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The truth about steam cleaning
22nd of December 2017
The cleaning indusry has experienced a dramatic increase in the use of low pressure steam cleaners since the late 1990s - so much so that many cleaning experts often refer to the period as a ‘steam revolution’. However the technology is still very much confined to certain niche sectors of cleaning. Thomas Stücken, managing
Small space, big capacity trolleys
21st of December 2017
How do trolley manufacturers create compact, lightweight trolleys that incorporate all the tools and capacity that their customers require? We find out about the ingenious ways in which trolley space can be maximised.
Compact trolleys are increasingly in demand because of the many benefits they offer over larger models. They take up less storage
Wash away the winter bugs
20th of December 2017
As winter approaches it becomes even more important to stay on top of your hand hygiene practices to avoid catching a nasty bug. Research shows that by improving workplace hygiene it is within an employer’s power to reduce the spread of infection and decrease the number of sick days taken. Dr Peter Barratt at Initial Washroom Hygiene
Any shortcuts to clean hands?
19th of December 2017Hand hygiene is crucial in preventing the spread of illnesses, particularly in the food and healthcare sectors. And experts claim that an effective regime should take between 20-60 seconds. But is this viable, asks Ann Laffeaty? And are there any short cuts?
We all know how to wash our hands: in fact most of us do so several times each day. But
When only a chemical will do for cleaning
17th of November 2017
Chemical-free cleaning is becoming more popular all the time as customers increasingly seek sustainable solutions, writes Ann Laffeaty. But are there still some situations in which only a chemical will do?
Chemical-free cleaning is a growing trend. An increasing number of companies are offering systems that use alternatives such as steam,
The cutting edge of sustainability
17th of November 2017
Sustainable cleaning is often considered to be more or less synonymous with cuts. But should cuts in everything from emissions and waste to energy and water be at the forefront of any sustainable cleaning policy or are there other, equally important factors to consider?
Energy, water, emissions, waste, the use of raw materials – all of them
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