When most people discuss office culture, they focus on perks , such as a coffee machine, flexible working hours, and ergonomic chairs, yet there is an important element of everyone's daily workplace experience that doesn't receive the same praise and that is your office washroom hygiene.
For most business owners and office managers, your office washrooms are seen as meeting strict compliance and routine cleaning schedules. For employees, on the other hand, the state of your washrooms directly reflects how the company values them. Today's employees have clear expectations of what they expect.
There is nothing worse than walking into a stall to find no toilet paper or the soap dispenser isn't functioning. While employees don't expect a luxury spa experience, they do expect non-negotiable supplies to be consistently stocked. When your toilet paper, soap dispensers, hand drying options, and feminine hygiene product dispensers are not stocked or working, it shows a breakdown in management, leaving employees feeling overlooked.
Visual cleanliness is only a small part of what your employees expect when it comes to office washroom hygiene. While your washroom may look spotless, stale air and foul odours give the perception that hygiene is lacking. Today's employees expect ventilation systems that keep the air circulating and include automated air fresheners and neutralisers that ensures odours are controlled, while providing reassurance that the washroom is sanitised and safe.
Since the pandemic, awareness regarding cross contamination remains at an all time high. Employees are aware of how fast germs can spread on shared surfaces, which is why it's essential to ensure frequent and visible sanitisation of high touch surfaces, including:
Many offices today have adopted touchless technology that includes motion-sensor taps, automatic flush valves and hand free soap dispensers. This reduces the need to touch any surfaces directly.
Even if your office washroom was cleaned an hour ago, if the countertop is wet or the bin is overflowing, it immediately gives the impression the area has been neglected. Visible cleaning logs and digital feedback provides employees with confidence that you are taking office washroom hygiene seriously and that it is monitored throughout the day, rather than only after hours.
When you prioritise office washroom hygiene, it's not simply avoiding employee complaints, it provides measurable business benefits, including:
Office washroom hygiene is a non-negotiable for employees. When your washrooms are sparkling, hygienic, and well-maintained it shows you care about their well-being. Sloane Cleaning Services has been providing washroom cleaning services to London-based offices for more than forty five years. Contact our team today for a free, no obligation site survey and quote.