Sanitation Canada.  July / August  2006.
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ON THE COVER:  Flies: More than a nuisance. Using IPM techniques to keep flies out of commercial facilities.
By ZIA SIDDIQI, Ph.D., BCE, Director of Quality Assurance, Orkin Inc.
Flies are elusive little creatures – they’re quick and seem to buzz off just when you think you’ve got them cornered. What most people don’t realize, though, is that flies are more than an unsightly nuisance – they also rank among the filthiest pests in the world. Flies are known to carry more than 100 known pathogens, including E. coli, salmonella and staphylococcus. With that in mind, keeping flies out is vital to keeping a facility clean.
Flies are attracted to commercial facilities because of the lights, odors and optimal temperatures such buildings commonly offer. Most commercial buildings also provide flies with relatively easy access, as people, shipments and even air move in and out throughout the day.  Read more...

OBITUARY: Jim Darling
My friend Jim,
The sudden death of Jim Darling, president of Hunnisett Chemicals Ltd. has caught everyone by surprise and leaves a very large empty space, but the spirit and the way Jim conducted his personal and business affairs will remain with us.Jim was a devoted and caring parent and friend. He loved, cared and made sure that everyone within range was O.K. One did not work “for” Jim but rather worked “with” Jim, as he left a lot of space to make sure that everyone was comfortable in developing a personal way of doing what had to be done. Personally, for more than 25 years, I was in daily contact – except when travelling or during holidays – chatting, joking and discussing business over the telephone or the Internet. Jim loved to laugh and joking was always the best way to bring the pressure down. I never considered Jim as a boss, but rather as a friend from the start.  Read more...
 

2006 CSSA Scholarship Winners
More than 500 young Canadians applied for the CSSA Scholarship Foundation Awards in 2006. The following eight winners represent outstanding students from across the country who exemplify the Foundation principle “Pride in our Past… Faith in our Future.”  Read more...
 

CSSA Member Sponsors of the Scholarship Foundation.  Read more...
 

Major Benefits of Microfibre Products
This article will cover some of the observations and conclusions that our firm has found in testing both microfibre cloths and mops over the past few years. When considering the use of these products, we focused on the two components we felt were areas of major benefits in their use: potential labour savings and bacteria reduction in cleaning fixtures, floors and walls.  Read more...
 

Make the Sensible Choice: Get Paper Towels
Submitted with permission from Wood Wyant Inc. by the Canadian Association of Environmental Management
Hot-air dryers may seem like a good deal at first. They don’t need to be refilled like paper towel dispensers and their manufacturers always insist they are more hygienic. But there are a lot of drawbacks to hot-air dryers that may not be immediately apparent and that make them a poor investment in the long run.  Read more...
 

ECOLOGO AND GREEN SEAL LAUNCH GREEN HAND SOAP CRITERIA
The EcoLogo Program(M) and Green Seal Inc., which identify and promote products and services that are more environmentally responsible – have developed new, identical audit criteria for hand soap.
The move allows companies with environmentally preferable products to undergo one audit and receive both certifications after application.  Read more...

 

Trust Through Clarification
By Scott McDougall
A survey taken in November 2003 found that many building owners, facility managers and others involved with building design, operation and maintenance were confused about the term (itals)Green(end itals) when used in an environmental context. According to the report, 81 per cent of those surveyed believed Green is not clearly defined; 47 per cent indicated they did not understand what Green is; and more than a third said they were never certain if a product was (itals)really(end itals) Green or if they could trust labels making this claim.  Read more...

 

ISSA STANDARD MOVING FORWARD
ISSA’s Cleaning Industry Management Standard, the first consensus-based quality management standard for the cleaning industry, has gained widespread interest in recent months. A large number of industry organizations signed on to participate in the document’s creation, and on Jun. 26, a draft of the standard became available for public review at www.issa.com/standard. All industry members were invited to provide comments on the document’s requirements, direction and scope, until Aug. 4.  Read more...

 

Failing to plan is planning to fail
Benjamin Franklin once wrote that failing to have a plan is planning for failure. These wise words echo as true today as they did over 200 years ago.
Healthcare in Ontario is in the process of transformational change. The introduction of Local Health Integration Networks (LHIN’s) will mean a more regional integrated approach to health services. As a result of these changes some important themes are developing that will affect how every department within the hospital, including Environmental Services, will operate.  Read more...

 

ECOLOGO ANNOUNCES NEW EXTENDED SURVEILLANCE PLAN
The EcoLogo(M) Program is placing a greater emphasis on its “unannounced” compliance program.The program makes sure companies certified by the organization continue to comply with the criteria and stay current over the term of their license.
The EcoLogo Program is a leading independent, third party, Green certification organization. Started in 1988, the program provides incentives for manufacturers and suppliers to develop environmentally preferable products and services.  Read more...

