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COVER STORY 16 18


GET SIRIUS ABOUT CLEANING


CONTENTS 42


ARE YOU SAVING MONEY WITH YOUR


Here, we learn more about Star Tissue UK’s growing operation and their dedication to manufacturing the highest quality products: Save Money, Clean Better.


REGULARS


SELECTING BEST VALUE DOESN’T ALWAYS


MEAN CHEAP British Cleaning Council Deputy Chair Paul Thrupp reflects on a guide published by the EFCI & UNI Europa to assist both public and private organisations in purchasing quality cleaning services.


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MAKING TRAINING MORE ACCESSIBLE


Ongoing training is crucial for cleaning operatives, but it can be a challenge particularly when training disrupts work. Jangro Operations Director Joanne Gilliard explores new options available which are adding to the training toolkit for the cleaning industry.


NEWS


NEWSFLASH Your essential industry news,


including all the latest appointments, contracts and exciting company announcements. This month, we take a look at the shortlist for the ECH Awards 2017, Nilfisk’s new CEO Hans Henrik Lund, and Robert Scott welcomes the LGA’s announcement about hygiene scores in takeaways and restaurants.


FEATURES 24


DISPENSING NEW WASHROOM


SOLUTIONS Washroom efficiency can have a significant effect on a venue’s success. Amelia Baker from global hygiene brand Tork explains how Tork PeakServe – a revolutionary new hand drying system – is set to change the face of washroom dispensing forever.


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RESISTANCE IS FUTILE Katie Edwards, Research and


Development Scientist at Genesis Biosciences, explains what biocide resistance is and explores ways the FM industry can shape up to tackle the threat.


ISO TRANSITION TO 2015? Stephen MacDonald, Managing Director of SMA, explains how you can take advantage of the transition to reduce your annual auditing costs.


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WHAT CUSTOMERS WANT: THE SCRUBBER


DRIER SUCCESS STORY The beginnings of mechanical floor cleaning date back over 100 years. From the outset these machines were developed to simplify what had until then been arduous manual work. Here Kärcher talks us through a brief history and how customers’ needs have helped shape the voyage of innovation.


HEALTHCARE HYGIENE 26


SCOTLAND’S FIRST ROBOTIC FLOOR


CLEANER At a major hospital in Fife, a TASKI Intellibot known as Zig has been transforming overnight cleaning and impressing the team...


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A CAREER IN CLEANING


British Cleaning Council Executive and Membership tell us about their history in the industry, and what needs to be done to improve training and further education.


SCRUBBER DRYERS


VERSATILE CLEANING POWER UNLEASHED


Harnessing the flexibility of battery power to the versatility of an advanced scrubber dryer makes for an indispensable cleaning combination, says Gordon McVean, International Sales and Marketing Director of Truvox International.


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A WINNING COMBINATION FOR


LIVERPOOL ONE Clean Sweep UK explains how the unique Kärcher B300 RI Scrubber Sweeper Combination Machine is the efficient way of cleaning large areas.


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A HELPING HAND We talk to John Hines,


Research and Development Director at hand hygiene expert Deb, about the impact of effective infection prevention in healthcare facilities, and why hand hygiene compliance is the key to saving patients’ lives.


TRAINING & EDUCATION 44


TRAINING OUR PEOPLE When it comes to ensuring


staff are well trained, TC Facilities Management understands the importance of flexibility and continued development.


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