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The cutting edge of window scrapers
29th of January 2015
Torsten Deutzmann of Unger Professional Worldwide reveals why professional window cleaners rely on their scrapers so much.
The word scrape has a number of different meanings, but one of the most appropriate I have found, in terms of window cleaning, is: ‘Move a hard or sharp edge across (a surface) especially to make something
Recycling - convincing sceptics
29th of January 2015
As legislation continues to throw more challenges to local and national governments on increasing recycling rates, how do they persuade the sceptics to join the cause? Ceris Burns, managing director of specialist PR agency Ceris Burns International, offers advice on the best way to communicate with this hard-to-reach audience, inspired by the
High pressure cleaners - blowing hot and cold
28th of January 2015
When is a hot water high-pressure cleaning system required to remove dirt or soiling? And what types of applications can be tackled with cold water alone? Ann Laffeaty asks manufacturers of high-pressure cleaning systems about the pros and cons of cold versus hot.
Cold water delivered at high pressure is a highly efficient method of cleaning
Cash flow - tackle the challenge of balancing the books
28th of January 2015
Managing cash flow is critical to a business’s growth and survival. Your failure to effectively forecast and control liquidity issues can have disastrous implications, even if your enterprise is profitable. Hartley Milner looks at the challenges of keeping incoming receipts and outgoings in balance.
There is a board game launched in the
Cleaning trolley trends
27th of January 2015
Image, flexibility, sustainability, cost – what are the chief factors driving the trolley market today? Ann Laffeaty finds out.
The trolley market is evolving all the time. A growing emphasis on hygiene and safety has led to a rise in the development of trolleys with enclosed compartments for waste and contaminated materials, for
The ergonomics of sweepers
26th of January 2015
How important are factors such as comfort, ease of use and safety in a ride-on sweeper? Ann Laffeaty asks sweeping machine manufacturers about the latest ergonomic enhancements they offer - and finds out how much of an impact these have on productivity and performance.
Ride-on sweepers are increasingly becoming the preferred option for anyone
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