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Carpet care - customised approach needed
14th of September 2017What have been the most important developments in the carpet industry in recent years in terms of materials used and how they are cleaned/maintained? And can proper cleaning actually prolong the life of a carpet? Writing for ECJ Stephen Lewis, technical director at milliCare explains why carpet care requires customisation in light of the more
Restoring faded carpet charms
14th of September 2017
Carpets have an enduring aesthetic and practical appeal but what do you do when those charms fade? Don’t rush into disposing until you’ve explored the powers of restoration, says Gordon McVean, international sales and marketing director of Truvox International.
Hard floors have their practical and visual virtues, especially given the
Air fresheners - bad for our health?
13th of September 2017
Air freshening products are everywhere – in our offices, hotels, washrooms, cars and homes. But are they always a force for good? Or should we attempt to restrict their use? ECJ talks to manufacturers about air fresheners and their potential effects on our health.
It is now virtually impossible to avoid “pleasant smells” in
Tubing matters
13th of July 2017
Proper tubing selection is vital to maintaining regulatory and environmental compliance as well as effective, long-lasting product and equipment performance and consumer safety. Lily Lei, global marketing manager, process systems division at Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, explains.
The industrial and institutional (I&I) cleaning industry
International window cleaning challenges
12th of July 2017
Windows are cleaned all around the world. Yet each country has its own particularities, each market has its individual challenges and demands. An overview of window cleaning around the world from equipment specialist Unger, based in Germany.
Germany
National challenges- Window glass is not just window glass: In Germany, there are many different
The digital world - is the cleaning sector ready?
11th of July 2017
A whole world of digital solutions is opening up to the cleaning industry…. but does the industry actually want it? Ann Laffeaty finds out whether customers are embracing the new technological age - or doing their best to resist it.
Digital solutions have become a big part of our everyday life. We are now using the web for everything from
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