FEATURE
CLEAN MORE WITH LESS
With cleaning and maintenance budgets tight, it is important that operatives find a way to do more with less. With that in mind, we speak to Uniwipe, who offer their perspective on how utilising wet wipes can save money without compromising standards.
Whether you’re part of the healthcare, hospitality, construction or manufacturing industry, effective cleaning with minimal waste is an increasingly important global concern. And the methods of cleaning we choose have huge impacts.
From traditional bucket and mop, cloths and chemicals or impregnated wipes, the cleaning techniques we adopt form crucial roles in helping to stop the spread of bacteria, germs and infections.
Many areas are often traditionally cleaned with chemical spray and then wiped off with paper. Not only does this create an unpleasant chemical mist, it also uses large volumes of paper, and increases the risk of ‘dry wiping’, where the surface is merely wiped and not actually cleaned.
In comparison, an impregnated wet wipe will eliminate dry wiping and chemical mist, and give you the exact chemical concentration that’s required for each job, meaning you never use more than you need.
In addition, because no mixing or spraying action is required there is also no risk of accidental spillages.
If you are unsure what cleaning products you should be using, and where, then don’t ever leave it to chance – always seek the advice of a specialist supplier. Not only will this help stop the spread of bacteria,
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it could also save you time and money and help to boost your green credentials.
A key aspect that your cleaning team needs to be trained on to reduce your waste production is which product to use for each area. If your team is using the wrong product for the job your ability to consistently provide a clean and safe environment can fall short. What’s more, your waste production will also skyrocket.
The benefits of wet wipes have been well proven. Aside from the cost benefits, they also reduce the harmful release of toxic chemicals into the air, which traditional cleaning cloths require.
However, just like all cleaning products, wet wipes aren’t effective unless they are used properly, or are fit for purpose. Also, although ‘wet wipe’ is a universal term, not all wipes are the same. Due diligence is therefore essential.
While single-use wet wipes help stop the spread of bacteria between different surfaces, there can still be some critical differences between products. Before selecting the right wipe for your needs, always research its exact cleaning properties.
Check to see if the wipe is simply just a disinfection wipe, or if it has a unique formula that can clean even the most challenging working environments. Also, find out if the wipe includes low- lint microfibre fabric so it not only kills bacteria but also effectively picks up and traps the dirt too.
This due diligence should form a key part of your procurement, as well as your wider cleaning and hygiene policy.
Another important aspect to consider before procuring wet wipes is to ensure that they not only conform to EN1276 standards but are also colour coded. This will ensure that it’s straightforward to identify the right product for the job.
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