Floorcare takes steps to be eco-friendly October 1st 2008 Being environmentally-friendly is no longer an option but a necessity, says SRS
Cleaning Equipment. SRS Partner Warwick Stephenson advises what to look for when
engaging a green cleaning company
SRS specialises in the hire and maintenance
of sweepers, scrubber dryers, burnishers and
pressure washers.The company actively
seeks out advanced machines from some of the
world's best manufacturers in order to ensure
energy savings and help the environment.
Warwick Stephenson recommends facilities
managers consider the following aspects when
looking to engage an environmentally aware
cleaning company:
Does the company use quality products from
well-respected manufacturers? "Machines by the
leading names are manufactured using the highest quality
engineering which means they last longer, require little maintenance
and few repairs,"says Stephenson. SRS is the distributor for NSS,
which, it claims has one of the cleaning industry's longest standing
commitments to environmental awareness. Its 'Do No Harm' policy
means strict standards and many of its machines use 30% fewer
parts than its competitors.Other NSS green measures include:
reusing raw component shipping materials, steel used in product
frames is recyclable, batteries are recycled and recyclable and NSS
filter bags contain 90% recycled paper.Machines also feature
adjustable water flow for conservation.
Are battery-operated machines readily available? SRS believes battery
powered equipment is cleaner, safer and more convenient, giving
constant run-time and no toxic exhausts compared to propane.
Are flexible rental options on offer? Renting equipment allows
cleaning companies to re-use and, as is the case with SRS, sell exhire
machines thus pro-longing their lifespan.Over the the last
three years SRS has invested heavily in its hire fleet, which now
offers over 650 sweepers and scrubber dryers. SRS's flexible
contracts mean that clients can easily upgrade or downgrade their
requirements to meet with
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