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Hygiene Expectations Extend Outside the Home

COVID-19 has permanently reshaped how we view health and hygiene in public spaces, elevating facility cleaning from an afterthought to a point of differentiation for businesses. Across all industries there are similar trends relating to facility perception and workloads.

 

 

PERCEPTION
     
~80% of consumers say COVID-19 has forever changed how they think about health & safety1
     
There is a new standard of clean in commercial facilities, with the top patron expectations including →

1. Higher Cleaning Frequencies

2. Higher Cleaning Efficacy

3. Increased Cleaning Visibility

WORKLOADS
     
>90% of commercial facilities have increased the frequency, depth, and visibility of their cleaning practices in response to patron demands2
     
New standards are primed to exacerbate pre-existing challenges for facility cleaning and maintenance professionals across the following areas →

1. Rushed or Missed Tasks

2. Workplace Injuries

3. Product Degradation

How patrons perceive facility cleanliness isn’t just limited to cleaning practices, it extends across the entire image your facility portrays. A clean, aesthetically pleasing, and updated environment has never been more important.

 

 

Avoiding these pitfalls while effectively meeting the new standard of clean requires a higher standard of product. Selecting products that increase efficiency, optimize user ergonomics, and are designed with durability are a must.

Product Recommendations by Industry

 

With expectations, frequencies, and scrutiny higher than ever, equipping cleaning professionals with the right products that allow them to do more, with less, to a higher standard has never been more important.

Property Management

Retail

Manufacturing & DC

k-12 Schools

Higher Education

Acute Care

Long Term Care

Foodservice

Hospitality

Stadiums & Arenas

Silhouettes Large Rectangle 22.5 Gal Stainless Steel

Silhouettes Large Rectangle 22.5 Gal Stainless Steel

The sleek Silhouettes 22.5 Gallon FGSR18 Decorative Rectangle Indoor Waste Container has a contemporary perforated pattern designed to seamlessly and beautifully blend with modern facilities and environments. High-quality materials and craftsmanship ensure containers can withstand the rigors of everyday use.

WaveBrake® 35 QT Side Press Bucket and Wringer, Yellow

WaveBrake® 35 QT Side Press Bucket and Wringer, Yellow

With features that surpass traditional mop buckets, the new generation of WaveBrake® helps to clean floors with less effort to get the job done safer, without sacrificing quality and durability.

Vented BRUTE® 32 Gal Gray

Vented BRUTE® 32 Gal Gray

Innovative venting channels make lifting out liners up to 50% easier, improving productivity and reducing the risk of injury.

Slim Jim® Recycling Station 3-Stream Landfill/Paper/BottlesCans, 23 Gal

Slim Jim® Recycling Station 3-Stream Landfill/Paper/BottlesCans, 23 Gal

An adaptable recycling solution offers a front-of-house look with back-of-house functionality.

WaveBrake® 35 QT Side Press Bucket and Wringer, Yellow

WaveBrake® 35 QT Side Press Bucket and Wringer, Yellow

With features that surpass traditional mop buckets, the new generation of WaveBrake® helps to clean floors with less effort to get the job done safer, without sacrificing quality and durability.

Vented BRUTE® 32 Gal Gray

Vented BRUTE® 32 Gal Gray

Innovative venting channels make lifting out liners up to 50% easier, improving productivity and reducing the risk of injury.

Configure™ 1 Stream Cans 33 Gal Gray Stenni

Configure™ 1 Stream Cans 33 Gal Gray Stenni

The Configure™ Decorative Waste Containers provide a recycling solution with sleek, smooth surfaces and contoured edges. This recycling system has a modern appearance that will fit seamlessly into any indoor or outdoor commercial environment. Please note: this SKU is a Configure™ 1-Stream 33 Gallon container with a "Cans" label.

Silhouettes Large Rectangle 22.5 Gal Stainless Steel

Silhouettes Large Rectangle 22.5 Gal Stainless Steel

The sleek Silhouettes 22.5 Gallon FGSR18 Decorative Rectangle Indoor Waste Container has a contemporary perforated pattern designed to seamlessly and beautifully blend with modern facilities and environments. High-quality materials and craftsmanship ensure containers can withstand the rigors of everyday use.

Legacy Step-On Container 23 Gal Red

Legacy Step-On Container 23 Gal Red

The Rubbermaid Commercial Legacy Step-On Container provides sanitary waste management. The step-on foot pedal reduces contamination and improves working conditions.

WaveBrake® 35 QT Side Press Bucket and Wringer, Yellow

WaveBrake® 35 QT Side Press Bucket and Wringer, Yellow

With features that surpass traditional mop buckets, the new generation of WaveBrake® helps to clean floors with less effort to get the job done safer, without sacrificing quality and durability.

Defenders® Square Step Can 4 Gal Red

Defenders® Square Step Can 4 Gal Red

The Defenders® decorative refuse container is an ideal waste receptacle for hospitals, doctor’s offices and other healthcare facilities. The step-on foot pedal enables hands-free operation, while the smooth surfaces are easy to clean.

24 OZ Super Stitch® Blend Wet Mop, 5" Headband, Blue

24 OZ Super Stitch® Blend Wet Mop, 5" Headband, Blue

Super Stitch® Blend Mop outperforms and outlasts premium cut-end mops 2 to 1.

Slim Jim® Resin Trainable Dolly

Slim Jim® Resin Trainable Dolly

Slim Jim® Resin Dolly is designed to support and transport Vented Slim Jim® containers smoothly and efficiently through any commercial facility.

Vented Slim Jim® 23 Gal Gray

Vented Slim Jim® 23 Gal Gray

The Rubbermaid Commercial Slim Jim® containers with venting channels offer uncompromised performance in constrained spaces.

WaveBrake® 35 QT Side Press Bucket and Wringer, Yellow

WaveBrake® 35 QT Side Press Bucket and Wringer, Yellow

With features that surpass traditional mop buckets, the new generation of WaveBrake® helps to clean floors with less effort to get the job done safer, without sacrificing quality and durability.

Slim Jim® Single-Stream Cleaning Cart Kit, Black

Slim Jim® Single-Stream Cleaning Cart Kit, Black

Rubbermaid Commercial Single-Stream Slim Jim® Cleaning Cart is a compact and purpose-built solution for all-in-one sanitation and waste collection. The cleaning cart helps store and transport common cleaning tools, hand sanitizer, and disinfecting wipes. It consolidates all the supplies you need in one solution to reduce trips and improve cleaning productivity.

Refine 16 Gal Round Stainless Steel

Refine 16 Gal Round Stainless Steel

Featuring a classic design and fingerprint-resistant stainless steel, the Refine waste container fits seamlessly into any commercial space for a discreet look that enhances the overall environment.

Slim Jim® Recycling Station 3-Stream Landfill/Mixed Recycling/Compost, 23 Gal

Slim Jim® Recycling Station 3-Stream Landfill/Mixed Recycling/Compost, 23 Gal

An adaptable recycling solution offers a front-of-house look with back-of-house functionality.

Vented BRUTE® 32 Gal Gray

Vented BRUTE® 32 Gal Gray

Innovative venting channels make lifting out liners up to 50% easier, improving productivity and reducing the risk of injury.

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K-12 Product Recommendations for Primary and Secondary Schools
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 |  1 Mintel, “In-Store Experiential Retailing, U.S. 2021 |  2 BSCAI, “2022 Report on the Building Service Contractor Market |