Sanitation Canada  January- February  2010
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ON THE COVER:  Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG)
Facing The Challenge of Going Green and Staying Clean
The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has positioned itself to be an industry leader with its Green cleaning program, environmental initiatives and recognition of the Housekeeping staff who make it happen.   Read more...

Best Practices for Environmental Cleaning
Over the last several years, the Provincial Infectious Diseases Advisory Committee (PIDAC) has developed and distributed a number of Best Practice (BP) documents addressing various aspects of infection prevention and control practice across the health care spectrum.   Read more...

Canadian Green Sustainability Program Training Schools Planned
The Canadian Green Sustainability Program (CGSP) is now taking registrants for the Expert Sustainability Professional (ESP) Schools scheduled across Canada.
The CGSP was designed by Canadians for Canadians, exclusively through the Canadian Sanitation Supply Association (CSSA). It focuses on Canadian business and Canadian regulations at a cost that is affordable in today’s economic climate.   Read more...

Canadian Green Sustainability Program
In my role, I have the privilege of speaking to business audiences in a very wide variety of sectors of our economy. When I do, I often make reference to the environmental (water, air and land) and human health innovation and leadership shown in the janitorial/sanitation sector. With the launch of CSSA’s Canadian Green Sustainability Program (CGSP), I have one more reason. Congratulations on this excellent initiative!   Read more...

Thirty Years As A Housekeeping Consultant
By W.S. (Bill) Garland, Senior Partner, Daniels Associates Inc.
I am currently in Eastern Europe on a consulting project and have had some time to reflect on how different this industry is compared to when I started at Daniels and when I first entered the industry in 1969.
I promise you this is not a walk down memory lane, but more of a reflection on how quickly industries can change and where we might be going.   Read more....

Power House Of Wet/Dry Vacuum Cleaners
The PF57 wet/dry vacuum cleaner from Powr-Flite has a 20-gallon, 18-gauge steel tank powered by dual motors, ensuring maximum performance and minimum clogging.

Simple to use and versatile, the PF57 has a swivel hose connector allowing 360-degree hose rotation and a “tip-and-pour” feature for easy water disposal.   Read more...

EPA Launches Pilot Programs For Disinfectants And
On Dec. 9, 2009, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) launched two much-anticipated voluntary pilot programs for disinfectants and sanitizers that will allow the use of the Design for the Environment (DfE) logo on certain products as well as the use of certain Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) – approved factual statements of environmental preferability.   Read more...

The Premier Cleaning Event Returns To Europe
The last production ISSA/INTERCLEAN® Amsterdam, in May 2008, included nearly 24,000 attendees and more than 600 exhibitors, resulting in what was considered a rousing success. With many of the same exhibitors and attendees already committed to participate in the 2010 event, ISSA/INTERCLEAN Amsterdam promises to reinforce its position as the cleaning industry’s biggest and most international trade show.   Read more...

ISSA Golf Tournament
The ISSA will host a golf tournament on Mon. Nov. 8, 2010 to benefit the ISSA Foundation. The tournament is being held in conjunction with the ISSA/INETERCLEAN® North America 2010.   Read more...

Don’t Wait for Winter to End:Start Preventing Pests Now
By ALICE SINIA, MCc. (MPM), Quality Assurance Manager, Technical & Regulatory Compliance, Orkin PCO Services
Winter blues might have some people wishful for warm weather’s return, but springtime sun means pests will be back – and trying to get in your building. Now is the time to think about how you’ll keep pests out so you can save the time and worry when you’re finally able to enjoy the outdoors again.   Read more...

Revising The Ecologo Green Cleaning Standard
The EcoLogo Program is currently revising its standard for hard surface cleaners and is pleased to announce its call for public comment on the preliminary research conducted for this widely-used standard.

“Cleaning products play a critical role in keeping indoor and outdoor surfaces safe,” said Scot Case, executive director of the EcoLogo Program. “This standard is being revised to ensure it continues to define environmental leadership for chemical products used to clean hard surfaces.”   Read more...

Busch Systems Introduces New Big Bottle Recycler
Busch Systems has introduced a new event recycling container. The ‘Big Bottle Recycler’ is ideal for large outdoor events. The container stands nearly five feet tall and resembles a plastic pop bottle. It is attractive, easy to use and can be personalized to any recycling program.   Read more...

New Ionator EXP™ And Ionator HOM™ Kill Swine Flu Without Use Of Chemicals
Newly-released lab tests conclude the new ionator EXP and ionator HOM kills the 2009 Pandemic H1N1 influenza A – or swine flu – virus with a product that simply ionizes tap water. Slightly larger than a spray bottle, the ionator EXP and ionator HOM from Activeion Cleaning Solutions, are hand held, on-demand cleaning and sanitizing tools that activate and convert tap water into ionized water, a powerful dirt-removing and bacteria-killing product.   Read more...

RCP Introduces Innovative Material Handling
Rubbermaid Commercial Products (RCP), a leader in durability facility maintenance solutions, has introduced a new standard of excellence in heavy-duty carts and trucks. The line of heavy-duty material handling solutions has been significantly re-designed and expanded into new categories, new products and new innovations to help construction workers work smarter, faster and safer.   Read more...

