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Cleanliness equals productivity
15th of September 2017
VSR chairman Jacco Vonhof, ECJ’s Dutch correspondent, brings news of research indicating that the level of office cleanliness directly impacts on employees’ productivity.
Not only does the standard of cleaning impact productivity, it also contributes to the general satisfaction of employees. Employees are more satisfied when their
Makita extractor has new features
14th of September 2017
The latest version of Makita’s M-Class extractor is the VC4210M, which boasts a number of new features. Meeting all EU standards of protection demanded of the M-Class dust control regulations, the updated design has moved the motor, control module and main filter higher up into the upper body housing which increases the tank working
Carpet care - customised approach needed
14th of September 2017What have been the most important developments in the carpet industry in recent years in terms of materials used and how they are cleaned/maintained? And can proper cleaning actually prolong the life of a carpet? Writing for ECJ Stephen Lewis, technical director at milliCare explains why carpet care requires customisation in light of the more
Restoring faded carpet charms
14th of September 2017
Carpets have an enduring aesthetic and practical appeal but what do you do when those charms fade? Don’t rush into disposing until you’ve explored the powers of restoration, says Gordon McVean, international sales and marketing director of Truvox International.
Hard floors have their practical and visual virtues, especially given the
Armitage Shanks sanitaryware fights infection
13th of September 2017
Commercial bathroom, sanitaryware and washroom installations provider Armitage Shanks has worked with scientists to develop new solutions designed to help fight infection in hospitals - by reducing the opportunity for bacterial growth in basins, taps and WCs.
The new Markwik 21+ fittings and Contour 21+ clinical ceramics ranges have been
Air fresheners - bad for our health?
13th of September 2017
Air freshening products are everywhere – in our offices, hotels, washrooms, cars and homes. But are they always a force for good? Or should we attempt to restrict their use? ECJ talks to manufacturers about air fresheners and their potential effects on our health.
It is now virtually impossible to avoid “pleasant smells” in
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