Chemical-free cleaner boosts washroom hygiene
July 1st 2007

Southampton Solent University has seen for itself the benefits of using GPn2, an all-encompassing hard surface chemical-free cleaner from Green Planet Solutions.

Instead of the more usual trial of the enzyme-based product, MacLellan included the University in a trial comprising a washroom which was heavily used throughout the day and into the evenings.

The washroom chosen was the 003 gents' toilet in Delice de France. Simon Lea Smith who organised the trial brought in all senior cleaning staff and the client to show them the washroom in normal use. They were asked to rate the room on perception/ cleanliness between 1 (poor) and 10 (excellent). Although the washroom had been recently cleaned, the rating given was 1.

The training for GPn2 was carried out that day, taking no more than 15min. The washroom was to be shock dosed at 1:4 for 5 days and then start the norma daily treatment of 10:1. Removal of all chemical products from the cleaner's cupboard was paramount as any contact with harmful chemicals would kill the naturally occurring enzymes within GPn2.

A key issue before the trial started was the smell of the washroom. The vinyl flooring looked old and stained, as did the sanitary ware. Tiles looked grubby and grouting dirty.

Seven days later, there had been dramatic changes. The stench had gone and was replaced by a subtle lemon fragrance. The washroom looked brighter, and discoloured sealant around sinks started to look white again. The washroom subsequently was re-rated 7.

MacLellan Managed Services is now in the process of rolling out GPn2 and the fabric cleaner GPn3.

The company says it will not be necessary to order as much descaler as GPn2 provides a protection around surfaces such that de-scaler does not need to be used as often.

The cleaners find using just one product is easier and more productive than using three or four.