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Sweepers - an easy ride
6th of February 2023
How important is it that a sweeper should be easy to operate for the cleaner? Ann Laffeaty finds out whether ergonomics and an easy ride are must-have features on a sweeper – and asks companies how they can make sure that their machines are user-friendly for the operator.
A sweeper is basically an industrial broom. And that means it
Today’s trolley essentials
3rd of February 2023
What are the most important elements of a contemporary cleaner’s trolley? And how far are these requirements changing with the times? Ann Laffeaty asks manufacturers about the trolley essentials of the 2020s.
A cleaning trolley is a workstation on wheels – basically a manual version of the mobile worker’s van. So there is
Hand hygiene - handy in the right place
25th of January 2023
Mild soaps, hand sanitisers, industrial hand cleansers, luxurious lotions – all of these products help to keep our hands clean, healthy and germ-free. But the choice of hand hygiene product will heavily depend on the environment in question. How do manufacturers meet such a wide range of hand hygiene needs, asks ECJ?
Hand hygiene should be
Batteries - information is power
4th of January 2023
Cleaning machines all require high quality batteries to ensure performance and long autonomy. However cleaning is also one of the most challenging markets for manufacturers, as batteries often have to withstand to less than optimal charging conditions, deep discharging and intermediate charging. Micha Denys, export sales manager for Battery
Fresh air - what is it?
3rd of January 2023
Is it a bracing sea breeze? Is it a pleasantly-scented building? Or does it refer to an allergen-free environment? ECJ asks companies what the term “fresh air” means to them and their customers – and finds out how their products and systems freshen the air of publicly-used facilities.
Air freshening systems have become a common
Hard floors - wear and tear versus care
29th of December 2022
In what types of facilities are the hard floors most at risk of wear and tear? And where does a pristine appearance matter most? Ann Laffeaty looks at the sliding scale of wear versus care and finds out where floorcare needs to be a top priority.
The floors of some facilities are seemingly in constant use. Industrial environments and warehouses
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