What are the benefits of training housekeeping employees?

The truth is that housekeeping is necessary for the hygiene of all buildings. So even if it doesn't interest us, believe me, your customers do! Everyone has the right to work and play in a safe and hygienic environment. So I notice that very often, we don't provide training to housekeeping employees, thinking that after all, it's housekeeping... Think again, housekeeping has evolved enormously in recent years. To get an idea, I wanted to list the technologies that have made the biggest impression on me. If you think I've forgotten any, don't hesitate to let me know, and I'll be happy to add them.

Here are what I consider to be the best innovations of recent years:

• Microfiber cloths and flat mops. The cloths allowed for color coding, while also being more efficient. Flat mops also improved the cleaning process by allowing for the mops to be changed between rooms. In addition to being much safer for the employee's back,
• The arrival of products with biological enzymes and bacteria. This technology has revolutionized the way we address hygiene issues. And I don't think I'm wrong in saying that we're only at the beginning of many new discoveries in this area.
• More ergonomic and safer equipment for daily use by employees (such as equipment that has become lighter, more ergonomic, and more efficient). Currently, the time has come for mini-scrubbers, with each equipment supplier releasing their own to be competitive.
• THE mini floor scrubbers are good examples of this
• The High Touch Technique (Here is a article on this subject)
• The organization of work which has made it possible to reduce wasted time.
• The product dispensers are integrated into the bottles, which employees can transport directly onto their cleaning cart. This allows for proper dosing of products, thus reducing the risk of damaging surfaces.
• 3M Special Scouring Pads for terrazzo floors. A marvel! The art of restoring beauty to these terrazzo floors, for example!
• The new WHMIS 2015 for this purpose, seems simpler to me, due to its pictograms which seem more explicit to me.
• And what about several toxic products for the worker's health that were almost eliminated from the market? Remember the time when you opened the cap of a bottle of toilet cleaner and almost choked on it because the inhaled product was so strong! 
• Even the body ISSA released a more comprehensive charter of working hours

These are all new technologies that have greatly aided the work of housekeeping staff. Unfortunately, very few have had the opportunity to learn this information because no one thinks about training employees in this sector. 

What are the benefits of training housekeeping employees?

Did you know that the training stimulates employee motivation (from all sectors)? This also lets them know that their contribution to the building is essential. They will understand the importance given to their profession as much as to their work. In addition, they very often experience problems with their routines, a floor, a stain, etc. and cannot find a solution. solutions. Training is a privileged place where employees are brought toexpress freely and therefore to talk about a problem that concerns them. 

So, it is almost certain that the quality of housekeeping of your building will improve depending on the goodwill of your employee and the management of the company. 

Quality control to check whether the training has been properly integrated.

It's not enough to provide training to employees; you also need to ensure they understand the instructions. So, how can you ensure this? By ensuring consistent and fair quality control for all employees. So, you'll need to provide training. has2 housekeeping employees especially when you see that the quality is no longer up to scratch. 

Is there training available to learn how to do good quality control and how to better manage the housekeeping team?

Yes, of course! I have developed a training aimed at building managers or directors or group of workers. We have developed several techniques that can help you with both the quality control of the hygiene of your buildings and the daily management of the housekeeping team.

Need help training your employees or improving the hygiene and sanitation quality of your buildings? Contact us.

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