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Augmented reality - the next big thing in cleaning?
7th of February 2017
Pokemon Go revolutionised the gaming world when it exploded on to our lives last summer. Could augmented reality now have a similar impact on the cleaning industry? ECJ's Ann Laffeaty talks to Martin Cudzilo, developer of the AR-Check system.
Pokemon Go was a major craze when it was released worldwide in 2016. Suddenly our streets were filled
Work - don’t let it kill you
27th of December 2016
“Hard work won’t kill you,” the saying goes. Well, it might actually. Working long hours can be very bad for your health and trigger a stroke or bring on a heart attack. So why do we do it, asks Hartley Milner.
In Japan, they have a word for it – karoshi, which translates as ‘death by overwork’. And every year,
A clean sweep
22nd of December 2016
Most customers consider factors such as price, size, ergonomics and ease of use when choosing a sweeper. But how far should the type of debris that needs to be swept away influence their purchasing decision?
Sweepers are basically an industrial-sized version of a broom, which means their job is to sweep away loose dust and coarse dirt from
Hand hygiene - implement best practice
21st of December 2016
Nowhere is hand hygiene more important than in the food industry. But most food poisoning outbreaks are caused by negligence or ignorance and a failure to implement good practice. Holchem’s Darren Saunders writes for ECJ.
A knowledgeable and motivated workforce that understands its responsibilities is the key to safe food production.
Protecting cleaners' hands
20th of December 2016
Paul Jakeway, marketing director at skin care and hand hygiene expert Deb explains how a fully integrated skin care programme can protect cleaning professionals from occupational skin disorders, such as dermatitis, and keep their skin healthy.
Cleaning professionals are unsung heroes in every company. Without them floors would be sticky, carpets
Your data holds the key
19th of December 2016
In order to compete for larger contracts, smaller suppliers need to drive targeted sales campaigns that reach the right people with the right product, at the right price, at the right time. And all this on a lower budget than their bigger counterparts. But correct use of data and technology could be the answer, writes Paul Black, ceo of sales-i
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