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Fresh air - what is it?
3rd of January 2023Is 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 2022In 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
Running out of energy
16th of December 2022The climate emergency has made us all aware of the need to conserve energy. So, what products and systems do manufacturers offer that cut down on energy usage, asks Ann Laffeaty?
Energy costs are soaring across Europe. Gas prices have surged by around 340 per cent in the space of a year alone, and European governments are scrambling to push
The magnificent mop
20th of October 2022Ann Laffeaty makes the case for the traditional mop – and finds out how it fits into today’s highly mechanised world.
The internal floors of commercial and industrial premises are increasingly being cleaned by scrubber dryers. And in many cases, these machines are taking the place of the traditional mop.
But mops offer a number of
What next for hand dryers?
19th of October 2022Hand dryers have changed beyond all recognition during their 100 years in existence. But what were the earliest models like? ECJ discovers the history of the hand dryer, finds out how far they have evolved – and asks what happens next.
Most of us think of the electric hand dryer as a relatively modern invention. But the first models were
Public washrooms - first impressions count
17th of October 2022Public washroom users now have high expectations and they can deliver reviews at the touch of a button. The experience you provide is a reflection of your business as a whole. So, what do those users really want? The experts at Rubbermaid Commercial Products (RCP) offer some guidance.
IN TIMES WHEN expectations are high and user reviews are