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Hard Floor Maintenance: A Guide
Hard Floor Maintenance: A Guide
There are several factors that can affect your floor finish including temperature, humidity and incorrect application etc. At Wray Bros we would like to make users aware of what to... Read more...
Then & Now: From Old T-Shirts to Recycled Wipes
Then & Now: From Old T-Shirts to Recycled Wipes
In the early 80s, we weren’t thinking about brand strategy just how to make something useful from what already existed. Old clothes became cleaning rags, and waste became resource. Today, the... Read more...
The Complete Guide to Professional Laundry Solutions
The Complete Guide to Professional Laundry Solutions
A practical overview of modern commercial laundry systems helping businesses improve efficiency, hygiene, and sustainability while achieving professional results. Read more...
School Deep Cleaning Checklist
School Deep Cleaning Checklist
Get your school ready for the new term with our complete deep cleaning checklist covering every area from classrooms to sports halls, plus the supplies you’ll need. Read more...
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Clean Smarter, Not Harder with Hygiene Bombs
Eco-friendly, space-saving cleaning tabs for businesses. Clean smarter with Hygiene Bombs. Read more...
The Professional’s Cleaning Checklist: Are You Fully Stocked?
The Professional’s Cleaning Checklist: Are You Fully Stocked?
A well-stocked cleaning kit is the foundation of every successful job. At Wray Bros, we provide professional-grade supplies you can rely on every time. Read more...
Carpet Extractors vs Cleaners
Carpet Extractors vs Cleaners
When it comes to carpet care, have you ever wondered what the difference is between a carpet extractor and a carpet cleaner? It all comes down to the depth of... Read more...
Choosing the Right Scrubber Dryer for Your Needs
Choosing the Right Scrubber Dryer for Your Needs
Whether you’re managing the daily hygiene of a bustling school, maintaining high-traffic retail floors, or ensuring industrial spaces remain compliant and clean, a quality floor scrubber dryer can help you... Read more...
Eco-Friendly Cleaning Supplies for a Greener Future
Eco-Friendly Cleaning Supplies for a Greener Future
As an experienced supplier in the cleaning industry, we know that janitorial products have a huge potential to support environmental efforts — but that can only happen if they evolve. Read more...
The FACTS of Cleaning: Understanding the Science of Spotless Results
The FACTS of Cleaning: Understanding the Science of Spotless Results
Cleaning is more than just scrubbing—it’s science at work. The key principles of FACTS—Friction, Absorption, Chemistry, Temperature, and Suction—help you clean smarter. Friction dislodges dirt, Absorption captures messes, Chemistry breaks... Read more...
The Importance of Professional Cleaning Supplies for Property Management
The Importance of Professional Cleaning Supplies for Property Management
Keeping properties clean is key to tenant satisfaction and long-term value. At Wray Bros, we offer top-quality cleaning supplies to help property managers keep residential, commercial, and mixed-use properties spotless.... Read more...
Workplace Must-Haves: Essential Cleaning Supplies for Every Office
Workplace Must-Haves: Essential Cleaning Supplies for Every Office
At Wray Bros, we know that a clean office boosts productivity and creates a professional atmosphere. From multi-purpose cleaners to hygiene essentials, having the right cleaning supplies ensures a healthy,... Read more...
The Hidden Costs of "Cutting Corners" on Workplace Cleanliness
The Hidden Costs of "Cutting Corners" on Workplace Cleanliness
This article highlights the often-overlooked consequences of neglecting workplace cleanliness, emphasising its impact on employee health, morale, and overall productivity. It stresses that while businesses may prioritise appearance, cutting corners... Read more...
New Recycling Requirements for UK Businesses
New Recycling Requirements for UK Businesses
From 31st March 2025, businesses in England with 10+ employees must separate recyclables, including paper, card, and food waste. By 31st March 2027, this requirement will extend to all businesses,... Read more...
Everyday Cleaning Essentials: The Products You Need
Everyday Cleaning Essentials: The Products You Need
Cleaning Chemicals Having a full range of cleaning chemicals at your disposal will ensure you deliver a clean, fresh, and safe environment for your staff, clients, and customers alike. Chemicals... Read more...
i-mop Floor Brush Guide: Which Colour fits Which Surface
i-mop Floor Brush Guide: Which Colour fits Which Surface
With a mix of colours and textures used to differentiate the i-mop brushes, it can be overwhelming to know which is the right fit for the surface you intend to... Read more...
Are Microfibre Cloths Better Than Traditional Ones?
Are Microfibre Cloths Better Than Traditional Ones?
Unpacking the difference between microfibre cloths and traditional cotton products still available. Is microfibre really better and what are the benefits? Read more...
Floor Cleaning: 5 Tips to Minimise Slips, Trips, and Falls
Floor Cleaning: 5 Tips to Minimise Slips, Trips, and Falls
Floor cleaning is integral to avoiding slip and trip accidents and to limit the chance of legal action being brought against any establishment. Read more...
EN Numbers: Knowing The Standard for Cleaning Products
EN Numbers: Knowing The Standard for Cleaning Products
You may have even read the back label of a spray or liquid and seen EN:1276 or EN:14476, but what do they mean to you and your business? Read more...
Graffiti Removal: A Guide
Graffiti Removal: A Guide
Our guide provides a step-by-step approach to managing graffiti as well as suggest cleaning products and PPE supplies in order to tackle the task. Read more...
Professional Cleaning: How to Implement a Plan
Professional Cleaning: How to Implement a Plan
A follow-on from our colour coding guide, we explore the best way to develop an effective hygiene cleaning plan for staff and building. Read more...
Choosing the Right Floor Pads: A Guide
Choosing the Right Floor Pads: A Guide
Choosing the right floor pad for the job is a must. Keeping floors in good condition is more than simply removing dust, dirt and spillages; it's also about maintaining a... Read more...
What is the Difference Between 99.9% and 99.999% Germ Kill Rate?
What is the Difference Between 99.9% and 99.999% Germ Kill Rate?
If you look at any bottle of antibacterial, disinfectant or sanitiser, you will see '99.9% Bacteria & Viruses Killed' or 'Proven to kill 99.999% of germs and bacteria' on the... Read more...
What is Colour Coded Cleaning?
What is Colour Coded Cleaning?
A quick guide on how to to use colour coding for cleaning in the UK, to help control cross-infection with colour coded mops, wipes and Jangro products. A popular and... Read more...
Knowing the Different Germs: Bacteria Vs Viruses
Knowing the Different Germs: Bacteria Vs Viruses
It's important to know what the difference between specific bugs, what they do and how they differ whether they're a bacteria or a virus - this knowledge will help your... Read more...
6 Recycling Myths
6 Recycling Myths
In the era of greenwashing and slow movement towards becoming more environmentally conscious, we have busted six recycling myths to help keep you more in the know. Read more...
The Do's and Don'ts of Storing Cleaning Products
The Do's and Don'ts of Storing Cleaning Products
Storage space is a problem for many of us, both at home and at work. When it comes to the housing of cleaning products and equipment, we've heard some horror... Read more...