Designed to enhance efficiency and reduce environmental impact in the washroom is new Tork OptiServe from Essity, a toilet paper system which allows managers to use the same coreless toilet paper refills across an entire facility.
Tomas Gandemo, Global Brand Innovation Manager for Tork, said: “Commercial facilities are complex and usually feature various types of washrooms as well as cubicles of different sizes. As a result, 85% of facility managers currently use two or more toilet paper systems in their buildings.”
Using different types of toilet paper creates extra work. Tomas commented: “It leads to more inventory checks, makes ordering more complicated and requires staff to be trained in the use of multiple systems.”
A 2023 Tork study revealed that 80% of facility managers would prefer to use one solution across their entire facility. Tomas continued: “Tork OptiServe has been designed to meet that need. Having only one solution across the facility allows managers to optimise ordering, handling and storage inventory. It also saves time because cleaning teams can use the same refill in every washroom. This results in fewer trips to the storeroom to fetch different types of toilet paper.”
The coreless design of Tork OptiServe creates less waste than traditional systems, which helps facility managers reach their sustainability goals. Tomas added: “The system comes in a wide range of dispenser options, each of which uses the same compact rolls without a core or outer wrap.”
Tork OptiServe dispensers are certified as being ‘Easy to Use’ by the Swedish Rheumatism Association. They’re also designed for fast refilling and the refill packs feature carry handles for easy ergonomic handling.
The fact that the compact rolls are coreless means each roll provides three times more paper and there is less waste to handle and discard. As a result cleaning teams need to refill less often, run-outs are avoided and facility managers can help to reduce their environmental impact. EU Ecolabel and FSC certified refills and certified carbon neutral dispensers are available with the system.
The compact rolls take up half the space on a cleaning trolley, in store cupboards and during transport for improved efficiency and sustainability.
Facility managers need to equip their teams with efficient, reliable and smart systems that are easy and fast to maintain. Tomas concluded: “Refilling toilet paper dispensers should be one of the quickest and easiest tasks for cleaning staff. If systems are easy to maintain, offer a high capacity and are reliable, they can make a positive impact on the guest experience.”
