Are your cleaning practices outdated, over-complicated, or inconsistent? With the heightened attention on sanitization and safety in recent years, it may be time to reevaluate your cleaning protocols and make the shift to a simpler, more efficient system.

Recent studies highlight the importance of revisiting cleaning protocols, finding that 90 per cent of hospitals have at least one malfunctioning disinfectant dispenser, with 14 per cent not releasing any disinfectant at all.

With a streamlined approach, you can save time, better manage your labour, and get accurate results, making your space safer for staff and guests. Here are some of the ways that cleaning protocols can be simplified and still be effective:

• Ready-to-use products offer consistent results, mitigating the risk of human error and minimizing training time. This can also make reading labels easier, resulting in a safer and more accurate process.
• Choosing one solution for each type of cleaning can ensure that your products complement each other and achieve desired results while eliminating the need to analyze products each time.
• Investing in technology or equipment can eliminate steps and make cleaning staff more efficient. From cleaning carts to robotics, choosing the right equipment can simplify the process, saving time and money.
• An updated waste management system can streamline operations. Rather than multiple garbage and recycling stations, a centralized system helps simplify the process, as well as potentially saving money on supplying garbage bags and cleaning products in multiple locations.
• Consider colour-coding your cleaning supplies. This way cleaners can easily identify the supplies they need and minimizing cross-contamination, increasing safety for cleaners and staff.
• Re-vamp your supply closet. Often, supplies and equipment are stored haphazardly together, but an organized system can help staff find things faster and better access what they need.

Cleaning and sanitization are no less important today than they have been for the past few years, but overcomplicating the process can cost time and money, potentially resulting in less effective protocols. Streamline your cleaning practices for efficient, consistent results.