Innovation Awards 2010
April 1st 2010 ‘Equipment/Tools for Cleaning,Care and Safety’Award Nominations
Baudoin Wash-Systems B.V. for the Travelator Cleaner
The Travelator Cleaner is easy to use,was designed with the latest technology and has a modern appearance.The device runs on a battery which allows the Travelator Cleaner to be used for a full day before requiring re-charging.The first step in cleaning the black marks and dirt on glass is to place the machine on a non-operating travelator.The side panels will hydraulically slide out and be placed on the glass at equal pressure.The panels automatically adjust to the different travelator heights.The 6 round microfibre pads start rotating cross wise and, if you activate the spraying system, the pads will start cleaning the glass.
The high-quality spraying system sprays a very thin film of aqua pure water with glass protector which in combination with the microfibre pads will easily clean the most heavily polluted surfaces and provides a spotless result.The Travelator Cleaner can be used for a full day without requiring refilling thanks to its 5 litre reservoir. The Netherlands – stand 02.102
The Clean Air Factory B.V. for the BLOE Connect
BLOE is a unit which is fitted between a toilet bowl and the wall. It consists of a computer chip that stores all kinds of information, such as how often the toilet is flushed, whether it is blocked and when a fault occurs.This information is collected via BLOE Connect and made directly available to facility managers via the Internet 24 hours a day.
The information provides real-time insight into how often each toilet on every floor of every building is used.The data can be analysed and used by the facility managers and cleaning services to compile smart customised cleaning programmes, resulting in improved customer appreciation.
The BLOE unit also contains a patented ventilation system designed to convey unpleasant odours directly into the sewer.
In addition, the BLOE unit injects a special gel into the water every time the toilet is flushed.The gel prevents calcification by leaving a non-stick film in the toilet bowl. The essential oils, developed especially for BLOE, leave a permanent fresh fragrance.
All the settings, including those controlling the ventilation system and the amount of gel and oil used, can be monitored and adjusted remotely online.The system complies with corporate social responsibility by reducing the volume of water used by 1 to 2 litres per toilet visit. The Netherlands – stand 10.108
GS International B.V. for the F.I.T. Floormop Injection Too
The F.I.T. is a battery operated device for controlling the dosing of moisture to a flat mop.Moistening occurs through spraying the surface of the mop with nozzles.The device is entirely enclosed and has a hinged access cover.The whole process of moistening the microfibre flat mop occurs inside the device itself.
The process works as follows: the flat mop frame is introduced into the back of the device, initially the frame needs to pick up one of the mops, the mop is then attached to the side of the flat mop that has Velcro on it and brought forward onto a grate. By pressing down on the grate, the flat mop is sprayed by a pre-determined dose of water.The frame with mop then slides out of the front of the device and is ready for use. It is not possible to reintroduce the frame with flat mop into the device either through the back or front.
It has a reserve of 10 mops, four dosage levels and a cover that is open at the top to allow the frame with flat mop to slide through.The device has an opening for filling on the top (using a ‘Gardena’ connection) and an outlet valve. Liquid is removed by a built-in drain pump.The device is made from high-quality plastic, is easy to maintain and simple to disassemble when replacing parts.The NiMH battery is in a separate compartment and is easy to change.The device can be used continually for long periods of time thanks to the battery's capacity and the ease with which the battery can be changed. The Netherlands – stand 01.106
Alpheios International B.V. for the Vive Sustainability Scan
The scan offers organisations a concrete implementation plan. It quickly highlights which areas an organisation is or is not cleaning sustainably and whether strategic goals are being achieved in daily operation.
The scan includes a cost/benefit analysis so that customers can choose which investments in methodology, resources and training will enable them to improve the sustainability of their cleaning, without compromising their primary cleaning goals. It provides a step-by-step implementation plan by means of which sustainable cleaning can actually be implemented.The Sustainability Consultant analyses, trains and supervises the cleaning staff and their managers. The Netherlands – stand 01.315
Freudenberg Household Products KG for the Vileda Professional E-College
Using 'Vileda Professional E-College' modules, organisations can optimise their training programmes.The modules provide online learning, anywhere and at any time. New users can log on to the ‘Vileda Professional E-College’ platform online or use a DVD. The student chooses their language, either English or Dutch, and starts the e-learning module.An educational instructional film is presented.Then the student can go on with the evaluation part of the module.This tests their knowledge interactively. Students score points for the test and, if enough points are scored, the student has enough theoretical knowledge of the system and products.
This information is then stored in a Vileda Professional E-College database.The student will be sent a certificate and his employer will be informed of the results.
After having acquired basic, essential knowledge of the Vileda Professional system, the student will receive a brief training on skills provided by a Vileda Professional trainer or their employer. If their skills are scored positively, the students receive an approval on their certificates.The Vileda Professional E-College programme is not only a digital education tool, but also a management tool. Information will be available to the client's management about the training levels achieved by employees with regard to Vileda Professional systems.
Finally, the quality and efficiency of cleaning will improve, thereby maximising return on investment. Belgium – stand 04.307
Avista Time for Avista Entré
Avista has developed a commercial time and attendance management product for service providers.The service provider uses a mobile phone or a phone with NFC reading capability, as a tool for attendance communication via a host server. With a view to increasing companies’ efficiency and competitiveness Avista has designed a solution that uses NFC to communicate (swipe) via a tag placed at any given location ‘on site’.This attendance record from the individually designated phone is sent to a server using GPRS where it is stored for online management access i.e. – a single management location can view all contracted cleaning ‘visits’ ensuring time targets and service levels are met.The service can be managed by staff (activity manager) to generate ‘call out’ SMS/Chat messages to other ‘on – call’ colleagues, should a timed visit not be met. If the reader is not activated via the designated phone host, the system can send a SMS reminder to that specific performer. If that performer cannot make the visit, the activity manager can communicate via SMS or other mobile message systems such as e-mail to other staff, calling on them to cover. Sweden – stand 11.725 More articles from ISSA Interclean: | 
