When buying new hygiene appliances for home or the office, it’s important to consider what’s out there on the market. You not only need to factor in specific needs, but also need to consider how these might be met by using an appliance armed with the right technology. In a world where efficiency is the name of the game, the right product can mean avoiding having to waste time and energy on a product that doesn’t help in the way you need it to. It’s also worth factoring the differences between plastic and steel or aluminium appliances, each of which comes with it’s own set of pros and cons.
What Are Hygiene Appliances?
Generally speaking, hygiene appliances refer to any machine that helps with some kind of cleaning process. This includes the washing machine, dryer, oven and dishwasher, and thanks to tech advancement, can even trickle down to machines that help with hand washing, sanitiser and other new health measures related to life since the pandemic started. These products should always be useful in the cleaning process, and are often essential to carrying out a thorough deep clean in the space from time to time too.
Plastic Hygiene Appliances
Plastic appliances are popular around South Africa for their affordable nature. They tend to be somewhat more brittle than their steel or aluminium counterparts, which means they may need to be replaced a little more often than you like. From a maintenance perspective, there may not be much difference between them and the other types we’re discussing today. The only factor to note would be that aesthetically, plastic appliances tend to turn yellow over time, giving them a dated look that might not work well in a professional office setting. Plastic appliances are also considered worse for the environment, especially if they are made with non-recyclable types.
Steel and Aluminium Hygiene Appliances
In contrast to their plastic counterpart, steel or aluminium hygiene appliances tend to be far more sturdy, with less likelihood that they will need to be replaced as often. This means that they come with a slightly higher price tag, especially if you consider some of the high-end products out on the market today. Although good value as an investment, it may not always be practical to have a bulky appliance in a smaller space. If you need it to be mobile, a plastic alternative may be easier to work with at the end of the day.
Deciding Which Is Best
The Bidvest Steiner team is never going to point you in a single direction related to specific appliances to add to your space. We pride ourselves in giving clients a holistic outlook of what is on the market, before suggesting the best possible fit to them based on their needs. Personalisation is the name of the game when it comes to how we’ve retained thousands of clients over the years, and with specialised focus on hygiene rental equipment and other cleaning consumables, we’re the best pick whether you’re looking to furnish a home or office space anywhere in South Africa.