Nilfisk is dedicated to improving its sustainability efforts throughout its value chain and the upgrade to the EcoVadis Silver rating is a significant step forward. The new ranking is in the 91st percentile across all industries, meaning that Nilfisk’s score is higher than or equal to the score of 91 percent of all companies rated by EcoVadis.

 

“I am proud of our upgrade in the EcoVadis rating and being among the top range of companies assessed,” says Camilla Ramby, CMO of Nilfisk.

 

According to Ramby, the EcoVadis rating is important to Nilfisk to drive further progress and to provide transparency to its customers and business partners:

 

“We use this trusted and recognised sustainability rating to focus our efforts and to drive action plans. Nilfisk is present in more than 40 countries worldwide and our solutions are being used in over 100 countries, so it is complex to drive progress, and therefore yet even more satisfactory when we see the results. It demonstrates that we are on the right path.”

 

The annual EcoVadis rating comprises 21 indicators across four main themes: Environment, Labour and Human Rights, Ethics and Sustainable Procurement. The 2021 Nilfisk score upgrade is mainly driven by the company’s environmental actions including its commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions linked to the Science Based Target initiative.

Rising customer demand for ESG ratings

 
The EcoVadis Silver rating is important to Nilfisk’s customers and other external stakeholders, driven by increased awareness and demand for documented sustainability progress.

 

Steen Lindbo, Nilfisk Executive Vice President and Head of Sales, says:

 

“We see a rising demand from our customers to provide elaborative insights into our ESG performance and how we demonstrate our awareness for sustainability. ESG ratings, and EcoVadis in particular, have become key indicators when customers assess future partnerships and suppliers. I am confident that the EcoVadis Silver rating will further strengthen Nilfisk’s position in our markets.”

 

Nilfisk will release its 2021 CSR Report on February 25, 2022, which will provide more information on the company’s CSR strategy and commitments.

 

Read more about our Corporate Social Responsibility work here

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The awards are back for the 11^th year celebrating the cleaning industry’s finest innovations & time-tested products and services.

 

This isn’t the first year that a Nilfisk product has been a finalist in the Tomorrow’s Cleaning Awards. 

• 2019 - VP600 Battery tub vacuum cleaner took 3^rd place
• 2018 - SC6000 ride-on scrubber dryer won 1st place
• 2016-  SC100 upright scrubber dryer came in 3^rd place

This year we are aiming for the number one spot again with the Liberty SC60 and we need your vote.

 

To vote, follow the link below and search for “Liberty SC60 – Nilfisk” in the list, voting is open until Monday 14^th March 2022. The overall winner and two runners up will be announced at the end of March, while the Top 10 will be revealed in the April 2022 issue of Tomorrow’s Cleaning.

 

Thank you for your vote, every vote counts!

 

Vote for the Liberty SC60 here

About the Liberty SC60 robotic scrubber dryer and why it should get your vote

Built on Brain Corp’s powerful BrainOS® – the world’s most widely-used autonomous operating system – the high-performance Liberty SC60 robotic scrubber dryer boasts the market’s largest scrub deck, exemplary runtime, and minimal downtime requirements.

 

Its significant cleaning capability makes it ideal for maximising floorcare quality and efficiency across the largest indoor spaces. And, because it’s a Liberty solution, its extensive programmability means operators can adapt the SC60 to any layout, in any environment, in a single run without a Nilfisk Engineer.

 

When the effectiveness, efficiency, and consistency of your cleaning programme are all equally important, the Nilfisk SC60 helps you maximise all three. By successfully integrating arrays of 3D, 2D, infrared, and depth sensors within a high-performance scrubber dryer, Nilfisk has elevated floorcare to new levels of cleaning capability and reliability.

 

Like all Nilfisk Autonomous solutions, the Liberty SC60 is safety-certified, fully autonomous, and designed for consistent results with minimal oversight. This high level of operational safety gives cleaning teams the ability to devote greater attention on tasks that require a human effort without compromising on floorcare performance, and it provides the means for unmatched productivity in any large-scale cleaning operation.

