Rand Health estimated that 2.4 million working adults could contract influenza annually in the UK, corresponding to 4.8 million lost working days and a £644m loss to the UK’s economy. That’s a lot of money lost to colds and bugs that could be avoided with effective hand hygiene.
Although we are now in the summer months, coughs and colds can still occur all year round. While viruses like flu and Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) surge in winter months, cases of COVID-19 can increase during the summer as well as other times of year.
Everyone knows how to wash their hands, right?
A Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) study revealed that over 80% of adults do not wash their hands for long enough to effectively kill germs.
The NHS continues to highlight how washing your hands with soap for at least 20 seconds is one of the best ways to protect yourself. Poor handwashing leads to the spread of viruses and bacteria that leads to illnesses, such as colds, flu and Covid-19.
So, don’t give people a reason not to wash their hands by properly stocking hand washing supplies like soap and working soap dispensers in your business.
Hand dryers help to spread germs!
In fact, it’s the opposite. Hand dryers that work well are one of the best methods of preventing the spread of germs.
Damp, wet hands are one of the worst spreaders of harmful bacteria. So, make sure that your washrooms are also fitted with hand dryers that provide a powerful blast of air, capable of drying hands in just seconds.
The latest generation of hand dryers such as the Pebble Mini can dry hands in a swift 12 seconds. The Pebble Mini also stands proudly alongside other green washroom innovations, being energy efficient and preventing waste generated from paper towels saving energy without increasing your bills.
A key business investment
It doesn’t have to be expensive to properly stock hand washing supplies and fitting effective hand dryers in your washrooms. By consulting with our team, a solution which is both hygienic and cost effective can be tailor made for your business.
And finally, clean and hygienic washrooms are a vital component of a positive public and private washroom experience. Your staff, clients and the public will associate the cleanliness of your washroom with other elements of your services.
So don’t delay, contact the TWC team today by calling us on 0330 441 0985 or fill out our online enquiry form for a free quote.
