Solutions: Laundry and waste management
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Switch it up
The enMotion Flex Paper Towel System incorporates proprietary dual-roll auto-switch technology, which consumes the smallest roll first and allows for 100 percent usage of each roll before switching to the standby roll. The system provides a number of benefits to facility professionals in high-traffic areas, such as touchless dispensing. Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products LP
All in order
TheWorxHub computerized maintenance-management system now includes a new compliance feature. The functionality references The Joint Commission and National Fire Protection Association codes. Users can preview requirements while working, link codes to assets and tasks, and demonstrate proof of compliance. Dude Solutions
Thoroughly clean
MBS Disinfectant Cleaner Concentrates are one-step disinfectants with a five-minute contact time. The line is effective against Norovirus, MRSA, VRE and more. Both concentrates are EPA-registered to be applied on hard nonporous surfaces by thoroughly wetting surfaces with a cloth, mop, sponge, sprayer or by immersion. 3M
Mix and match
DesignFlex Ceiling Systems give architects and designers freedom to reinvent ceilings by mixing and matching panel shapes, sizes, colors and textures. The line includes smooth-textured Calla and Lyra panels, fine-textured Ultima and Optima panels, and smooth-textured MetalWorks panels — available in triangles, parallelograms, trapezoids, squares and rectangles. Armstrong Worldwide Industries Inc.
Laundry
A total wash
The Multi-Load Washer line can be configured in hundreds of different ways, allowing owners and property managers to choose among different water heating, electrical connection, controls, drain, water inlet and construction options. The washers are engineered to deliver G-forces of 200 for rigid-mounts and 400 for soft-mounts — to achieve maximum extraction and help prevent unbalanced loads. Maytag
Tracking progress
UniMac’s TotalVue is a real-time, cloud-based system that monitors the performance of all washer-extractors and tumble dryers in a facility. Users can access reports that measure critical performance indicators impacting the laundry’s efficiency and ensure that correct processes are being followed to produce exceptional hygienic results. Alliance Laundry Systems LLC
A little extra
Goldshield 5 Laundry Protectant is an antimicrobial agent that inhibits the growth of bacteria that cause odor, staining and discoloration and creates a 90-day “invisible” barrier that prevents the regrowth of these microbes. The EPA-registered product contains no harsh chemicals that deteriorate fabric over time and requires only 4 ounces per load. AP Goldshield LLC
Clear insights
IntelliLinen laundry dispenser provides real-time and remote transparency of energy and water consumption, chemical accuracy, machine downtime and day-to-day operational costs to prevent costly disruptions and errors within laundry operations. The IntelliLinen dispenser connects to any mobile device to give teams visibility of the entire wash process together with actionable insights. Diversey Inc.
Waste management
All in one
Ecosteryl 250 is an ecological system designed for processing and decontaminating biomedical waste using a modern microwave technology with integrated pre-shredding. It only requires electricity to operate — no water, gas or chemical products. This typically results in lower running costs and maintenance. Laser technology and air injection separates valuable materials that can be recycled. AMB Ecosteryl
Quietly dispose
The Step-On container line has a quiet, heavy-duty pedal for hands-free sanitary use. It features a slow-close lid damper and tight-fitting lid to help keep odors and bacteria from escaping. Optional rigid liners for 6143, 6144, 6145 and 6146 containers provide a leakproof base. Rubbermaid Commercial Products LLC
Space saver
The Bulb Eater is a drum-top, bulb-crusher for spent light bulbs. The machine has been used in hospitals to crush linear fluorescents and CFLs quickly and efficiently. More than 1,350 bulbs can be crushed in one 55-gallon drum that is attached to the machine, condensing the storage footprint of 12 boxes down to a 2-foot by 2-foot space. Terracycle Regulated Waste LLC
Spill cleanup
SuperSolid Plus is an EPA-registered liquid waste treatment technology that combines the safety benefits of the original SafeSorb solidifier with a powerful treatment to further reduce the risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens. It ensures that liquid waste is solidified and decontaminated and can be used for both large and small fluid volumes. DiSorb Systems