Green Cleaning Products
Weiman's floorcare products are eco-friendly
Keeping floors and carpet clean doesn’t require harsh chemicals. Weiman Products, manufacturer of Weiman premium surface care products, offers a new line of eco-friendly floor care solutions that are safer than conventional cleaners for both users and the environment. Made with renewable, plant-derived ingredients, Weiman floor cleaner, floor polish and carpet cleaner contain little to no volatile organic compounds and do not contain any hazardous solvents, toxic chemicals or other harmful ingredients.
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Heavy duty clean-up wipes are biodegradable
A biodegradable, heavy duty clean-up wipe for all types of tradesman has been jointly developed by waterless cleaning specialist, Sycamore UK and Dulux.
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It's not easy being green...
Without a worldwide standard that officially defines 'green', it potentially remains a misleading buzz word used by certification companies and manufacturers. As it now stands, 'green' has almost as many different meanings as there are shades of green.
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Powerful cleaner aimed at the eco-aware market
 Aimed at the environmentally and eco-aware markets, Clean ‘n Green is a powerful cleaner, designed for cleaning all surfaces and removing stains from carpets, fabrics, etc.
Clean ‘n Green is free from chemicals and harsh abrasives, is non-toxic and fume-free, non-caustic and biodegradable. An enzyme-based, natural emulsifier, it is kind to the hands and should not provoke an allergic reaction in the user - it can even be used for hand protection prior to starting work.
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Professional microfibre cleaning systems at a glance
Microfibre flat mopping is becoming more and more prevalent these days as it offers greater cleanliness, improved ergonomics for the operative and savings through reduced cleaning times and material costs.
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The Pocket Rocket!
That’s Voleo – the latest addition to the growing UltraSpeed family of microfibre floor cleaning systems. Designed specifically to fill the gap between the UltraSpeed chassis /Bucket on Wheels systems and the Origo trolley range, Voleo is the pocket rocket of the cleaning universe.
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Workin' at the car wash, yeah...
Green Earth Technologies announced yesterday that its 'G'-Branded Ultimate Biodegradable green automotive cleaning products are now being offered to the car wash & detailing industry in bulk.
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Chemicals
Peek a Mousse!
Tri-Peek International, holders of the Royal Warrant as purveyors of metal polish have announced the addition of their new product Peek Mousse in 500gm cans.
This new method of dispensing the world famous Peek polish has many advantages to users, particularly where large surfaces need to be cleaned.
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Personal touch from Selden
As the flu season approaches personal cleanliness is becoming more important to prevent the spread of viruses.
Selden Research, a leading independent manufacturer of cleaning chemicals for the commercial cleaning industry, has responded to the demand for quality personal protection products with the launch of the Trust S range.
Trust S is proven to kill influenza type A flu virus and is effective against avian and swine flu viruses. The range also kills 99.999% of E-Coli and MRSA.
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SaniTab proven to deal with H1N1
Ashgrove Specialist Products has launched a new product proven to help in the fight against Swine Flu.
SaniTab is a new chlorine tablet that has specifically formulated to counter Influenza A (H1N1) and has proven efficacy against A/H1N1 strain by an independent laboratory, in accordance with the EN14476 European protocol standard. It works on the virus within five minutes and using two tablets dissolved in 10 litres of water is said to be 10 times more effective against Influenza A than bleach.
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Award-winning cleaning chemical range explained
In this article, Daunpol explains the benefits of its new NanoClean line of professional chemical products, which won a Golden Broom award at last month's ISSA/Interclean exhibition in Poland.
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Conditioning shampoo is designed for hotel use
Proandre SL, the well-known Spanish manufacturer of professional hygiene products, has just launched its Proanhair shampoo in hermetically-sealed, 300ml bags for use in hotels and resorts.
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Is this an infinity pool?
It's not... but you could be forgiven for thinking it is! This floor has been treated with a uv-coating that cures instantly and produces a high-shine finish that can be walked upon immediately.
