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April 2021
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Inside the April Issue |
Making Hygiene a Priority
Trends Shaping the Improvement of Facilities After COVID
BY SYLVAIN MARTIN
As we continue to navigate a world impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, one lesson we have learned is the importance of adaptability amidst rapid change. What may have worked last year for facilities has drastically changed as we have all had to adjust to new methods of operating to keep ourselves and those around us safe and healthy.
Whether we run manufacturing plants, office buildings or retail and foodservice establishments, one common thread to keep in mind as we work on improving our facilities are the restrooms. What are some ways that facility managers can upgrade their restrooms as they look to a post-pandemic world? Let’s explore two of the biggest trends.
Hygiene is, without a doubt, the most important factor to keep in mind when it comes to restroom changes. A key message emerging from this pandemic is that an easy way to reduce the spread of germs is to simply limit the number of surfaces a person must touch in a restroom. Because of this, touchless restroom technologies are no longer just nice-to-have, they are a necessity.
Now is the time for facilities of all sizes to consider making the swap to touchless technologies in their restrooms (and throughout their facilities, if possible). In the restroom, this could include touchless faucets, soap dispensers, toilets, and paper dispensers. Full story »
Design a Specific Program
Care and Maintenance of VCT Floor Coatings
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All resilient floor coverings require
maintenance. How frequently the
floors must be maintained depends |
Following regular and well-planned maintenance programs protects the floor by reducing wear, preserves the floor’s attractive appearance and ultimately increases its service life.
Before establishing a maintenance program,
there are a number of factors that
must be considered in order to determine
the most appropriate, cost-effective
methods to use. Armstrong Flooring, a
maker of VCT floors and products to
maintain them, said it is critical that the
maintenance methods for each floor and
area be chosen only after careful evaluation
with regard to the following:
• Type of Flooring — It is important to
know the type of floor before cleaning.
Rubber or linoleum could be confused
with vinyl, or luxury vinyl tile (LVT) confused with wood or laminate.
• Resources/Equipment/Chemicals/Personnel/
Budget
• Are well-trained maintenance personnel
available?
• Are the appropriate pieces of equipment
(scrubbers, buffers, mops, pads, etc.)
available?
• Are the appropriate chemicals available?
What is the budget? Full story »
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