Creating an ultraclean workplace

Effortless and effective equipment

With more employees returning to the workplace, safety will be a top priority - and there are many products from ACCO UK that can help with this

As organisations get closer to employees returning to the workplace for at least some of the time, the focus now is on how to maintain health and safety and protect staff during the time they spend in the office. For many, having wipes, cleansers and other chemical-based products around the office may seem like the best and only solution. While they do help, these products are only effective if they are readily available for use when staff need them, and they can be costly to continuously restock. Constant and thorough cleaning can be a hassle for staff to keep up with, on top of their normal priorities, and it is difficult to ensure that this cleaning is being handled effectively enough.

In many cases, it could be worth investing in a more advanced solution to reduce some of the burden. The good news is that many of the much-loved brands in ACCO UK’s portfolio offer products that make it easy to keep up with health and safety protocols, with minimal effort, in the post-pandemic return to work.

Keyboards and computer mice are, arguably, the most hightouch items in the office - and are a hotbed of germs, bacteria and dirt. To maintain cleanliness, these items should be fully sanitised several times a week, if not daily. As a result of changing consumer needs caused by the pandemic, Kensington has introduced washable keyboards and mice to its range, which can safely stand up to immersion for easy cleaning.

ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT

Another alternative to sanitising high-touch items is ultraviolet (UVC) light; this method is scientifically proven to destroy germs, bacteria and viruses quickly, safely and efficiently. Kensington has harnessed the power of this technology in its UVStand™ Monitor, which uses UVC LED lights to sanitise keyboards, mice, mobiles and other devices quickly and efficiently, eliminating up to 99.9% of bacteria in just 10 minutes.

However, for the workplace to be a truly ultraclean environment, sanitisation should not stop with surfaces; there are countless germs, bacteria, allergens and other harmful particles swirling invisibly in the air, potentially causing illness. An air purifier can go a long way in helping to eliminate some of these airborne particles, minimising the transmission of illnesses. The Leitz TruSens range of air purifiers can capture an impressive 99% of airborne viruses and allergens. The range is also equipped with UV-C technology, which destroys these particles and pushes truly clean air back into the room.

Workplace health and safety will be a top concern for organisations in the return to work, and resellers should seize this opportunity to offer their customers alternatives to traditional cleaning methods. Introduce or upsell products that make it easy to maintain sanitation standards with minimal intervention from staff, and help reduce the wastefulness of single-use wipes and the environmental impacts of harsh chemicals. Your customers, their employees, and the planet will thank you!

To learn more about Kensington’s new pandemic-friendly products, visit: https://www.kensington.com/en-gb/

Explore the new Leitz TruSens range here: https://www. leitz.com/en-gb/design--concepts/trusens-air-purifiers/?r=1

As organisations in every sector eye a return to normality after a year of pandemic restrictions, it is clear that safety is the issue on everyone’s minds for the next few months. This past year, Kensington has continually adapted to provide customers with a range of solutions for maintaining health and safety.

Our latest innovation for safety in the new normal is the Kensington UVStand™ Monitor Stand with UV-C Sanitisation Compartment. This desktop monitor stand has a built-in sanitisation compartment complete with fully-contained UV LEDs that safely most handheld devices. When in use, the UV-C technology is able to eliminate up to 99.9% of bacteria and viruses within just 10 minutes and without the use of chemicals, liquids or wipes.

This makes it quick and easy for organisations to maintain cleanliness in the office environment. This product complements other sanitation-focused products born from the pandemic, including washable keyboards, mouse and desk screens.

UVStand™ Monitor Stand with UV Sanitisation Compartment

Safely and easily helps to sanitise keyboards, mice, trackballs, mobile phones and other devices, while promoting healthy posture and optimal comfort.

Pro Fit® Washable USB Keyboard and Mouse

Keep commonly-touched surfaces clean and disinfected with these rugged, waterproof Plug and Play USB accessories.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Email: contact@kensington.com