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Building cleaning

Workwear and protective clothing for building cleaners

Every day, they ensure cleanliness, order and hygiene in offices, hospitals and public buildings - building cleaners are real everyday heroes.

But there is more to their tireless work than meets the eye. Choosing the right workwear in particular plays a crucial role. It is not just a means to an end, but protects against hazards, makes work easier and conveys a professional image. In an industry that deals with aggressive cleaning agents, changing working environments and high hygiene standards, workwear becomes an invisible protective shield. But what really makes good workwear and how does it help to make everyday working life safer and more efficient? Let's delve into the world of workwear and discover why it is more than just an outfit!

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What must workwear for cleaning staff be able to do?

Workwear for indoors and outdoors

Building cleaners are exposed to changing climatic conditions every day in their strenuous job. When cleaning the windows outside, it can still be cold and windy and a few minutes later, when cleaning the inside of the windows, the cleaning staff are sweating because the heating is switched on.

Building cleaners and cleaning assistants therefore need workwear that is suitable for constant changes between indoor and outdoor areas. Work clothing for building cleaners must also be comfortable and allow maximum freedom of movement: Who wants their jacket to ride up over their head when cleaning windows?

Skin-friendly and safe: the right choice of clothing for building cleaners

In building cleaning, employees are in daily contact with a variety of cleaning agents and disinfectants, which often contain aggressive ingredients. These chemicals can cause irritation, allergies or even chemical burns on contact with the skin.

It is therefore essential that workwear is made from hard-wearing, chemical-resistant materials. Protective gloves that prevent direct contact with these substances provide additional protection. Well-designed protective clothing acts as a barrier between the employee and potentially harmful substances and significantly minimises health risks.

Clean and safe: the importance of antibacterial materials

Hygiene plays a central role in commercial cleaning, especially in sensitive areas such as hospitals, care facilities or the food industry. Here, it is crucial that workwear not only looks clean, but is also hygienically clean.

Materials that are easy to clean and have proven antibacterial properties are ideal. Clothing should also be designed in such a way that it does not favour the accumulation of dirt or germs. After all, the spread of pathogens can only be effectively prevented by consistently adhering to hygiene standards.

Protection that moves: why freedom of movement is important

The day-to-day work of a building cleaner is characterised by physical activity - be it cleaning hard-to-reach areas, carrying equipment or working in a stooped position. The ergonomics of workwear play a key role here.

Well-fitting clothing that neither constricts nor slips supports freedom of movement and reduces the strain on the body. In addition, well thought-out cuts and flexible stretch materials ensure that comfort is maintained even during intensive use.

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BPlus - A guarantee for good workwear

The BPlus workwear from BP fulfils many of these requirements: With its athletic fit and modern design, it allows employees optimum freedom of movement and supports the movements typical of the job. Thanks to the use of robust high-performance materials, the clothing is breathable, waterproof, windproof and quick-drying. And with its many detailed solutions, such as the finely balanced pocket solutions, it offers maximum functionality. BPlus is therefore exactly the right choice when it comes to workwear for industrial cleaning.

What must an employer pay attention to if the risk assessment has shown that his cleaning staff must use protective clothing/ PPE?

The same applies to work clothing in building cleaning: The employer must procure the PPE in accordance with the determined work requirements and the relevant standards and make it available to the employees. They must also ensure that the PPE is worn properly.

What things need to be considered when purchasing protective clothing?

PPE should be selected according to the requirements defined in the risk analysis and the latest standards. However, compliance with standards should never be the only selection criterion: The wearing properties and functionalities are at least as important. Only if these criteria are also met will the clothing enjoy a high level of acceptance among cleaning personnel.

This in turn is the basic prerequisite for ensuring that workwear for commercial cleaning is worn regularly and with pleasure. And only protective clothing that is actually worn can fulfil its purpose and protect the wearer. To find out whether the wearer likes the clothing, it is always advisable to carry out a wear test in advance.