MBCR Introduces New Sanitizing Steam Cleaning
To ensure the cleanest possible riding environment for its customers, Massachusetts Bay Commuter Railroad Company (MBCR) has announced the introduction of a new vapour sanitizing system to clean passenger coaches. This system safety removes grease, grime and stains in a cost-effective manner without harming the environment.   Read more...

Kimberly-Clark Professional Introduces The space-Saving Kleenex Slimfold Towel System
Kimberly-Clark Professional has introduced the Kleenex Slimfold Towel System, a new space-saving towel dispenser that delivers a full-sized, premium hand towel, yet is small enough to fit into spaces too tight for typical towel dispensers.   Read more...

Power House Of Wet/Dry Vacuum Cleaners
The PF57 wet/dry vacuum cleaner from Powr-Flite has a 20-gallon, 18-gauge steel tank powered by dual motors, ensuring maximum performance and minimum clogging.   Read more...

Super Fast Sanitizing Device
The KaiFly™ flat-surface cleaning system combines microfibre and squeegee technologies that speed up the cleaning of desks, ledges, table tops and other surfaces.   Read more.. .

GenBact – a Perfect Ally To Protect Against H1N1
Wood Wyant is pleased to introduce the new GenBact all-in-one virucide, disinfectant, tuberculocide, fungicide, deodorizer, mildewstat and cleaner. The high level disinfectant is also said to be effective against VRE, MRSA, CA-MRSA, Norovirus, Poliovirus Type 1, Hepatitis A and Influenza, including the H1N1 virus.    Read more...

ES 49 PUSHES THE SAVINGS
Enviro-Solutions introduces a new Green-certified hand soap – ES 49.
ES 49 is said to be a premium foaming soap with a light kiwi scent. It is ideal for any washroom where value and performance are desired.   Read more...

Proteam Vacuums Earn The Carpet And Rug Institute’s Gold Rating For Superior Cleaning And Indoor Air Quality
ProTeam has earned the gold Seal of Approval/Green Label from the Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) for seven of its leading vacuums, signifying that they meet the highest standards for carpet cleaning effectiveness and indoor air quality.   Read more...

Congratulations TO DSRs And CSRs Completing E-Learning Program
PROGRAM
Approximately 116 jansan distributors (DSRs) and customer service representatives (CSRs) are honoured for completing a new e-learning program developed by Mark Warner, manager of Training, Enviro-Solutions, a manufacturer of Green cleaning chemicals.   Read more...

Zep Inc. Completes Merger With Amrep Inc.
Zep Inc., a producer of specialty chemical products for industrial, institutional and retail companies, has announced that they have acquired Atlanta-based Amrep Inc., a leader in maintenance chemicals for the automotive aftermarket as well as janitorial market sold through distributors.    Read more...

Tennant Company Opens New Coatings Technical Centre
Tennant Company, a manufacturer of surface maintenance equipment and coatings, has announced the opening of its state-of-the-art Coatings Technical Centre. The 10,000-square foot facility allows Tennant Company to focus more aggressively on its coatings business, which offers one of the industry’s widest ranges of floor coatings solutions.   Read more...

Winter Skin Care
Healthy Skin This Season
The skin is the largest organ of the body and comes with a complete set of defence mechanisms designed to prevent irritation. Because of its external location, however, the skin is exposed to a wide variety of environmental conditions, some of which eventually break down those defence mechanisms and produce skin irritations or dermatitis.   Read more...

Swish And Enviro-Solutions Launch SDC-Based Disinfectants In Canada And The United States
PURE Bioscience has announced an agreement with Charlotte Products Ltd. whereby Charlotte Products will blend and package PURE’s patented silver dihydrogen citrate (SDC)-based hard surface disinfectant, which will be distributed in Canada and the United States through Swish Maintenance Ltd. and Enviro-Solutions Ltd. Swish will distribute the SDC-based disinfectant under the brand Swish Silver Supreme in Canada, and Enviro-Solutions will market the product as ES360 Full Circle Silver Disinfectant in the U.S.   Read more...

Swish And Enviro-Solutions Launch SDC-Based Disinfectants In Canada And The United States
PURE Bioscience has announced an agreement with Charlotte Products Ltd. whereby Charlotte Products will blend and package PURE’s patented silver dihydrogen citrate (SDC)-based hard surface disinfectant, which will be distributed in Canada and the United States through Swish Maintenance Ltd. and Enviro-Solutions Ltd. Swish will distribute the SDC-based disinfectant under the brand Swish Silver Supreme in Canada, and Enviro-Solutions will market the product as ES360 Full Circle Silver Disinfectant in the U.S.   Read more...

Jan-Mar Sales Limited Undergoes Warehouse Expansion
Jan-Mar Sales Ltd. recently underwent an extensive warehouse extension which added approximately 10,000 sq. feet to the company’s existing facility.
The addition includes higher ceilings to accommodate for the storage of bulk goods such as paper products, and free up space for other product lines. Additionally, wider aisles were added resulting in more room for racking.   Read more...