Jangro, the largest network of independent janitorial and cleaning distributors in the UK and Ireland, is delighted to confirm a new addition to its membership. On 1st October 2021, Wessex Cleaning Equipment and Janitorial Supplies Limited joins Jangro as the 47th member in its network, which has distributors strategically located all across the country.

The Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association (CHSA) is proud to support the cleaning and hygiene industry at the Cleaning Show (2-4 November 2021). The Association is joining the CSSA on Stand C35. At the heart of the CHSA’s support for the cleaning and hygiene industry is its guarantee of standards. The CHSA operates Accreditation Schemes for manufacturers of paper-based and woven, plastic-based, cotton-based products, and cleaning and hygiene chemicals. It also operates an Accreditation Scheme for Distributors of cleaning & Hygiene products.

GOJO, the leading global producer of skin health and hygiene solutions for away-from-home settings, will be exhibiting at The Cleaning Show 2021 (2nd – 4th November at EXCEL, London). At its stand (B27), GOJO will be presenting the new PURELL SOLUTION™ as well as the rest of its wide product range. As the owners of internationally recognised brands including the PURELL® range, one of the most trusted brands for skin and surface sanitising, and the GOJO® brand, specialising in soaps and tough soils cleaning solutions, GOJO has a wealth of experience in the hygiene industry.

The coronavirus pandemic has changed the view of cleaning and hygiene forever. Understanding how to break the chain of infection has never been more important. The Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association’s (CHSA) webinar – ‘8 Moments of Targeted Hygiene’ – will help contract cleaners and facilities managers break the chain. The speakers are Professor Sally Bloomfield, Chair of the Scientific Advisory Board of the International Scientific Forum on Home Hygiene (IFH), and Dr. John Hines, global Research, Development and Engineering (RD&E) Director for CHSA member SC Johnson Professional.

Cleanology’s long term commitment to fair pay in the cleaning industry has resulted in a win at last night’s prestigious Living Wage Champion Awards. CEO Dominic Ponniah celebrated the win with staff, saying: “Of all the awards Cleanology has won in recent years, this has the most significance. It means so much to our team, which campaigns tirelessly to make Cleanology a Living Wage company. In an industry known for low pay and fast turnover of staff, we are committed to changing the landscape, and we are unbelievably proud to receive recognition for our work.”

The Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association (CHSA) is announcing the launch of a new brand. It follows the CHSA’s achievement of its strategic aim of every member being Accredited. Our Standards. Your Guarantee. The CHSA has a longstanding commitment to standards, it’s first Accreditation Scheme being launched in 1997. During 2020 it launched an Accreditation Scheme for manufacturers of cleaning chemicals and integrated its rigorous Code of Practice into its Schemes

NIC Services Group is delighted to announce they have been listed in the Financial Times top 1000 Europe’s Fastest Growing Companies for the second consecutive year. This prestigious list identifies Europe’s fastest growing companies with the strongest revenue growth. NIC is a leading facilities management company providing clients across the UK and Ireland with innovative cost-effective solutions to their business needs.

Everyone is facing challenges in the pandemic, from isolation to anxiety. In the cleaning and hygiene sector these are compounded by working on the frontline to keep workplaces clean and safe, and maintaining the supply of essential cleaning and hygiene products. The pressure is intense. Acknowledging the potential impact on the health of people in the sector, the Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association (CHSA) is hosting a mental wellbeing webinar for members: How are we doing?

The catering industry has been fundamentally threatened by the COVID-19 pandemic, with tighter restrictions set to stay in place for the foreseeable future. Jangro, the UK and Ireland’s largest network of independent janitorial suppliers, has expanded its comprehensive range of solutions to help businesses in the food industry continue trading throughout (and beyond) these uncertain times. They are able to offer everything the sector needs to adapt their processes and keep trading, from sustainable takeaway packaging, to effective cleaning and hygiene supplies and processes.

As the UK goes back to work, school and university, organisations need to clean and keep clean offices, shops and all other public spaces. The risk of a source of infection has to be mitigated but, faced with plenty of extraordinary product claims, how to select the right cleaning and hygiene products? Nicky Biggart, UK Janitorial Sales Manager of CHSA member Evans Vanodine, and Chris Ryan, Head of International Business at BICSc answered questions during the CHSA’s webinar.