22 May 2015

CAD available for assisted-access hygiene facilities in schools

Clos-o-Mat has released a free-to-download CAD for an assisted-access school hygiene room, ensuring any new project is the correct minimum size and contains the right equipment, as laid down in the Department for Education (DfE) guidelines. Clos-o-Mat hygiene room at Lonsdale School. Hygiene rooms are Changing Places assisted-access, wheelchair-friendly toilets that are not open to[…]

  • 22 May 2015

14 May 2015

Accessible hygiene facility installed at Cambridge University

The Palma Vita has integrated facilities which wash and dry the user instead of them wiping with paper. It is the only automatic wash and dry toilet developed specifically for disable people, and has various options available to tailor to individual needs. The Palma Vita is the only automatic wash and dry toilet developed specifically[…]

  • 14 May 2015

11 May 2015

New CPD discusses compliance with Water Regulations Advisory Scheme

Many of Hansgrohe’s products, such as its Raindance Select hand shower head, demonstrate compliance with WRAS The Water Regulations Advisory Scheme (WRAS) is a certification mark that shows a certain product meets the requirements of the 1999 water regulations. WRAS covers all plumbing systems, water fittings and water equipment from the public water supply: this[…]

  • 11 May 2015

11 March 2015

Toilet suppliers achieve Investors in People award

Total Hygiene has recently obtained the Silver Investors in People award Over 50 years ago, Total Hygiene was founded by Robert Willan to supply wash/dry toilets. More than 40,000 installations have been completed since its foundation with many of its early products still in daily use. Total Hygiene was awarded the Silver Investors in People[…]

  • 11 March 2015

04 February 2015

New CAD drawing for hygiene rooms in schools

Clos-o-Mat’s new CAD drawing is for hygiene rooms that have to meet size and equipment requirements The latest edition of the Department for Education’s Building Bulletin 103 declares that a specialist hygiene room of 12 square metres must be included in all mainstream secondary schools. The hygiene rooms must be built with enough space for assistants to[…]

  • 04 February 2015

22 January 2015

Changing Places accessible toilet renovated at East Midlands Airport

East Midlands Airport’s Changing Places accessible toilet has been renovated with products from Clos-o-Mat Changing Places accessible toilets and hygiene rooms have been designed for disabled people that need the help of a carer for personal hygiene. The facilities are considered as ’desirable’ under under Building Regulations Approved Document M 2013 and regarded by BS8300:2009[…]

  • 22 January 2015

25 November 2014

Palma Vita and Lima wash & dry toilets pay for themselves in 3 months

The Palma Vita and Lima systems feature in-built douching and drying Ideal for installation in such places as care homes and hospitals, the toilet facilities provide care staff with spare time to spend on other duties by ensuring that users are cleaned to standards in line with Regulation 17 of the Care Quality Commission’s Essential[…]

  • 25 November 2014

25 November 2014

Omega60 flush plate creates luxurious wall-hung sanitaryware

Architects and designers have the flexibility to create high-end bathrooms Available in three glass colours of white, black or umber, or in a high quality brushed chrome finish, the Geberit Omega60 flush plate measures 184mm x 114mm to allow it to fit perfectly into any bathroom design. With its surface even format, the Geberit Omega60[…]

  • 25 November 2014

25 November 2014

Palma Vita and Lima wash and dry toilets pay for themselves in 3 months

The Palma Vita and Lima systems feature in-built douching and drying Ideal for installation in such places as care homes and hospitals, the toilet facilities provide care staff with spare time to spend on other duties by ensuring that users are cleaned to standards in line with Regulation 17 of the Care Quality Commission’s Essential[…]

  • 25 November 2014

21 November 2014

Changing Places accessible toilet installed at LG Arena

A Palma Vita automatic wash and dry toilet is incorporated Larger than a conventional wheelchair accessible toilet, the Changing Places toilet includes additional equipment such as a hoist and adult sized height adjustable changing bench to improve accessibility. A Palma Vita automatic wash and dry toilet was also incorporated featuring in-built douching and drying to[…]

  • 21 November 2014