“A business has a
responsibility to ensure that staff and visitors
are safe and free from as much risk as possible.”
The best way to mitigate against slip and fall risks is to invest in innovative cleaning technology that can tackle both daily cleaning and spillages.
High-flow fluid extraction is the way forward. It uses fresh water and cleaning chemicals, uncontaminated by previous use, dispensed on the surface. It’s then agitated if necessary to loosen soils, and suctioned away to leave a clean, dry floor in a matter of seconds.
Crucially, this process will ensure that the soils ‒ and any liquids ‒ are removed from the surface, rather than spread around the floor. This method can be used in a range of different settings, from shopping malls and stations to stadiums and factories. In fact, it’s highly effective on almost all hard surfaces.
The right tools for the job
Having the right tools for the job is vital. Machines like the Kaivac Stretch SUV are ideal for rapid response cleaning and reducing the risk of floorcare related accidents.
Combining high speed push-behind cleaning for large areas with a precision vacuum wand for smaller or grouted areas, this model can tackle any hard flooring challenge, as well as daily cleaning. Thanks to its cordless battery capability, the Stretch SUV can also address unexpected challenges – such as weather-related issues or spillages – quickly and safely, leaving a dry floor that’s ready for immediate use.
The Kaivac UniVac cleans better and faster than a mop, using high flow fluid extraction technology to truly remove all traces of soils and grease, designed for use in restaurants and kitchens. This high-performance hard floor cleaning machine also uses at least 65% less water and cleaning solution than any other machine out there.
Taking health and safety seriously
The benefits of embracing such cleaning machines seems obvious, yet the initial outlay appears to be a barrier for
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many. It’s time that businesses started looking at cleaning as an investment, rather than a cost.
When it comes to floorcare, slip prevention is clearly a sound investment for the entire business, both ethically and financially. In fact, by choosing the right hygiene equipment, you can actually save money on expensive claims caused by negligent cleaning standards. If businesses had a joined- up approach involving facilities managers, health and safety, and finance, I imagine the outcome would be much more responsible and efficient.
Putting innovation into practice
Having the right tools for the job will make a significant difference to the cleaning outcome, but you can further back this up with a scientifically-led cleaning process. Our ‘Remove, Improve and Protect’ strategy works perfectly with Kaivac products, not only lifting away dirt, grease and soils, but also protecting them from becoming bacteria-breeders.
Using this process, dirt and grease are removed using the high-flow fluid extraction technology referenced above. This process delivers significant improvements from the very first time it’s used, enabling operatives to consistently deliver high standards of hygiene.
The effectiveness of the process can then be proven by taking adenosine triphosphate (ATP) measurements before and after cleaning, to ensure that surfaces are clinically clean. If required, fast acting antimicrobial shields, which offer long-lasting protection between cleans, can be employed, reducing the spread of bacteria and viruses significantly.
So many businesses struggle when it comes to floorcare, but it doesn’t have to be a timely, expensive job. By investing in the right machines and maximising their benefits with the most effective processes, you can transform your floorcare regime for good.
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