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Hygiene in food preparation: kitchens made easy
8th of July 2026
Cleaning needs to be quick and thorough in any food service environment. But cleaning systems must be user-friendly, too, so that all operatives feel motivated to carry out essential sanitisation tasks. Ann Laffeaty asks companies about the systems they offer that are easy to use, ergonomic and kind to the hands.
KITCHENS CAN BE challenging
Autonomous cleaning: robots have limits
1st of July 2026
Today’s cleaning robots can map out rooms, detect objects and thoroughly clean all areas. But what are their limitations? And how are manufacturers addressing these? ECJ reports.
ROBOTIC CLEANING MACHINES have changed dramatically since they first hit the market. When autonomous machines appeared in the 1990s they were notorious for
Shiny happy people
29th of May 2026
A floor polishing system needs to be ergonomic, safe and user-friendly if the operator is going to be happy using it. Ann Laffeaty talks to manufacturers and contract cleaning companies about the types of floor polishing systems where user-friendliness is placed front and centre.
A good floor polishing system needs to be able to create a
The truth behind ‘chemical-free’
20th of May 2026
A growing number of companies are adopting chemical-free cleaning systems in a bid to become more sustainable. But are such systems really more sustainable than chemical-based ones? And are there any cases where only a chemical will do, asks Ann Laffeaty.
‘Chemical-free cleaning’ has become an industry catchphrase as manufacturers
The march of tech
13th of May 2026
Cleaning technology is evolving rapidly. But some innovations are gaining more traction than others. We ask companies about the most significant technological breakthroughs of the past 25 years and find out how far these have benefited customers and enhanced cleaning efficiencies.
The march of technology has been relentless. Artificial
Sensory scrubbing
13th of March 2026
How important are the look, sound and feel of a scrubber dryer compared with other factors such as size, cost and productivity? Ann Laffeaty finds out to what extent the senses play a part in the customer’s choice of machine.
A scrubber dryer has a purely functional role. It simply needs to be able to clean and dry a floor thoroughly so
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