Home › magazine › special features
High-tech scrubbing
13th of April 2023
How ‘high-tech’ does a scrubber dryer need to be? ECJ looks at the growing use of technology in the scrubber dryer market and finds out how widely it is being adopted.
A scrubber dryer has just two functions: to scrub and to dry. But today’s technological advances are making these machines more sophisticated than ever Automated
Antivirals - the regulation maze
11th of April 2023
There is increasing attention surrounding antiviral technologies. In some jurisdictions, they can be incorporated into products and onto surfaces to reduce viral loads, helping to give consumers peace of mind.
However, permissible antiviral claims depend hugely on where the products are marketed and sold, which can lead to widespread
Hygiene in healthcare - 2023 cleaning challenges
7th of April 2023
The world has changed dramatically since the beginning of the decade. ECJ talks to players in the healthcare sector to find out about the key challenges of the 2020s – and finds out how they plan to go about tackling them in 2023.
The healthcare landscape has gone through a series of crises since the 2020s began. Covid-19 was of course the
The importance of enzymes in detergent products
29th of March 2023
A.I.S.E. is the umbrella organisation representing the European detergents and maintenance products industry. Aisling O’Kane talks about the role of enzymes in detergent products.
What is an enzyme?
Enzymes are proteins that act as bio-catalysts which speed up biological processes. Enzymes exist in all of nature – in microorganisms,
High-pressure cleaning - universal solution
13th of February 2023
The high-pressure cleaner is the central drive element for many different accessories being used for various applications. For example, it can be a sandblaster to remove graffiti, with telescopic lances for façade or roof cleaning or with injectors and foam lances for foam disinfection. Dirk Niesen, director sales and innovation at R+M de
Matting - taking a proactive approach
9th of February 2023
As Europe continues through winter Lee Fox, director of global business development and key accounts for Kleen-Tex, discusses how cleaning professionals can mitigate dirt and debris entering their premises by installing dedicated matting systems.
Weather experts are predicting that Europe’s upcoming winter season will be influenced by La
RSS