 

Salon de L’Écosalubrité 2006
The CSSA will sponsor a trade show in Montreal, Que., Nov. 8 and 9, 2006, at the Palais des congrès de Montréal that will be directed at the sanitary maintenance professionals in Eastern Canada.
The two-day event will feature exhibitors from Quebec, across Canada and the United States, and the focus of the show will be green cleaning – the “hottest” topic in the industry today. In addition to the exhibits, panel discussions on green cleaning will be held, with experts from the industry, government and users who will try to de-mystify the issue.  Read more... 

 

ADVOLUTION 2710 BATTERY-POWERED RIDER BURNISHER DELIVERS SUPERIOR GLOSS, MAXIMUM PRODUCTIVITY
The Advolution™ 2710 battery-powered rider burnisher from Advance is said to provide superior gloss and maximum productivity without the emissions or noise associated with propane burnishers. The machine increases productivity with its ride-on capability and extended run-time. The Advolution 2710 rider also utilizes a front steering system, allowing the operator to easily manoeuvre in congested areas and around obstacles.  Read more...

 

NEW KENT RAZOR® SV17 WALK-BEHIND SCRUBBER COMBINES COMPACT SIZE AND CLEANING PRODUCTIVITY
The new Kent Razor® walk-behind automatic scrubber, with 17-inch scrub deck, easily cleans aisles and other congested areas. In addition to cleaning more efficiently than the traditional mop and bucket method, the company claims the Razor SV17 scrubber cleans in areas that bigger and bulkier scrubbers are unable to reach. The machine is ideal for restaurants and retail locations such as convenience stores.
The Kent Razor SV17 scrubber is extremely manoeuvrable and can clean areas previously only reachable with a mop. In addition, the machine is productive enough to clean up to 22,400 sq. feet an hour, meaning reduced labour costs.  Read more... 

 

WARSAW CHEMICAL INTRODUCES NEW CITRUS OXYGENATED ALL PURPOSE CLEANER
Warsaw Chemical Co. Inc. recently introduced a citrus oxygenated all purpose cleaner as part of its Oxi-Mize Collection. The cleaner, which is comprised of natural citrus solvent, premium detergents and hydrogen peroxide, is said to be environmentally friendly and can be used in many cleaning situations.
The all-purpose cleaners safely clean, de-stain and deodorize most surfaces using a natural citrus solvent to dissolve oil and grease, premium detergents to emulsify and suspend soils, and hydrogen peroxide to oxidize stains, eliminate odors and provide colour-safe bleaching.  Read more... 

 

CHAMP RIDE-ON SCRUBBERS FROM NSS
Clean floors faster with NSS Champ auto scrubbers. These highly-manoeuvrable machines have a single front-drive wheel that turns 90 degrees in both directions. Champs are designed for simple, safe operation, with an open operator compartment that provides maximum forward visibility. The 29-gallon solution tank and oversized 32-gallon recovery tank requires less filling and emptying. Champs have a powerful 36V system and convenient on-board battery charger. These rugged machines are built to last, featuring reliable mechanisms that simplify operator training and reduce service repair requirements. Champs are available in 29- and 35-inch scrub paths.   Read more...

 

JOHNSONDIVERSEY INC. ANNOUNCES PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT PLAN TO REMOVE APEO’S
JohnsonDiversey Inc. has announced its commitment to cease formulating and manufacturing products with alkylphenol ethoxylates (APEOs) after Dec. 31, 2006. According to a company spokesperson, this action further establishes JohnsonDiversey’s environmental leadership in the cleaning and hygiene products industry for industrial and institutional markets, and aligns with the company’s legacy of commitment and sustainability.  Read more...

 

NEW REGIONAL SALES MANAGER FOR ENVIRO-SOLUTIONS
Enviro-Solutions, a manufacturer of Green cleaning chemicals and products, has announced the appointment of John Hayes as the company’s new regional sales manager for New England as well as the states of New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.  Read more...

 

TRUVOX TO JOIN TACONY CORPORATION
British commercial floor care machine manufacturer Truvox International and Tacony Corporation have announced that Truvox’s shareholders have accepted a definitive offer from Tacony to acquire all the equity of Truvox. The deal, which is subject to due diligence, is expected to close this summer. The value of the deal was not disclosed.  Read more...

