will lead to further congestion, both in the cubicles and at those sinks where the soap and paper remain in place.
However, the pressure on busy washrooms can be eased with a combination of technology, good planning and long- lasting systems that can easily be topped up.
All soap systems should be easy to use, quick to refill and slow to run out. For example, Tork Foam Soaps are supplied in a sealed cartridge that serves up to 1,650 visitors before needing to be replaced. The unit requires a particularly low push-force for ease of operation and the cartridge can be clicked into place in seconds by the cleaner.
Hand dryers can lead to long queues since they require washroom visitors to stand and wait for their hands to be thoroughly dried. Alternatively, a high-capacity hand towel dispenser will allow visitors to take a towel and move on, drying their hands as they go while freeing up the unit for the next user.
In high-traffic washrooms a continuous supply of hand towels will be required to avoid run-outs. A system such as the Tork PeakServe Continuous Hand Towel will dramatically reduce queueing since each user is supplied with a towel in just three seconds. This allows washroom visitors to take a towel and leave the floor space free for the next person. Meanwhile, the dispenser eliminates the risk of jams which further helps to speed up hand-drying.
The Tork SmartOne toilet paper system also works well in busy washrooms because it has been designed to give out one sheet of tissue at a time, reducing consumption by up to 40%. This in turn reduces the number of maintenance checks required.
The Tork OptiServe Coreless Mid-Size Toilet Roll Dispenser is another good option with variations allowing for two or four tightly-wound rolls providing capacity for up to 290 users.
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Technology can further help to avoid product runouts in the washroom at Christmas. For example, Tork Vision Cleaning allows cleaners to check on refill requirements and cleaning needs via a smartphone or tablet. This avoids the need for staff to have to make multiple checks on the washrooms, freeing up space in the facility while also reducing the cross-contamination risks.
Data on dispenser levels and frequency of washroom use are logged via a network of sensors and this data is uploaded to the internet. Cleaners are then able to target those washrooms where extra attention might be needed, either because the dispensers are running low or because the facilities are coming in for heavy usage.
Tackling the problem of washroom congestion is only one way of reducing the risk of contracting illnesses during the festive season. Other measures can also help to enhance safety in washrooms: for example, the facilities should be kept well ventilated by installing fans, leaving windows open where possible and replacing the outer doors with partitions to improve the airflow.
Strategically-placed signs and posters will remind people of the importance of hand hygiene and the risks involved with touching contaminated surfaces. And hand sanitiser dispensers should be sited in prominent places and kept permanently topped up to supplement the hand washing facilities.
Being ill over Christmas is something we are all keen to avoid – and publicly-used washrooms can present a clear cross-contamination risk. However, washroom providers can play their part in keeping people healthy by facilitating good hand hygiene and by ensuring that a long-lasting supply of soap and paper products is provided.
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