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Be Good and Do Good – The Soap Co.

Futures Supplies are delighted to launch a range of luxury products from a company who are aligned with our beliefs in supporting not just the environment but the disadvantaged, the community and the economy.

Believing products should ‘be good and do good’ The Soap Co. is an ethical luxury brand that creates sophisticated body care products to nurture and care for your skin.

With a traditional workshop in the Lake District, the products are handcrafted in the UK by disadvantaged people who are blind and disabled, generating over 10,000 employment days a year.

The Soap Co. take pride in paying attention where it matters, from their award-winning minimalist design to locally sourced bottles and compostable soap wrappers.

All the products are paraben free and are never tested on animals. There is a selection of two luxurious fragrances in the new eco-friendly collection, Geranium & Rhubarb and Wild Nettle & Sage, which are also available as a hand wash or hand lotion.

Vegan, biodegradable and not harmful to aquatic life, the hand and body washes are free from SLS/SLES, PEGs, parabens, triclosan, synthetic colour, DEA, petrochemicals, silicones, EDTA. The hand and body lotions are also free from these nasties, plus mineral oils and TEA and they are enriched with organic cocoa butter and antioxidants to nourish and hydrate your skin.

For more information on The Soap Co. or the products available please call us 020 8689 2072 or visit the website.

www.futures-supplies.co.uk/product.asp?p_part_code=013.001

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Ebola Virus Disease

EbolaIn view of the recent press and concerns raised by our valued customers we hope that you will find the following information useful.

We have had many enquiries regarding the effectiveness of disinfectants against the Ebola virus. The following information has been compiled by the chemists at Evans Vanodine, which we hope will be helpful.

No products have been tested against this virus and it is very unlikely that such testing will be carried out. There are only 2 reference laboratories in the UK that handle this Hazard Group 4 virus and these laboratories are engaged in diagnostic and vaccine research work. Due to this, these laboratories will not be testing any disinfectants for their effectiveness against the virus at this time. Therefore Evans, along with other companies, will not be able to have any products tested against the Ebola virus.

The UK.gov website gives the Government’s response to the current Ebola outbreak www.gov.uk/government/news/ebola-government-response and makes clear that the risk to the UK is low and that measures are in place to deal with suspected cases.

The Ebola virus is an enveloped virus and enveloped viruses are more susceptible to disinfectants than non-enveloped ones. However results against one enveloped virus cannot be used to prove activity against others, particularly a virus such as Ebola. Sodium hypochlorite (bleach) would be the best option (and is listed in the World Health Organisation guidance) and a broad range virucidal disinfectant for surface disinfection when there are no test results available.

Good hand hygiene is vitally important, especially for those caring for sick individuals, along with the use of gloves, protective clothing and masks. Advice regarding hand hygiene, and more information about the current outbreak, is given on the WHO website at www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs103/en/ as well as on their FAQ section www.who.int/csr/disease/ebola/faq-ebola/en/

evans-footer-logoEvans Vanodine’s products include sodium hypochlorite (bleach) disinfectants, hand soaps and an alcohol hand rub, known as Handsan. Evans Handsan contains 70% Isopropanol and is proven to kill 99.999% of bacteria in 30 seconds.

Please call one of the team if we can be of further help 020 8689 2072

 

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Size Matters!

Picture 8540Futures Supplies launches the ‘Compact’ Hand Hygiene Bundle from Kimberly-Clark to provide the ultimate space-saving solution for customers with smaller washrooms aimed at a range of locations, including offices, primary healthcare environments, restaurants and cafes.

The new ‘Compact’ Hand Hygiene Bundle produced by Kimberly-Clark Professional offers superb cost-in-use solution and as one of the smallest offerings in the market which includes the new Kleenex ‘Compact’ Foam Hand Cleanser System and the Scott Slimfold Hand Towel Dispenser which are compatible with the high performance Kleenex luxury foam soap and the ultra-hygienic AIRFLEX range of hand towels.

Providing a truly professional finish and hygienic solution to any washroom even when space is at a real premium, we are sure you will love this range.