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Returning to the Workplace: Safeguarding Communal Areas Against COVID-19 a Prime Employer Concern
The easing of the alert level in the National Capital Region and other provinces is expected to encourage mobility and commerce and stimulate business, especially for small enterprises like MSMEs.
As the number of cases continues to go down, companies are exploring hybrid work combining in-office and remote reporting. About 34 percent of respondents in the Q3 Metro Manila property market briefing of consulting firm Colliers said they are expecting at least half of their workforce to return to their offices starting 2022 while 31 percent are looking forward to having all of their employees report on-site fully.[1] Industry experts forecast that mobility-friendly protocols, ramped-up vaccination, increased confidence in business, and pandemic-ready office amenities and guidelines will be the ones luring white-collar employees back to the concrete jungle this year.
The corporate industry is ready to meet the new safety demands of today as shown in the 2020 Restoring Stability Survey by Willis Towers Watson, which reported that 64 percent of employers will have major improvement plans and programs on employee safety in the new normal setup. Indeed, pandemic-proofing tops office priorities this year, particularly for the communal areas.
“Several studies here and abroad have shown the inevitable — people are going back to their offices, be it fully or partially. As we further understand the pros and cons of various work setups, we must ensure that our employees are safe and well throughout the process. We must improve the pandemic-proofing of our office spaces, especially communal areas such as lobbies and pantries. This is what we at Waterlogic aim to contribute to through our high-grade purifying technology, the Aqua SmartGuard,” shares Windy Goffe-Gomez, Aqua SmartGuard Philippines chief operating officer.
Technology in aid of safe office return
Communal areas in offices such as lobbies, break rooms and pantries must be equipped with technology that makes them virus-free from air filters to contactless dispensers. Complementing this roster of safety innovations is the Aqua SmartGuard purification cube.
With its advanced water purification system that uses a cutting-edge, proprietary purification technology to filter water, the Aqua SmartGuard is simply a must-have for office spaces welcoming employees back. It is equipped with Waterlogic’s patented FirewallTM UVC technology, which purifies water with precisely targeted UVC light. This top-tier water purification system guarantees that every glass of water is 99.9999 percent bacteria-free, 99.99 percent virus-free, 99.9 percent cyst-free, and is also proven 99.999 percent effective against COVID-19. Aside from its stringent microbe and contaminant-eradicating process, the Aqua SmartGuard’s carbon filters are able to keep essential minerals that maintain the water’s potability and health benefits.
To eliminate the risks of spreading germs, viruses and bacteria with water purifiers being a high-touch surface, the Aqua SmartGuard has a special protective layer, the BioCote antimicrobial surface protection, that uses silver ion technology to keep microbial cells from growing on the cube’s external surfaces. It significantly decreases the presence of microbes on the machine and reduces up to 99.5 percent of bacteria.
The Aqua SmartGuard, despite its many industry-leading features, comes in a compact size, benefitting companies with smaller office spaces. The cherry on top is its sleek visual appeal and contemporary design.
“We at Waterlogic believe that water is a natural resource that must be enjoyed by everyone without any worries of contracting diseases. As we remain bullish on the economic recovery of the country, we hope to be part of every company’s adaptation to the new normal of office safety,” adds Goffe-Gomez.
The Aqua SmartGuard by Waterlogic is the recipient of multiple certifications and accreditations worldwide, including those from international health organizations such as the Water Quality Association (WQA) and the Water Regulatory Advisory Scheme (WRAS). It has also successfully met the ISO 9001 and Energy Star standards, cementing its claim of top-notch hydro-purification.
Aqua SmartGuard offers Total Care Service for unit installation, regular replacement of filters and UVC lamps, and maintenance, all included in the accessible monthly price of Php1,490. Interested partners may visit smartguard.ph for more details.
[1]https://business.inquirer.net/335778/philippines-inc-transitioning-to-hybrid-work-setups-in-2022
Today’s Modern Filipino Kitchen Must-Have: A Reliable and Stylish Water Purification Station
As families prioritize health and wellness, more Filipino homeowners are taking extra measures to ensure what they and their loved ones use and consume is safe and of high quality.
