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Correctly implementing disinfection in the company: Planning for hands, surfaces, and dispensers
Correctly implementing disinfection in the company: Planning for hands, surfaces, and dispensers
by Wiepa GmbH on Jul 09, 2026Hygiene Guide
Proper use of disinfection in the workplace: Planning for hands, surfaces, and dispensers
Disinfection can be useful in companies if applied strategically. It is crucial that hands, surfaces, dispensers and refills are clearly organized.
Hand disinfection at the entrance, surface disinfection for shared areas, or suitable dispensers in washrooms: For disinfectants to work effectively in everyday use, locations, supplies, and responsibilities must be regulated.
Short Answer
Disinfection in the workplace should be planned strategically: hand disinfection for entrances and washrooms, surface disinfection for shared areas, suitable dispensers, and sufficient refills.
Why disinfection should be planned
Disinfectants are often bought spontaneously and then placed in various locations. A clear structure is better: Where is disinfection really needed, which type suits the application area, and who checks the inventory?
- Hygiene articles are more readily available
- Dispensers do not run empty
- Surfaces can be cleaned in a targeted manner
- Refill products match the existing system
- Disinfection is bundled with cleaning and sanitary supplies
Related: Hygiene supplies for companies
Hands or surfaces: The area of use decides
| Area | Typical Items | What to look out for? |
|---|---|---|
| Hand disinfection | Disinfectants, dispensers, refill bottles | highly visible locations and suitable refills |
| Surface disinfection | Wipes, sprays, surface cleaners | only use for suitable surfaces |
| Common areas | Cleaning wipes, disinfectant, garbage bags | refill regularly and store visibly |
| Reception | Dispensers, hygiene wipes, waste bins | place professionally and discreetly |
Coordinate dispensers and refills
As with soap and paper towels, the same applies to disinfection: dispensers and refills must be compatible. If various systems are used in the company, the corresponding items should be documented.
- Record dispenser locations
- Note suitable refills
- Set minimum stock levels
- Store reserve supplies in the cleaning cupboard
- Regularly check empty dispensers
More on this: Planning paper towels and soap in the company
Suitable products in the Wiepa Shop
Hand DisinfectionFor entrance, reception, washroom, meeting areas, and heavily used zones.Surface DisinfectionFor suitable surfaces, meeting rooms, and shared areas.Disinfectant DispensersFor fixed locations and clean provision in the company.Cleaning WipesFor workplace, reception, kitchen, and quick cleaning in between.
Disinfection belongs on the hygiene list
Disinfectants should not be ordered in isolation. A hygiene list with soap, paper towels, toilet paper, garbage bags, cleaning supplies, and disinfectants is sensible. This simplifies reordering.
Related: Organizing the cleaning cupboard in the company and Properly organizing cleaning supplies in the office
Checklist: Organizing Disinfection
- Define areas of use: Hands, surfaces, reception, common areas
- Select suitable articles for each area
- Document dispenser locations and refills
- Define minimum stock levels
- Store reserve supplies in the cleaning cupboard
- Clarify responsibilities for control and reordering
- Bundle disinfection with hygiene and cleaning articles
Frequently asked questions
Where is disinfection useful in the company?
Typical areas include entrances, reception, washrooms, meeting rooms, shared workstations, and high-traffic zones.
What is the difference between hand and surface disinfection?
Hand disinfection is intended for skin. Surface disinfection is intended for suitable surfaces. The products should not be interchanged.
How to prevent empty disinfectant dispensers?
Through clear responsibilities, documented refills, minimum stock levels, and a designated storage place in the cleaning cupboard.
Organize disinfection and hygiene in a planned way
Wiepa supports companies in Wiesbaden and Rhein Main with disinfection, dispensers, cleaning supplies, sanitary products, and ongoing office provisions.
