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Washroom dispensing - could one size fit all?
16th of October 2024
What problems could be caused by putting the wrong refills of soap, hand towels or toilet paper into a washroom dispenser? Does it actually matter if there is a mismatch between the products inserted into the dispensers provided? Manufacturers give their thoughts on this issue.
Most hygiene companies offer their washroom dispensers as part of a
Modern mopping - easing the strain
14th of October 2024
The manual task of mopping can take its toll on the arms, backs and shoulders of the operator. Why, then, do so many businesses still use this traditional cleaning method, asks Ann Laffeaty? And what are manufacturers doing to ease the physical strain on the cleaner?
Mopping can be hard work. It requires bending, stooping and stretching –
End of the manual vacuum cleaner?
10th of October 2024
As the carpet care industry becomes increasingly automated, is there still a need for a person
to manually operate a vacuum? Ann Laffeaty examines the role of the human cleaner in carpet care and asks whether manual vacuums will ever become a thing of the past.
Vacuuming a carpet can be a lengthy, laborious process. Pushing a piece of heavy
Wipes & cloths - why use a dispenser?
8th of October 2024
Most cloths and wipers are sold in to the customer as part of a system that also incorporates a purpose-designed dispenser. But how much value does this dispenser actually add to the
mix? ECJ asks manufacturers their views.
Wiper companies tend to make a big deal about the dispensers in which their products are housed. To listen to their
Thoroughly modern window cleaning
15th of August 2024
Technology is having a huge influence on every area of our lives. It has even entered the traditional world of window-cleaning. But how far are modern window cleaning systems such as cobots, drones and other high-tech systems changing the face of the industry, asks Ann Laffeaty.
The task of window cleaning used to be a relatively simple one that
Hygiene in food prep - going with the flow
13th of August 2024
How far can the placement of cleaning and hygiene products make a difference to efficiency and productivity in the food preparation sector? Ann Laffeaty on the importance of kitchen “flow” in a cleaning regime.
Commercial kitchens are known for being busy, somewhat hectic environments. Timing is everything when it comes to creating
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