31 October 2022|Blog
Learning by play, encouraging hand washing
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…
31 October 2022|Blog
Education, why washroom design matters at every stage
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?…
31 October 2022|Blog
Chrome vs stainless steel
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?…
28 October 2022|Blog
What’s driving washroom design
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…
02 August 2022|Featured|Blog
Importance of water conservation in commercial washrooms
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…
29 April 2022|Blog
Saving water in commercial washrooms using Aquari-Save
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…
10 January 2022|Blog
NEW Aquari-save water control valve
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…
01 January 2022|Blog
Specifying hygienic washtroughs
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…
18 October 2021|Blog
The importance of cleaning and janitorial products in public and commercial buildings
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,…
18 September 2021|Blog
Legionnaires’ disease in water systems: managing the risks effectively
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…