You have probably heard of sanitizing robots before. Although you might know what they do and what they are used for, you might have some questions about why they are becoming so popular and if you need one for your company.
This guide will cover all the details you need to know about the rise of sanitizer robots and how they are changing the disinfection processes all over the world.
Benefits of sanitizer robots
Increased efficiency in cleaning and sanitizing
Many disinfection robots use UV light to do the cleaning and sanitizing. Many studies and medical professionals believe that UV light is more effective at cleaning than chemical disinfectants.
Disinfection-spraying robots and UV light-emitting robots are touchless and can clean items and surfaces much faster than a human working with a cloth or mop.
Cost-effectiveness
It’s no secret that robots are expensive, however, the cost of the robot and the maintenance costs are actually much less than what you spend annually on wages for cleaning workers. You also save money on clothes, mops, and cleaning chemicals that you have to buy.
Reduced human contact with germs and pathogens
When you use human workers, they can potentially come into contact with many different bacteria and pathogens. With the use of the robot, you can help your workers from having to do the cleaning of dangerous germs.
Robots are also more efficient at cleaning which means your other employers have reduced contact with germs as well.
Improved workplace safety
All your employees can come to work with peace of mind knowing that the workplace is germ and pathogen free.
Sanitizer robot technology
UV-C light technology
UV-C light-emitting robots use UV light to clean and disinfect surfaces. They are extremely effective at cleaning germs and are often more efficient than robots that spray disinfectants.
Spray disinfectant technology
Some UV light robots also have a spray technology attachment that can spray disinfectants. There are also other robots that only spray and do not have UV light technology.
Other types of sanitizer robot technology
The most common types of sanitizing robots are the ones that use UV light and the ones that have a sprayer to spray cleaning chemicals. Other types include robots that have a combination of both technologies.
Reeman Sanitizer Robots
Reeman has both UV robots and robots for disinfecting.
Spray disinfection robots
The spray disinfecting robots are able to rotate 360 degrees to ensure they get to every corner and surface. You can customize the disinfection routes to ensure none of your workers come into contact with harmful pathogens.
UV-C disinfection robots
The UV-C disinfection robots have an inactivation rate of 99.9999%. They are broad spectrum and do not use any secondary pollution as the area is being cleaned. You can adjust their settings and cleaning maps as needed to ensure all your cleaning needs are met. They are highly efficient and have no resistance.
Sanitizer robots in healthcare facilities
Improved infection control
Hospitals, when not cleaned properly, can quickly spread infections. With a disinfection robot, there is a more controlled spread of infections and reduced infection numbers.
Reduced spread of diseases
All hospitals can benefit from the spread of diseases. It means patients are admitted for less time and it means employees are able to stay healthy at work rather than needing to take sick days to stay home.
Reduced risk of healthcare-associated infections
When a healthcare setting is not cleaned well, patients can contract an infection in addition to the sickness they have that brought them to the hospital in the first place. This can be dangerous and also ruin the reputation of the hospital.
With a sanitizing robot, there are fewer healthcare-associated infections.
Sanitizer robots in public spaces
Airports and transportation hubs
Other popular settings for sanitizing robots other than healthcare settings are airports and other transportation hubs like train and bus stations. These places have surfaces that are touched by thousands of people.
With a disinfection robot, these surfaces can be adequately cleaned.
Shopping centers and malls
Shopping centers can also benefit from sanitizing robots. High-contact surfaces can be efficiently cleaned so people can do their shopping without worrying about falling ill.
Educational institutions
To keep children and students safe, educational institutions like schools and universities can really benefit from using a disinfection robot.
Challenges and limitations of sanitizer robots
High initial investment
One of the major challenges of using sanitizing robots is that they have a high cost upfront. To buy a robot, you need to have an initial investment. You also need to be able to budget for repair and maintenance work.
This money can be higher than what you are currently spending on cleaning staff and their wages.
Limited effectiveness in certain situations
If you work in a very crowded area or office, the robot will not be able to clean adequately because there are so many obstacles. While it will be able to clean some areas very well, other areas might remain not as clean which defeats the purpose of having one of these robots.
Limited mobility and flexibility
While disinfection robots are highly flexible and good at disinfecting surfaces, there are some places that can be hard for them to reach. For example, they do not clean as well under desks or couches where there is limited space for them to spray or emit their light.
Depending on the size of the robot, it might also not be able to go into certain areas of the office which can hinder exactly how clean your workplace can get.
Conclusion
Sanitizing robots has quickly become more and more popular and for good reason. They are able to clean hospitals, universities, and schools much better than a cleaning staff with a cloth and mop.
If you want to get a sanitizing robot for your workplace setting no matter where you work, you should consider using the solutions that Reeman has with both their UV and disinfection robots.
