It’s difficult to know what to do for the best when it comes to keeping your working environment clean whilst it’s in use on a regular basis. Please see below some advice and simple yet effective ways to manage this:

  • Antibacterial fogging – A process that provides a thorough, more deep clean of all areas (even those awkward / hard to reach places that wouldn’t normally be cleaned daily due to their positioning) This process is highly effective in reducing a surfaces ATP reading, meaning it helps create an environment where bacteria is less likely to build up on, and if using the right product can also provide a shield of protection preventing virus’s landing and growing. Providing on the solution used for the clean this process can also be effective for as long as 30 days. Due to the process the building will need to be person free, therefore popular for companies yet to re-open, or the work is completed over the weekend / overnight when the business isn’t operational.
  • New cleaning schedule – You will already have a cleaning schedule in place but it’s worth revisiting the schedule and looking at increasing the amount of cleaning taking place within an average working week. This may mean employing more staff or reprioritising jobs within the business to allow this to happen.
  • Touch-point cleaning – Similar to the above it has become increasingly more pressing to fixate more cleans on the most high risk areas (such as; door handles, light switches, keyboards etc) As these are key contact points for everyone the risk of cross contamination is high, it is therefore beneficial to dedicate a team/supplier to focus solely on these areas more regularly.
  • Use the right product – make sure you research any cleaning products before you continue to use them or purchase anything new. Make sure you are getting a product that is as effective as you need it to be and is offering you value for money. Naturally as the need to clean heightens so does the cost to your business. Key things to look for when sourcing a new suitable product would be; BS EN1276 & BS EN13697 accreditation, bulk discounts opportunities, longevity of the substance.

These are some helpful ideas to assist you and your business in reaching higher hygiene levels and maintaining the enhanced standards. By putting these processes in place you are helping prevent the risk of cross contamination  and infection, and ultimately protecting your colleagues and consumers wellbeing.