Tuesday 1st April 2025
Hygiene wastage is a significant concern in the cleaning industry, impacting both operational costs and environmental sustainability. Inefficient use of resources such as paper products, soaps, and cleaning chemicals leads to unnecessary expenses and increased waste. Understanding the financial implications and identifying key areas of waste can help businesses implement effective solutions.
There are two toilet roll dispenser options in this range – the Side by Side or the Orbit dispenser. The Orbit dispenser is high capacity, holding four rolls, making it ideal for high-footfall facilities. The Side by Side is a smaller, more compact dispenser that holds two rolls. Both dispensers prevent users from moving onto the next roll until the previous roll is fully used, eliminating wastage. Additionally, controlled dispensing prevents freewheeling, reducing excessive paper use. These dispensers are also lockable, preventing theft.
Handsfree & Microfold:
The hand towel dispensers come in two options: a hand towel roll or a folded hand towel dispenser. The roll dispenser ensures complete roll usage and dispenses one pre-cut sheet at a time, making each roll last longer. The folded hand towel dispenser releases one flat sheet at a time and can be topped up, ensuring all sheets are used efficiently.
Hand Soap:
Finally, the soap dispensers are designed to reduce overuse. They use a foam soap cartridge system, which decreases water consumption. Many people overuse liquid soap because it appears insufficient in small doses. Foam soap solves this issue by expanding on the hand, reducing the likelihood of excessive usage. The cartridge system also allows for spill-free refilling.
Key Areas of Hygiene Wastage
Excessive Overuse of Paper Products
Traditional dispensers often allow uncontrolled use of paper towels and toilet rolls, leading to significant waste. Additionally, some systems require operators to discard partially used rolls to prevent them from running out during peak usage, contributing to unnecessary disposal of usable products.
Inefficient Soap and Hand Towel Dispensers
Many soap and hand towel dispensers are designed without portion control, resulting in overconsumption. Users may dispense more than necessary, increasing both costs and waste. Additionally, spills and improper refilling methods contribute to further inefficiencies.
Unused or Half-Filled Waste Sacks
Operators frequently remove waste sacks when they are only partially full, leading to a substantial amount of unnecessary plastic waste. This inefficiency increases costs and contributes to excessive plastic usage, negatively impacting sustainability efforts.
Single-Use Plastics
Many cleaning systems rely heavily on single-use plastics, from chemical containers to disposable cleaning supplies. This results in increased procurement costs and environmental harm due to plastic waste accumulation.
Overuse and Storage Challenges with Cleaning Chemicals
Traditional cleaning chemicals are often supplied in large, cumbersome containers that not only take up valuable storage space but also contribute to overuse and spillage. Improper dosage control can lead to unnecessary chemical consumption and increased costs.
Strategies to Reduce Hygiene Wastage
Implementing efficient systems and products can significantly reduce hygiene wastage. Here are some solutions we can offer:
Northshore Dispenser System
The North Shore Dispenser System is designed to reduce waste, minimising overuse of paper products and soap.
Handsfree & Microfold:
The hand towel dispensers come in two options: a hand towel roll or a folded hand towel dispenser. The roll dispenser ensures complete roll usage and dispenses one pre-cut sheet at a time, making each roll last longer. The folded hand towel dispenser releases one flat sheet at a time and can be topped up, ensuring all sheets are used efficiently.Hand Soap:
Finally, the soap dispensers are designed to reduce overuse. They use a foam soap cartridge system, which decreases water consumption. Many people overuse liquid soap because it appears insufficient in small doses. Foam soap solves this issue by expanding on the hand, reducing the likelihood of excessive usage. The cartridge system also allows for spill-free refilling.Contact us to secure your dispensers completely FOC!
The Hyclenz Continuous Sack System addresses the issue of half-used waste sacks. This system utilizes a special continuous liner, allowing only the necessary amount of plastic to be used per sack. Each long continuous sack is fully used before disposal. This innovative system cuts plastic wastage by up to 70%, leading to significant cost savings and environmental benefits.
Additionally, the continuous bag maximises waste containment. The air can be removed before closing, allowing the bag to be compacted, effectively replacing five traditional waste bags of the same capacity. Traditional waste bags are often discarded when only half full, making this system a game-changer for reducing waste and costs.Contact us to learn more about this system.
Both systems eliminate the need for bulky chemical containers and single-use plastics, reducing storage space requirements and minimising plastic waste.
Chemical Dosage Control
Both Soluclean and Aona Redose are innovative solutions for chemical dosage control, eliminating overuse and waste.
Soluclean
is a sachet-based system that simplifies dilution. The process is as easy as fill, add, shake, and go. Once added, the sachet dissolves immediately, reducing the risk of spills or chemical contact. This system offers precise cost control and eliminates wastage from cleaning routines.Aona Redose
is a dosing system that features an in-built measuring chamber within the bottle. Users invert the bottle to fill the chamber, dispensing an exact 10ml dose into a 750ml trigger spray. This ensures immediate usability with excellent results, preventing overdosing and waste.Both systems eliminate the need for bulky chemical containers and single-use plastics, reducing storage space requirements and minimising plastic waste.
Ozoklenz Chemical Free Cleaning
Ozoklenz, a brand of Summit Hygiene, specialises in chemical-free cleaning systems for commercial buildings, replacing traditional cleaning chemicals with aqueous ozone technology.
The Ozoklenz machines generate a powerful solution called aqueous ozone, which cleans, sanitises, disinfects, and deodorises. Electricity reacts with oxygen to create ozone gas, which is then injected into mains water to create aqueous ozone. This solution is then dispensed into trigger bottles, mop buckets, or cleaning machines for use on all surfaces.
Unlike traditional cleaning chemicals that require excessive packaging, storage space, and ongoing costs, Ozoklenz eliminates the need for chemical-based products altogether. There are no ongoing costs associated with this system—the solution is created on demand, and nothing needs to be added to make it effective.
Additionally, you only dispense the exact amount of solution you require, eliminating waste. With no need for COSHH compliance, businesses can implement Ozoklenz with minimal training, making it a safe, cost-effective, and sustainable alternative.
The Ozoklenz machines generate a powerful solution called aqueous ozone, which cleans, sanitises, disinfects, and deodorises. Electricity reacts with oxygen to create ozone gas, which is then injected into mains water to create aqueous ozone. This solution is then dispensed into trigger bottles, mop buckets, or cleaning machines for use on all surfaces.
Unlike traditional cleaning chemicals that require excessive packaging, storage space, and ongoing costs, Ozoklenz eliminates the need for chemical-based products altogether. There are no ongoing costs associated with this system—the solution is created on demand, and nothing needs to be added to make it effective.
Additionally, you only dispense the exact amount of solution you require, eliminating waste. With no need for COSHH compliance, businesses can implement Ozoklenz with minimal training, making it a safe, cost-effective, and sustainable alternative.
Contact us at hello@ozoklenz.com to find out more.
Conclusion
Hygiene wastage presents both financial and environmental challenges within the cleaning industry. By identifying key areas of waste and implementing targeted solutions like advanced dispensers, continuous sack systems, and eco-friendly chemical products, businesses can achieve substantial cost savings and promote sustainability. Summit Hygiene is committed to providing innovative solutions to help you reduce hygiene wastage effectively.
