Cleaning & Hygiene

Maidaid's upgraded Evolution warewashing range 'more economical'

04-Sep-2013 By Luke Nicholls

Warewashing machine manufacturer Maidaid Halcyon claims to have developed ‘the most economical glasswasher on the market’ when it comes to water consumption, with two of its recently upgraded machines made even cheaper for hospitality businesses to run....

Miele Professional launches WetCare Training Centre

03-Sep-2013 By Luke Nicholls

Miele Professional has launched the 'WetCare Training Centre' in partnership with finishing equipment supplier Renzacci UK and detergent manufacturer Kreussler. 

Rubbermaid launches the X-Cart to help streamline housekeeping

27-Aug-2013 By Emma Eversham

Rubbermaid has launched a large capacity, durable and collapsible housekeeping cart designed to streamline housekeeping operations at hotels.

P&G Professional launches new range of cleaning products

09-Aug-2013 By Luke Nicholls

P&G Professional has launched a brand new range of 15 cleaning and disinfecting products ready for direct distribution to hotels, restaurants, pubs and cafés across the UK.

Hobart unveils ‘most economical glasswasher on the market’

06-Aug-2013 By Luke Nicholls

Hobart has launched a new GC compact glasswasher series which the warewashing specialist claims is the ‘most economical glasswasher on the market’.

Groupe GM creates Gemology range of hotel cosmetics

30-Jul-2013 By Emma Eversham

Groupe GM has partnered with cosmetic brand Gemology to launch a line of hotel cosmetics that are enriched with gemstones and mineral extracts.

Hobart launches Hyline warewasher detergent range

17-Jul-2013 By Emma Eversham

Warewashing specialist Hobart has launched an environmentally-friendly range of detergents and rinse aids for use in its own equipment and other brands.

P&G Professional distributes cleaning packs to hospitality start-ups

09-Jul-2013 By Emma Eversham

P&G Professional has created special cleaning packs for operators who are just starting out in the hospitality sector which it says will help them create the right impression from the start. 

Electrolux Professional launches 'green & clean' hood dishwasher

02-Jul-2013 By Emma Eversham

Electrolux Professional has updated its 'green & clean' hood dishwasher with new innovations including an efficient water pre-heating system and an automatic de-lime cycle. 

Wexiödisk doubles up with new WD-12 warewashing machine

05-Jun-2013 By Luke Nicholls

Scandanavian warewashing machine supplier Wexiödisk has launche d a new double-width hood combi washer, building on the success of its WD-6 Duplus single hood warewasher.

P&G Professional launches Deepio washing-up liquid

03-Jun-2013 By Luke Nicholls

P&G Professional, the away-from-home division of Procter & Gamble, has introduced a new washing-up detergent its Deepio degreasing range. 

P&G Professional launches Fairy Professional Extra Clean washing-up liquid

05-Apr-2013 By Luke Nicholls

Cleaning solutions provider P&G Professional has released a new washing-up liquid ‘designed to tackle the toughest cleaning needs’ for restaurants, hotels and pubs.

Groupe GM adds Californian cosmetics brand Get Fresh to range

07-Mar-2013 By Emma Eversham

Groupe GM, the worldwide guest amenity and toiletries supplier has added Californian cosmetics brand Get Fresh to its range for hotels looking to update their offerings for guests. 

Wexiödisk unveils ‘super-efficient’ warewashing machine for UK foodservice businesses

31-Jan-2013 By Luke Nicholls

Scandanavian warewashing machine supplier Wexiödisk has turned its focus to the UK market for the launch on the new WD-6 Duplus machine which utilises just one litre of water per cycle – up to four times more than other leading models.

P&G Professional launches Ariel Antibacterial laundry detergent

10-Jan-2013 By Luke Nicholls

P&G Professional, the away-from-home division of Proctor & Gamble has this week announced the introduction of Ariel Antibacterial laundry detergent to the Ariel and Lenor Professional range of laundry products for the hospitality industry.

