The average desk has 400x
more bacteria than a toilet seat3
Think twice before you eat lunch at your desk.
Dirtier devices
The average mobile phone
harbours over 6,300 bacteria4
Public transportation, the bathroom, your desk — you’re using your phone where germs live.
Dirtier environments
Drinking water fountains have 19x
as much bacteria as a toilet seat5
Are you still feeling thirsty?
Dirtier cleaning tools
Cotton cloths can reduce the efficacy
of disinfectant chemicals by up to 85%6
The difference between really clean and nearly clean.
Now ask yourself:
You've got the dirt on workplace germs, are you ready to tackle them?
For good workplace hygiene, it takes two
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend a daily,
two-pronged approach to dealing with germs on frequently touched surfaces7.
Step 1
Clean with soap or detergent and water
While cleaning doesn’t necessarily kill germs, it lowers their numbers and the risk of spreading them.
Step 2
Disinfect the surface*
Disinfect the surface using the
appropriate EN-registered disinfectant.
Follow manufacturer’s instructions for
dilution, application and contact time.
The right tools are as important as the right protocols
Not all wipers are the same. Choose the right wiper for the task to clean with confidence. Consider these hygienic wiping systems:
Disposable cleaning cloths
WypAll® X Wipers offer strength, absorbency and versatility – and they’re a safer, cleaner alternative and meet virtually any wiping need.
Professional Wiping Paper
WypAll® L range of portable, easy to handle products is designed for light hygiene wiping tasks.
Ideal for environments like food service, hospitality and healthcare in order to maintain and exceed the cleaning and hygiene standards they are held to.
Closed bucket wiping system
The Kimtech® WetTask™ closed bucket system ensures you have a clean wiper each time you clean. This helps reduce the risk of cross-contamination.
Take the next step
Talk with our experts to create your
workplace hygiene improvement plan.