Intelligent Thinking

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

Why is water conservation in the UK important?

This blog is meant to be a summary of a more comprehensive post we wrote titled Why is saving water important?

First published June 4, 2019

Why is saving water important?

Water is all around us isn’t it? Rivers, lakes, the sea you swam in on holiday or live near to. There seems to be an endless supply. So why do...

First published June 1, 2019

Find me an alternative to the Dyson Airblade AB14?

The iconic Dyson Airblade ab14 has now been discontinued with only limited supply remaining in the UK. We expect this supply to run dry by the end of 2022. What...

First published January 18, 2019

The Top Eleven Low Energy, High Speed Hand Dryers

Here they are, the top 11 low energy, high speed hand dryers. The list is based on the lowest energy consumption per hand dryer, so takes into account the rated...

First published January 3, 2019

UV in hand dryers and air sterilisation units – what, why and how?

Ultra-violet lights are becoming a popular addition to hand dryers. They are also used in air sterilisers in places such as hospitals, care homes/nursing homes, food storage facilities and washrooms...

First published November 22, 2018

5 Choices to Design a Minimalist Commercial Washroom

07/11/2018 Public buildings are characterised by the comings and goings of crowds of users. Using minimalism in interior design can balance the clutter and soothe the spirit during the visit....

First published November 7, 2018

Public toilet anxiety – a helpful guide for sufferer, washroom designer and facility management

Toilet phobia can affect anyone at any time and ranges from a minor distraction through to a significant disruption to daily life. Want to change your loo roll to something...

First published October 26, 2018

7 things you may not have known about paper hand towels

With the paper towel industry ramping up its funding of anti-hand dryer PR campaigns, we thought we would remind decision makers of the following. Interestingly the paper industry is willing...

First published October 13, 2018

Are Canadian and US Hand dryers different to the UK?

31/08/2018 They may look the same when you visit country to country, but are there any particular things you need to be aware of when purchasing hand dryers for different...

First published August 31, 2018

Do you have persistent issues with wet floors in your washroom/restroom?

Maybe you are looking into using non-slip mats or flooring due to persistent issues with wet floors and weighing up the impact of the additional maintenance or disruption and cost....

First published May 3, 2018