Air freshening systems - why fragrance?

25th of November 2024
Air freshening systems - why fragrance?

Ann Laffeaty asks companies what they consider to be the chief function of an air freshening system in public environments and finds out what makes fragrancing such a crucial part of the cleaning and hygiene industry.

MOST OF US VISIT public spaces several times a week – even every day – whether these are offices, restaurants, pubs,

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New EU Act aims to keep AI safe

21st of November 2024
New EU Act aims to keep AI safe

The world’s first major Act to regulate artificial intelligence passed into law across the European Union in August. It aims to ensure the technology is safe and respects the bloc’s “fundamental rights and values”. Hartley Milner explores how the legislation will impact businesses.

“AS THE MEMORY of past misfortunes

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Sustainable cleaning - going the natural route

19th of November 2024
Sustainable cleaning - going the natural route

What are the pros and cons of using so-called “natural” materials in cleaning and hygiene products? Ann Laffeaty asks industry players their opinions.

There has been an increasing trend for manufacturers to incorporate products such as wheat straw, bamboo and sugar cane into their products for environmental reasons. But are such moves

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Care of hard floors - tough decisions

15th of November 2024
Care of hard floors - tough decisions

What do people want most from their hard floor? Are they seeking a practical, sustainable and low-cost solution, or do they want a high shine for aesthetic reasons? Ann Laffeaty asks companies whether floor choice is a tough decision for the customer – or whether it is a no-brainer.

CHOOSING A FLOOR can be a difficult decision. Businesses

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Washroom dispensing - could one size fit all?

16th of October 2024
Washroom dispensing - could one size fit all?

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

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Modern mopping - easing the strain

14th of October 2024
Modern mopping - easing the strain

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 –

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