Now more than ever it is important to maintain high standards of hygiene at the workplace. With the coronavirus still causing high infection rates and hospitalisations, cleanliness in public spaces has never been as essential for the health and wellbeing of people.

While there are many still working from home, businesses have opened up again, and even if not full time, employees are heading back to the office. However, according to a recent study, 78 per cent of respondents said they had concerns about the work environment waiting for them, as reported by HR News.

The lifts at your workplace will be used by everyone, from employees and customers to delivery personnel and clients, which makes it imperative that your lifts are clean, hygienic, and safe to use. We have a look at three tips for enhanced hygiene in your lifts.

Install an air purifier

Lifts are small and enclosed spaces, and passengers will all be sharing the same air, breathing it in and out. An air purifier, easily installed on the wall or ceiling, will remove harmful particles and bacteria from the air, helping to reduce the transmission of COVID-19, as well as winter colds and flu bugs.

Invest in touchless buttons

A relatively new innovation, touchless lift buttons will transform the cleanliness of your lift. Motion-activated buttons work with infrared sensors, meaning that passengers do not have to physically touch buttons, thus vastly reducing the risk of transmission of the virus.

Add a UV lamp

UV lamps, which can be easily installed on the ceiling or wall, have a 99 per cent sterilisation efficiency, making them the perfect addition to any lift. They rely on motion sensors and create no ozone damage, making them a fantastic investment if you want to improve hygiene levels in your lift.

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