Poor washroom hygiene is often associated with dirty cubicles, lack of sanitisation, and bad odours. It's not only unsightly and unpleasant, it is unhygienic, increasing health risk in the workplace.
Let's take a closer look at how poor washroom hygiene spreads illness in the workplace:
Let's start with the most obvious. Poor washroom hygiene has a negative impact on your business and how your employees and visitors perceive your brand. Research has shown that there is a direct link between washroom hygiene and consumer perception. Ninety nine percent of respondents to a recent survey stated that unhygienic washrooms reflected badly on a business.
Wet bathrooms are breeding grounds for bacteria, enabling it to spread. Did you know that every time someone flushes the toilet, a phenomenon, known as toilet sneeze occurs? This is when dirty water, along with faecal bacteria float into the air and can last for hours, settling on nearby surfaces.
Proper cleaning, reduces the risk of spreading germs, viruses, and bacteria, eliminating the risk of spreading disease throughout the office, increasing absenteeism.
Yes, you read this point correctly. There is a correlation between the state of your washroom and how your employees behave. When the washroom is clean, healthy, and stocked with sanitisers, it encourages employees to take note of their personal hygiene habits, encouraging hand washing with soap dispensers and sanitisers, helps mitigate the risk of spreading germs throughout the office.
London-based offices need to meet health and safety regulations when it comes to washroom cleanliness and hygiene. It's an employers responsibility to provide sufficient toilet and washing facilities. Washrooms need to be well-lit, accessible, ventilated, and most importantly, clean. There are requirements to offer facilities for men and women, along with catering to any employees with disabilities. Ensuring washroom hygiene helps you meet health and safety considerations, while reducing the spread of illness in the workplace.
Poor washroom hygiene can influence how your employees behave and in turn, this can increase the spread of illness in the workplace. With London-based absenteeism already costing the UK economy more than £1 billion annually, you can see the importance of good washroom hygiene. Contact Sloane Cleaning Services today if you need help maintaining hygiene in your office washrooms.