Tork creates hygiene training packs for hospitality businesses

21-Dec-2012 By Peter Ruddick

Tork, a brand of Sweden-based tissue manufacturer SCA, has launched two training packs for caterers to download to help them train staff on important aspects of food hygiene.

Nisbets introduces coloured ChefWorks uniforms

29-Nov-2012 By Peter Ruddick

Catering equipment supplier Nisbets has expanded its range of chef uniforms and has now exclusively introduced coloured uniforms courtesy of the new Colour by ChefWorks range.

Richard Haworth updates hotel towel ranges for improved appearance increased life-span

23-Nov-2012 By Luke Nicholls

Bed, bath and table linen supplier Richard Haworth has introduced an innovative non-shrink header to its Madison and Richmond towel ranges in a bid to improve the appearance of towels in hotels.

Hair stylist Tara Smith creates range of ethical toiletries for Sysco Guest Supply

13-Nov-2012 By Emma Eversham

Tara Smith, 'hair stylist to the stars' has joined forces with Sysco Guest Supply to create a new range of ethically-sound, yet luxurious toiletries for hotels. 

Baylis & Harding launches The Boutique Collection for hotels

07-Aug-2012 By Luke Nicholls

Hotel amenities supplier Baylis & Harding has launched The Boutique Collection, a unique assortment of guest amenities designed to ‘meet and exceed’ a hotel guests’ needs.

Samsung Professional Appliances launch 'quieter, cheaper and energy efficient' washing machine

02-Aug-2012 By Emma Eversham

Samsung has launched a new washing machine with 110 litre capacity and anti-vibration technology for B&Bs, small hotels, restaurants and pubs that claims to be more energy efficient, quieter and cheaper than other models.

UV-C Miracle Wand launched in UK with claims of killing off 99% of germs in commercial kitchens

01-Aug-2012 By Emma Eversham

A light wand which claims to kill 99 per cent of germs, bacteria and viruses has been launched in the UK by MBR Imports who believe it will help chefs, restaurateurs and hoteliers to run a more hygienic business.

Miele Professional to launch time-critical ProfiLine dishwasher range

12-Jul-2012 By Luke Nicholls

Miele Professional is set to bring to the market a new range of semi and fully-integrated ProfiLine dishwashers, capable of completing full wash cycles in as little as 18 minutes.

Hobart’s latest Hydroline warewashing machine ‘offers practical and financial benefits for operators’

13-Jun-2012 By Luke Nicholls

Catering equipment manufacturer Hobart has launched the Hydroline ROI-500 warewashing machine for restaurants, pubs and hotels, which features the latest ‘reverse osmosis’ technology to produce streak-free glassware and cutlery.

Miele to launch range of high-volume flatwork ironers

23-Apr-2012 By Luke Nicholls

Laundry machine manufacturer Miele Professional is set to launch a new range of professional flatwork ironers for hospitality businesses, which are capable of processing more than 200kg of laundry every hour. 

Rubbermaid unveils new washroom range

28-Mar-2012 By Emma Eversham

US-based sanitary maintenance company Rubbermaid Commercial Products has created a co-ordinated new range of products for washrooms and toilets to help operators promote good hygiene while also incorporating a stylised look. 

Entirely customisable TTS linen trolley range available in UK

29-Feb-2012 By Peter Ruddick

The MagicArt range of linen trolleys from TTS that can be completely customised by a hotel or hotel chain is now available in the UK from Leicester-based distributor Ramon Hygiene Products.

Caddie launches housekeeping trolley range designed to increase productivity

09-Feb-2012 By Peter Ruddick

Caddie, the France-based cart manufacturer, has launched a new range of lighter and increased capacity housekeeping trolleys with developments designed to improve productivity for hotels.

