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Batteries -proper maintenance vital
16th of May 2013There are many types of battery now being used on cleaning machines: flooded batteries; sealed AGM and gel versions, lithium-ion batteries, batteries that can be charged throughout the day, etc. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each type and in which environments are they most suitable for powering cleaning machines? Battery supplier
Toughest of hard floors for polishing
15th of May 2013Which are the most difficult types of floor surfaces to polish and maintain? And what other factors such as age and floor condition have an effect on the final result? Ann Laffeaty finds out.
Today’s hard floors come in all shapes, sizes, grades and materials. Alongside traditional floors made from marble, wood, tiles and linoleum there
Cleaning towns and streets - a history
15th of May 2013In the latest part of our exclusive series about the history of hygiene, we focus on city and town cleaning. When did sanitation and waste removal become a priority on the streets of Europe and how was today’s modern street cleaning equipment developed?
The cleanliness of towns and streets has been a concern ever since they first came about
Washroom hygiene - sector by sector
13th of May 2013What are the best types of washroom system for a hospital? A secondary school? A high-end restaurant? A prestigious office? Washroom manufacturers demonstrate the wide range of needs in four different sectors and consider the products and systems that suit each of them.
We all have the same basic needs in the washroom which means our universal
ECJ looks back on 20 years - Chris Klopper, Mulberry Marketing
12th of April 2013ECJ celebrates its 20th birthday this month. To celebrate our birthday we look back at the key trends affecting the industry over the last 20 years, with the help of some of the best-known names in the industry. Today, Chris Klopper of Mulberry Marketing.
One of the most notable changes has been the way that certainly the manufacturing and
ECJ looks back on 20 years - Rob den Hertog, Amsterdam RAI
11th of April 2013ECJ celebrates its 20th birthday this month. To celebrate our birthday we look back at the key trends affecting the industry over the last 20 years, with the help of some of the best-known names in the industry. Today, Rob den Hertog of Amsterdam RAI.
Today’s trade shows have a growing international overview. Where we used to have