Raising the public’s perception
October 1st 2004 Public concern over cleanliness in hospitals has risen sharply along with increased media focus on alleged poor hygiene levels and high infection rates.Consequently, addressing public anxieties and perceptions has never been more critical.Yet, if these are to be successfully managed, effective cleaning needs to begin from the ground level, upwards, starting with flooring surfaces.
When it comes to floor cleaning, it is critical that surfaces are left spotless and visibly clean at all times. This can be rapidly enabled with high-speed rotary machines such as Truvox’s Orbis UHS 1500. A high gloss, clean floor is not only less slippery and safer to walk on than a dirty one, but it can significantly help to raise the public’s perception of the general levels of cleaning in a hospital.
Producing a professional ‘wet look’ finish in a single pass, the Orbis UHS can cover large areas of a hospital in rapid time by enabling cleaning literally as fast as an operator can walk. This high gloss finish is enhanced by the inbuilt dust control system,which prevents any dust generated during the burnishing process falling back to the floor.
Productivity also increases, as the machine leaves an ultra-smooth surface that re-attracts less dirt, ensuring future cleaning will be easier and quicker.
Traditionally 1500 rpm machines have only been used for burnishing, but with the addition of a spray cleaning kit the Orbis UHS becomes a first class spray cleaner capable of eliminating scuffs and marks.
“For those looking to achieve a visible improvement in the quality of their floors, investment in the Orbis UHS 1500 makes a compelling choice. It offers superior performance at an ‘On The Floor’ cost comparable with traditional 400 rpm machines with vacuum dust control,” says Peter Holt, managing director of Truvox International.
The Orbis UHS 1500 comes in two models with either 43cm or 50cm working widths.The spray cleaning kit is available for all Orbis models and comprises a pressurised bottle mounted on the machine with a spray release that is controlled by pulling a handlemounted lever. More articles from Truvox International Ltd: | 
