HEALTH AND HYGIENE: CLEAN SWEEP

CLEAN SWEEP

HOTELS ARE INVESTING IN STRINGENT HYGIENE PROTOCOLS AND SANITISING TECHNOLOGY TO GIVE GUESTS CONFIDENCE IN HEALTH AND SAFETY MEASURES DURING THEIR STAY. RUTH HOGAN REPORTS.

As a result of the pandemic, consumers continue to be conscious of hygiene measures and protocols when travelling and visiting hotels.

Research commissioned by Lysol and Dettol, found that 80 per cent of people ‘definitely’ expect strict cleaning protocols in four- and five-star hotels.

For this reason, hotels are investing in their hygiene measures to safely welcome travellers and corporate events.

Accor guests will have access to a range of Dettol’s hygiene products during their stay

Hotel operator Accor has partnered with business-to-business platform Dettol Pro Solutions to introduce sanitising products to Accor’s hotels, apartments and resorts, such as Novotel, Mercure and Sofitel, particularly in reception, meeting and event spaces.

“We prioritise all people’s health and wellbeing, and our investment in this partnership with a brand as trusted as Dettol will bring peace of mind to all when working or staying at one of our properties or attending for a meeting or event,” said Accor Pacific CEO, Sarah Derry.

Through this partnership, employees and guests will have access to a range of Dettol’s hygiene products such as Dettol Instant Hand Sanitiser, Dettol’s 2in1 Hands and Surfaces Wipes and Disinfectant Cleaning Wipes, and employees will be educated on cleaning protocols for high-traffic, high-touch areas such as lift buttons, touchscreens, and door handles.

Accor establishments will also display Dettol branded signage in meeting and events rooms, entrance points and online to encourage good hand hygiene.

“It has been a really tough few years for the hotel industry,” Reckitt Health ANZ General Manager, David Rankine, said.

Accor has partnered with Dettol to improve hygiene measures at its hotels, including Novotel Melbourne Preston

“With Australia’s borders now opento international tourists, guests andteam members can feel confidentin the strict hygiene measures weare implementing together via theDettol Pro Solutions program; Accoris well-placed to return to normaloperations and capacity levels. We’revery proud to be supporting one ofthe world’s largest hotel operatorswith Reckitt’s industry-leading rigourand expertise.”

The Dettol partnership is the latestevolution of Accor’s commitment to stricthygiene standards. In 2020, Accor deployed theAllsafe label to demonstrate the company’s elevatedcleanliness protocols and standards which are audited bythe Group’s operational experts or third-party auditors.

SANITISING TECHNOLOGY

Sanitising technology continues to advance in the wake of the pandemic, with industry giant Kimberly-ClarkProfessional launching its Icon dispenser collection in Australia and Singapore – what the company says is its most significant upgrade in technological advancements in over a decade.

The collection includes a touchless paper towel dispenser, soap and sanitiser dispensers, and toilet paper dispenser options.

The noiseless system delivers more than one million dispenses, and a single set of batteries lasting up to five years delivers up to 150,000 dispenses.

The touchless element of the new collection is designed to minimise contact points for a more hygienic experience, reducing the potential risks of cross-contamination, while dual sensor technology recognises partially torn sheets and presents a new sheet before dispenser issues occur, ensuring the machine doesn’t get jammed and requires minimal maintenance.

“Backed by teams of hygiene and innovation experts, the launch of the Kimberly-Clark Professional Icon dispenser demonstrates our commitment to delivering unmatchable confidence in the washroom,” said Nicole Wu, Vice President of Asia-Pacific, Kimberly-Clark Professional.

Kimberly-Clark Professional says its Icon collection is its most significant upgrade in over a decade

“As higher expectations of cleanliness become a lasting benchmark, we want to be a trusted provider of game-changing hygiene for the well-being and safety of all users and choosers. The Icon collection offers a new standard with a ‘touchless’ experience as an imperative part of the washroom.”

A recent survey commissioned by Kimberly-Clark Professional show the importance that washroom users place on hygiene when using a washroom. The survey found that 63% of public washroom end-users believe confidence in hygiene requires more than just the appearance of a clean facility.

Nearly 50% of those surveyed indicated that touchless amenities such as touchless soap dispensers, touchless disposable paper towel dispensers and automatic doors are important to make them feel confident that the washroom facility is clean and hygienic, and nearly 50% of decision-makers of products in facilities expect public washroom hygiene to be better than now in the next 12 months.