CLEANING & HYGIENE Kimberly-Clark Professional – Project 360˚
Only 28% feel confident about the levels of cleanliness and hygiene in educational locations
86% would avoid an education location if they didn’t think it is COVID safe The next step is implementing cleaning and disinfecting protocols and
introducing the correct hand hygiene and surface wiping solutions. Single use paper hand towels are the most hygienic option for hand drying according to the World Health Organization2 and should be made available at all sink areas with sanitiser available at entrances and exits and where there are no handwashing facilities nearby. Finally, Kimberly-Clark Professional™ promotes hygienic workplace
practices by providing communication tools to help create awareness amongst employees and students – with colourful and engaging Hand Wash Heroes Posters for primary aged children – which is a vital and important part of embedding new protocols and ensuring people feel safe in schools. A free, no obligation Virtual Hygiene Walk – which can be booked through
T
he implementation of the second Coronavirus lockdown in England has renewed the focus on health and hygiene in education establishments.
Schools, colleges and universities remain open under the latest rules and need to be prepared as concern heightens for the safety of students and staff. A survey about how Covid-19 has affected perceptions of cleanliness and
hygiene in the education sector, conducted by Harris Interactive on behalf of Kimberly-Clark Professional™ during the first lockdown, revealed that only 31% were comfortable about sending children back to school and 86% would avoid an education facility if they didn’t think it was Covid-secure1. The survey also found that only 28% of respondents felt confident about
the levels of cleanliness and hygiene in educational locations – such as hand washing, wiping and sanitising. In addition, an overwhelming majority – 82% – believe toilet facilities are the most important area requiring improvements in hygiene1. “The education sector faces its own unique set of challenges in
maintaining the highest possible standards of hygiene and cleanliness, which now more than ever is strongly focused on hand hygiene,” says Olena Neznal, Vice President, Kimberly-Clark Professional™ EMEA. “Fear and uncertainty has put education establishments under pressure yet again to balance the responsibilities of keeping staff and students safe and staying up to date with hygiene protocols, whilst maintaining teaching standards.” As the leaders in workplace hygiene, Kimberly-Clark Professional™ is keen
to fully uncover the concerns and issues around standards of cleanliness and hygiene in the education sector. According to the research, more than two-thirds (69%) perceived going to
a school or nursery as high to moderate risk, while 72% perceived going to a college/university as high to moderate risk. Other key findings showed a significant number of respondents believed modern technology could play an important part in improving education sector washrooms. The most desired addition would be touchless taps according to 61% of respondents, while 54% would most like to see the introduction of touchless automatic doors1. “Good hand hygiene practices remain crucial as the primary way of
reducing the spread of germs and viruses. Teaching the correct method of hand washing and drying in nurseries and schools is crucial to reducing the spread of germ transmission and an invaluable habit for children to learn for the rest of their life,” says Neznal.
360˚ Hygiene & Protection programme Kimberly-Clark Professional™ has introduced the 360˚ Hygiene & Protection programme to restore confidence in staff and students. Kimberly-Clark Professional™ offers specific education facility support
through considering need areas, and tools to assess your facility and identify germ hotspots. Hotspots are objects such as desktops, tables and chairs, sink fixtures, cabinet handles, and keyboards, that are touched by lots of staff and pupils throughout the day and need frequent cleaning and disinfection to help break the chain in germ transmission.
December 2020
Sources: 1. How has COVID-19 affected perceptions of cleanliness and hygiene? Harris Interactive on behalf of Kimberly-Clark; July 2020. UK n=1,097 2. World Health Organization, Global Hand Washing Guidelines
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the microsite
https://home.kcprofessional.com/UK_PR_TTNS_0920 – reviews a facility and provides expert guidance on cleaning and hygiene, hand washing protocols and recommending the right product solutions to tackle key hygiene hotspots. We have produced an in-depth guide for the education industry
https://home.kcprofessional.com/UK_PR_Edu_1120 to show the most appropriate products and solutions. “Reassuring staff, students and visitors with visible hygiene actions has
never been more important to maintain a thriving and healthy education facility” says Neznal. “Kimberly-Clark Professional™ is the expert in workplace hygiene and is championing the need for hygiene to take centre- stage.”
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