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Sugar-based surfactants from Alpheios
17th of March 2016Alpheios uses sugar-based surfactants in its ecological Vive and Triple-T cleaning solutions - made from glucose.
Glucose acts as the hydrophilic (water-attracting) part of the surfactant. The hydrophobic (oil-attracting) part of the surfactant is made from aldehydes. In the non-ionic surfactants used in our products the aldehydes could be
Unger Stingray offers fast ergonomic cleaning
17th of March 2016
Unger is a member of the US Green Building Council and it claims its cleaning tools enable window cleaners to work safely, neatly and efficiently.
For faster, more flexible and more ergonomic of indoor glass surfaces the company developed the Stingray tool.
Stingray is powered by battery and enables spraying and cleaning in one step. The
Fimop mop alternative from Fimap
17th of March 2016
FIMOP is a new compact scrubbing machine with cylindrical brush which has been designed by Fimap to replace manual mopping systems in small and narrow rooms.
Because FIMOP is lightweight and comfortable to carry around, says Fimap, it eliminates the need for cleaners to carry heavy buckets. And the fact it regulates water flow also means a
Piling on the pressure in cleaning
28th of December 2015
Cleaning away substances such as chewing gum, paint, rust and scale can be tricky - even with a state-of-the-art high-pressure cleaning system. And removing any substances from a delicate surface such as a car’s bodywork or the crumbling façade of an old building can also be problematic. ECJ’s Ann Laffeaty looks at some of the
Lavor PRO launches Hyper KA-HR cold water high pressure cleaner
28th of December 2015
Hyper KA-HR is a new cold water vertical high pressure cleaner from Lavor PRO, suitable for use in various sectors including agriculture, construction, garages, car washes, etc.
This model is equipped with three steel pistons, brass axial pump head with built-in by-pass valve, suction and delivery S/S valves, detergent built-in tank for indirect
Mains-free Kärcher high pressure cleaners
28th of December 2015
Kärcher has developed a new range of four hot-water, high pressure trailers for use in construction, industry and municipalities. Pressures vary from 50 to 500 bar and water flow rates are up to 1,700 litres per hour.
Large water and diesel tanks enable mains-free cleaning periods of up to 30 minutes and the built-in frost protection device
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