INFECTION CONTROL
GOOD HEALTH
Tony Peak, Sales Manager at Bona, explains how resilient renewal supports safer, more hygienic floors in leisure settings.
Leisure centres are a hub of activities and surfaces must be robust enough to manage such high-level demands. Resilient materials, including rubber, LVT, PVC and linoleum, are some of the most common surfaces found in the sector because they fulfil a number of criteria – durability, comfort, and cost effectiveness to name a few. Another key attribute, but one that sits under the radar somewhat, is the cleaning aspect.
Resilient floors are predominately easier to clean compared to other options due to their monolithic, or flat, surface. Yet the level and standard of care and maintenance invested in a surface will absolutely have a knock-on effect on hygiene levels. However, by taking advantage of some of the latest innovations and developments that have broken through in the flooring industry in recent years, floor hygiene can be greatly improved as can cleaning efficiency.
The leisure industry is one of many that must maintain exceptionally high levels of cleaning and hygiene – not just to ensure people’s health and safety but also because some bacteria can lead to staining of the surface, or a strong unpleasant odour which is aesthetically unappealing too. After all, a surface may look clean, but in reality, it could be hosting all sorts of horrible germs.
An additional challenge for organisations that fall within the leisure sector is that when a resilient surface becomes damaged, it also affects the floor’s health, safety and hygiene. Bearing in mind the large number of visitors that come through the doors every day, along with the fact that many spaces within these facilities are used in some very unique ways compared to other industries – from heavy gym equipment in specialised areas, to high-traffic zones such as reception and entrance zones, to the swimming pool changing areas which are exposed to excessive moisture and humidity – these diverse zones undergo exceptional wear and tear in varied ways. As a result, the floor has a lot of hard work to do.
It is this high level of usage that may eventually result in the need for a new surface because as well as the safety aspect of an old floor, it can also become the perfect breeding ground for harmful bacteria.
Today, advances in the sector by specialist flooring companies mean that a brand-new installation is no longer the go-to option, instead contractors are showcasing the compelling benefits of resilient floor renewal to clients in the leisure industry. It is a tremendous turning point, enabling customers to sidestep a new installation and instead opt for a cheaper, quicker, and more environmentally friendly alternative – and one that also enables facilities to support healthier, more hygienic floors.
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Floor hygiene, safety and cleanliness is of utmost importance in the leisure industry for the simple reason that floors can harbour significant levels of bacteria; and resilient floor renewal is an effective way to ensure the best condition for a surface.
MAINTAINING A MONOLITHIC SURFACE Resilient floor renewal projects result in a top-class finish for clients. Contractors can follow simple steps, completing the process quickly and easily, ensuring the creation of a monolithic surface which is completely sealed and free of joints.
By removing scratches and damage, and filling any fine cracks or joints, it means that the surface is much healthier because there are not the gaps or holes present in which dirt, water, and germs can settle and spread.
For organisations in the leisure sector, this helps to also economise and simplify floor maintenance. From the moment that a resilient floor renewal project is completed, the surface is far easier to clean and maintain
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