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The Washroom Matters
Everyone must adjust their behaviour in the post Coronavirus world and adhere to new government guidance on preventing the transmission of viruses in public spaces. As germs can easily spread through communal areas, maintaining high hygiene standards in washrooms is absolutely crucial.
The washroom matters as businesses begin to reopen. People are now more aware of the importance of reducing the transmission of viruses and germs. We have been the experts in hygiene for over 100 years; our range of products, such as soaps, hand sanitiser dispensers, dryers and social distancing floor mats, help to prevent cross contamination occurring and gives you peace of mind.
We have used our expertise to develop specific virtual surveys which will ensure that we can identify the right hygiene facilities you should have in place in order to reopen safely, without us having to physically visit your premise. Get in touch to organise your survey.
Why are washrooms a high risk area?
In the washroom, germs can be transmitted both directly and indirectly in a number of ways, making it crucial to minimise their spread in your washroom.
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The one place everybody visits - All colleagues and many visitors will use the washroom during the day
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The one place with a bit of privacy - Where would you go to cough or sneeze
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Relaying on other people's behaviour - Did the person before you wash their hands? What did the person before you touch?
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Surfaces that are ideal for Coronavirus - Coronavirus survives well on hard smooth surfaces
Be careful in the cubicle
The previous user might have sneezed or coughed
Germs could be present on all surfaces
The cubicle contains hard and smooth surfaces where Coronavirus survives well
You share this area with the people who have used it before you
There are multiple shared contact points - door handles, wc handle, wc lid, toilet tissue
Use disinfectant on surfaces before touching them
1. Surface Disinfectant
Reduce the risk of cross contamination
Our Solution:
- Dispensers near all critical touchpoints
- Every touchable surface should have the means to be disinfected
- Access to surface disinfectant reassures every user that they can disinfect surfaces after every use without relying on ineffective and expensive cleaning
Government guidelines
In every workplace, increasing frequency of hand washing and surface cleaning.
2. Toilet Seat Cleaner
Reduce the risk of cross contamination and reassure users
Our Solution:
- Cubicles are key areas of potential cross contamination
- Place Toilet Seat Cleaner in every cubicle
- The product is housed in a dispenser for maximum hygiene
- They provide reassurance that the communal toilet seat can be safely cleaned between uses
Government guidelines
Set clear use and cleaning guidance for toilets to ensure they are kept clean
3. Toilet Tissue Dispensers
Reduce the risk of cross contamination and reassure users
Our Solution:
- Toilet paper dispensers - sealing away the paper will help to stop cross contamination
- The alternative of fully exposed toilet paper leaves users vulnerable to all manner of harmful germs
- High capacity units contain long lasting rolls
Government guidelines
Set clear use and cleaning guidance for toilets to ensure they are kept clean
4. No Touch Sanitary Bins
Reduce the risk of cross contamination and reassure users
Our solution:
- There is no need to touch the unit as the modesty flap is sensor activated
- The risk of cross contamination is mitigated
- Users can be confident that no previous users have transferred harmful germs
- The signature range has an antimicrobial coating.
- Unlike foot pedal units, no touch removes the need for any contact
Government guidelines
Set clear use and cleaning guidance for toilets to ensure they are kept clean
On Site Servicing (OSS)
Reassures users that proper hygiene standards are maintained
- OSS removes the transmission risk by keeping the sanitary bin the same location at all times
- Reducing the movement of the unit means the workplace is not exposed to potential infectious diseases
- Units are cleaned with Byotrol or Steri-7 which are "proven effective against Coronavirus"
*Both have been tested against feline Coronavirus, a surrogate for Covid-19
Government guidelines
Set clear use and cleaning guidance for toilets to ensure they are kept clean
Be conscious around the sink
Thoroughly wash your hands with soap and water
- Any soap will do
- Empty or missing soap is not acceptable
Be wary of manually operated taps as these are communal touchpoints
- Avoid touching these with bare hands if you can
Suitable hand drying should be available at all times
- Paper towels - in a dispenser to avoid contamination
- Paper waste bin - should have a lid and be frequently emptied
- Hand dryers - with HEPA filter to clean the air used for hand drying
Ensure that systems for maintaining social distancing are in place
- Are there enough dispensers and dryers?
1. Handwash
Reassure users that hand hygiene standards and distancing are maintained
Our Solution:
- Users need to be confident that there is a high copacity, wall mounted soap dispenser available in every washroom
- Our soaps can be fixed at two metre distances - standard pump bottles cannot
- One litre soaps mean less labour than 250ml pump bottles, keeping the washroom clear for safely distanced use
Government guidelines
In every workplace, increasing the frequency of handwashing.
2. Hand Drying
Remove touchpoints, reduce cross contamination, provide proper hygiene facilities and enforce social distancing
Our Solution:
- The science of HEPA dryers - government guidelines recommend towels or hand dryers, but HEPA filters provide an extra level of reassurance
- Adequate number of units to space people out - if there is only one dryer or towels then queueing will be necessary
- Paper hand towels are an effective and hygienic means of hand drying, but they create a large amount of waste that must be constantly managed.
- Proper dryers/towels will ensure that people don't leave the washroom with wet hands
Government guidelines
Providing hand drying facilities - either paper towels or electrical dryers
3. Hand Sanitiser
To ensure washrooms can provide proper hygiene standards
Our Solution:
- The vital third step of hand hygiene
- Provides ongoing hand protection for people after they have finished washing and drying their hands
- Ensures that any germs left after hand washing are dealt with
Government guidelines
Providing hand washing facilities or hand sanitiser where not possible
Be conscientious throughout the washroom
Coronavirus has brought the hygiene standards of washrooms into sharp focus. Throughout our history, we have helped our customers to keep their washrooms hygienic.
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Crowding - Avoid crowding in communal areas in order to maintain social distancing. Queues must be distanced and managed to avoid breaching your maximum occupancy.
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Door Handles - This common touchpoint possesses a huge risk of cross contamination. After coming into contact with the door handle when entering or leaving the washroom you should clean your hands.
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Urinals - Using all of the current urinals may breach physical distancing. Certain urinals may need to be closed down in order to maintain social distancing between users.
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Baby Changing - Changing facilities should be disinfected before and after use.
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Air - Try to keep the washroom well ventilated. Well-ventilated and clean air is less likely to spread airborn pathogens. If no ventilation outlets exist then consider installing air filters.
Hand Dryers with HEPA Filters
In light of the ongoing Coronavirus situation, proper hand hygiene has never been more important.
Higher grade filters trap smaller particles and provide a higher % kill rate of bacteria and viruses. Hand dryers with HEPA 14 filters provide a high level of hand hygiene. These can capture particles as small as 0.3 microns, removing up to 99.995% of germs from the air expelled onto your hands.
The higher the filter grade, the better the filter is in trapping airborne particles and cleaning the air. Using dryers with HEPA 14 filters will ensure that every user has the ability to properly and hygienically dry their hands.
We offer 5 hand dryers with HEPA 14 filters:
High grade HEPA filtration can assist in protecting against Coronavirus.
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