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Batteries - many shapes and sizes
10th of June 2019
Batteries come in all shapes and sizes. But how far does the environment in which cleaning takes place influence the type of battery you choose to power your machine, asks Ann Laffeaty?
Battery-powered cleaning machines offer a number of benefits for the end user. They remove the need for the operator to rely on an external power source, and they
Best floor pads for the planet
7th of June 2019
Cleaning companies are seeking to make all aspects of their business more sustainable and that encompasses the pads they use on their floor cleaning machines. So what developments have floor pad manufacturers made in order to make their pads more environmentally conscious. What exactly constitutes a ‘sustainable’ floor pad? Derik
Slip-sliding away - floor polishing
6th of June 2019
There was a time when high-gloss floors were all the rage in hospitals, schools, offices and in many other public facilities worldwide. But is the market for a high shine gradually slip-sliding away, asks Ann Laffeaty?
It used to be the mark of a smart, upmarket facility. Being able to see one’s face in the highly polished floor of an
Japan - ultimate high-tech toilets
23rd of May 2019
In Japan washrooms are a holy area, whether it’s at the office, or just a random public washroom in a park. Although they are already outstanding, the Japanese continue to invest in technology. It makes the life of cleaners much easier. Bobbie van der List reports for ECJ.
The idea that washrooms are almost sacred in Japan perhaps has a
Washroom hygiene - the little boys’ room
22nd of May 2019
What issues should be considered when equipping a washroom designed for use by small children, asks ECJ?
Not everyone likes visiting a public washroom. In fact many of us try to avoid them where possible due to hygiene concerns or a general reluctance to share an intimate space with strangers.
But public toilets can be even more intimidating for
Scrubber dryers - the human touch
8th of April 2019
Cleaners are unlikely to get excited about the more basic cleaning tools such as dusters, mops and buckets. But a smart new scrubber dryer may engender a sense of pride and ownership on the part of the operator - and it might even lead to improved cleaning results, reports Ann Laffeaty.
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