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Proandre enters the bullring in fight against swine flu
Spanish firm Proandre has a range of hand sanitiser gels and foam designed to help combat the spread of swine flu in the workplace. They eliminate 99% of common germs and are extremely simple and quick to use as the hands do not need to be rinsed with water or dried.
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Prochem extends Contract carpet cleaning offer
A lower cost mainstay of Prochem Europe's extensive carpet maintenance offer has been expanded with the addition of sanitising and defoaming products.
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Proshield - the sanitising range with powerful performance
UK and European online trade warehouse, cleanerswarehouse.co.uk, has launched a groundbreaking range of products called Proshield Ultra.
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Remove chewing gum safely and efficiently
Carelessly discarded chewing gum is always a problem and there seems to be so much more of it sticking around at this time of year, when those who might normally be more careful have had their judgment impaired by excess celebratory alcohol! As a result, cleaning contractors and building owners are constantly looking for reliable and safe ways to remove the stuff without damaging the surface to which it has been stuck.
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Latest products featured in Cleanzine
Room Shocker kills mould, mildew and bacteria in four hours
 Titanium Systems has this week announced the release of its new product 'Room Shocker' to the janitorial/cleaning industry. An EPA registered disinfectant/deodoriser, Room Shocker delivers a four hour dose of chlorine dioxide vapour, at safe levels, which is claimed to kill all bacteria, mould, mildew and fungus in any room up to 500 square feet. For larger rooms two or more may be used as needed.
Originally developed during the anthrax scare, Room Shocker was used at industrial levels to disinfect the Hart Senate Office Building in Washington, DC, the offices of The National Enquirer Newspaper and numerous Post Offices, which had all received envelopes containing anthrax spores.
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Washroom Products
BrightLogic revolutionises dishwasher and laundry dosing
Brightwell Dispensers, thought to be Europe's leading independent manufacturer of dispensing systems for the hygiene market, has introduced its all-new BrightLogic range of dishwash and laundry dosing equipment. Easy to install and use, highly durable and technically advanced, the smart BrightLogic automatic dosing system is packed with innovative features that Brightwell believes sets it apart from anything else available today.
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Mini size, maxi benefits
Meet Mini Tekna - the new cotton towel cabinet which combines maximum benefits within a mini sized unit.
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Touch-free dispensing prevents cross contamination
With everyone now so worried about catching swine flu, Proandre's XL Sensor dispensing system will give your facility's users peace of mind. The unit dispenses just the right amount of foam soap, anti-bacterial soap or hand sanitiser automatically when it detects hands underneath the nozzle, so there is no need for anyone to touch anything that might be contaminated when they wash their hands.
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Eco-friendly washroom infection control product prevents biohazard & bacterial contamination
 As most people are aware, washrooms can be breeding grounds for large colonies of virulent bacteria and germs. Bacterial cross-contamination - the transfer of various forms of bacteria and germs from one surface to another and onto a person - can often lead to illness. Restroom Guardian has announced the availability of patent pending, eco-friendly individual dosage packets designed to help prevent both body and area biohazardous and bacterial cross contamination during the use of a washroom.
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Geberit maximises water efficiency and design with new infra-red urinal controls
 Geberit, a leading manufacturer of plumbing and sanitaryware systems, is revolutionising public washrooms by offering cutting-edge design, increased levels of hygiene and savings on water resources, with its new infra-red urinal flushing controls and Duofix wall-hung urinal frames. Combined with flexible installation and safer maintenance options, Geberit’s urinal installation frames provide high-end, practical solutions for modern washrooms.
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Great Scott! New hand towel and dispenser system saves lots of space
 Kimberly-Clark Professional has launched two new products for use in washrooms where space is limited: the Scott Slimfold hand towel and the Slimfold dispenser.
“This is our most compact folded hand towel and dispenser system yet,” says Richard Millard, Senior Category Manager for Hand Towels. “These new products are the ideal answer to saving space in the washroom. Even though the new system looks small on the outside, there’s no compromise in capacity with room for up to 250 towels, enough for over 100 hand dries.”
