Diversey expert paper: Well-being of staff en

SUMMARY: Professional cleaners in industries such as healthcare, hospitality and food service might sometimes face exposure to harmful chemicals despite all proactive measures to ensure health & safety taken by their employer. Among the root causes, the use of potentially harmful chemical products can be a factor. In this article, you will learn how you can provide improved safety to your staff and residents with Diversey's plant-based, 100% biodegradable** SURE® cleaning products and reduce chemical incidents by up to 70%*. We can assess your unique challenges in a complimentary consultation with experts and provide insight into how to combine sustainability and safety.

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The problem: Exposure to harmful cleaning products which can potentially lead to injuries and sick leave which can generate additional expense

Due to the nature of their tasks, professional cleaners constantly work with potentially harmful chemicals such as floor, toilet and window cleaners, floor polishers and bleach. These products often need to be diluted before use. Manual handling of such liquids - if not properly done - can lead to accidents such as skin burns or eye damage. Every year thousands of accidents are reported. It is believed that these figures are highly underestimated because of underreporting.

For any employer, covering sick employees is an additional cost, and brings the stress associated with staff welfare and safety: not only is it difficult to hire on a short notice but temporary workers also need to be trained to do the job properly. This can have a negative impact on the cleanliness and hygiene of retirement homes, restaurants, and hotels potentially impacting guest satisfaction.

How can companies maintain professional cleaning standards, while preserving staff health and safety and safeguarding costs at the same time?

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The solution: Switch to SURE® without compromising on safety and efficacy

Diversey's SURE® professional product cleaning range delivers consistent performance without compromising on safety and efficacy. These plant-based, 100% biodegradable** cleaning products are specifically designed to deliver excellent professional results. They can mostly be used without gloves and goggles, ensuring operator safety.

These products represent Diversey's strategic commitment to strive for circularity: They reduce the number of resources taken from nature whilst limiting impact on the environment at the same time. Diversey's SURE® range is formulated with renewable plant-based ingredients instead of petrochemicals. The products do not contain quats^^, chlorine, phosphates or active oxidizing agents, and no perfume or dyes. They achieve the lowest possible hazard classifications with their formula.

To learn more about Diversey SURE® cleaning products, please contact us here.

How can you reduce sick leave caused by chemical incidents and thus potentially increase staff satisfaction?

Diversey offers a range of concentrated cleaning products which are available in dosing control systems. Thanks to safe dilution, employees will not come into contact with the concentrated chemicals when used as intended.

By using these cleaning products, you can significantly reduce the frequency of chemical incidents by up to 70%*.

Here you will find more information about Diversey SURE® features and benefits.

Collaborate with one of the top 5% of sustainable companies awarded with significant eco certifications:

Diversey Europe has recently been awarded a Gold EcoVadis Medal which places it among the top 5% of companies in the industry. Additionally, Diversey's SURE® range of professional cleaning products holds two significant eco certifications:

EU Ecolabel***: The official European Union voluntary label recognizing environmental excellence. Goods and services must meet high environmental standards throughout their entire life cycle: from raw material extraction through production and distribution to disposal.
Cradle-to-Cradle Gold level: A globally recognized measure of safer, more sustainable products made for a circular economy. Products are assessed for environmental and social performance across five critical sustainability categories: material health, product circularity, clean air and climate protection, water and soil stewardship, and social fairness.

Here you will find more information about Diversey SURE® eco certifications in detail.

Get started with a free, no-obligations expert consultation:

Together with you, we will assess your company's potential. You will learn:
- How other companies have successfully utilized Diversey's SURE® cleaning products
- Which best practice approaches can benefit your company
- What your journey might look like if you decide to work with us
- Why we believe to be a suitable partner for your cleaning & hygiene challenges
Above all, we prioritize establishing a personal connection so that you can make an informed assessment of our capabilities. Would you like to learn more?

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