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The NHS has provided the following advice:


• Wet your hands with water (warm or cold).


• Apply enough soap to cover all over your hands. You can use alcohol-based handrub if you don’t have immediate access to soap and water.


• Rub hands palm to palm.


• Rub the back of your left hand with your right palm with interlaced fingers. Repeat with the other hand.


• Rub your palms together with fingers interlaced.


• Rub the backs of your fingers against your palms with fingers interlocked.


• Clasp your left thumb with your right hand and rub in rotation. Repeat with your left hand and right thumb.


• Rub the tips of your fingers in the other palm in a circular motion, going backwards and forwards. Repeat with the other hand.


• Rinse hands with water (warm or cold).


• Dry thoroughly, ideally with a disposable towel.


• Use the disposable towel to turn off the tap.


Yes, hot water and soap are all you need to help stave off a multitude of pathogens! According to recent studies, anti-bac soaps may provide no extra benefit to the standard hot water and plain soap. Washing your hands regularly, with soap and hot water, is hardly an inconvenience and incorporating it into daily routines will help to ensure that you are less likely to fall ill or pass on preventable diseases such as influenza, Streptococcus (pneumonia, strep throat) and more.


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possible. Washrooms are becoming an increasingly important aspect of workplaces, schools, public buildings and transport hubs, etc. Research has found that 86% of people are more likely to return to an establishment with a clean and pleasant washroom. Furthermore, maintaining high levels of washroom hygiene can reduce the illnesses contracted in the workplace. Surely that is encouragement enough for any employer?


Selecting the right kind of washroom for a business is far from a ‘box ticking exercise’. Not only can the right washroom combat the spread of bacteria, but it maintains your professional aesthetic and makes it easier to upkeep good levels of hygiene. Regular cleaning and maintenance of the space must be prioritised at all times and run parallel with ongoing efforts to educate people. Maintaining a healthy work environment is not only beneficial to your business, but also to your employees whose health is directly connected to the environment in which they work.


The right bathroom equipment facilitates good hygiene behaviour, but cleanliness extends beyond the washroom. The specific hygiene solutions necessary will depend on the size of a firm’s operations and whether its sector has any special requirements. Industries such as healthcare and hospitality are subject to intense, regulatory scrutiny. Professional restaurant kitchens are usually filled with stainless steel because it is easy to clean and nonporous, so it cannot absorb moisture in the same way as wood. It is therefore a safe choice for environments where preventing the growth of bacteria/viruses is paramount. Have you ever wondered why you only see either stainless steel or porcelain in restrooms? It is because they make it easier to maintain standards of hygiene.


Soap dispensers are one simple way organisations can reduce the chances of spreading bacteria. They must be reliable, always filled with effective soaps and evenly distributed throughout the washroom to maximise their use. Interestingly, when


presented with a stylishly designed dispenser, more people will wash their hands. The touch free versions of these (as well as taps) are especially effective as they deliver the correct amount of soap every time, while also limiting the chances of germs spreading between staff.


The use of sensor taps is increasing due to their many benefits. Their touch free capabilities mean that soapy residue from users’ hands is not left on the tap, an issue which increases the cleaning required. Infrared taps can be set to self-flush if they have not been used for a certain number of hours. The self-cleaning mechanism flushes water out of the dead leg in the plumbing, combating any risk of legionella, and keeps the waste trap full of water, which eliminates odours associated with dry waste traps.


Wet hands carry more bacteria than dry ones, so ensuring employees are able to dry their hands properly is equally important. There are many options; paper towels, roller towels or automatic air driers. All have various benefits and are designed to suit diverse business needs. Door handle sanitisers provide added protection against bacteria when exiting the washroom.


Companies that achieve this simple adjustment to washrooms and employee habits can create a healthier environment for their staff and customers, which can in turn have long-term benefits for any business. You may even be recognised by the annual Loo of the Year awards! As humorous as this title is, they celebrate the cleanliness of the entire workplace, especially the washroom area, and so this is a great award to have associated with your company. You can follow in the footsteps of last year’s winners, Gatwick Airport.


Bathrooms and washrooms are crucial areas to keep clean. They are the birthplace of contamination, cross-contamination and dangerous bacteria. With some forethought, diligence and planning you can create a clean environment that is easy to maintain, benefitting your employees and your business.


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