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machine can be off-putting, it’s worth considering the value you place upon your own and your cleaning team’s time – labour costs can represent up to 90% of total cleaning costs in manual settings, so the productivity gained by mechanisation quickly offsets the upfront investment.
It’s
also a good idea to look beyond the ticket price; machines with variable settings ensure you only use the power/detergent/water you need – eco!efficiency vacuums use 40% less power and deliver whisper quiet, resident-friendly operation.
Do Some Research Instead of a ‘one size fits all’ approach, it’s worth a little investigation before replacing existing cleaning technologies like-for-like. Performing a nightly clean with a scrubber drier, which scrubs and buffs in one, is significantly faster and more hygienic than using a mop and bucket. As scrubber driers can clean and dry in a single pass, this method minimises the risks of spreading germs and accidental slips. Cordless compact scrubber driers such as the BR 30/4 C Bp, are perfect for floor cleaning, even during the day and easily navigate furniture and equipment.
In the 24/7 world of care ‘daytime cleaning’ is a misnomer; there are always residents and staff present not wanting to be interrupted by noisy or intrusive cleaning methods including unpleasant odours from aggressive
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cleaning chemicals.
In answer to this
challenge many Kärcher machines feature eco!efficiency mode that can be selected for daily maintenance cleaning. This reduces operating noise and extends running time for scrubber driers and steam cleaners while reducing power, water and detergent consumption. For tub vacuums this means whisper quiet operation – and a 40% saving in power consumption.
Non-compliance to good cleaning practice can have significant consequences. Just as nursing staff adhere to strict processes to prevent clinical errors, mistake proofing should be intrinsic to any cleaning programme. Mechanised technology can play a major part in this.
Attacking Germs Microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses and fungi develop very quickly if they find the right breeding ground, hence it is vitally important to control the risk of cross contamination. Machines that offer self-cleaning tank functionality, compliant with Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), ensure the hygienic disposal of waste water without the risk of cross contamination.
Scrubber driers with easily interchangeable cleaning heads and squeegee blades can multitask in different areas of your building; this separation significantly reduces
cross-contamination opportunities. As well as interchangeable cleaning heads, adjustable speed and pressure settings make it possible to perform several tasks – such as a deep clean, maintenance clean and polishing – with one capital investment and the added bonus of only having one machine to store and train users on.
Multitasking machines deliver productivity savings even faster; pressure washers, with addition of a hard surface tool to extract the water, are equally at home in the kitchens as they are in the car park; a compact outdoor sweeper will keep your paths, drive and carpark clear of leaves (and can also be used for gritting). In more extensive grounds manual litter picking, sweeping and mowing duties can all be replaced by a single compact all-season vehicle. For occasional deep cleaning or once-a-season tasks, it may also be possible to hire specialist cleaning equipment in.
Kärcher works with hotels, care homes and hospitals the world over, providing practical advice, cleaning machines and comprehensive user training to help drive up hygiene and cleanliness standards, and positively influence your residents’, employees’ and visitors’ experience. For a free site survey, or simply to discuss your cleaning challenges, please contact:
cleaning@karcher.co.uk call 01295 752142 or visit
www.karcher.co.uk.
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