Mayor Sadiq Khan calls for more public toilets that reflect the diversity of London

19th December 2017

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Kahn, has announced new plans that encourage the development of gender-neutral toilets throughout the capital. The hope is that by providing more public spaces that are free from the constraints of gender stereotypes, trans gender and non-binary individuals will feel more comfortable when going to the toilet. The guidance forms part of a wider set of revisions to the “London Plan” - a framework that acts as a...Continue reading →

How Much Should I Pay For Sanitary Waste Disposal?

15th November 2017

All employers have a legal requirement under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 to provide female employees (or anyone visiting your premises) with a suitable means for disposing of sanitary waste. This includes the safe management of waste on your premises, right up to the point of final disposal. Under the strict legislation, it means that neither you nor an employee can...Continue reading →

Your Brand Is A Toilet: Why Facility Managers Should Focus On The Washroom Experience

3rd November 2017

Branding is one of the most important aspects of any organisation. Whether you’re a large multi-national, a small business or somewhere in between, it’s an invaluable tool that can help you stand out in an increasingly competitive world. But while huge sums of money are spent on promoting a brand through traditional marketing and advertising, there are other considerations. Enter the humble toilet, the rarely discussed part of office life -...Continue reading →

Toilet and Washroom Regulations That Facilities Managers Need To Know

29th September 2017

In a recent study by the Association of Plumbing & Heating Contractors, research found that 16.5 percent of people are unhappy at work due to the condition of their employer’s toilets. The end result is that inadequate washroom facilities are having a negative impact on levels of staff engagement and happiness. While...Continue reading →

Smart bathroom technology and the implications on privacy

14th September 2017

We accept the inexorable march of technology when it creeps into everyday conveniences, even if it often makes them less convenient. A fridge that tells you when you’ve run out of milk may not actually be more efficient than just looking in the fridge, but it sounds cool and science fictiony. And when every product on the market contains these features, you end up having to go with the flow. Try finding a new TV that doesn’t have some...Continue reading →

Liner Exchange or Bin Exchange?

27th March 2017

Within the washroom service industry this has always been questioned. Liner exchange or bin exchange? Which is best for business? Liner exchange means that when washroom service operatives are servicing a sanitary bin or nappy...Continue reading →

A Satisfied Customer is the Best Business Strategy of All.

13th March 2017

Many businesses spend too much time pondering over what their strategy should be. VR Sani-Co doesn’t. We know what our strategy is, we always have done since the company was established over 20 years ago. It’s easy, isn’t it? Our strategy is customer service! Always has been, always will be. Nothing is more important. Customer service and a...Continue reading →

A time to reflect….

20th December 2016

Christmas is always the time of year where you become reflective. You may reflect on the previous year’s achievements or disappointments what with a new year round the corner. In addition Christmas allows us time to reflect on how lucky we are to have the family we have around us. I’m personally feeling extra reflective this year! Not only from a personal point of view but also in terms of the business, which many of you may know come...Continue reading →

10 things not to do at your christmas party

7th December 2016

It’s that time of the year again; which calls for mouth-watering food, drink and of course, multiple invitations to the best Christmas parties. These tips are for those who are still recovering from past shameful Christmas party experiences or those who are attending a Christmas party for the first time and need some tips on what to avoid. For the sake of your embarrassment level and preserving your respect at work we give you “10 things not...Continue reading →

Clean hands! Try our soap dispensing services

23rd November 2016

As a washroom service company we are aware of germs and hygiene within washroom areas we understand many germs can be transfered through our hands and therefore we are presenting our soap dispensing services. The main part of the business is sanitary disposal service with which we are experts in, however the company does also offer different washroom services. Many of VR’s customers have included within their hygiene washroom packages – air...Continue reading →

Educational establishments VR Sani offers exactly what they need

5th September 2016

With many schools and universities in Kent, Sussex and London returning back this week VR talks about how they believe they offer the best washroom services to these establishments. Here at VR Sani-Co Ltd based in Herne Bay in Kent we pride ourselves on our customer service and listening to what our customers want and need in regards to their washroom services. This is a huge positive to the educational establishments that have our washroom...Continue reading →

PARKS APPRECIATE FLEXIBILITY

11th August 2016

With ever changing weather and holiday patterns, Holiday Parks in Kent and Sussex are finding that they require greater co-operation and flexibility from their suppliers. None more so than in the area of sanitary and nappy waste disposal as a weekend of good weather can bring in an influx of young families requiring these very important services. More and more are, therefore, turning to local companies such as VR Sani-Co, based in Herne Bay in...Continue reading →

THE SERVICE CONTRACT CONUNDRUM

25th July 2016

Signing a service contract for any type of service can be a risk and in many cases is a real leap of faith. Most contracts have a lot of so called small print, and indeed in most cases it is so small that it is difficult to read. It is also a fact that very few people or companies actually ever read the small print often just taking what the salesperson tells them in good faith. If they did read the small print they would soon realise that...Continue reading →

Sanitary Bin Design Space at a Premium

20th June 2016

With the ever increasing cost of rental space, particularly in offices in large cities such as London, the space allocated for washrooms and WC cubicles in particular has become smaller and smaller. This is to the extent where users are often finding it more uncomfortable to use these claustrophobic areas. Many architects and designers fail to take into account the requirement for sufficient space for the positioning of a sanitary bin within the...Continue reading →

New products launched at ISSA/Interclean – Amsterdam

17th May 2016

The Managing Director and Marketing Director, (brother and sister duo) attended ISSA/Interclean Exhibition in Amsterdam last week to check out new washroom products on the market. ISSA/INTERCLEAN Amsterdam is specially praised for its opportunities for networking and doing business, along with the overview it provides of the international market. Remaining, first and foremost, a networking event, the show brings together everyone working...Continue reading →

Washroom Smell and Equipment

18th April 2016

Washroom equipment such as sanitary bins, air fresheners and even soap dispensers go a long way to helping keep things clean and tidy even if staff levels are low or the toilets are simply very busy! Providing solutions that enable visitors to help keep things tidy themselves means more positive feedback and automatic air fresheners will run alone to keep washrooms odour free.

Our experience at VR Sani-Co in the sanitary solutions...Continue reading →

Little bin in the corner

17th April 2016

How many places do you go to and they just have a little bin in the corner of the washroom and sometimes that’s not even in the cubicle!

A Clean Washroom

15th March 2016

Clean washrooms are an important part of health and safety for your staff, visitors and customers. First impressions count and can show what your services are like and in addition that you care for hygiene and cleanliness. Things you should expect; • Correctly fitted dispensers • Fresh smelling environment • Toilets and toilet seats clean, dry and free from residues • Urinals, clean and free from stains • Sinks, clean,...Continue reading →

International Women’s Day

14th March 2016

Last week was international Women’s Day. Celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. International Women’s Day means different things to different people. For some it’s a celebration, others it’s a call for action, and for many it’s an opportunity to align and promote relevant activities. Whatever the objective, International Women’s Day is the perfect moment for gender – focused...Continue reading →

FORE Business finally golf meets business!

2nd March 2016

Fore Biz Blog by Phil Greene http://www.fore-business.com/ I’ve been part of the Fore Business Canterbury group for just over 12 months now and I can honestly say it has 100% worked for our business at VR Sani-Co Ltd in Herne Bay, Kent. Not only have we picked up business in our geographical areas of Herne Bay, Whitstable and Canterbury, but we’re now quoting for businesses in East Sussex...Continue reading →