allergenic, environmentally friendly and low cost.
Research by EU-accredited independent laboratories and universities have also shown it is highly effective against all types of bacteria, viruses, cysts, protozoa, algae and spores, eliminating all forms of microorganisms in water supplies, on work surfaces, fabrics and materials. The solution kills up to 99.999% of microorganisms, including pathogens, with a very fast contact time and virtually no regrowth.
The 3,500 sq ft, 60-cover restaurant installed the Toucan Eco cleaning system in January 2018 and now uses it to clean all front of house areas including table tops, glassware, windows and mirrors, fridges, furniture and restroom facilities.
In the kitchen, the system is also used to clean benches and worktops, and while chemical degreasers are still required on areas such as ovens, floors and the extraction canopy, Alex has seen an average total saving of £200 per month on the cost of chemical cleaning agents, as well as a huge saving on the volume of plastic waste.
For the front of house areas, the product is applied with microfibre cloths while centrefeed is used in the kitchens and food preparation areas where it must be disposable to comply with health and safety regulations.
Alex continued: “We had the confidence to try a new product and we were well aware of the benefits the Toucan Eco system offered. One of the best results we’ve seen is on our glassware,
windows and any reflective surfaces as the finish is entirely streak-free and spotless. The approach of the cleaning system married with our intentions for the restaurant, so installing a more environmentally sound, cost-effective alternative made complete sense from the start.
“The restaurant is driving down its
single-use plastic consumption by
removing straws and other unnecessary supplies from both front and back of house areas.”
“The staff have found the system easy to use and incredibly timesaving, which always helps at the end of a long shift. The results have exceeded our expectations and knowing we’re using considerably less chemical product and further reducing our plastic waste output is exactly what we set out to achieve.”
Steve Courtney, Business Development Director at Robert Scott, added: “The results we’ve seen at Alchemilla are extremely positive for Alex and his team, and more widely as an encouraging example for the hospitality industry. There has been a reduction in the use of man-made synthetic chemicals in the restaurant, which has proven beneficial for the health and safety of both staff and customers.
There’s also been a reduction in the volume of chemical and plastic waste and packaging which is of huge benefit. Alchemilla is thinking responsibly – thinking about its people and the wider environment.
“It’s no secret that our industry is experiencing a green revolution, with new products and materials coming to market designed to reduce plastic waste and lessen the impact on the environment. We also need to address the public’s growing concerns around the use of harsh chemicals in cleaning, which will only increase as more long- term, evidence-based research into the effects of chemical use come to light as we’ve seen recently.”
Alchemilla has installed the Toucan Eco Active system, which is ideal for small to medium-sized facilities. One single activation will produce 10 litres of disinfectant and cleaning solution equivalent of around 16 x 600ml spray bottles. The system includes a generator, 10l tank, brine salt dispenser, discharge tap and shelf.
The solution is perfect for busy environments which demand a quick, effective cleaning regime such as cafés, hotels, restaurants and any areas of public dining space, but especially where green credentials are important. Or where harsh cleaning products aren’t suitable for the environment and those using it.
Steve concluded: “While it does require a certain amount of capital expenditure upfront, once installed the only consumables needed to generate unlimited quantities of the solution are salt, water and minimum electricity. The system is also virtually maintenance-free and requires no specialist skills to operate. Plus, with no COSHH requirements or costly health and safety training, Toucan Eco is both a sustainable and simple choice for the hospitality sector.”
www.robert-scott.co.uk
www.tomorrowscleaning.com
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