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When only a chemical will do for cleaning
17th of November 2017
Chemical-free cleaning is becoming more popular all the time as customers increasingly seek sustainable solutions, writes Ann Laffeaty. But are there still some situations in which only a chemical will do?
Chemical-free cleaning is a growing trend. An increasing number of companies are offering systems that use alternatives such as steam,
Tips for cleaning studded rubber floors
16th of November 2017
Brushtec is an industrial and municipal brush manufacturer. Here its designer Barry Cracket discusses how to clean and maintain studded rubber flooring.
The first thing you need to do before you can clean your floor properly is to remove any loose dirt or debris particles clinging to the surface. These are often blown inside or trailed in from
Meeting the challenge of keeping floors clean
15th of November 2017What types of floors pose the toughest challenges for cleaners? And what makes them particularly difficult to clean? Ann Laffeaty finds out.
Floor cleaning is a task unlike any other. Floors can be made of anything from concrete to wood and marble to linoleum. And the material used to make the floor will have a major impact on the cleaning
Time to bin the bulk soap?
15th of November 2017
Refillable soap dispensers are still a popular choice for organisations across many sectors, but they could be spreading more bacteria than they prevent. Paul Jakeway, marketing director at skin care expert Deb, looks at why sealed cartridge dispensers could offer a safer, more hygienic and more cost-effective solution.
For anyone who can
Dispenser downers
14th of November 2017
A dispenser has one job – to provide the washroom visitor with its contents. So how can it fail? We ask manufacturers about epic dispenser fails and how these can be avoided with today’s sophisticated products.
It is hardly rocket science. All a washroom dispenser has to do is to provide visitors with access to essential soap and
Evolving mat make-up
19th of September 2017
New materials are constantly being introduced into mats to add a specialist function or simply to improve their absorbency, appearance or sustainability. Ann Laffeaty looks at the changing face of mat make-up.
A mat used to be simply somewhere for us to wipe our feet. But mats are becoming more sophisticated all the time and many now offer other
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