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Staying ahead of the market: why biotech cleaning is driving hospitality success
The cleaning products you use can affect anything from employee health to staffing levels.
Delivering exceptional guest experiences is the cornerstone of the hospitality industry. However, businesses face ongoing challenges, including staff shortages, rising costs, and changing consumer expectations.
Traditional cleaning methods, often reliant on harsh chemicals, can inadvertently exacerbate these issues. Biotech cleaning offers a forward-thinking alternative, helping hospitality businesses achieve their goals in health, operations, and sustainability.
Improving staff health and retention
With an 83% rise in hospitality-related job vacancies in the UK, retaining staff has never been more critical. For years now, the hospitality industry has grappled with issues around staff retention, leading 45% of hospitality businesses to shorten opening hours or reduce guest capacity. This impacts opportunities for growth and shrinks profit margins, creating a domino effect on budgets, operations, and overall business goals.
Cleaning, however, often involves exposure to harsh chemicals that can harm employees’ health. Research shows that 28% of cleaning staff experience hand dermatitis, while prolonged exposure to VOCs from synthetic cleaning products can trigger respiratory issues and contribute to long-term conditions such as reproductive health problems and cancers.
Biotech cleaning provides a healthier solution. By using naturally derived ingredients, these products:
- Eliminate VOCs, improving indoor air quality.
- Offer pH-neutral formulations that are gentle on skin and eyes.
- Avoid allergens and toxins, creating a safer work environment.
By safeguarding staff well-being, biotech cleaning enhances employee satisfaction and helps businesses attract and retain talent. This approach aligns with ESG commitments and fosters a positive workplace culture.
Streamlining operations and budgets
The idea that stronger chemicals result in better cleaning is a costly misconception. Traditional cleaning products like QUATs often leave sticky residues, requiring additional cleaning steps and increasing labour demands. Similarly, acids and petroleum-based solvents can damage surfaces, leading to higher maintenance costs.
In contrast, biotech cleaning products optimise operations by:
- Providing long-lasting, residual cleaning action through naturally occurring biofilms, reducing cleaning frequency.
- Replacing multiple products with versatile, concentrated solutions, simplifying inventories.
- Minimising surface damage, preserving fixtures, and lowering repair expenses.
For example, biotech floor cleaners effectively tackle grease without leaving slippery residues, ensuring safety while saving time and effort. Simplified cleaning routines also reduce storage needs and supply chain complexities, enabling businesses to manage costs without sacrificing quality.
Evolving with customer demands
Today’s consumers prioritise sustainability and ethical practices. While many hospitality businesses focus on local food sourcing to reduce their carbon footprint, a truly holistic approach includes addressing the environmental impact of cleaning products.
Traditional cleaning products, derived from petrochemicals, contribute to aquatic toxicity, biodiversity loss, and high carbon emissions. Biotech cleaning offers a sustainable alternative by:
- Using biodegradable, sustainably sourced ingredients.
- Reducing single-use plastics and emissions with concentrated formulations.
- Preventing harmful residues that pollute water systems.
Biotech cleaning not only appeals to eco-conscious consumers but also addresses the latest market trend: pet-friendly spaces. Since lockdown, there has been a significant shift in how people interact with their pets, with 67% of pet owners now planning their outings around them. Additionally, 59% of pet owners prioritise their pets’ health over their own.
Just as traditional cleaning chemicals can harm human health, they can also pose risks to pets. Many products contain ammonia, bleach, or phthalates, which can irritate pets’ skin, lungs, and digestive systems. Biotech cleaning products are pet-safe, helping hospitality businesses create inclusive, welcoming environments that appeal to a broader audience.
A smarter future for hospitality
Biotech cleaning is more than just an innovation—it’s a strategic advantage. By adopting these solutions, hospitality businesses can enhance staff well-being, improve operational efficiency, and meet the evolving demands of their consumers.
If you’re ready to unlock your business’s potential in the market, speak to one of our experts to discover how biotech cleaning can transform your operations click here.
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