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WHY KEEP A MEETING ROOM CLEAN?
Keeping employees healthy, improving morale, creating a good impression on clients – there are many good reasons for keeping a conference venue clean. Lee Radzki from Tork manufacturer Essity considers ways of achieving this.
It is generally accepted that food and healthcare are among the most hygiene-critical environments we occupy.
Hospitals are rife with infections so it is crucial that all surfaces are sanitised and the hands of healthcare workers are kept clean to keep vulnerable patients safe. In the food sector, too, edible products are often prepared by hand so a high level of hygiene needs to be practised to prevent the risk of cross-contamination.
But it is also of paramount importance that meeting and conference rooms are kept clean. Numerous employees and delegates will be occupying these spaces on any given day, and a grubby meeting room might harbour harmful bacteria and viruses that could cause illnesses. Surfaces such as tables, chairs, the water cooler and door handles are all frequently touched by multiple people, making them potential hotspots for germs.
In addition, poor air quality caused by dust and allergens could lead to respiratory issues and allergies. And without regular cleaning, these issues could result in an increased number of sick days which would lead to decreased productivity.
Employees are also more likely to feel motivated and inspired in a clean and visually-appealing conference room, while dirty surroundings will create a poor impression. Regular cleaning is therefore vital to ensure that meetings venues are kept in good order.
Digital technology will help to determine which rooms attract the most footfall and which are likely to require extra cleaning, and a good air freshener system will ensure that the entire area smells as clean as it looks. However, the washrooms pose problems of their own.
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Most delegates will need to visit these facilities at some point during their day whether to benefit from some time out, to take a comfort break or to wash their hands before eating. These facilities will need to reflect the same standards as the conference space itself which means they should be pleasant, clean, hygienic, well managed and kept well stocked at all times.
Run-outs are a big risk in the washrooms of any meetings venue because it can be hard to predict how much soap and paper will be used from one hour to the next. Everyone will want to use the facilities at once during break times which means bottlenecks are likely to occur. And if the soap and paper supplies have been allowed to run out this could lead to long queues and frustration on the part of delegates.
Washroom queues could also lead to people returning late to the next session, which means valuable working time will be lost. Therefore, all washrooms need to be equipped with long-lasting systems that will not run out of product between service checks.
Tork OptiServe is a good solution because the coreless compact rolls provide three times more paper than traditional rolls. This removes the need for frequent refills and avoids the risk of runouts. The dispensers are also designed for fast refilling and are certified as being Easy to Use by the Swedish Rheumatism Association. And the fact that the rolls are coreless means less waste is generated, which is a sustainability advantage.
A high capacity soap system will also help to ensure a long-lasting supply. Tork Foam Soap comes in a non-drip cartridge that serves up to 1,650 users between refills. It
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