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The one that flu away
25th of November 2010Are the effects of swine flu still being felt in the hand hygiene market? Or has the threat of a global pandemic been largely forgotten by the public? ECJ finds out.
The term 'swine flu' is rarely mentioned these days, but only a year ago the prospect of a winter pandemic resulting in thousands of deaths was causing worldwide panic. Airline
New products - hand hygiene
25th of November 2010An overview of the latest developments in hand hygiene
Better availability
Professional disinfection specialist Aseptix has introduced new packaging for its Triclosan-free skin disinfectant. All products in the Professional line - GermGuard Hand Wash, GermGuard Hand Rub, ManuGuard Gel and ManuGuard Liquid - are now available in 500 and
Smart dispensing
15th of October 2010Light sensors, motion sensors, metered dispensing…… today’s air freshener systems are becoming smarter all the time. Ann Laffeaty looks at some of the latest technology that has been designed to make air fresheners both more intelligent and less intrusive – and finds whether they offer any other advantages to the
New products - air freshening systems
15th of October 2010As part of our special report, an overview of air freshening technology.
Cleans the air
Cleanaer is a patented air treatment solution by Atrium Innovation that combines an air purifier and fragrancer to clean and sanitise the air, remove odours, smoke, allergens and airborne germs.
The units are suitable for use in offices, hotel rooms and
Batteries - at lower charge
15th of October 2010Recyclable batteries that last longer, require less maintenance and have shorter recharging times can help to bring down the cost of running a cleaning machine. But can a battery-powered machine compete with its mains-powered counterpart in terms of cost-effectiveness? Ann Laffeaty finds out.
Battery-powered machines have become increasingly
New products - batteries
15th of October 2010ECJ takes a look at what's new in battery technology.
Deep cycle
For the floor cleaning market Fullriver Battery Manufacturing offers a line of sealed, maintenance-free deep cycle batteries. The main advantages of sealed units, the company says, are that they are non-spillable, non-hazardous and maintenance-free. They also have a significantly