WASHROOM HYGIENE
SETTING IT UP FOR SUCCESS
Ahead of the colder months, Alasdair Sharp, UK & Ireland Sales Manager at WEPA Professional, looks at how facilities managers can maintain washroom hygiene standards to
With the impact of COVID-19 still being felt across the UK, it would be easy to overlook illnesses that are commonplace during autumn and winter. But with more people returning to the office, it is more important than ever to maintain standards in the washroom – and beyond.
Providing a pleasant washroom environment not only encourages staff and visitors to keep up with hygiene routines; it helps to prevent the spread of unwanted infection, reducing sickness absence and providing a talking point for your business.
To guarantee success, there are a few factors that facilities managers need to consider: How many people will be using the washroom at any one time? Where should dispensers be positioned to create a comfortable experience for all users? And, how often do you anticipate needing to stock up on consumables such as paper towels and soap?
Although social distancing has become less of a priority over the summer months, it is important to consider the layout of the washroom.
Are there enough soap and paper towel dispensers to cater for all? How far do people have to travel to the paper towels to minimise water being dripped across the floor?
Thankfully, there are plenty of options on the market to prevent these issues. Satino by WEPA Clean&Care soap dispensers, for example, are available in two sizes, 700ml and 1,000ml (manual or touch-free), for low to high-traffic washrooms.
The one, two, three of hand hygiene The first line of defence against bacteria is handwashing; soaping hands thoroughly for between 20 and 30 seconds and rubbing palms over each other, before rinsing with lukewarm water.
The second is effective drying. Recent studies – including those conducted by the European Tissue Symposium – have shown that they spread germs more easily around the washroom. In contrast, paper towels are incredibly convenient, single use and capture germs; making them essential for any space where hand drying is needed.
The third step – hand sanitising – effectively interrupts the chain of infection. Combined with thorough washing and drying, sanitiser performs an essential role in maintaining hand hygiene between washes.
For optimal hand hygiene, choosing soap and towel dispensers that require minimal surface contact is a must. There are plenty of options available for organisations of all sizes, including manual and touch-free solutions, and those made from easy to clean materials such as stainless steel.
Stock up on essentials It is important to stock up well on essentials that allow you to keep a safe, clean, and tidy washroom throughout the colder months.
Bulk ordering essentials such as paper products (toiler rolls, paper towels) and hand soap is recommended. Similarly, investing in industrial cleaning services and equipment such as cleaning rolls and disinfectant will help ensure the washroom is maintained.
All these factors combined make for a successful washroom hygiene strategy, reduced sickness absence, and long-term peace of mind for staff and visitors.
It is also worth checking your dispenser capacity; if they are not big enough to meet demand, look to invest in something larger to prevent queues forming or people being left empty-handed at the sink.
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WEPA Professional is bringing Satino by WEPA to The Cleaning Show at ExCeL London (2nd – 4th November, stand F21). To arrange a meeting at the show, contact Alasdair Sharp at
Alasdair.sharp@
wepa.co.uk.
www.satino-by-wepa.co.uk twitter.com/TomorrowsFM
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