With grime a major cause of skin disease, Big Wipes are a must for Heating and Plumbing Engineers.
Hands are Heating and Plumbing Engineers’ most valuable tools
More than most trades, heating and plumbing engineers understand that grime builds up easily. Furthermore, the consequences can be extremely irritating on your hands and skin. Whether working in bathrooms or kitchens, the types of muck plumbers can encounter are extremely unpleasant. Heating engineers who, for example. install fossil fuel appliances, such as oil boilers, know that if accidentally spilt, substances like oil can be a real nuisance to clean up not to mention an irritant on cracked skin.
Hands are without doubt an installer’s most valuable tools. However, thousands of tradespeople spend their days with their hands caked in dirt or harsh substances without having access to the facilities to clean them up.
- According to Health and Safety Executive (HSE) figures, there are over 20,000 people suffering from work-related skin diseases. Not only that, but around 7,000 new cases are diagnosed every year. Solvents, cement, resins and cutting fluids are some of the most common causes of irritant contact dermatitis. It is thus no wonder construction workers have one of the highest rates of developing this skin disease. Obviously this is something that can also severely affect a person’s ability to work.
Portable wipes – take them anywhere
It is clear that Heating and plumbing engineers need easy access to high-quality hand cleaners. Big Wipes industrial strength wipes are the answer. Stored in tubs, they are highly portable and can be taken on site. The tubs can be kept in the door buckets of vans or on van racking systems with the ever popular Big Wipes Cage.
Even when soap and water are available, they just won’t shift the majority of modern construction and maintenance products. PU foam, silicone and varnishes are nasty stuff to get on your hands and without the ability to remove them quickly, can cause debilitating skin problems. Big Wipes are used without water and thus are perfect for on-site use where water isn’t available. The four power solvents in the formula tackle the above substances quickly and easily – far outperforming soap and water.
Look after your skin
One of the best ways to avoid contact dermatitis is to apply a moisturiser after washing hands. It is therefore important to point out that the best wipes will include moisturisers that protect hands. Big Wipes include four of the best known skin conditioners: Aloe Vera, Lanolin, Vitamin E and Glycerine. These all help nourish and protect the skin. The antibacterial Big Wipes range has also been assessed to the latest EU Regulation 1223/2009 for cosmetic products. Lastly, during controlled medical testing, dermatologists recorded zero levels of irritation.
Heating and Plumbing Engineers have the choice of 3 types of Big Wipes
There are three different types of Big Wipes 4×4:
- Red top Heavy-Duty wipes are double sided with an abrasive side to remove stubborn grime. The smooth side then soaks up the muck.
- Black top Multi-Purpose wipes consist of a three layered, non-woven quilted fabric which makes them highly tear resistant and super tough.
- Green top Multi- Surface wipes are fantastic at cleaning all surfaces. They are exceptionally absorbent and fully biodegradable.
Big Wipes Power Spray
Using a powerful, fast-acting antibacterial cleaning spray, such as Big Wipes 4×4 Power Spray, is ideal for pre-treating larger areas such as walls, floors or window frames before wiping them free of dirt. Its speedy removal of muck means one can also save time and money by fixing accidents quickly and effectively.
This is especially useful to Heating and Plumbing Engineers when they are making good, or when accidents and spillages happen from time to time. In many ways, wipes and sprays can be the first line of insurance against damage or making an “OK job” absolutely perfect.
This is especially useful to Heating and Plumbing Engineers when they are making good, or when accidents and spillages happen from time to time. In many ways, wipes and sprays can be the first line of insurance against damage or making an “OK job” absolutely perfect. What’s more, many domestic clients will hire their plumbing and heating engineers on professional appearance. Tidy tradespeople, who have the means to clean work areas and themselves up, surely have an advantage over those who don’t!
This article appeared in Heating & Plumbing Monthly Mag, February 2016