Workplace Washroom Woes
Tork of SCA Tissue Europe, UK, has in its report highlighted the general perceptions of washrooms at work. A study polled around 2,500 people in the UK, France, Germany, Sweden…
Tork of SCA Tissue Europe, UK, has in its report highlighted the general perceptions of washrooms at work. A study polled around 2,500 people in the UK, France, Germany, Sweden…
The cleaning equipment and tools which clean and maintain a facility need maintenance too, a fact which is very often ignored and overlooked. The service providers tend to complain about the frequent breakdowns of the equipment and blame it on poor service by the equipment suppliers. After sales service is necessary, but at the same time the cleaning contractor should train his cleaning staff on proper usage and daily maintenance of the equipment. A cable not checked, a filter not cleaned, a brush not replaced or a battery not charged, can cause loss of time, revenue or at times even serious accidents.
While various toilet fixtures are being introduced for better cleaning of toilet, facility managers are yet to find ways to beat the odour resulting out of low-flow and no-flow systems.
‘Ladies Only’: A response to nature’s call Up until five years ago, every monsoon, the little tribal village of Gothangaon in the Nagpur district of Maharashtra would use up the…
Driven by Demand? (or by Awareness too?) The way, the global cleaning industry bounced back in the year 2010 after a spell of slow business in the previous year, is…
Not everybody knows that a feminine hygiene unit can be a ideal breeding ground for potentially deadly bacteria. Viruses such as Hepatitis ‘B’ and ‘C’ can also be harboured in the unit. Industry expert Neil Kilshaw, Business Support Director for Cannon Hygiene, explains how, by choosing a quality feminine waste disposal service, number of bacteria can be significantly reduced to below the infectious level.
Any toilet is more inviting to use when it gives that hygienic and untouched look right from the entry door to the closet. With increasing awareness and high public demand, building owners and facility managers are opting for touch-free options to ensure optimum sanitary hygiene.
Poonam Jalan, Housekeeping Manager, Fortis Healthcare, Noida, talks about the basic housekeeping practices followed in the hospital
Mechanised cleaning, sustainable cleaning, green cleaning… these and many other terms though are welcome, more than 95% of both the client companies and the service providers are yet unclear what exactly they all mean. It is imperative to wipe out this ignorance if we have to have a better environment. Clean India Journal discusses with clients and contractors on green cleaning practices.