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Commercial kitchens are bustling hubs of culinary creativity, where delicious dishes are crafted with precision and passion. However, behind the scenes of every successful kitchen lies the essential task of maintaining impeccable hygiene standards. From preventing cross-contamination...

When it comes to stains it often seems like those unsightly blemishes can appear out of nowhere on our clothes, carpets, and upholstery, often leaving us frustrated and wondering how to effectively remove them. Whether it's a splash of coffee on your favourite shirt or a stubborn wine stain on your carpet, the battle against stains can sometimes feel like an uphill struggle. However...

When it comes to commercial business spaces, maintaining a clean and hazard-free environment is paramount to ensuring the safety of workers and promoting operational efficiency. One often overlooked yet crucial aspect of this maintenance is floor cleaning. Whether in factories, warehouses, or other industrial settings, neglecting the cleanliness of floors...

Cleaning your whole home may seem like a daunting task that you may want to leave to the professionals – but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Whether you are looking to do a spring clean or really overhaul every room in the house, we have some handy tips to help you tackle the hidden dirt and grime and get your home spotless.

It’s no secret that as a consumer, our purchasing choices have a direct impact on our planet – from the food that we eat, to reusable containers, and even the clothing we choose. But there is one category that often gets overlooked – the cleaning products we use. These cleaning products are often used on every surface we come into contact with, but are you truly aware of the impact they are having on your health and the planet?

Mould, it looks unpleasant and quite often smells unpleasant too. Mould on interior walls can be bad for your health if not properly treated, it can also indicate a wider issue in your home or workplace that you should investigate.

This handy guide will help you to identify a mould issue, know what causes mould, how to treat it & how to prevent it from returning.

Now we all know that keeping our hands clean is one of the most important things we can do to prevent the spread of germs. I will be talking to you about the correct way of washing your hands while also giving you some insight as to why it’s so important.

We often hear about the dangers of cross-contamination when it comes to cooking in the kitchen, but is that the only kind of cross-contamination we should be concerned about? What other types are there and what are the implications...

When we think about most hard surfaces within our homes, walls make up a large percentage of our space, separating rooms and providing shelter to keep us dry and safe. Even though walls are vertical, they still become dirty, scuffed, and collect dust over time...

Knowing how best to clean your cleaning materials for the best results can be tricky, that's why we have put together this guide to get the most out of cleaning your microfibre cloths to ensure your cleaning is as good as possible when using them.

Leaving cleaning products around can be hazardous in so many ways, we have put these in an easy guide to help prioritise safety.

Ok, you asked… the hotly debated question… are hand dryers better than hand towels!? There is no right or wrong answer I believe, but let’s point out some things that you may not have thought of before which will help you decide what is best...

Now you may be thinking of getting yourself some wet wipes, but do you have some questions that would help you make an informed decision? Well in this blog, I will try and answer any questions that you may have, and it will hopefully give you some clarity.

With a huge range of wet and dry wipes on the market in all different packing types from flow packs, flat packs, tubs, canisters and boxes it can be a complete mind field on what wipes are best for you. It all comes down to what you are using them for and where…

Now you may be wondering, “Why are some wipes flushable and some not?” In this article, I will explain to you why certain wipes must be disposed of properly and why others can be flushed down the drain. I’ve heard these questions go around a lot and the biggest question I get is...

As we know talk of Strep A is all over the news as some younger people have sadly died from this invasive infection. In this Blog we cover off some of the questions on Strep A such...

So first up is whether deionised water or DI water as its often shortened to, is the same as distilled water? The short answer to this is No! Although both are a form of...

Most cars these days have some sort of leather in them, whether it is the seats, steering wheel, interior doors, or dashboard. With new cars taking longer to arrive currently due to part shortages, such as microchips, people are keeping...

Bin Bags are commonly used in kitchens, offices and in washroom areas. Choosing the right bin bags and refuse sacks can often be confusing and difficult to know what...

Although manufacturing sounds a great idea, portraying a way to reduce product costs and lead times, it is not however all that it is cracked up to be! It’s a known fact that many global leading brands are perceived as a manufacturer but in reality...

From supermarket food containers to PPE, plastic goods feature heavily in our day to day lives, and the consequence of their high usage is seen in landfills and natural environments all over the world. Plastic materials generally take centuries to break down naturally, and single-use consumables such as wipes are disposed of in their billions. This number has been magnified since the COVID-19 pandemic began. More than ever...

The world of wipes is large and can needlessly become very complicated! However, in this article I’ll endeavour to bring some focus into the best wet wipes to use in the following areas...

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This month we are supporting Cancer Research UK with 3 of our team taking part in the Dundee Pretty Muddy 5K Event on Sunday 18th September 22.

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HC Innovations a market leader in innovating through improving, designing and manufacturing hygiene products and systems. With over 30 years at the coalface of the cleaning and hygiene industry we have a wealth of experience working with the end users of our products and our network of distributors...

Due to energy prices hitting the roof, inflation rising, we hear about people struggling everyday trying to make a decision whether they should have electricity/gas in their home or food on the table...

At HC Innovations, we’re doing everything we can to support Ukraine at this time as they endure horrific circumstances. We have been donating our Vinco Wipes as well as other Hygiene stock through Tash4Ukraine. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Ukraine...