Healthcare cleaning professionals are under increased pressure to keep down operating costs and are most focused on products that are efficient, according to a new survey.

Around a quarter of the respondents in the 2015 Cleaning Industry Insights Survey by by P&G Professional, said their top priority were products that act quickly.

But what many professionals in long-term care are missing, the company says, is the difference between a cleaning product and a disinfectant.

Anticipation builds for ISSA/INTERCLEAN

Markus Asch, vice chairman of the management board at cleaning equipment manufacturer Kärcher and president of EUnited Cleaning, writes his latest blog for the ECJ website. He looks forward to the ISSA/INTERCLEAN Amsterdam exhibition next month.

In Germany, there is an old folksong: "Alles neu macht der Mai". In England there is the rhyme "April showers bring May flowers".

It might be a coincidence - or perhaps not - that ISSA/INTERCLEAN in Amsterdam, one of the most important events in our industry, takes place precisely at this time. The symbolism could not be more appropriate: an industry whose core task is to make things look (like) new again meets at a time when nature is preparing to renew itself and exchanges information about new products.

Robotic solutions bring many new advantages to floor cleaning

Robots may have been around for a comparatively long time but they have never been as relevant or visible as they are today.

Many of us know that robots are already widely used in a number of specific locations or applications - for example in the space, automotive, healthcare and defense sectors. Yet the world is changing fast and robots are becoming more commonplace in everyday life too - we only have to look at our own homes, and in specialized electronic supplies shops, to see that robotic household vacuums are fast becoming an everyday, essential part of our lives.

New high performing microfiber mops from FILMOP

Filmop has been a leading company in the production of professional cleaning equipment for more than thirty years and is now proud to introduce a new line of high performing microfiber mops in the market. FUR LINE is a special line of microfibers designed to meet, in the best possible way, each different floor cleaning request, according to the degree of dirt and the type of surface to clean. Smart-Fur is a white high absorbent microfiber mop that allows a greater floor cleaning autonomy and a faster floor drying. Ideal on indoor smooth floors, it is recommended to remove and collect dirt from floors with medium/low level of dirt. Goods results are obtained also if Smart-Fur is used dry.

Zenith Hygiene Group named one of Britain’s most inspiring companies

Cleaning chemicals manufacturer and supplier Zenith Hygiene Group, based in the UK, has been named as one of the ‘1000 Companies to Inspire Britain' in the third edition of a report by theLondon Stock Exchange.

In order to be considered for the list businesses needed to demonstrate not only positive growth in revenues over the last four years, but also "significantly outperform their sector peers".

Avmor Shares Indoor Air Quality Tips for World Health Day

In recognition of World Health Day (April 7), cleaning solution provider Avmor Ltd. has outlined four tips for the cleaning industry to improve indoor air quality (IAQ).

"Even though the professional cleaning industry has introduced many new products and technologies that help protect IAQ, millions of people still use facilities every day with poor IAQ that can negatively impact their physical and mental health," said Mike Sawchuk, chief business development officer for Avmor and ISSA Certification Expert (I.C.E.).

Avmor’s tips for improving IAQ include:

• Find and remove the source of poor IAQ.
• Use green-certified cleaning products.
• Install matting at all facility entrances.
• Dispose of expired or old cleaning products.

International Disaster Relief Organization Recognizes Sealed Air

Sealed Air Corp., parent company of Sealed Air Diversey Care, has been named a Green Giving Corporation by Matthew 25: Ministries.

Founded in 1991, Matthew 25: Ministries provides humanitarian aid and disaster relief to those in need, both in the United States and internationally. The nonprofit’s Green Giving designation recognizes corporate donors for their sustainability efforts. This marks the second consecutive year that Sealed Air has been named a Green Giving Corporation.

Anago Cleaning Systems Recognizes Top Franchise Owners

nago Cleaning Systems, a commercial cleaning franchise business, announced the winners of several franchisee awards at its 2016 Annual Seminar for the Master Franchisees.

Omar Fernandez and Raul Gonzalez, owners of Anago of Tampa, FL, were presented with the Master City of the Year Award, Anago’s highest honor. In addition, Ad Hanna, owner of Anago of Vancouver, Canada, received the Highest Percentage Growth Award, while Curt Albertson, owner of Anago of Greater Cincinnati, OH, took home the Highest Individual Sales Award and the Highest Franchise Sales Award.