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Learning by play Encouraging hand washing Keeping children healthy is a fundamental goal of any childcare programme. While teaching good washroom habits can be tricky, washing hands carefully and thoroughly can help children reduce the risk of circulating germs and…

Education, education, education. Why washroom design matters at every stage Of all the sectors washroom designers work in, perhaps the most complex is education. After all, what can a four-year-old pre-schooler and a 25-year-old post-graduate research student have in common?…

Chrome or stainless steel bathroom accessories? There are many chrome and stainless steel bathroom accessories on the market, particularly in homes, hotels and many other bathrooms. Both pros and cons can seem aesthetically pleasing, but which is the better product?…

What’s driving washroom design? Ten of today’s most important influences for the specifier ‘Quality of washroom’ isn’t the first thing most people look for in a hotel or restaurant review. But it can be the one thing that turns a…

Water resources are becoming scarcer; therefore, it is important to consider options for lowering the amount of water used in everyday life. According to BBC News, the National Drought Group moved England into “Prolonged Dry Weather” status – the stage…

Importance of saving water in commercial washrooms The effects of COVID-19 are still felt across the globe, with high volumes of water consumption being one of the many consequences of the pandemic. With energy bills and water demands at an…

NEW Aquari-save water control valve The Aquari-Save water control valve has been designed to reduce water consumption by setting a pre-determined frequency of water release, reducing the amount of water usage per day. When used with the handheld programmer, adjustable…

Planox washtroughs In highly frequented washrooms, long-lasting products with high cleanliness and hygiene are a must. This is of particular importance in food processing, laboratories and healthcare applications. Franke has designed the new Planox seamless range of washtroughs perfect for…

It is essential to consider daily visitors and users in any public, semi-public, or commercial building. The appearance of any building can completely transform someone’s judgement, whether it be a hotel, place of work, leisure facilities, restaurant, or hospital. Therefore,…

Legionella bacteria are responsible for several diseases which are collectively known as legionellosis – including Pontiac fever and Lochgoilhead fever. The most serious is Legionnaires’ disease, a form of pneumonia that has the potential to be fatal. People catch legionellosis…