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Floor care - how hard can it be?
6th of November 2019
The hard floor market is constantly evolving as manufacturers continually seek to develop new products – or repurpose old ones – to meet changing customer demands. But how does this affect the floor cleaning challenge, asks Ann Laffeaty?
The most important attribute of any hard floor is that it should be – well, hard. A durable
Sustainability - the flip side
5th of November 2019
Chemical products are often criticised people who claim that natural alternatives – or water alone – are more sustainable. And paper-based consumables also attract condemnation from those who fear for our forests. But are manufacturers of these products being judged unfairly, asks ECJ?
Sustainability is becoming more complicated all
High-speed washroom dispensing
4th of November 2019
None of us wants to spend longer in the toilet than we need to. So how do manufacturers make their washroom dispensers quick to use, operate, clean and refill, asks Ann Laffeaty?
The main role of a washroom dispenser is to protect the soap or paper inside. But it has other functions too: it should enhance the look of the washroom and provide easy
Tork - squaring the circle
27th of September 2019
Recycling our used hand towels should be a no-brainer in these environmentally-aware times. Yet the first ever hand towel recycling service only recently emerged. Service provider Essity talks about the challenges and the potential of Tork PaperCircle.
As a society we are becoming increasingly resistant to throwing things away when a more
Matting - making an entrance
25th of September 2019
A visitor’s first impression of a hotel, restaurant, office or retail centre is formed immediately upon entering the facility. Ann Laffeaty asks manufacturers about the important role played by the mat in terms of enhancing the facility’s appearance and making a good impression on the visitor.
When someone steps into a public
Does carpet type matter?
23rd of September 2019
How far does the type of carpet in an office, hotel, restaurant or other facility impact on the method used to clean it? We ask manufacturers what dictates the cleaning regime: the type of carpet, the type of soiling - or a mixture of both.
There was a time when most carpets were made from wool – a natural material that was hard-wearing,
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