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Wipes and cloths for all trades
13th of October 2026
Wipers and cloths are used in various sectors including the manufacturing, automotive, pharmaceuticals, healthcare and food preparation industries. But can the same wiper be used in all of these environments? Ann Laffeaty asks the question and finds out why bespoke products are often required for use in certain environments.
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Cleaning alone is not cross-contamination prevention
2nd of October 2026
In many facilities, cleaning is still treated as the primary defence against cross-contamination. If surfaces are visibly clean and cleaning schedules are completed, the assumption is hygiene risks are under control. That is not the case, explains Brodie Cook, account manager at Able.
IN PRACTICE, contamination failures are often caused less by
Washroom dispensers - functional efficiency
30th of September 2026
How important is functional efficiency in a washroom dispenser? Are qualities such as ease of use and seamless refilling more important than, say, the cost or appearance of the unit? ECJ finds out more.
A GOOD WASHROOM DISPENSER needs to be able to function well for the end-user. Taking out the soap or paper should be achievable in a
B Corp - right for cleaning?
28th of September 2026
Paul Evans, founder and director of Rumpus - a B Corp-certified PR agency - asks whether the certification, which has gained considerable traction around the world, can function as a practical and credible framework in the professional cleaning sector.
ACROSS THE CLEANING and hygiene sector, ‘doing good business’ is no longer a
Mopping made easy
24th of September 2026
Mopping is an arduous task, so what can be done to lighten the cleaner’s load? ECJ looks at the latest mopping systems that are easier to push, lighter to transport and less of a strain to wring out.
MANUAL MOPPING CAN BE physically demanding. The weight of the equipment, the repetitive movements required to use it and the need for frequent
Bring your own-brand disinfectants to market faster
16th of September 2026
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Growing a professional hygiene portfolio takes more than a strong brand. It requires effective formulations, reliable efficacy data and a registration pathway that can be managed within demanding European biocidal product requirements. Arxada helps
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