On-track curtain cleaner launched to save hoteliers time and money

13-Jan-2012 By Luke Nicholls

CDS HÖVER, the curtain cleaning provider, has launched a new system which aims to provide significant savings in time and money for hoteliers.

Plasma Clean air purifier now installed in Meiko food waste systems

19-Dec-2011 By Emma Eversham

Air purification developer Plasma Clean has joined forces with Meiko to help reduce food waste odours by providing its Xtract 2100 ioniser as standard odour control in Meiko's food waste management systems.

Simplehuman launch high-capacity open bin range

21-Nov-2011 By Luke Nicholls

Product design company simplehuman has created a new range of high-capacity open bins designed for busy commercial spaces such as hotels, pubs and restaurant kitchens.

Food hygiene training tool launched on BHA website

12-Oct-2011 By Luke Nicholls

A new basic online training tool for first-level workers handling food has been launched and is available free on the British Hospitality Association website.

Linen supplier Lissadell Liddell adds allergen-free products to range

05-Oct-2011 By Emma Eversham

Luxury linen company Lissadell Liddell has added two anti-allergy products to its range which could enable hoteliers to offer 'allergy free' rooms to their guests.

How to deal with bed bug infestations quickly and effectively

23-Aug-2011 By Becky Paskin

Hoteliers are being advised to handle any bed bug infestations immediately, after two guests staying at a London hotel were awarded £3,600 compensation having suffered from over 130 bites.

More safety advice for chefs after E.Coli outbreak reaches France

01-Jul-2011 By Lorraine Heller

Caterers in the UK are being advised to only serve sprouted seeds that have been thoroughly cooked, following further cases of E.Coli.

Olympic sponsor P&G helps hospitality operators prepare first impression

23-Jun-2011 By Lorraine Heller

Cleaning product supplier Procter & Gamble, which has been named a sponsor of the Olympic Games, will be launching a series of pop-up pods to help the hospitality sector deliver a positive first impression to the influx of visitors expected during...

Denny’s introduces comfortable footwear range

06-Apr-2011 By Becky Paskin

Denny’s Uniforms has launched a new range of comfortable, hardwearing footwear for both front and back of house staff, including anti-static and washable shoes.

ASK THE EXPERTS

Health & safety tips for kitchen refurbishment

07-Mar-2011

BigHospitality shares top tips from Mark Harrington, CEO at health and safety consultants Check Safety First, on what you should keep in mind when refurbishing your kitchen so you tick all health and safety boxes.

‘Waspinator’ designed to keep wasps out of pub gardens

26-Jan-2011 By Lorraine Heller

An ecologically-friendly fake wasps’ nest is being promoted to pubs and bars with outdoor areas as an alternative way to ensure their premises are wasp-free in the summer months

Hygiene: Inspirational cleaning ideas

06-May-2010 By Emma Eversham

Cleaning, while essential, may not be the most exciting aspect of a job in the hospitality industry, but maybe you'll feel inspired with some of these different ideas for keeping things clean.

Victoria Moore offers bespoke fragrance ranges for hotels

04-Sep-2009 By Emma Eversham

Fragrance expert Victoria Moore launches a bespoke fragrance service for boutique hotels to create their own unique scent for rooms and toiletries

Ariel helps restaurants and hotels clean up their acts

02-Apr-2009 By Emma Eversham

P&G Professional launches a range of laundry products especially designed for use in the hospitality industry

New Rational oven tells chefs when to clean it

29-Sep-2008 By Emma Eversham

Rational installs a new self-cleaning mechanism into its SelfCooking Centers which tells chefs when it needs to be cleaned

Green and clean showerheads for hotels

05-Aug-2008 By Becky Paskin

Silver fragmented showerheads reduce bacterial growth and save water at the same time

Wash 'n Walk Floor Cleaner

19-Mar-2008 By Ecolab

A revolutionary new floor clener which digests the greasy build-up on floors and is proven to increase the friction of clippery kitchen quarry tiles to help reduce accidents.