When cold and flu season hits, maintaining a clean facility is the first line of defense for your staff, customers and visitors. Germs spread quickly in shared spaces. Having the right cleaning supplies on hand makes it easier to maintain a hygienic environment and reduce the spread of illnesses. Before cold and flu season is in full swing, make sure your facility is stocked with these cleaning essentials:
Disinfectants and Sanitizers
High-touch surfaces like doorknobs, tables and shared equipment are hotspots for the germs that cause cold and flu illnesses. Disinfectants and sanitizers are crucial for killing viruses and bacteria before they can spread to other surfaces and people in the workplace. Regular use of these products can help prevent the transmission of illnesses, especially during peak season. During cold and flu time, stay stocked up on powerful, professional-grade disinfectants and sanitizers from Veritiv Pollock to keep surfaces clean and to maintain your facility’s hygiene.
Hand Care Products
Germs spread when a person touches a contaminated surface and then touches another surface. Proper hand hygiene is one of the simplest yet most effective ways to prevent the spread of these germs and the illnesses caused by them. You should always keep plenty of hand soap and hand sanitizer stocked and ready during peak cold and flu season. Placing these hand care products in touchless dispensers around your facility encourages co-workers and visitors to sanitize their hands frequently throughout the day, without having to touch another surface. Veritiv Pollock’s full line of hand care products and dispensers helps you maintain a healthier, more hygienic workplace during cold and flu season.
Paper Towels and Facial Tissue
Paper products may seem basic or obvious, but they’re extremely important in keeping a clean facility and controlling the spread of germs. Paper towels provide a sanitary way for co-workers and visitors to dry their hands after washing them, while facial tissue can reduce the spread of germs by containing coughs and sneezes. Keeping these paper products well-stocked encourages good hygiene habits, contributing to a cleaner workplace overall. Veritiv Pollock makes sure you never run short on paper products, especially during a time when they’re needed most.
Trash Can Liners
Proper waste disposal is a key part of controlling the spread of germs. Strong, reliable trash can liners keep used tissues, paper towels and other waste properly contained, helping prevent contamination of other surfaces and shared spaces. Veritiv Pollock supplies facilities with strong trash can liners in varying sizes, from four to sixty gallons. We also supply liners made from recycled and compostable materials to help you meet your sustainability goals. If you run a medical facility, we have liners appropriate for healthcare use, including for biohazardous waste.
Mops and Floor Cleaners
Floors may not be the first place you think to clean when trying to prevent the spread of illnesses, but they can harbor germs tracked in from outdoors and spread through spills or foot traffic. Regular mopping and floor care with effective floor cleaning chemicals removes dirt, kills germs and supports the overall cleanliness of your facility. Veritiv Pollock is a trusted supplier of floor care equipment, tools and cleaners, designed for the high demand of busy workplaces.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
While it’s important to think about protecting customers and co-workers in a general sense, it’s also important to think about protecting the co-workers who are doing the cleaning. These staff members are often the most vulnerable, coming into direct contact with germs as they work to clean your facility. Co-workers tasked with cleaning need the right gear to do the job safely and effectively. Gloves, masks and other PPE are essential to reducing exposure. Veritiv Pollock offers a reliable supply of PPE, so your cleaning teams can help you maintain a healthy, hygienic work environment while ensuring their safety.
Cold and flu season doesn’t have to disrupt your business operations. With the right cleaning supplies and programs in place, you can protect your staff and customers while maintaining smooth operations. From disinfectants and floor cleaners to paper products and PPE, Veritiv Pollock is a single-source supplier of the commercial cleaning products you need to keep germs at bay. Partner with Veritiv Pollock by contacting us online today!
