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Comprehensive hand hygiene solutions for your business

Empower your business with Initial’s state-of-the-art hand hygiene solutions, ensuring safety, sustainability, and optimal wellness for staff and visitors.

In today's world, the significance of hand hygiene cannot be overstated. As a fundamental aspect of public health and safety, effective hand hygiene practices are crucial for businesses across all sectors. Initial's comprehensive hand hygiene and sanitisation solutions are designed to meet the unique needs of your business, ensuring a safe and healthy environment for employees and customers alike.

 

Initial offers a range of hand hygiene services tailored to different business needs, including: 

  • Soap dispensers: Premium quality manual and automatic soap dispensers for effective handwashing
  • Soap consumables: Ecolabel-accredited soaps for thorough hand cleansing
  • Hand sanitisers: Quick-drying, alcohol-based sanitisers for quick and effective germ-killing 
  • Hand drying solutions: Efficient and hygienic hand drying options to prevent germ spread
  • Smart handwashing stations: Automated and touch-free stations for optimal hygiene
  • Hygiene training: Educational programs to promote proper hand hygiene practices
Hand washing

Handwashing solutions

In today’s fast-paced world, establishing a strong hygiene culture within any facility is more crucial than ever. Recognizing this, Initial is dedicated to equipping key hygiene areas such as washrooms, kitchens, and food preparation zones with superior handwashing facilities. Our commitment is embodied in our advanced antimicrobial soaps that are proven to eradicate 99.99% of bacteria and viruses, offering gentle care for the skin while championing environmental sustainability. Our Ecolabel-accredited soaps, including foam variants that require 40% less per wash compared to traditional liquid soaps*, demonstrate our dedication to this cause. Furthermore, our products, free from microplastics and paired with recyclable, eco-friendly refills, feature no-touch technology for a more hygienic dispensing method, ensuring optimal hand hygiene and minimising the risk of disease transmission. Our dedication to hygiene excellence and environmental stewardship is further underscored by our Ecolabel and Nordic Swan accreditations.

*Lower dose volume (0.6ml vs 1.0ml) compared to liquid hand wash using 1.0ml dose liquid dispensers

Redefining washroom hygiene standards with our Signature range

Redefining washroom hygiene standards with our Signature range

The award-winning Signature range by Initial sets new benchmarks in hygiene excellence and design innovation. Crafted with clean, seamless curves, the Signature range is a comprehensive suite of washroom products that not only deliver unparalleled standards of hygiene but also seamlessly integrate into any washroom décor. Each product, built to be durable with an antimicrobial surface, substantially reduces germ spread. The intuitive and user-friendly design makes the Signature range an ideal choice for enhancing hygiene in any washroom setting.

Reflection: Premium stainless steel range

Reflection: Premium stainless steel range

Understanding the pivotal role of image in business, Initial developed Reflection, a contemporary line of premium stainless steel washroom products. Made with the highest-grade stainless steel and designed to merge discreetly with your washroom environment, Reflection products are sleek, robust, and easy to maintain. This ensures that your washrooms reflect the highest hygiene standards without compromising on style.

Hand drying solutions

Hand drying solutions

The significance of efficient hand-drying in the hygiene journey is often underestimated, despite its pivotal role in curbing the spread of germs. Wet hands, alarmingly, can disseminate bacteria to surfaces at a rate 1,000 times greater than their dry counterparts, amplifying the risk of cross-contamination. Recognizing this crucial aspect, Initial presents an assorted array of hand-drying solutions tailored to diverse needs. 


From the contemporary no-touch paper towel dispensers to the more traditional paper and linen dispensers, to high-performance HEPA-filtered hand dryers, our offerings are meticulously designed to minimise residual moisture and microbial presence post-handwash. With Initial's hand-drying solutions, businesses can ensure a safer, more hygienic environment for all.

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Hand sanitising solutions

Hand sanitising solutions

In a world that has grown ever-vigilant about hygiene, hand sanitisers have emerged as indispensable allies. Initial rises to this global need with a diverse range of both alcohol and non-alcohol-based hand sanitiser solutions.

 

We offer mobile stands and no-touch dispensers that seamlessly fit into high-traffic areas and critical hygiene zones to cater to dynamic environments and ensure uninterrupted safety. Trust in Initial's hand sanitising solutions to provide consistent, reliable protection wherever and whenever it's needed.

How does Initial work?

At Initial, our experts are dedicated to ensuring the highest standards of hygiene, cleanliness and safety in your business environment. Recognising that each business is unique, we prioritise conducting a thorough inspection before recommending any treatment or service solution. This approach allows us to address your specific challenges, ensuring our hygiene management solutions are perfectly suited to your needs.

Choose Initial for a hassle-free experience, environmentally-sensitive solutions, and a commitment to the highest standards of service and safety.

1. Hygiene assessment

Hassle-free hygiene survey and consultation

  • Prompt response from local expert hygiene surveyors
  • On-site hygiene risk review and consultancy
  • Detailed inspection adhering to health and safety guidelines, focusing on your business' specific hygiene needs

2. Tailored solutions

Customised hygiene solutions for your business

  • Hygiene solutions tailored to the unique requirements of your business
  • Award-winning products compliant with all hygiene and environmental regulations
  • Quick and discreet installation, ensuring minimal disruption to your business operations

3. Maintenance and aftercare

Ongoing support of hygiene excellence

  • (For Global Account customers) Dedicated Account Manager for continuous support and query resolution
  • Regularly scheduled account reviews and on-site hygiene audits
  • Access to market-leading technologies and innovations for continuous improvement in hygiene standards
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are hand hygiene facilities?

Facilities include equipment and products for washing and drying hands, such as soap dispensers, hand sanitisers, handwashing stations, and hand dryers, all designed to promote proper hand hygiene.

Why is hand drying an important part of hand hygiene?

Hand drying is crucial because damp hands can spread up to 1,000 times more bacteria than dry hands. Efficient hand drying, therefore, significantly reduces the risk of bacteria and virus transmission, making it an essential step in the hand hygiene process.

What are the benefits of using alcohol-based hand sanitisers?

Alcohol-based hand sanitisers are effective at killing a broad spectrum of pathogens quickly. They are a convenient option when soap and water are not readily available, helping to maintain hand hygiene in high-traffic areas or in situations where handwashing facilities are limited.

How does Initial tailor its hand hygiene services to different industries?

Initial tailors its hand hygiene services by conducting thorough assessments of each business's specific needs, considering factors like industry regulations, facility layout, and traffic flow. This allows Initial to provide customised hygiene solutions that best fit the unique requirements of various sectors, including offices, hospitality, education, and more.

How can businesses implement Initial’s hand hygiene solutions?

Businesses can implement Initial's hand hygiene solutions by scheduling a consultation with an Initial hygiene expert. During the consultation, the expert will assess the business's needs, propose a tailored hand hygiene program, and oversee the installation and maintenance of the hygiene products and services.

Are Initial’s hand hygiene services environmentally friendly?

Yes, Initial is committed to providing environmentally friendly hand hygiene solutions. This includes using recyclable materials, offering environmentally safe soaps and sanitizers, and employing energy-efficient hand dryers as part of its efforts to reduce environmental impact.

How does proper hand hygiene contribute to overall workplace wellness?

Proper hand hygiene is a fundamental component of workplace wellness as it prevents the spread of infectious diseases, thereby reducing absenteeism and healthcare-associated costs. It also promotes a culture of health and safety, enhancing employee morale and productivity.

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