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Are bamboo toilet paper and hand towels the more environmentally friendly options?

There is still a misperception amongst many that the toilet rolls and paper towels we use at home and in public restrooms are environmentally friendly. They come from sustainable forests...

First published July 30, 2020

Which air steriliser should I choose?

02/07/2020 We’ve talked about air sterilisers alongside other products when it comes to getting public and work spaces back up and running. And they form an important part of our...

First published July 2, 2020

Are alcohol free sanitisers still effective?

Most of us are acutely aware of the struggle to get a hold of hand sanitiser in an age where it’s basically become the new currency. Of course, the number...

First published May 7, 2020

Can Soap Dispensers be Used for Hand Sanitizer?

The simple answer is yes, but if you’re looking to see if your current dispensers are suitable for hand sanitiser gel then you may need to check a few things...

First published May 2, 2020

Which Sensor Basin Tap Should You Choose?

Like any product, the “best sensor tap” will be dependent upon your needs and specific location. There are a number of factors which you may want to consider before making...

First published April 9, 2020

Is bamboo always eco-friendly?

09/03/2020 We’ve talked about bamboo toilet paper and its environmental friendliness in previous blog posts, but as someone rightly pointed out to us, is bamboo really good for everything? An...

First published March 9, 2020

Toilet roll – bamboo or recycled paper?

We’ve established that regular loo roll is not great for the environment and can cause a lot of damage to the planet – from contributing to deforestation to adding to...

First published March 2, 2020

Bamboo toilet roll – which is best?

Bamboo loo roll seems to be the ‘it’ product for your bathroom these days, and who can blame you when its so much better for our planet than your classic...

First published February 13, 2020

Hand Dryers Suitable for Small Children

It has been fairly well documented that small children (under the age of 5) can find loud noises disturbing. As soon as they hear this noise they quickly cover their...

First published November 29, 2019

Review 2025 - Dyson Airblade 9KJ Hand Dryer

Dyson Airblade 9KJ As ever Dyson have come up with a design like no other seen before. The Dyson Airblade 9KJ reminds us of a submarine periscope and certainly is...

First published October 23, 2019

Can you ban single use plastics in the office? We did!

Updated 08/02/2022 In 2019 Intelligent Facility Solutions were featured throughout the national press, including the Sun , Mirror, Times and Telegraph. The founder, Andy Cameron did numerous high profile media...

First published October 9, 2019

Recycling plastics in Sheffield – what can we actually recycle?

One of the most common questions asked regarding plastics is what can we actually put in our recycle bins? We as a nation seem to be unclear on what plastics...

First published August 27, 2019

Water saving calculators – how much water does your household use?

Updated 7/10/22 The cost-of-living crisis being felt across Britain and globally. While the focus is rightly on gas and electric prices, the average UK household is also experiencing price increases...

First published August 5, 2019

Do you realise how much water you waste when washing your hands?

Have you ever considered how much water you waste when simply washing your hands? We conducted an experiment with some interesting results. This post highlights why we should all be...

First published July 15, 2019

How to conserve water – the ultimate beginners guide

First published June 25, 2019