3 Tips for Facilities to Help Improve Cleanliness & Reduce the Spread of Germs

After enduring a global pandemic, awareness on how the spread of germs and illness can affect more than personal health has been heightened. When entire sections of the workforce fall ill and are absent, business operations, productivity and financial performance suffer.

Proven solutions that help promote cleanliness and help prevent the spread of germs are important. Here are three ways to promote a healthier work environment to help reduce absenteeism and help protect your financial bottom line.

HAND HYGIENE

It may sound simple, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) identifies hand washing as one of the most impactful ways to help prevent the spread of germs. Many diseases are spread by people not cleaning their hands. To improve hand hygiene, and keep facilities cleaner, it is helpful to increase access to soaps, sanitizers and paper towels. This straightforward yet impactful tactic can help prevent the spread of germs and decrease absenteeism which, in turn, helps workplaces run more efficiently and helps to keep budgets on track.

TOUCHLESS TECHNOLOGY

Overall hand hygiene can be amplified by touchless technology engineered to minimize contact with surfaces that are typically high-touch areas. Transitioning to touchless systems allows automated, closed-system dispensers to improve cleanliness and enhance the efficiency and aesthetics of work areas, restrooms, classrooms, breakrooms and other high traffic spaces. Furthermore, not only do touchless automation and high-capacity dispensers help elevate sanitation, they also improve user experience and help boost labor efficiency by reducing refill frequency.

MINIMIZING CROSS-CONTAMINATION

Within any facility, cleanliness and cost efficiency are a high priority in cafeterias, break rooms and anywhere food is prepped, served or eaten. Disposable paper products, cups, cutlery and cleaning supplies all help to reduce concerns of cross-contamination and help keep food service cleaner, and can be budget friendly as well. Some studies have shown that 94% of consumers believe it’s important that no one else touches the cutlery they’ll be using.1 And 79% worry about cross-contamination from reusable rags used to clean various surfaces.2

Lastly, sanitation can be improved by using quality, trusted products and work with a partner that has proven experience in supplying impactful solutions. At ODP Business Solutions, our full-service team partners with customers to meet their specific business needs. We have an extensive portfolio of solutions that from brand names such as Georgia Pacific that are designed to keep workplaces clean and within budget.

[1] Georgia Pacific PRO Proprietary Research: CUT-18-1899, [2] Georgia Pacific PRO Proprietary Research: CBT-20-4930