Disadvantages with disposable plastic socks
Measurements show that more than 80% of all dirt in our workplaces comes from outside. Dirt such as water, oil, salt, gravel and mud, especially in combination, wears a lot on the floor surfaces and makes them harder to clean. To avoid heavily soiled floors, many companies use single-use shoe covers made out of plastic. There are several disadvantages to these, for example:
- High risk of tripping and falls, especially on wet surfaces.
- The quality is often poor, which causes the shoe covers to crack and spread dirt further. Because of this, floor surfaces wear out faster and the need for rough cleaning increases. Dirty floors may also affect the impression of the company.
- Harmful particles from the industrial sites will be stuck on the shoe covers and end up inside of the buildings, impairing the indoor environment.
- Used shoe covers will easily blow away with the wind and end up in the nature.
- There are numerous people using shoe covers out of habit and not solely based on need.
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