Best new products for hospitality hygiene: Ergonomic housekeeping carts to gamified food safety training

A hospitality site lives or dies by its reputation, and if it gets known for being dirty, not only might Environmental Health come knocking, but customers will also get scared away.

 

So to keep punters happy and venues sparkling, it always pays to investigate which products and features can maintain hygiene standards front and back of house.

 

We have brought together the latest and greatest hospitality hygienic product launches which could ensure your site is spotless.

 

Find new hygiene product options below.

 

Ergonomic housekeeping carts

 

Rubbermaid Commercial Products (RCP) has released upgraded models of its existing, core products. The Executive Housekeeping Cart has been updated with ergonomic improvements including five caster wheels to easily switch the cart between fix and swivel, an ergonomic handle for better grip and impact-absorbing bumpers. The newest edition also features increased top surface area storage, new deep tower storage, a large lockable cabinet and additional modular shelves to maximise capacity. Plus the new Hygen r-40 Microfibre Cloth, an upgraded version of RCP’s existing microfibre offering in bold, bright colours, is designed to withstand 200 commercial washes – and 100 with bleach.

 

Trade price Compact HK Cart, from £1,027

 

Precise enzyme-based grease treatment

 

Kitchen Flow Solutions (KFS) has introduced GreaseShot: a compact biological dosing system to manage fats, oils and grease (FOG) disposal. Unlike traditional wall-mounted systems or pumps that dose once a day, GreaseShot delivers a precise micro-dose every six seconds, providing consistent enzyme-based treatment throughout the day. This should ensure drains remain protected during pH fluctuations or busy service hours. GreaseShot uses a gravity-fed drip system that delivers consistent daily dosing directly into drain lines and removes the need for pumps or electronic components to improve operational reliability, while lowering maintenance and energy costs.

 

Trade price GreaseShot unit + two months supply of GreaseShot concentrate (4 x 650ml pouches), £428

 

Net zero powder to foam handwash

 

London social enterprise Amplify Goods has launched a handwash it says can cut carbon emissions by 84% while creating jobs at the company for homeless and disabled people. Each refill of Sudzerø, a powder-to-foam handwash, weighs 98% less than traditional liquid soap and takes up 97% less storage space. The foaming formula is also said to reduce water consumption compared with conventional liquid handwash. Sudzerø is UK-made with 94% naturally derived ingredients and is packaged in compostable sachets that are plastic- and microplastic-free. Each 12-pack should avoid the equivalent of more than 16 single-use plastic bottles.

 

Trade price From £5.72 per sachet

 

Inhibit ice machine bacteria

 

FEM has launched Everpure ice machine filtration systems, a solution for maintaining ice quality and protecting commercial equipment. Manufactured by Pentair Everpure, two systems are offered, the first being Pre-Coat Media in two models, one for ice cubers making up to 255kg and the other for ice flakers up to 435kg. They feature Micro-Pure media with Agion antibacterial protection to inhibit bacterial growth, while the pre-coat technology traps particles as small as ½ micron. The second is Fibredyne, again with two lines, one for ice cubers up to 425kg and the other for ice flakers up to 725kg. This inhibits the growth of bacteria and reduces contaminants such as chlorine.

 

Trade price From £89.90 for the I500² Pre-Coat Media ice filtration complete system

 

Gamifying food safety training

 

Bristol-based Leafe has launched an in-app learning management system (LMS) called Workforce for its Leafe Pro food safety training app. The LMS brings gamification, streaks and team engagement to career progression by using user interface/user experience (UI/UX) design. Workforce puts these elements into quality training resources with continuous professional development-accredited courses and exams in food safety compliance.

 

Trade price From £119 per month

 

Clean solutions for real-world operational pressures

 

The Wholesale Group has launched Clean Solutions, a range of professional hygiene and janitorial products. The portfolio includes degreasers, machine dishwash products, washing-up liquids, disinfectants, hand hygiene solutions, washroom care and floor care, all formulated to support real-world operational pressures.

 

Trade price 2 x 5 litres heavy duty degreaser, £8.99