feature dosing and dilution control
Clean facilities – helping to combat the spread of infection Correct hand hygiene is the most effective way of preventing the spread of germs and to protect staff and customers, but it is also important to have effective cleaning regimes in place to help reduce the spread of harmful bacteria and infections overall. Effective cleaning regimes need to ensure that all surfaces are cleaned with the correct cleaning solution and equipment. Any frequently touched surfaces including food preparation areas, washrooms and door handles need to be cleaned regularly to limit the spread of germs and prevent cross-contamination.
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sing the right cleaning chemicals is crucial in killing bacteria and reducing the spread of germs and bacteria that lead to harmful illnesses. A recent study by the Journal of the American Medical Association found that regular cleaning will help to eliminate coronavirus. It is also important to remember that as well as using the correct chemical, the right dosage is just as important. Chemical dilution systems work by ensuring quality results and reducing waste by diluting and dispensing chemicals accurately when required. A chemical dispensing system is a piece of equipment that doses or dilutes a given chemical at the point of use, by the end-user. Chemical dispensers achieve the balance between sustaining human resources, cost, and the environment so that businesses remain competitive and profitable. Often desired results aren’t reached due to inaccuracy while measuring the amount of chemical or product used. Chemical dilution systems were designed to solve this problem by dosing the correct and required amount each time. This removes human error as employees are no longer required to handle chemicals and pour the required amount.
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These solutions also protect employees and the end-user, as it cuts out direct contact with the chemical. By having the correct amount of chemical dispensed each time, it removes the need for re-cleaning to get the desired results often not achieved by using the incorrect amount of product the first time around. Eliminating the need to re-clean areas means there is less chemical waste and you only end up using what is needed. Dilution systems enable you to buy concentrated chemicals which, in turn, circumvents the packaging, transportation, and storage costs for obtaining large quantities of ready-to-use product. This also means you will be reducing the amount of plastic waste produced by your company, making it the greener solution. ECORANGE from Brightwell Dispensers – a global independent designer and manufacturer of innovative soap, paper and chemical dispensing systems for the hygiene and cleaning industry. The ECORANGE includes the ECOMIX, ECOSHOT and ECOMULTI. These user-friendly, one-stop cleaning stations allow you to quickly create ready-to-use chemicals on-site regardless of water pressure or employee expertise.
The ECOMIX is a chemical dilution system connected to the mains water. With the help of our unique patented dilution ring, it guarantees accurate dilution regardless of bottle or bucket size. A part of this range is the ECOMIX COMPACT which is easy to fit in all locations due to its small size – the ideal solution for environments tight on wall space! The ECOSHOT is a manual dosing pump offering you an infinite number of dosing shots between 5 ml and 30 ml, which can be dispensed into a bottle, a bucket or a sink. Designed with effective chemical management in mind, the ECOSHOT can come with an optional “twist push” feature to prevent overdosing. The ECOMULTI is a proportioner that can dilute up to four chemicals from one dispenser. Connected to the water mains, the compact design makes these one-stop cleaning stations the ideal solution for even the smallest cleaning environments. It is available in low-flow (4 L/min) and high-flow (14 L/min) versions enabling selection of up to 13 specific dilution ratios. For more information about the ECORANGE or Brightwell Dispensers visit: www.brightwell.co.uk
