FOCUS CLEANING
VISIBLY CLEAN The hygiene of premises remains a top priority with building occupants demanding more
visible cleaning procedures. FMs are relying on the cleaning sector to help maintain these high
performance standards reports FMJ
Visitors and occupants have never been
more conscious of the level of hygiene
and cleanliness of buildings as they aim
to limit their risk of contracting COVID-19.
A recent survey commissioned by Pelsis
Group found that 87 per cent of people
think the hygiene of the places they visit
is more important to them than before the
start of the pandemic.
The Pelsis survey found that 88 per cent
want to see UK businesses and organisations
implement stringent hygiene measures,
while more than 80 per cent of those
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surveyed said that the hygiene of the space was
very or quite important when visiting communal
premises, such as oƒ ices, cinemas, restaurants,
bars or shopping centres.
Going into the Autumn, more and more
people, from oƒ ice workers to students will
be entering buildings in greater numbers than
over the previous 18 months, and it will be up
to cleaning providers to help maintain stringent
hygiene standards.
Says Building Cleaning Council (BCC)
Chairman Jim Melvin: “In many cases,
contractors will either be having or have had
conversations with their clients on their
roadmap to reopening. Additionally, through
both the first and second lockdowns, most
clients have been discussing additional
requirements in relation to sanitisation and
disinfection in areas such as touchpoints,
catering and washroom areas.”
The Pelsis Group survey reveals that more
than half of those surveyed believed that
businesses and organisations could be doing
more to keep people safe and improve the
hygiene of the premises.
Said David Mills, Category Manager at