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Hand hygiene, care and environment issues get the Worx treatment
 The need for deep or frequent hand cleaning is an issue in many industries and occupations. Recognising the complexity of these problems, Brian Martin, managing director of engineering tool distributor Damar International scoured the world to find Worx - a range of effective hand cleansing and care products from Canada.
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Selden's new baby: IQ concentrate system
 Leading chemicals manufacturer Selden Research is expecting its IQ concentrate system, which will be unveiled at The Cleaning Show, to attract attention from cleaning professionals.
"The IQ promises to change the way the cleaning cupboard is organised," says Sales Director Mark Woodhead. "This latest system is both wall mounted and portable and measures exact amounts into buckets and spray bottles. It is safe and accurate and saves a huge amount of space, time and money.
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The new Cannon Compact: designed for small spaces
 The new Cannon Compact - Cannon Hygiene's latest premium offering in feminine hygiene waste disposal - is designed to sit below the toilet bowl and thus fit into the smallest areas within the toilet cubicle. The latest antibacterial technologies are used both inside and out of the unit to offer ultimate protection.
The Cannon Compact was developed following a research project in which women were asked for their views on feminine hygiene units.
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Tork launches leaf patterned jumbo toilet rolls
 Medium and high capacity toilet rolls with an embossed leaf design are the latest innovation from Tork. The new jumbo and mini jumbo toilet rolls match SCA Tissue Europe's décor embossed Tork hand towels, creating a smart and coordinated washroom look.
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Miscellaneous
Debut product line uses new technology to fight MRSA and other 'killer bugs'
Vestagen Technical Textiles announced this week its entry into the advanced performance textile arena with the introduction of the first of a new class of nanotechnology-based healthcare speciality textiles based on Swiss technology. The Orlando based company will provide apparel and textile products for use in environments where biological contamination of clothing can occur.
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New lone worker personal alarm has built-in positioning signal
Cleaners, maintenance staff, security personnel and healthcare professionals often have to operate in hazardous situations – either alone, during unsocial hours or with high risk individuals. To protect such workers, Call-Systems Technology has launched the new COBS 4U2 wireless personal alarm system.
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Four-into-one dose go - with new Quattroselect
QuattroSelect from JohnsonDiversey is a new highly efficient dilution system for building care that enables up to four cleaning products to be easily prepared in different dilutions at different speeds.
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Sanipull – The ‘cleanable’ alternative to nylon pull cords
Radal Technology has been appointed exclusive distributor for Sanipull – the cleanable replacement ribbon pull system.
Widely used across Canada and the US in hospitals, care homes, and public buildings, Sanipull has proven effectiveness in providing a cleanable alternative to traditional nylon pull cords.
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The future is orange, says Vikan
Committed to helping its customers maintain maximum hygiene and minimum cross contamination, Vikan has introduced a new colour into its comprehensive colour coded range of high hygiene products. Orange now joins the existing range of six, enabling hygiene managers to improve on food safety with additional separation of food preparation areas.
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Recession-busting 0% finance on Teupen’s entry level spiderlift
 Teupen’s recent launch of the budget-priced Leo 13GT spiderlift raised a smile with tool hirers and smaller end-users looking for an ultra-reliable, ultra-simple 13m spiderlift with a quality pedigree.
Now they have even more reasons to be cheerful with the introduction of 0% finance to sweeten purchase.
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Bet if you live in the UK you wish you'd had one of these last (stormy) weekend!
 Diversified technology company 3M has launched a new generation of entrance door drop-down matting. Delivering unrivalled performance for water absorbency, Nomad Aqua Plus matting is a low-maintenance, easy to clean product that protects surrounding floor coverings from tracked in dirt.
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A handy reminder on safety training's key points
 New from Safety Media, the Safety Swatch is a compact and concise credit card-sized reminder to your staff of the key points of their training. Made from durable plastic and very easy to use, it is designed for users to carry with them at all times and can be attached to a keyring, lanyard or belt hoop or kept in a pocket, where it serves as a constant reminder to your employees of the facts they should know to keep them safe at work.
