HR and office managers all over the country will know how important it is to make sure that the workforce has everything they need in order to feel comfortable and safe at the office. During the pandemic, it has never been more important to ensure that the right hygiene products are available, in order to reduce the potential for bacteria to spread whether in the office kitchen, bathrooms or even in the boardroom. Wipe dispensers and disposable wipes are two potential options to choose from, both coming with their own set of pros and cons. Today, we’ll help you to decide which of the two will be a better fit for your office.
Wipe Dispenser
Whether you’re going for a personal, surface or a hand wipe dispenser, these are a great choice because they each offer a waterless solution that allows you to moderate the number of wipes being used by the team. When this happens, people are more likely to take only what they need, and it mostly ensures single unit contact with a single person at any given time. This makes a wipe dispenser a more sanitary option, as it doesn’t continuously pass through multiple hands, increasing the risks of contamination. Commercial sanitizing wipe dispensers also allow you to have fixed locations where people can get wipes, rather than having a standalone box or three floating around the office, always having to be tracked down when someone needs it.
Disposable Wipes
Disposable wipes, otherwise known as wet wipes, are disinfecting wipes that are usually moistened in order to help make the cleaning process a little easier. These can be very convenient for people who work on the road, or usually spend a lot of time travelling from place to place. In an office environment, these wipes can be a large expense to the bottom line, mostly because they come in packets that don’t encourage people to use moderation. In most cases, one person will grab three or four at the same time, in the same way, we might grab tissues out of a tissue box. Aside from this practical problem, it may also become an expensive part of the office budget, particularly if it isn’t managed and stock levels are not thoroughly regulated by an office manager at all times.
Are Disposable Wipes Really Disposable?
Another element of disposable wipes that we should touch on is the fact that while toilet paper is designed to disintegrate into sewage systems, wipes are not. Because they are commonly made of synthetic materials, they don’t break down as you would expect them to. This can cause clogs in the pipers at the office, or even worse, break down the entire sewage system at the office. Many people take the word “disposable” to mean that they can be flushed when the truth is that this isn’t possible. Another important consideration? Disposable wipes made from synthetic materials cannot be recycled. Keep this in mind when you’re choosing a particular type of wipe for the office.
Making The Right Choice For Your Business
Wipe dispensers are clearly the better bet when it comes to helping the bottom line of the business, and providing key sanitising stations around the office, especially while COVID-19 is still around. Not only are disposable wipes bad for the sewage pipes at the office, but they also can’t be recycled. Bidvest Steiner is an expert in providing hygiene equipment to offices all over South Africa, and if you have any questions about what might work best for your business, it’s worth getting in touch with them. They often refer to each of their clients as being unique, with a specific set of needs relative to their operations, which sets them apart from competitors who are just out to get you to sign on the dotted line. During a global pandemic, the extra care and consideration can mean the difference between a high-quality solution, and a quick-fix that causes big problems down the line.