Big Benefits of Office Washroom Refurbishment
Several commercial and institutional facilities undertake washroom renovations in order to comply with access guidelines. It is also a great opportunity for maintenance managers to introduce new water-saving technology and other maintenance plans in the hopes of improving overall hygiene and usage. Companies need to realise the areas that attract high-traffic need to highlight the company’s brand image and values. Therefore, it is equally important to design such areas with attention to detail and a sense of style. Visitors often view office staircases, reception area, washrooms and kitchens and subconsciously make up their minds about the company.
Companies should pay close attention to the washroom’s odour and cleanliness because generally visitors complain about these two aspects. Eliminating complaints along with minimising water-use and cleaning costs can create a win-win strategy, which will enable companies to achieve both high quality standards and lower costs.
Here are some benefits to consider for office washroom refurbishment.
- Improved Sanitation
It is estimated that every time a toilet is flushed about 10,000 bacteria and virus spread into the air. Another study showed that it takes up to one hour for germs to multiply on a sink handle. Several people use office washrooms during different times of the day and it is obvious for people to catch germs, bacteria and illnesses from other people via unclean restroom fixtures such as sinks, paper dispensers and toilet seats. Innovative technology and sanitation utilities have made it possible to minimise the spread of germs. For instance, there are basin mixers that are activated through sensory signals, eliminating the need to touch the handle.
- Greater Comfort
Fresh, spotless and fragrant washrooms allow visitors a more comfortable environment as opposed to washrooms that have a filthy odour, poor cleanliness and appal visitors from using it. Office washrooms also reflect your company’s image and brand.
- Easier Access
Companies should also place consideration for disable people visiting their facilities. They should accommodate features in their office design, which facilitate disable people. One great example is including restroom facilities that specifically cater to disable needs. This is usually taken for granted in many modern facilities because unlike old buildings that do not include accessible restrooms for the disable, modern facilities are looking forward to accommodate such people. This showcases positive public relations.
- Lower Costs
By renovating office washrooms with modern equipment and innovative technology, companies can significantly cut back on costs. Apart from fixture costs, the cost of employee absence will be reduced substantially because lesser people will get sick due to highly sanitise and hygiene office washrooms. It is estimated that savings generated from improved employee absence are around $400 and a healthy employee is 20% more productive than one who is sick.
It is very vital for companies to pay close attention to the design of their office washrooms. They should take into account different aspects while designing office washrooms so that they can eliminate the source of complaints from visitors and optimise on expense at the same time.
If you have any washroom refurbishment project that you would like to discuss with us then please contact us.