Recent research indicates that when cleaning indoor surfaces, such as windows, mirrors and elevators, cleaning professionals face two key challenges – efficiency and safety, especially when working at height.

The Nilfisk Group will be exhibiting a number of machines from their ‘one stop shop’ product range at the Cleaning Show 2015. Although full details are yet to be disclosed, this year's stand will be 'action packed'. The new cost effective commercial tub vacuum the VP600 will be amongst those featured. All low energy consumption VP600's are fitted with a HEPA H13 exhaust filter as standard and have a low sound level of 66 dB(A). On display will be the new commercial upright vacuum the VU500 and the new SC500 walk behind scrubber dryer. The SC500 will be fitted with the Ecoflex dosing system, proven to significantly reduce water and detergent usage. The Total Care support programme for contract cleaners will also be showcased. The Total Care package includes a detailed site review, on time delivery guarantee, same day service call out, 95% first time fix rate, a 24/7 technical help line and much more. Although full details are yet to be disclosed, this year's stand will be 'action packed'.

Hydro Systems, independent manufacturer of chemical proportioning and dispensing systems, will be launching two innovations at the Cleaning Show.Global director of marketing Alistair Blair-Davies said: "Hydro Systems is the industry leader when it comes to venturi systems.

The awards honor R.J. Schinner vendors in three categories: jansan, paper, and food service. Procter & Gamble Professional received the award for the jansan category, while Cascades Tissue Group was named the winner of the paper category. R.J. Schinner presented Dart Container the award for the food service category, Cleanlink.

Longtime jansan manufacturer representative and Knox Co. founder Maurice Knox passed away March 1, 2016. He was 95 years old.Knox was born in San Francisco, CA, and was named valedictorian of his graduating class at Galileo High.

Procter & Gamble, parent company of Procter & Gamble Professional, has divested multiple international shampoo brands to Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, parent company of Dial Professional.

The Oracle Shopping Centre undertook a waste management review with Compact and Bale with the intention of maximising the amount of material they are recycling and improving their waste management system.

Essential to any clean-up are black sacks and they are required in their 1,000s in Carlisle following the recent floods. BPI Recycled Products has teamed up with Bunzl Cleaning and Hygiene Supplies to donate and distribute, free of charge, 43,000 capacity sacks to the Carlisle Floods SOS Appeal.

Minimise Water has introduced the new Energy Saving Hand Dryer which it says will quickly reduce energy consumption, improve hygiene and save money in commercial bathrooms and washrooms.

Genesis Biosciences in Cardiff has had a string of triumphs this year after launching their Evogen microbial product range, Evogen Professional, and winning two awards for their innovation and scientific breakthroughs.