 

Key features:

• Best-in-class productivity and runtime
• Four cleaning modes: CopyCat, Fill in, Multi-plan and Manual mode
• Obstacle-detection/avoidance along cleaning path
• 3rd party-certified to the Robotic Safety standard (CSI/ANSI 336-compliant)
• Intuitive, easy-to-use user interface accelerates setup and adoption
• Regular, cloud-based software updates keep pace with innovation and deliver ongoing

Vote for the Liberty SC60 here

 

To learn more about the Liberty SC60 robotic scrubber dryer click here. Visit the Tomorrow's Cleaning website for more information about the Tomorrow’s Cleaning Awards 2022.

Remove Grime before Washing

It is critical that as much dirt as possible is removed before any hands are placed on the vehicle. Any particles dragged along the surface of the vehicle will damage the paint work. A pressure washer is ideal for this but be careful not to stand too close, a minimum distance of 30cm is ideal. It is good practice to point the water hose to the floor stabilising the force of the flow before contact is made. Pre-spraying with a detergent liquid or foam is recommended but never use a pressure washer on paintwork that is flaking or rusty.

 

Select the right attachment

Using the right attachment can help to further agitate dirt? A soft, long bristled brush is ideal for the bodywork whilst a rotary brush will assist in getting into awkward areas like front grills, bumpers and wheels.

 

A detergent nozzle will allow you to spray your vehicle with a mixture of water and mild pressure washer detergent. This is particularly good at cutting through grime and oily stains.

 

A wand extension will help you reach over the roof of high vehicles accessing the bits that often get missed by a sponge. Never use a ‘turbo’ or unrestricted nozzle on your pressure washer as irreversible damage can occur to paintwork and rubber seals.

 

Avoid Mechanical & Electrical Components

Never point the pressure washer into the engine block or any other working components including the vehicle aerial. Many experts agree that a well maintained engine block encourages mechanics to take more care when servicing but don’t clean it with a pressure washer!

 

 

Pressure Washing the Wheels

Alloy wheels and hubcaps are the biggest collector of grit, dust and oil from road surfaces. Begin as you would with the bodywork by using the main nozzle of the pressure washer to remove loose debris and immediate dirt. Then use the detergent nozzle to break down oil residue and then the rotary brush to agitate the difficult stains and get into awkward corners. Rinse thoroughly with plain water to remove all excess detergent but avoid aiming the pressure washer at the tyres to avoid damage to tread or the tyre wall.

 

Hot or Cold?

Most of the time cold water delivered at pressure will do the job but if oil or grease are present hot water will be much faster and cost effective. Independent tests have proven that cleaning time, and the associated labour cost, can be significantly reduced if hot water is used. Whole life running costs, including purchase price, labour, water, fuel and service elements can be reduced by 26% compared to cold water only. Hot or cold the option for instant detergent cleaning should only be a button push away. 

 

When selecting hot pressure washers look for models with eco-friendly boilers as power consumption will be significantly lower. The Nilfisk MH range provide up to 210 bars of pressure at 90 degrees and heat the water with EcoPower™ boilers recognised and approved by EUnited. An EcoMode™ function allows cleaning at 60 degrees with further fuel savings and excellent results.

 

Ease of Use

Additionally when choosing a pressure washer pay attention to the machines centre of gravity as it will affect how easy the unit is to pull or push, especially on uneven surfaces.  Manoeuvrability is critical within a busy, time pressured facility. The Nilfisk MH range feature a 4 wheel design which is very easy to tip and steer from left to right, transport is aided by a handy footplate at the rear. 

They own a working model of the Tellus Vacuum Cleaner that was made in 1955. The machine has been in their family for 3 generations and is still going strong.

 

The couple are now downsizing and asked us if we would like to have the vacuum cleaner on display. Needless to say we jumped at the chance! A very big thank you to Mr and Mrs Dawson for the opportunity to welcome this model back to the family.