February 2022 Issue
Diversey Acquires UK Distributor Shorrock Trichem

In the UK, Diversey has completed the acquisition of Shorrock Trichem, a distributor of cleaning and hygiene solutions and services based in the north-west of England.
Industry Insights
Anti-microbial Resistance and the Dangers of Trying to Make Our Buildings Bacteria Free

Did you know that we spend over 90% of our time indoors? Those indoor environments are filled with toxins that get trapped, putting your health at risk. While most petrochemical based cleaners and sanitizing products kill 99.99% of harmful pathogens, they also create dead zones where the few remaining pathogens can thrive and multiply to billions within just minutes, making antibiotic resistance to disinfectants stronger than ever before.
Older Technologies Provide Inadequate Hygiene Protection: 62% of People Concerned About Visiting a Public Washroom

A new study from Dyson for Business, conducted in July 2021 across 20 countries worldwide, has revealed that the public are still concerned about visiting public washrooms, often due to poor hygiene standards.
Effects of a Living Wage Program on the Cleaning Industry

The contract cleaning industry is competitive and driven by price. But not paying building service contractors (BSCs) enough to maintain their quality of life leads to worker turnover at a time when employers are struggling with a labor shortage.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Approves Actizone F5, Solvay's Innovative 24-hour Antimicrobial Sanitizing Technology

Solvay has announced that Actizone F5 has obtained registration by the U. Environmental Protection Agency as a ready-to-use disinfectant for hard surfaces.
Focus on High-Touch Surfaces at Long-Term Care Facilities

Diarrheal illnesses caused by norovirus and C. difficile infections are among the most commonly reported outbreaks in long-term care (LTC) facilities. A new study published last week in the American Journal of Infection Control found that most of the high-touch surfaces in LTC facilities analyzed by researchers tested positive for pathogens that could cause infections.
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