The importance of dosing systems in today’s cleaning sector

With the continued increase in popularity for chemical dosing systems, and the large scale of systems on offer, it can be a difficult market to navigate. Deciding which is the best option for your company can be a tough decision with advantages to both self-dosing and wall mounted systems. Jamie Grainger, commercial director at PPS, discusses some of the key points to help choose between self-dosing and wall mounted systems, and the benefits of investing in these solutions.

Dosing systems ultimately save the user time and money. They standardise the amount of chemical used, which cuts out wastage. However, we still experience customers being resistant to dosing systems because they either don’t understand them, don’t know which one to use or are worried about them breaking and having down-time.

Before determining which dosing system would be best for your business, let’s take a look at what a chemical dosing system is. Essentially a chemical dosing system is a dispensing unit which doses or dilutes chemical solution at the point of use by the end user, providing accurate measures each time. As businesses are required to use a number of chemicals for various applications, it is essential that dispensers and dosing bottles come with clear, colour coded signage to provide a clear visual on which area this chemical should be used.

All workplaces can be hectic at times so it is paramount that the chemical dosing system you choose provides clear and easy to use instructions for the end user. Clear, colour coded signage on the units and bottles, signage providing information such as areas of use for each chemical, dilution rates and additional products required for application are also essential. Making instructions as clear and easy-to-read as possible eases the process in fast-paced environments.

With the current price volatility in all markets, chemical dosing systems not only maximise cleaning performance, but also provide cost savings compared with traditional cleaning methods. When reviewing potential dosing systems, a key point to take into account is the dilution rate of the solution as some highly concentrated options will provide superior cost in use.

An additional area to research which is often overlooked is the pre and post customer support programme your supplier of choice offers. Initially, guidance will need to be provided to ensure the equipment you are looking to install is the correct option for your requirements. Once installed, although dosing system units are robust in design, issues can still arise which is where a post customer support programme comes into place. Support is offered through some suppliers to ensure any issues are resolved quickly to minimise downtime post-install, should any issues arise.

If wall space is limited in your workplace and wall mounted systems are not an option, self-dosing systems could be the best solution. They are another popular choice which essentially work in the same way, providing accurate measurements each time, but do not have to be mounted on the wall. Doses have to be added manually but are still measured out accurately to save time.

Although dosing systems are all about chemical dosages, they can still help towards reducing negative impacts on the environment with new ranges featuring 100% PCR (post-consumer recycled) plastic whilst also moving away from harmful petrochemicals. Dosing systems can assist a company in a number of ways, but they ultimately save time and money in fast paced environments that require quick solutions delivered efficiently.

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