To keep your team healthy, you need to have a consistent hygiene routine and reliable products. A simple, repeatable program that focuses on the right touchpoints and tools and the correct frequency can reduce the spread and transmission of germs. It also helps stabilize staffing and support the day-to-day operation. Busy-Bee Sanitary Supplies can help with its wide range of products for floors, restrooms, carpets and upholstery, microfiber systems and cleaning equipment. We also offer repair services so that your tools continue to work. Start by choosing the best commercial cleaning supplies in Edmonton Alberta, for your surfaces, traffic patterns and cleaning schedules.

Why Hygiene Routines Matter for Attendance and Productivity

Germs spread quickly to crowded areas, such as shared desks and restrooms. Regular cleaning helps remove soils that can harbor microbes, and targeted disinfection of high-touch surfaces interrupts transmission. The addition of microfiber tools and an organized supply station makes it easier to maintain routines across shifts without disrupting the work. Teams can be more consistent and train new staff faster with simple products and clear labels.

We offer products that are tailored to your needs: Floor care systems that match the finish of your floor and foot traffic; restroom solutions for daily cleaning, including disinfection; carpet and upholstery for surfaces with high use, as well as microfiber cloths, mops, and color-coded mops to prevent cross-use. Equipment and service support help maintain performance so that your program runs smoothly every day.

Practical Steps To Cut Down on Sick Days

Reduce absenteeism by focusing on the most important areas and taking frequent actions. Start by focusing on high touch areas. The places where people are constantly interacting include door handles, railings and faucets. Also, phone handsets, shared keyboards or time clocks. Regularly cleaning these surfaces and disinfecting them will help reduce the spread of germs between your staff, visitors, and customers. This should be incorporated into your daily routine to ensure that it is second nature to all members of your team.

Restrooms should be cleaned in a standardised sequence to avoid mistakes and missing areas. 

• Start by cleaning the visible soil, then disinfecting the appropriate surfaces. Allow the required contact time.
• Restock paper and soap products before they expire, and keep the floors dry to prevent slips and microbial development.
• Consistent and predictable steps allow staff to move faster, without sacrificing the results. They also make handoffs between shifts more reliable.

When used correctly, microfiber can be a simple change that has a big impact. Microfiber cloths and mop heads are designed to capture and retain soils, which reduces the chance of them being redeposited on surfaces nearby. Microfiber cloths can be color coded by space, such as using one shade for bathrooms and another for public areas. This will reduce cross contamination. Teams should be taught how to fold the cloths correctly, rotate clean faces while they work and change cloths as soon as one becomes saturated. This simple discipline will help keep the hygiene level high in your facility.

To avoid damaging surfaces, apply disinfectants on pre-cleaned surfaces. Match the product with the surface material. It is important not to rush this step, as it will ensure that the pathogens are reduced and your product is viewed positively by your team.

The floors can carry contaminants, not just dirt. They can be tracked from the entrances to cafeterias and meeting rooms. With the right floor cleaning process and frequent soil removal, you can reduce the amount of contaminants that are spread around the building. Use matting at the entrances to catch grit and water, vacuum and dust mop corridors and use scrubbing and burnishing depending on your floor type. The floor routine you choose will improve the indoor air quality and reduce the amount of cleaning required in touchpoint areas.

Productivity can be affected by the performance of equipment. Auto scrubbers and vacuums that work efficiently produce better results and require less time. Schedule repairs and checks ahead of busy seasons to avoid downtime during peak times. Busy-Bee’s equipment service keeps your fleet operating, protecting your cleaning schedule. It also helps to ensure consistency across shifts and places.
Finally, visual management and training turn good intentions into everyday habits. Posting short checklists in supply and custodial stations and closets helps staff to follow each step. They also standardize expectations. These visual reminders allow new team members to get up to speed quickly, while keeping experienced staff on the same page regarding sequence, product selection and frequency. With an organized storage system and clearly marked bottles, teams are able to move quickly and confidently.

We can help you adjust your product list as your program grows, so that your teams always have the products they need. This can mean adjusting your microfiber, disinfectants and floor care mix to match actual conditions. We offer a wide range of commercial cleaning supplies in Edmonton Alberta, that can help you improve your daily routines.

Match Supplies To Real Facility Needs

Each area has its own requirements. Touchpoints, desks, phones, keyboards and meeting rooms are important for offices and admin spaces. Cleaning daily and disinfecting periodically keeps germs at bay without disrupting the work. Restrooms require regular cleaning, appropriate disinfection and restocking. They also need to be odor controlled, slip-proofed by using dry floors, and the right products for partitions and fixtures. The best way to maintain entrances and corridors is with regular floor maintenance and proper matting. This will prevent grit from spreading and prevent moisture.

Cafeterias and break rooms need to pay attention to surfaces that are in contact with food and those that are not. The right products should be used for sinks, counters, tables and appliances. The right products for healthcare and wellness are selected according to the use and surface, paying attention to the label instructions regarding compatibility and contact time. In classrooms and training areas, desks, chairs, and shared supplies should be prioritized, as well as technology touchpoints. This approach to space helps your team be more productive and efficient. It also ensures that products are placed where they will have the greatest impact.

Mid-season checks, especially during the cold and flu season, will ensure that your supply mix is in line with your current needs. Locally available solutions, coupled with responsive support, make it easy to change frequencies, replace products or add microfiber systems without overwhelming your staff. Your team can keep consistency with a core set of items and standardized labels, as well as an organized closet.

Clear instructions and user friendly products with microfiber systems will encourage adherence. The use of environmentally friendly products that support LEED goals will improve air quality, occupant comfort and reduce the need for complex routines. To avoid wasting money, monitor consumption and order the right amount..
Busy-Bee makes ordering straightforward. Returning customers can log in, review past purchases, and reorder what works. If you have questions about selecting products for particular surfaces or setting up a practical routine, call the location nearest you for assistance. For teams operating locally, Busy-Bee’s lineup of commercial cleaning supplies in Edmonton Alberta is built to support the everyday standards that keep facilities healthy.

Reducing sick days is about stacking small wins, cleaner touchpoints, dependable restroom standards, maintained floors, effective tools, and equipment that works when you need it. When you are ready to strengthen day-to-day hygiene with a reliable product mix, we can support your program with a practical selection of products and services.