With hygiene being at the forefront of everyone’s mind due to the coronavirus pandemic, a variety of new products have been developed to help combat the virus and keep people safe. For businesses returning to work, employee health and safety is of the utmost importance, and knowing how to keep your workforce safe is essential. Ensuring that all workers have their own individual items is one thing that businesses can do to stop cross contamination in the workplace. Most every day office items are also now available with an antibacterial or antimicrobial coating to help protect against bacteria and other microbes. Here are some of our favourites…
The new BGuard™ range of pens from BIC® has seen their most popular pens given a new purpose with added antibacterial protection. With a few different styles available, these versatile pens are great for giving out to employees on their return to the office, especially when branded with your company logo to give a warm welcome back. The biocidal version of these pens eliminates 99.9% of bacteria, and the antibacterial protection is effective for the lifetime of the product. Budget friendly and available in a range of colours, these pens are a great tool to stop the spread of germs.
One of the most used products in the workplace are notebooks, which are often left on surfaces that could be contaminated with bacteria. That’s why these notebooks with antibacterial lamination are the perfect product to combat this – the specially treated antibacterial coating boasts over 99% reduction of antibacterial activity. Available in A6, A5 and A4 sizes in both wire bound notebooks and paper notepads, whatever you prefer to scribble on can now help protect you too.
With many communal office kitchens currently closed, employees will need to prepare for the day ahead with their own drinks bottles and mugs. Why not provide them with company branded ones that they can keep separate and simply refill whenever they want? The Americano® brand is a firm favourite for many, and with this new antimicrobial insulated cup you can refill your coffee to your heart’s content, while being secure in knowing that your cup is protecting you against the growth of harmful micro-organisms. The antibacterial additive is effective for the lifetime of the product, and doesn’t affect the recyclability of the mug – great for your health and a healthy planet too!
USB sticks are always a popular item around the office, and now the first antibacterial USB flash drive is available. These are often used to share work, and with more people returning to shared office spaces it is paramount that you’re only transferring files between people and not something more harmful! The composite material of the USB is scientifically proven to kill 99.9% of bacteria on contact, making it a useful product to have around.
With more antibacterial and antimicrobial products becoming available, we are continuing to update our website with new products to help you stay safe at work and promote your brand at the same time. Keep an eye on our full range of antibacterial products here and get in touch if you need anything – call us on 01604 671671 or email sales@giltedged.co.uk
