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A HYGIENIC WASHROOM SOLUTION
FOR TODAY’S DEMANDS
MONTH IN FM
SEPTEMBER 2021 53
As we edge towards a new normal in the
shadow of COVID-19, its more important
than ever for facilities managers to ensure
that they have implemented eΠective hygiene
measures in washrooms to reduce the spread
of infection. Paul Mulready, Marketing Manager
of Northwood Hygiene Products Ltd - a supplier
of Away-from-Home (AfH) professional paper
hygiene and wiping products, discusses a
solution for even the most demanding of
washrooms.
We all know that washing and drying our hands
thoroughly is one of the most e ective ways to
protect ourselves against COVID-19 and it falls
to facilities managers to ensure that communal
washrooms deliver optimum hygiene credentials to
help protect people against the virus.
At Northwood, we’re supporting businesses with
our Raphael proprietary washroom system, which
has been developed specifically for high tra ic
washrooms. Delivering improved washroom hygiene
standards, it helps businesses to save money
and reduce waste, whilst also contributing to our
sustainability.
Complete solution for any setting
With two toilet tissue and four hand towel
dispensers, plus a soap dispenser, which are free on
loan, our Raphael collection can comfortably cater
for the most challenging of washrooms.
The Raphael range is a functional, yet stylish
solution and includes the TwinJumbo toilet roll
dispenser – the industry’s first proprietary twin
high-capacity toilet roll dispenser – which holds up
to 800m of roll to minimise the need for frequent
replenishing.
The long-lasting Infinity paper system means that
only one roll is used at a time to eliminate waste
and deliver cost savings in high footfall washrooms.
Holding up to 250m each, the roll towel dispensers
provide approximately 500 dries, with some o ering
stub-roll transfer to ensure zero waste.
Completing our range of dispensers, the compact,
yet high capacity VersaTwin™ toilet roll dispenser
holds up to 400m of roll (2 x 200m rolls) and is ideal
for smaller washrooms.
Raphael has been created with convenience in
mind - our folded towel dispenser has a 1,000 sheet
capacity and all Raphael hand drying systems
dispense one at a time flat sheets to prevent
overuse. To further reduce
over usage and minimise
any mess in the washroom,
our dispensers have been
designed not to free roll.
Clean and contactless
Eliminating the need to
touch the unit during
use, the Raphael hand
drying dispensers provide
contactless dispensing.
Furthermore, the toilet tissue
dispenser incorporates a
Biokleen™ treated handle to
inhibit the growth and spread
of bacteria.
For added hygiene, the
dispensers are made from
a single-piece shell and are
easy to wipe clean, with all
towels and rolls being fully
enclosed.
Our soap dispensers use
foam soap, which require
less water for handwashing
than liquid soap. They are
also easy to use and deliver
a generous shot size to
encourage single use. The
dispensers are non-drip to
help keep spaces clean and
every soap cartridge comes with a new nozzle to
minimise bacteria harbouring.
We have also complemented the Raphael range
with a collection of antibacterial foam soap lotions
and hand sanitisers to help keep hands hygienically
clean.
Green credentials
As part of our ongoing commitment to
environmental sustainability, the Raphael collection
includes pure pulp and 100 per cent recycled
products, all of which are Forest Stewardship
Council (FSC®) certified. Roll inserts are made from
recycled bottle tops, which can be recycled aŠ er
use, and all our products are boxed in 100 per cent
recyclable packaging.
With relaxed restrictions and more freedom than
we’ve had in months, it’s vital to maintain high
levels of hand hygiene and prevent the spread
of the virus. Our Raphael collection satisfies the
current NHS guidelines to use soaps, sanitisers and
paper towels for optimal hand hygiene. Northwood
is proud to be playing its part by helping facilities
managers to equip washrooms with the most
hygienic solutions during COVID-19 and beyond.
www.northwood.co.uk 01952 236 930
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