled rubbish out. The move was in part a response to the UK’s need to reduce the amount of waste sent to...
Legionnaires danger highlighted
Sheffield’s Gems Hygiene is urging businesses to keep air conditioning units clean, particularly during the recent hot weather, to stop the onset of Legionnaires’ disease. Gems is highlighting the importance of regular sanitisation of industrial cooling systems, which are a key breeding ground for the legionella bacteria.
Sarah Wade, Gems’ marketing manager, said: “During the summer months, many UK businesses rely heavily on air conditioning, which unfortunately has been associated with...
Dreumex expands into North America
Dreumex B.V. has acquired the American company Gent-L-Kleen Products, Inc of York, Pennsylvania. Dreumex is a supplier of hand cleansing and hand care products. Gent-L-Kleen also manufactures hand hygiene products, with a particular focus on the professional user in North America. The joint knowledge, expertise and resources will create a strong basis and increased efficiency for both companies.
The acquisition of Gent-L-Kleen is an important milestone in Dreumex’s global strategy. Jan-Chris...
Unger hits the road
Unger distributors all over England and Wales are staging roadshow demonstrations. Dave Rogers, Unger UK’s general manager, and Matt Hodgkins, national sales manager, will be at 11 different distributors’ premises through July, August and September - full details are at www.ungerglobal.com/ukroadshow.
This is your chance to try Unger’s latest water-fed pole window- cleaning systems, complete with the versatile gooseneck system that will get your squeegee round corners and help your brush reach...
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