 

BROWN NAMED NATIONAL SALES MANAGER
Scott Brown has been promoted to National Sales Manager of Betco Corporation by Dan Carr, vice president of sales. In his new position he will provide strategic direction of Betco’s distribution sales channel. Brown began his career at Betco in 1999 as a regional manager and was promoted to division manager in 2002. “It is always exciting to watch a team member grow in his career,” said Paul Betz, company CEO.  Read more...

 

NEW “GREEN” FRAUD ADVISORY
The EcoLogo Program(M), formerly known as the Environmental Choice Program(M), has instituted a new “Fraud Advisory” service to help purchasers – government, business, as well as consumers – make sure the products they select are indeed green.
The advisory, which as been added to the organization’s web site, www.ecologo.org, will list manufacturers and products falsely claiming product certification and bearing the organization’s EcoLogo label.   Read more...

 

 

ISSA SUPPORTS SAFER DETERGENT STEWARDSHIP INITIATIVE
ISSA applauded the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its efforts in developing the Safer Detergent Stewardship Initiative (SDSI) in testimony presented by ISSA Director of Legislative Affairs, Bill Balek, at a Jun. 12 public hearing conducted by the agency.
SDSI is an initiative developed by EPA’s Design for the Environment, aimed at encouraging companies to voluntarily phase out their use of nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPEs). Companies, such as formulators, building service contractors, distributors, facilities and others, are eligible to participate in SDSI.  Read more...

 

DOW CHEMICAL TO EXPAND LUDINGTON CALCIUM CHLORIDE PLANT
The Dow Chemical Company is expanding its dry calcium chloride capacity at its Ludington, Mich., production facility. Expansion activities will begin immediately, supporting Dow’s strategic focus to invest in products and technologies that deliver long-term sustainable growth and value to the company.  Read more...

 

ENVIRONMENTAL CHOICE(M) CERTIFIES FIVE SCA TISSUE MILLS
SCA Tissue has earned the prestigious Environmental Choice(M) Program certification for all five of its paper mills.  CA Tissue became the first American sanitary paper manufacturer to earn the ECP designation when its mill in Menasha, Wisc., was certified last fall by Environmental Choice, North America’s oldest and most widespread environmental certification program. That certification has now been expanded to the SCA Tissue mills in Flagstaff, Ariz., Alsip, Ill., Barton, Alab., and Greenwich, NY.  Read more...

 

 UNGER EXPANDS SALES FORCE WITH ADDITION OF DAVE VECE
Unger Enterprises has announced the addition of Dave Vece to the position of Inside Sales manager. Vece is responsible for all inside sales activities including management of the customer service and telesales departments.  Read more...

 

CLEAN UP LIKE NEVER BEFORE, ON ANY SURFACE
Surface clean-up just got easier with the heavy duty Hydro Squeegee by Ettore. The combination high pressure water jet followed by a floor squeegee tackles the toughest clean-ups in one easy system.
By simply attaching the quick connector to a standard water hose and twisting the on/off valve, water is delivered to six controlled high-pressure nozzles to blast away dirt and debris. The squeegee’s closed cell moss foam rubber blade conforms to different surfaces like concrete, brick, asphalt and tile. On the flip side is a serrated scraper that is ideal for removing ice, mud and other hardened matter.  Read more...

 

ALCOHOL FOAMING HAND SANITIZER
Winning Hands® Alcohol Foaming Hand Sanitizer is the latest innovation to be added to Betco’s skin care line. The product is said to kill 99.999 per cent of common germs in as little as 15 seconds and meets the CDC guideline for Hand Hygiene in Healthcare Settings.  Read more...

 

DOW INTRODUCES DOWFLAKE XTRA 3-87 PER CENT CALCIUM CHLORIDE
Dow’s customers will soon get more calcium chloride per pound of product purchased with new DOWFLAKE™ Xtra 83-87 per cent calcium flake. The new product will replace DOWFLAKE 77-80 per cent calcium chloride flake. It is used in a variety of applications including ice melt, dust control, as an accelerant for setting concrete and water treatment.  Read more...

 

 ENVIRO-SOLUTIONS INTRODUCES THE PORTABLE-PRO
With spray-cleaning technologies proven to be faster and more productive than conventional cleaning systems, Enviro-Solutions introduces the all new Portable-Pro foam-on/rinse-off cleaner.  Read more...

 

TWO MORE KAIVAC PRODUCTS GREEN SEAL CERTIFIED
Kaivac Inc., developers of the No-Touch Cleaning™ system, have announced that two of their best-selling products have now been Green Seal® certified.
The products are the KaiBlooey – a general-purpose restroom cleaner that is said to be exceptionally effective in removing mineral deposits and soap residue; and KaiPow – a general-purpose cleaner often used to clean and remove oily soils, such as those found in industrial kitchens.  Read more...