Washrooms
Schools can stay top of the class for infection prevention R
ecent reports in Chemist & Druggist have shown that 1 in 10 children under the age of 10 are missing school because of illness relating to poor hygiene.1
Playtime and lunchtimes can naturally be a hazardous time of day for sanitation within schools, with food consumption, toilet breaks and outdoor play often taking place in close and quick succession. Thus break times can prove to be a peak time in the risk of cross-contamination and the spread of germs amongst children, as well as for mess caused by littering in washrooms, in classrooms and in the playground. Emma Nourry, Trade
Marketing Manager at Georgia- Pacific, explains how investing in products which require minimal hand to product contact and work to eliminate excess waste, can help schools to cut down on litter across their playgrounds and in
canteens, as well as provide a safer environment for children to happily play in.
Play time
Children are exposed to germs and bacteria throughout their school day, as they socialise in communal areas, share food and use the shared toilet facilities. Risk of cross-contamination can be high, particularly during break times when children are most likely to
consume food, so it is important for schools to invest in products that support hygienic behaviour.
Encouraging children to use cleaning and hygiene commodities can be half the battle when it comes to infection prevention, so using easily accessible products can help persuade them to adopt healthy and hygienic habits. Products like the JustOne® napkin dispenser from Lotus Professional offer an accessible solution to cleanliness, working to encourage good hygiene practice in school canteens and break time areas.
Home economics
Eating is a major part of a child’s day at school, as they snack at break-time, share their sandwiches, eat in close proximity of one another and incorporate their lunches with their playtimes. Consequently, germs from the playground can easily be transferred to the children’s food, giving bacteria the opportunity to spread and potentially cause illness. By investing in napkins to encourage kids to wipe their hands after they eat and help protect their snacks from the elements, schools can reduce the risk of cross-contamination and avoid illnesses like stomach bugs from spreading amongst the students. JustOne® napkins from Lotus Professional ®come in a fully enclosed dispensing unit meaning they are fully protected from the elements, so bacteria from grubby hands, nearby food and other such germs are prevented from contaminating the tissue remaining in the dispenser.
Technology
Excess waste around schools can be a burden for caretakers and facilities managers, as they work to keep up with potential mess created by students as they go about their day. Particularly in high capacity schools it can be challenging to stay on top of the potential litter. Waste tissue and napkins can lead to further littering, so facilities managers can benefit from choosing products that also work to minimise waste.
Schools can benefit from the JustOne® dispensers easy-to-use distribution function, as with each napkin that is dispensed, the next is presented ready for the following user, making them easier for the kids to access and ultimately encouraging use. Available as a wall-mounted dispenser for security or as a portable table-top unit for flexibility, the JustOne® napkin dispenser can be strategically placed around school canteens, playrooms and refreshment areas to promote maximum use.
The JustOne® from Lotus Professional® offers a unique single-sheet dispense function – only one napkin is dispensed at a time, thereby preventing children from grabbing handfuls at a time and preventing superfluous tissue from being dropped on the floor. Regular napkin dispensers can encourage unnecessary use, but the JustOne® prevents such waste and consequently minimises litter, allowing schools to easily maintain a tidier appearance.
Business Studies
With hundreds of students of various ages to cater for, it can be costly to maintain clean and tidy premises. Particularly in larger secondary schools or high capacity establishments, the turnover of litter and waste tissue or napkin products can be high and constant need for replenishment can prove expensive. Investing in products that work to minimise wasteful use whilst maximising hygiene means schools and other establishments can remain clean and hygienic at minimal cost. The controlled dispensing function of the JustOne® napkin dispenser from Lotus Professional® limits the number of napkins taken at anyone time, so the user takes no more than required. The JustOne® dispenser from Lotus Professional® can reduce usage by up to 30%, and the reduced quantity of napkins used with each turn ultimately means facilities managers need replenish less frequently, so costs are saved in the long term, providing a cost-efficient solution to school sanitation.
Art & Design
Maintaining a clean and tidy environment in schools can help to promote overall cleanliness and encourage the students to adopt hygienic habits within the school premises. Products like the JustOne® napkins come in sleek dispensing units that can help schools maintain a glossy appearance and consequently encourage cleanliness amongst the students. Investing in cost-effective and easy-to-use products like the JustOne® can ultimately help facilities managers keep up with the day-to-day cleanliness of a school more easily, while the unique functionality of the units provide a practical solution to infection prevention whilst also saving on costs in the long-term.
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