Aquachill Joins The Thirsty Work Family
Posted by Matt Stimpson on January 26th 2021 in Water Coolers
It’s the age old adage in business where the big corporations buy the smaller local businesses, the service is never quite the same and the customer get lost in amongst systems and in meetings about meetings. Not in the case of the merger between Thirstywork and Aquachill where two great local businesses have joined together to deliver an even better result to the watercooler industry.
Thirstywork has been trading as a family owned and run, independent business for over 25 years. Started out of a garage and offering a fantastic proposition and product range, the business has grown during this period...
Are Water Coolers Sustainable?
Posted by Matt Stimpson on January 20th 2021 in Water Coolers
Water coolers, as well as water fountains and bottling systems, can be one of the most sustainable ways to drink your recommended amount of water each day. But single-use glass and, particularly, plastic bottles are still in devastating high use around the world. Water coolers can replace these to give you full water cooler sustainability.
Zero to landfillThe British Plastics Federation (BPF) state that figures suggest ‘77% of plastic drinks bottles are recycled’ in the UK, but that still leaves a shortfall going into landfill. While work continues to reduce the global environmental impact, the continued popularity of water coolers ensures...
How To Cut Bottled Water Costs In My Restaurant
Posted by Matt Stimpson on January 7th 2021 in Helpful Advice , Water Coolers
Eating out at a good restaurant is always enjoyable, whether it’s with family and friends or an intimate dinner for two. But alongside giving your customers the opportunity to experience cuisines from around the world, having something refreshing to drink is all part of the enjoyment. But could you cut expensive bottled water costs in your restaurant?
Bottled water costsIt’s always nice to have a decent bottle of wine, or maybe some fizz for a special occasion, with a fantastic restaurant meal. But not everyone will drink alcohol, either through choice or circumstance (designated driver anyone?). But, more often than not,...
Is a Water Cooler Cheaper Than Bottled Water?
Posted by Matt Stimpson on December 17th 2020 in Water Coolers
Access to clean water is one of life’s essentials. We all use it – and drink it – every day and it’s become something we all take for granted. But despite being something we literally cannot live without, water can be expensive and sometimes it doesn’t always taste the best. But should you invest in providing a constant supply of bottled water or a water cooler for your business?
A low cost, low impact optionBottled water is incredibly popular and still sells in large quantities, after all, it’s a convenient and handy option if you’re out and about. But it’s not...
Reasons Why Water Coolers Are A More Hygienic Solution
Posted by Matt Stimpson on November 18th 2020 in Water Coolers
When it comes to life’s daily essentials, things don’t get much more important than water and having access to clean, safe drinking water is a priority for everyone. But while standard tap water goes through a thorough cleaning process before we drink it, water coolers can be a much more hygienic solution all round.
Full hygiene and sanitisationThe boom in installing a workplace water cooler, together with the increased water cooler safety checks that come with them, means they can be safely used daily by multiple people.
To start with, our own natural Cornish spring water passes all microbiology, chemical analysis, taste,...
The Best Way To Clean And Disinfect Your Water Cooler
Posted by Matt Stimpson on October 7th 2020 in Hot Water Dispensers, Water Coolers
Having a water cooler in the office, reception, board room, or waiting room, is a fast, efficient, and easy way to stay hydrated for longer with cool, fresh water. But just like every frequently used piece of kit, water coolers need to be cleaned regularly so they last longer and protect every user from the potential build-up of dirt and bacteria. So what’s the best way to clean and disinfect your water cooler?
A clean water cooler in six stepsAt Thirsty Work, our choice of water coolers includes floor standing bottled water coolers with our own fresh spring water, mains fed...
Getting Your New Water Dispenser Installed
Posted by Peter Wheeler on December 4th 2019 in Water Coolers
If you have just arranged a free trial of one of our wide range of hot and cold water dispensers, or maybe you’ve just received a quote, you may be wondering what your next step is. At Thirsty Work, we make owning and using a water dispenser as simple as possible, to allow you to get on with what’s important with the knowledge that you are drinking only the freshest, best tasting water.
With this in mind, we take all of the hassle out of getting your dispenser installed by handling everything for you. As a proud member of the BWCA,...
Thirsty Work Launches Pura
Posted by Will Vickery on November 14th 2019 in Water Coolers
Thirsty Work are proud to announce the launch of Pura, which is the hospitality solutions arm of the Thirsty Work family, which provides businesses with premium filtered water systems including our range of taps and bottling systems, to provide businesses with quality chilled, ambient, sparkling and hot filtered water.
Our water systems, are combined with our bespoke filters, which use the latest filtration technology and is able to deliver the highest quality of filtered water by removing trace plastics and reducing scale, chlorine content, bad taste and odour issues.
Simple to use, our Pura systems filter and chill mains water supply to...
Why Should You Rent a Water Cooler?
Posted by Will Vickery on September 2nd 2019 in Water Coolers
Why should businesses rent a water cooler? Whether you’re a large corporation or a local SME, renting a water cooler or dispenser from a local water cooler supplier is often a much more commercially viable option, because when you rent a water cooler you receive a full upkeep and delivery service, full warranty and a dedicated company who will be able to support you with your hydration needs.
This level of expertise and service will allow you to have a hassle free and more cost-effective experience with your water cooler, resulting in you saving money but also being able to focus...
Why Water Coolers Need Regularly Sanitising
Posted by Will Vickery on August 9th 2018 in General, Helpful Advice , Water Coolers
As a local water cooler supplier, we understand the importance of why your water cooler needs to be regularly sanitised. That’s why we feel it is important for us to educate you, on why your water cooler needs to be regularly sanitised. Essentially, water coolers are simple mechanisms and according to the British Water Cooler Association they need to be sanitised every quarter, as a minimum.
Why do water coolers need sanitising?The water in our bottled water coolers is sourced from our very own spring in Cornwall. This means, the water goes through the least amount of processing possible to give...