Tork Vision Cleaning reaches more than a billion people
The data-driven cleaning technology – designed to optimise washroom cleaning operations – has reached at least 1.2 billion people as they travel through connected buildings. And five of the world’s busiest airports now use Tork Vision Cleaning, while more than 100,000 connected devices around the world send 1.3 million-plus messages every day to cleaners working with the system.
“We are seeing a growing demand for Tork Vision Cleaning, particularly in high-traffic spaces such as airports, stadiums and large office buildings,” said Pablo Fuentes, president of Essity’s global Professional Hygiene business. Tork Vision Cleaning is a technology that has met its time. With the number of ‘smart’ connected buildings increasing, this solution has the direct market experience to provide data that empowers cleaners, reduces user complaints and increases cleaning efficiency.”
Tork Vision Cleaning was a true pioneer in digital cleaning solutions when it was launched 10 years ago. Using Internet of Things sensors and people-counters, the system notifies cleaners when washroom dispensers require soap and paper refills. It also monitors traffic so that operatives can assess when it is time to carry out a clean.
Businesses using the technology report that their washroom dispensers are now full 99 per cent of the time.
Tork Vision Cleaning is proving particularly popular in airports where cleaning staff vacancies are rising and where it can be a constant challenge to keep the washrooms clean and well stocked. According to a recent Tork white paper on airports, one in three people who avoid using airport washrooms also limit the amount they spend on food and drink in the terminal building. And this spells bad news for airport operators since the bars, cafes and restaurants represent an important revenue stream.
Tork Vision Cleaning also works well in offices where the state of the washroom is the single biggest source of complaints1. A total of 82 per cent of people say they visit the washroom at least two or three times during a typical working day, and managers claim to have reduced complaints about the facilities by 75 per cent as a result of using Tork Vision Cleaning. Meanwhile, 68 per cent say they have improved efficiency while 97 per cent report general hygiene improvements within their facilities2.
Food services and facilities services company Sodexo claims Tork Vision Cleaning has transformed operations at a client’s large corporate headquarters in Paris.
The washrooms at the Parisian offices had previously attracted numerous complaints, according to a Sodexo spokesperson. “Extending the solution across the entire site with 1,300 devices led to up to 90 per cent fewer complaints, significant time savings for cleaning staff and improved service quality,” he said.
“Our client is in the technology sector and is always on the lookout for innovation, even in cleaning and facility management. And the Tork solution - seen as the leader in connected cleaning - is ideal for this client since the technology reduces staff stress and enhances the overall user experience."
Tork is the global leader in professional hygiene and offers dispensing systems, refills for hand towels, toilet paper, soap and sanitisers, napkins and wipers for use in commercial environments such as office buildings, restaurants, passenger terminals, stadiums, healthcare facilities and manufacturing sites.
About Tork®
The Tork brand offers professional hygiene products and services to customers ranging from restaurants and healthcare facilities to offices, schools and industries. Products include dispensers, paper towels, toilet tissue, soap, napkins, and industrial and kitchen wipers. Through expertise in hygiene, functional design and sustainability, Tork has become a market leader. Tork is a global brand of Essity, and a committed partner to customers in over 80 countries. To keep up with the latest Tork news and innovations, please visit: www.tork.co.uk
About Essity
Essity is a global, leading hygiene and health company. Every day, our products, services and solutions are used by a billion people around the world. Our purpose is to break barriers to well-being for the benefit of consumers, patients, caregivers, customers and society. Sales are conducted in approximately 150 countries under the leading global brands TENA and Tork, and other strong brands such as Actimove, Cutimed, JOBST, Knix, Leukoplast, Libero, Libresse, Lotus, Modibodi, Nosotras, Saba, Tempo, TOM Organic and Zewa. In 2023, Essity had sales of approximately SEK 147bn (EUR 13bn) and employed 36,000 people. The company's headquarters is located in Stockholm, Sweden and Essity is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. More information at essity.com.
