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Consulting an expert
Alasdair Sharp, UKI Head of Sales AFH at Satino by WEPA, discusses how hygiene consultants can be a valuable ally for overloaded hospitality businesses.
Prospects for the hospitality sector are conflicted. Whilst one report outlines the potential for the industry to provide a £29m boost to the UK economy by 2027, another details how rising costs are dramatically hurting profitability. To add further strain, the industry is also currently facing a larger skills shortage than construction (25.5%) transport (16.2%) and real estate (14.3%), at a massive 34.5%.
With the guidance of hygiene consultants, the burdens currently placed on hospitality staff can be mitigated, offering cost-saving opportunities and fostering the growth of a circular economy. The weight on the shoulders of hospitality business leaders is substantial, from staff shortages to price inflation and unpredictable consumer spending.
However, maintaining high hygiene standards is crucial, as they directly influence consumer perceptions and repeat business. Entrusting hygiene solutions to industry experts can alleviate this burden, allowing business leaders to focus on other pressing challenges.
Supporting weighted shoulders
Before devising plans for their clients, consultants take the time to understand the nuances of a business. With hospitality businesses so individualised, personalised solutions help roll out effective infection prevention strategies sensitive to that business’s financial, feasibility and time-based constraints.
Benefits include enhanced washroom cleanliness through factors like touch and battery-free soap dispensers which minimise germ-spreading. Implementing long-lasting products makes washroom maintenance a much easier process for time-starved staff.
A circular upturn
Another key benefit of hygiene consultants is their knowledge of sustainability measures. By switching to hygiene papers made from recycled materials rather than virgin fibres, and products that come in recycled or recyclable packaging, hospitality businesses can see a boost to their circular economy. This can feed directly into a business’s own marketing strategy too, with consumers
44 | TOMORROW'S CLEANING increasingly drawn towards green brands.
With the sustainable hygiene market growing, knowing which products and solutions are right for your business can be a confusing process. Hygiene consultants can effortlessly navigate the market, highlighting the best options for each specific business, its sustainability targets and budgets. These consultants understand that there is no one-size-fits-all approach.
For example, the sustainability benefits of recycled toilet paper alone can be huge. With everything from office waste to food packaging and cardboard containers viable materials for soft and hygienic products, the carbon footprint of their production methods can be up to 70% smaller than standard papers.
Furthermore, packaging innovations are also at the forefront of sustainable hygiene. Investing in products wrapped in sustainable packaging means investing in biodiversity, as natural resources remain in the resource cycle for longer as the consumption of single-use plastics is reduced.
Cutting costs
In a time of inflated prices, hygiene consultants utilise their market knowledge to reduce costs without compromising effectiveness. They can help alleviate financial pressures at a challenging time for the sector as consultants find cheaper, more sustainable products to weave into their tailored strategies.
As more and more manufacturers tap into readily available resource streams, planet-friendly hygiene solutions are becoming more affordable and, in many cases, cheaper than the alternative. Hygiene consultants can therefore select the best products for cost saving without harming quality or cleanliness.
As the hospitality industry prepares for challenging times ahead, maintaining hygiene standards is essential. By enlisting the expertise of hygiene consultants, businesses can gain valuable time, save money and enhance their sustainability credentials, thus balancing the myriad of challenges presented by the current climate.
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