PRODUCT FOCUS: CLEANING & HYGIENE The time is now


Has there ever been a more important time to ensure the highest standards of cleaning and hygiene within the care sector, asks Seko, as it outlines why now is the time to assess surface cleaning, laundry and hand hygiene provision.


As experts predict unprecedented pressure on the NHS this winter – due to an ominous combination of Covid-19 cases, urgent treatment delayed by the pandemic and the expected surge in flu infections – any significant increase in hospitalisations from care home residents may have stark consequences.


So even where systems and routines for cleaning and hygiene are deemed adequate, now is an ideal time for operators to assess surface cleaning, laundry and hand hygiene provision and seek to introduce innovative solutions that set a new standard for 2022 and beyond.


ON-PREMISE LAUNDRY


With wash performance and reduced chemical consumption among the priorities in care home on-premise laundries, IoT-enabled pump systems are increasingly specified for new installations and upgrades alike.


These systems work by harvesting data during operation, including information on wash cycle status, chemical consumption and equipment performance, which can then be accessed historically or in real time via smartphone.


With this vital information at their fingertips, users can programme and adjust wash formulas in order to optimise performance and minimise chemical consumption.


For those managers responsible for multiple sites or working from home, the ability to take control of their wash operation at 24/7 from any location saves time and money while eliminating unnecessary travel.


SURFACE CLEANING


When considering chemical dispensers for surface-cleaning tasks such as counter wiping, floor mopping and sink filling, by opting for systems that allow multi-product dispensing from a single control unit (usually via a selector dial) users can quickly and easily switch between products.


Meanwhile, the inclusion of differently-sized metering tips can help users to make fine adjustments and maximise efficiency depending on the chemical being used.


Such systems also typically allow customisation, with products colour-coded on the control unit to ensure the correct chemical is selected – especially useful to staff for whom English may not be their first language.


HAND HYGIENE


Recent advancements in dispensing technology mean care home operators can finally move away from traditional


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hand hygiene arrangements such as manually-operated systems, which suffer from risk of virus transmission as well as a lack of durability and low capacity which create a high maintenance requirement.


The latest touch-free dispensers are able to hold thousands of doses of sanitiser between refills – vastly reducing replenishment frequency – which, when combined with mains and battery power connection, guarantees continuous use for round-the-clock hand hygiene provision.


This technology also guarantees that users receive the correct quantity of sanitiser every time, ensuring proper hand sanitisation while reducing the wastage associated with manually-operated units.


IoT-ready dispensers such as SEKO’s DispenserONE range allow operators to track usage, check chemical level, view operational status and schedule maintenance from anywhere via PC, laptop or smart device.


The freedom to manage their dispenser from any location means operators working from home can view data and make adjustments immediately while minimising costly unplanned downtime by identifying and correcting anomalies and issues before they lead to system failure.


DispenserONE boasts these features and more for a permanent, ultra-reliable solution to hand hygiene provision that helps operators to protect residents, staff and visitors alike.


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