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Aviation technology introduced to fight bacteria in gyms
 An innovative new product which is set to revolutionise the way gyms and fitness centres fight bacteria has been launched by a Welsh company. GymGuard has been designed to reduce cross-contamination and infection of both gym users and fitness staff and is believed to be the first product of its kind targeted at the leisure industry in the UK.
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Full protection against dirt, dust and biological agents
 Safety equipment provider Uvex has just launched three new products in a new line of high-performance disposable coveralls that scale new heights in protection standards - Uvex sil-Wear.
This range of coveralls can be used in a diverse nunber of applications, including industrial cleaning, work with paints, varnish and chemicals, and also in environments containing hazardous biological agents.
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Greenspeed's award-winning floor cleaning system
 Dutch supplier of microfibre cleaning products, Greenspeed, launched its Floormop Injection Tool to much aclaim at ISSA/Interclean Amserdam in 2008. Showcased to the UK market this March at The Cleaning Show, it scooped up the innovation award for the best floor cleaning system, despite being pitted against such industry 'giants' as NilfiskAdvance and IPC Gansow.
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Ionised water technology now proven to kill 99.999% of common bacteria
 Activeion Cleaning Solutions used the show to announce the testing results which will support the introduction of its second product, the Ionator. When used as directed, the Ionator has demonstrated that it can kill more than 99.999% of common bacteria. It also provides the same great cleaning performance of the widely adopted Activeion Pro.
New independent third-party lab testing concludes the new Ionator kills bacteria to a level of 99.999% with a simple six-second spray of non-toxic ionized water. Many traditional chemical sanitisers contain a chemical pesticide and can require the chemical to contact the surface (dwell time) for up to 10 minutes to eliminate bacteria at the same level.
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New technology to fight second wave of swine flu
INOV8 Science has developed an innovative technology which is able to reduce the spread of airborne infections ranging from MRSA and C.Difficile to the H1N1 virus that causes swine flu.
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New valve offers enhanced performance
 Bag in box specialist Rapak has introduced a new integral valve for its range of Intermediate Bulk Containers from 200 to 1100 litres. The DN50 Integral valve complements the recently launched 2” version that has been well received by both users and IBC manufacturers. It is suitable for a variety of liquid non-food and food products including detergents and chemicals and has been developed to offer enhanced performance during filling and dispensing.
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Tennant launches fast-charging batteries on T3 scrubber-dryer
 Tennant Company has announced that its T3 scrubber-dryer is now available with fast-charging batteries. This type of battery offers improved operating flexibility to better meet any specific cleaning requirements, increased machine productivity supporting daytime and opportunity cleaning, as well as easy operation. Further, it is maintenance-free and offers a sustainable solution since it is recyclable to the highest industry standards.
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Unger's HiFlo CarbonTec in pole position with new generation connectors
 Unger, the global manufacturer of professional window cleaning tools, has introduced a new generation of modular connectors for its HiFlo CarbonTec Water Fed Pole system offering improved operator grip when adding sections, and providing additional safety and security for poles when cleaning at heights.
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Vikan's new Ergoclean range lets the handle take the strain
 The new ErgoClean range has been specifically designed and developed to improve well-being in the workplace through correct working positions and hence, minimal strain on the body, whilst at the same time achieving higher productivity and reducing sick days.
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Washable wireless keyboards and mice can go in the dishwasher when they get grubby!
 Seal Shield has just announced the launch of its Silver Surf family of waterproof, wireless keyboards and mice - thought to be the world's first wireless keyboards and mice that are fully submersible, dishwasher-safe and antimicrobial.
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Machines
Atrix launches Green Supreme MRI/hospital equipment service vacuum
Atrix International has launched the Green Supreme MRI/hospital equipment service vacuum, which it believes will be a winner.
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GT picks up the pace in truck mounted cleaning
Easier operation and maintenance and longer operating life are design aims successfully tackled in the latest generation of Legend truck mounted extraction cleaning technology from UK market leader, Prochem Europe.
