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Save more than water
26th of March 2018
In an average office-based business 65 per cent of water use occurs in the washroom. The advantages of foam soap are endorsed by the Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) in the UK, which estimates water savings of up to 50 per cent can be made. Deb Group takes a closer look.
It’s easy to take the water you use for granted. However
Washrooms - what’s worst?
23rd of March 2018
No paper, no soap, bad smells, poor hygiene - what irks washroom users the most about the facilities they visit? And how can washroom providers put these issues right? Ann Laffeaty finds out.
We all have our pet hates about the public washroom. Some of us are particularly repelled by bad smells while others detest being confronted with dirty
Can robots fill the people gap?
22nd of March 2018
Japan’s cleaning industry is increasingly dominated by automation and robotic solutions, which is mainly caused by the growing difficulty professional cleaning companies experience in finding qualified staff. But what is the impact of this development on the industry and where does the cleaning industry stand in terms of employing robots?
Small, but beautifully formed scrubber dryers?
22nd of March 2018
Is there a growing trend towards smaller scrubber dryers, and how do the latest compact models compare in performance with traditional-sized machines? Ann Laffeaty asks the question.
How important is size? It is often a question of fashion and the dimensions of the equipment we use largely depends on current trends.
For instance, when technology
Contract cleaning data for Europe
21st of March 2018
The European Federation of Cleaning Industries (EFCI) – the umbrella organisation representing the contract cleaning sector across Europe – has published its latest survey on the cleaning industry in Europe.
Data for the European Federation of Cleaning Industries (EFCI) survey is gathered from its member associations on the basis of a
“Up to 40 per cent of cleaning could use autonomous solutions”
21st of March 2018
ECJ editor Michelle Marshall speaks to Nilfisk’s recently appointed president and ceo Hans Henrik Lund about his ambitious plans for future direction of the group.
Hans Henrik Lund arrived at Nilfisk as its new president and ceo in August of last year, bringing with him a strong background in technology, digitalisation and product
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