CLEANING & HYGIENE


SOLUTIONS FOR THE MODERN WORKPLACE


Seko looks at some of the options for keeping infection rates down across a range of workplaces.


The facilities management sector faces the ongoing challenge of maintaining cleanliness and controlling infection in workplaces such as offices and factories as hygiene standards remain higher than ever in the wake of coronavirus.


And with business owners under pressure amidst rising inflation and spiralling operational costs such as energy bills, maintaining impeccable surface cleanliness is a key factor in protecting employees and preventing costly absenteeism.


To achieve this, building owners and cleaning operators must ensure that systems such as washroom dispensers, spray stations and chemical dispensing solutions are as accurate, efficient and durable as possible.


A significant increase in cleaning frequency post-Covid means dispensers should be able to withstand heavy usage and the inevitable impacts associated with fast-paced environments, while accurate dilution ensures surfaces are properly cleaned and chemical wastage is minimised.


Meanwhile, for facilities managers keen to future-proof their equipment, there is a significant benefit to installing modular refill systems that can be easily extended by connecting additional units.


To help prevent the spread of infectious disease, it’s advisable to perform regular additional disinfection of high touch points (HTPs) such as handrails, door handles and light switches throughout the day.


In order to plan such routines, maintenance and cleaning staff must first identify the HTPs unique to that space, enabling them not only to plan additional cleaning but also to locate hand sanitiser dispensers appropriately and help minimise the spread of infection.


For example, portable automatic hand sanitiser dispensers can be placed close to HTPs in corridors, outside elevator doors and at the foot of staircases to encourage use while reassuring staff and visitors of the site’s commitment to a hygienic workplace.


For fast, effective and comprehensive large-area disinfection, an increasing number of operators are


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turning to fogging systems. Designed for use after thorough cleaning, these systems fill the space with a fine mist of sanitiser at precise droplet sizes from five to 80 microns, removing harmful pathogens anywhere from meeting rooms to dental surgeries.


Since October 2020, fogging systems have been subject to much stricter legislation, with regulators adopting European standard BS EN 17272:2020. This has effectively removed sub-standard devices from the market and given FMs confidence that their systems are capable of eliminating bacteria.


SEKO, a world-leading manufacturer and supplier of cleaning and hygiene equipment, has almost 30 years’ experience in the provision of chemical dosing, dilution and dispensing solutions for facilities management. With offices in 22 countries and a global supply network, SEKO offers a catalogue of trusted systems including:


Automatic touch-free sanitiser dispensers that deliver a consistent quantity of chemical every time for convenient hand hygiene.


Modular ProMax chemical dilution systems for filling spray bottles, buckets and sinks via a four-product selector.


ProTwin low-pressure spray and foam systems that reach awkward areas and avoid the problem of airborne microorganisms caused by some high-pressure units.


Handheld Atomiser systems for comprehensive disinfection of enclosed spaces such as offices, toilets and kitchens.


SekureMax for safe, lockable storage of up to five litres of chemical with a customisable front panel to facilitate product identification.


Excel Series hand towel, soap and toilet paper dispensers that meet the demands of commercial washrooms.


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