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Cover Story


Setting standards for effective floorcare Nilfisk introduces the new SC370 walk-behind


scrubber dryer. Newsflash 6


What’s New Your essential industry news, including the


announcement of the finalists of the European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards 2023, which take place in Dublin on 5 October, Vileda/Freudenberg acquires Vermop, and we learn more about Northwood's revamping of the Whisper brand.


Editors Pick 10


Regaining control in the hospital Essity’s Liam Smith looks at ways of easing the


burden on cleaners and healthcare staff in Ireland’s overcrowded hospitals.


Commerical Laundry 18


A wise investment Miele Professional’s Charlie Robards tells us how


care homes can benefit from an investment in commercial laundry equipment.


Floorcare & Maintenance


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Keeping floors healthy and hygienic A recent report says that floors treated with Bona Pure


can protect against contamination.


Floorcare products We learn more about Robert Scott’s new autonomous


floor cleaning Metabots, and the continuing success of LTP’s Grimex as it reaches its 35th anniversary.


Healthcare Hygiene 12


Promoting hygiene in healthcare with washrooms


Northwood’s Paul Mulready says that healthcare washrooms shouldn’t be overlooked in their potential contribution to infection prevention.


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