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Restored to former glory
15th of September 2010ECJ editor Michelle Marshall visits the world famous Ritz Hotel in the heart of London, whose Portland stone façade has recently been restored to its former glory in just three weeks thanks to an innovative masonry cleaning system from Thomann-Hanry.
Situated in Piccadilly, The Ritz is one of London's grandest and most famous hotels.
Must save time?
15th of September 2010
How important is it that washroom dispensers should be quick to install, refill and use? And how do manufacturers ensure that their dispensers function seamlessly and allow easy access to the soap, toilet tissue and hand towels inside?
No-one wants to linger in a public washroom any longer than necessary. So we all expect to be able to use the
Why measure?
15th of June 2010
What is the biggest advantage of chemical dispensing systems – is it cost? Safety? Or do the sustainability benefits outweigh other considerations? Manufacturers give their views to Ann Laffeaty.
Automated dispensing systems are catching on fast these days. Chemicals for cleaning need to be diluted to specific concentrations to be fully
Going easy on the environment
15th of June 2010
In the context of an increasing demand for green and sustainable cleaning products, wipes are proving no exception. ECJ's Menaha Thiru spoke to three leading manufacturers to look at some of the ways in which they are developing and fostering environmentally friendly wipes.
Pal International produces impregnated hygiene wipes for the food
Potential for contamination?
15th of June 2010
In every building on any day of the week cleaners use commercial vacuuming equipment. Many of these units are dry vacuums fitted with special filtration to control dust emissions from the vacuum exhaust which, we all know, is essential to prevent exposure of the cleaners, building workers and visitors to the hazards of fine particulates in the
Best in show
15th of June 2010
The 2010 ISSA/INTERCLEAN Innovation Award was presented during a gala opening ceremony on the first day of the exhibiton. Here, ECJ takes a closer look at the overall winner - the Travelator Cleaner from Baudoin - and the category winning products from Kärcher and Alpheios.
The Travelator Cleaner from Baudoin Wash-Systems was declared
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