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Has the Li-on become king?
3rd of June 2021
Ann Laffeaty looks at the growing popularity of lithium ion batteries and asks manufacturers whether Li-ion is poised to become the battery of choice in the cleaning industry.
The battery landscape has changed dramatically over the past few decades. Most battery-operated cleaning machines used to be powered by flooded, AGM or gel products, all of
Floor polishing made easy
1st of June 2021
Does the task of floor polishing necessarily need to be a complex and time-consuming one? Ann Laffeaty talks to manufacturers about the difficulties involved in polishing a floor – and finds out about the equipment that that can help to ease the burden.
Floor polishing comes with plenty of caveats from the experts. If you make a mistake you
Is your toilet watching you?
1st of June 2021
Today’s “smart” washrooms can do everything from counting visitor numbers and gathering refill data to checking the user’s health – and even talking to you. But is such a high level of technology always a good thing, or could it become an unwelcome intrusion in a space that is supposed to be private, asks Ann
Health and safety - dealing with spills
27th of April 2021
Work related accidents and injuries cost the EU €476 billion a year. With increased focus on safety and environmental performance even small changes can yield big health and safety benefits. Here Günes Yenen, MEWA UK country manager, looks at the options available to minimise risk to health and safety from slips and spillages.
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Hygiene in healthcare - is it all about COVID?
9th of April 2021
Outbreaks of MRSA, c.difficile, the norovirus and other hospital-acquired infections used to dominate the healthcare news. But references to such once-common conditions have disappeared virtually overnight. Are they no longer an issue - or has the advent of COVID-19 eclipsed them, asks Ann Laffeaty?
Every winter, the news used to be filled with
Scrubber dryers - the future looks bright
8th of April 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to the closure of many high-traffic buildings including shops, gyms and schools. But other essential facilities such as hospitals, airports and warehouses have had to remain open - and cleaning has become more important than ever in these environments. So, has the pandemic affected the scrubber dryer market for better
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