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IPC Gansow's new hydraulic industrial sweeper incorporates patented NDC feature
IPC Gansow has expanded its range of sweepers with a brand new ride on middle sweeping machine. The 1450 ride-on sweeper incorporates the patented NDC (No Dirt in Curve) automatic brush movement whilst curving, which means that as the machine goes into a curve, the side brush moves inwards automatically to avoid the problem of uncollected debris at turning points.
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Wipes
Antibac cloth
Stadsing A/S, the Danish cleaning equipment and materials manufacturer that has been trading for over 50 years, has launched Green-Tex Multipurpose Antibac cloth.
The cloth is made from polyester and polyamide microfibres interwoven with antibacterial silver fibres. This allows the silver to easily interact with other particles and increase their antibacterial efficiency. In addition, the special pattern in the cloth enables it to also remove almost all bacteria from the surface it is being used to clean, without the need for additional chemical cleaning agents.
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Evolon - a revolution in microfibre
 Microfibre technology at a competitive price and without the need for laundry - that’s what the Evolon 170 cloth from Vileda Professional promises. It’s a next generation product made from Microfilament microfibres that are six times finer than traditional microfibres and penetrate deeper into surfaces giving exceptional cleaning performance.
“Cleaning contractors want microfibre performance, but often the requirement to launder microfibres after use has limited the sites that contractors can use these products in,” says Steve Barber, Vileda Professional’s Regional Marketing Manager. “Evolon 170 meets market demand for a high performance cloth at a competitive price that doesn’t necessarily require laundry.”
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In every cloth there's a silver lining
Robert Scott & Sons, a leading UK manufacturer of industrial and domestic cleaning textiles and supplier of one of Europe's largest ranges of cleaning equipment, is about to introduce Nano Microfibre to its range of mops and cloths.
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Software
New telematics solution gives fleet managers complete control
A new version of Geomanager - Trimble’s web-based solution for fleet managers - has been launched, drastically improving the efficiency of the team and customer service.
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Applied Programmed Maintenance on a winner with Kevah
Applied Programmed Maintenance might be still a relative newcomer to the Australian commercial cleaning and management sector, but it is already making a big impact thanks largely to its use of the Kevah reporting system.
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Time & attendance software will help save companies money
It is estimated that an average of eight minutes per week is spent on chasing and manually processing time sheets and that there is a standard error factor of 3% for payroll departments that have to enter payroll details manually. These costs all add up and using a time & attendance system can save a company up to 7% of their annual payroll.
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Air Freshening
Biozone from PHS Washrooms – kills germs and gets rid of nasty smells!
Leading washroom services provider, PHS Washrooms, offers a cleverly designed air sterilisation product that not only treats malodours, but which also kills germs to 99.999% - including flu viruses.
Biozone is an internationally recognised product that uses a special combination of five sterilising techniques to tackle malodours at source. It is also proven to kill flu viruses to 99.999% as well as demonstrating a 70% reduction in bacteria in a real environment.
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Groundbreaking product kills hospital infection
A new product from Signature Aromas has been confirmed to kill up to 99.9% of airborne micro-organisms, including the deadly MRSA and C-difficile spores. Latest test results from field trials at The Royal Wolverhampton Hospitals NHS Trust showed at least 50% of airborne micro-organisms were destroyed in tests on side wards.
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New air freshening products from Kennedy
Kennedy Hygiene Products is introducing four additions to its 'Freedom in Fragrance' range of air freshening fragrances in line with the latest global fragrance trends.
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Sweet smell of success from PHS Washrooms
With the launch of three exciting new air care products, PHS Washrooms now leads the market in helping organisations beat malodours and smell clean and fresh, including in the most testing environments, both inside and outside the washroom.
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The Ozone from Prozone kills germs in those zones that other products might not reach!
We've all seen the advertisements about the germs that cause swine flu being spread through the air as well as by direct contact, so Cannon Hygiene's Prozone unit is something well worth considering installing in your washrooms.
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Vectair Systems launches V-Air continuous odour control system for washrooms
Vectair Systems, the award-winning manufacturer of washroom hygiene solutions, operating in over 65 countries worldwide, has launched its new V-Air continuous odour control system which delivers continuous fragrance for up to 60 days in a completely environmentally friendly manner.
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