Hard tasks mastered
April 18th 2008 Floor cleaning, in general but particularly in hospitals, has to be both fast and effective. JohnsonDiversey says its NHS-listed TASKI range ticks both boxes
The current programme to implement deep cleans in hospitals has presented staff with a dilemma. On the one hand is the need to make sure the cleaning is thorough and effective.On the other is the need to get wards back into commission as quickly as possible so that patients receive the care they require.
One area where having the right tools can make a big difference is floor cleaning.The traditional mop and bucket, which can leave soil residues, has been replaced by advanced scrubber-driers that remove dirt completely while cleaning and drying the floor thoroughly and quickly so that the ward can be brought back into use almost immediately.This type of machine is now used much more widely in healthcare than just five years ago, according to research by JohnsonDiversey.
Its TASKI range of scrubber-driers includes walk-behind and standon models that combine better productivity with reduced energy and water requirements than conventional equipment for lower overall cleaning costs and environmental impact.
TASKI's yellow colour-coded service points allow operators to identify easily the components that must be checked and cleared as part of their daily cleaning regime.Collected dirt is removed in a selfcontained recovery tank and disposed of safely away from patient areas to maintain the highest hygiene standards.
The company claims the scrubbing and drying action is more effective than traditional mopping, vacuum and rotary cleaners, completely removing surface staining and dirt, enabling floors to be walked on almost immediately with reduced risk of slipping.
JD says the walk-behind TASKI swingo 450B caters for busy or
confined areas where its compact size, ergonomic design and ease of
operation deliver flexibility and performance.
The stand-on TASKI swingo XP is swiftly tackles corridors and the company claims it has the smallest footprint of all medium to large scrubber driers on the market. It combines the speed of a ride-on scrubber drier with the manoeuvrability of a walk-behind for faster cleaning.The ergonomic standing position provides the operator with all-round visibility of the machine and working area for improved performance and safety.
Simple, intuitive controls utilise a single button to start all cleaning functions.All driving controls – steering, acceleration and breaking – are activated by the handle, with the model's eco function giving extra silent operation.The Sensor Steering System delivers both manoeuvrability and agility,making the machine adept at working in congested areas, cleaning along walls or around columns.
Working with NHS Supply Chain, JohnsonDiversey has developed a catalogue offer which includes the TASKI swingo XP and 450B scrubber-driers.These are now listed in the latest NHS Supply Chain Catalogue at competitive prices.The TASKI range has been included on the basis that it delivers good economic value to the NHS.
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