Drinking water is one of these. Waterlogic, the global leader in home and workplace hydration solutions, offers Filipino homeowners a revolutionary way to purify and sterilize drinking water at home with the Aqua SmartGuard. The world’s first COVID-19-safe water purification product recently launched in the Philippines, the Aqua SmartGuard boasts state-of-the-art Firewall UVC technology and BioCote antimicrobial surface protection to prevent the COVID-19 virus from contaminating the family’s drinking water.
“The Aqua SmartGuard water unit is an innovative addition to modern and healthy Filipino households. By combining technology expertise and aesthetic craftmanship from our many years in the global water purification industry, we hope to help keep every Filipino home protected with an advanced and well-designed water unit that delivers the safest drinking water from the source to the glass,” said Windy Goffe-Gomez, Aqua SmartGuard Philippines CEO.
A stylish, functional cube to fit your home aesthetic and needs
The Aqua SmartGuard comes in a sleek, compact cube design that complements any kitchen aesthetic and can fit even small countertops. But make no mistake because while its stylish metallic silver and black design is a sure standout in any modern kitchen, the Aqua SmartGuard is more than just eye candy. It has a premium build and durable quality that homeowners can trust for long-term use.
The Aqua SmartGuard offers a wider range of temperature selections. While most water dispensers have only cold and hot options, the Aqua SmartGuard has ambient, cold, hot and extra hot water options. Its maximum volume storage and water capacity for cold and hot water are 1.4 liters and 1.3 liters, respectively.
The product’s innovative user interface and settings will suit digital-savvy homeowners. The intuitive UI and LCD make for easy use and programming. Customizable settings such as temperature set point optimization, UV timer, filter timer, filter life monitor and energy saving sleep mode ensure smart unit use.
Parents need not worry about their children’s safety when getting water because the unit also has a Child Safeguard selection that ensures the system defaults back to cold water after three seconds of inactivity to prevent accidental dispensing of hot water. The unit also includes a Leak Sensor and Alarm that halt supply to prevent overflow and reduce the risks of accidents.
Transforming drinking water in today’s Filipino homes
Filipino families obtain drinking water from different sources. Many rely on water refilling stations that offer drinking water on a per-gallon container. Others have installed water purifiers at home or buy bottled water. Contamination of jugs or filter replacements remains a concern in the first two cases. As for bottled water, rising prices, delayed deliveries due to lockdown restrictions[1] and concerns about plastic pollution are a deterrent.
The Aqua SmartGuard addresses home drinking water supply needs and safety concerns with its advanced water purification system that uses a cutting-edge, proprietary purification technology to filter water. The unit’s high-performance carbon filters remove contaminants from the water source while retaining the essential minerals. Made from sustainably sourced coconut shell, the multilayer filter absorbs impurities as small as one micron, including chlorine and other common contaminants, leaving the water free of unpleasant tastes and odors.
Each Aqua SmartGuard unit is equipped with Waterlogic’s patented FirewallTM UVC technology that ensures each drop of water dispensed is purified by precisely targeted UVC light. This guarantees that every glass of water is 99.9999 percent bacteria-free, 99.99 percent virus-free and 99.9 percent cyst-free. The FirewallTM UVC technology is also proven 99.999 percent effective against COVID-19.
Taking water safety a notch higher, Aqua SmartGuard water purifiers have silver-based BioCote antimicrobial protection infused into the key surfaces, including the filters, drip tray and dispensing nozzle, which reduces microbes by up to 99.5 percent.
“The water revolution has started in the Philippines. Our role is to provide homeowners with a reliable purification station at home that ensures safe drinking water and is convenient to set up and use just like the coffee stations families have to make sure they get their favorite morning drink. With the Aqua SmartGuard, more Filipinos can easily access and enjoy the health benefits of the world’s safest purified drinking water,” Goffe-Gomez added.
The Aqua SmartGuard by Waterlogic is trusted by experts in the industry. Aside from successfully meeting the ISO 9001 and Energy Star standards, it has been recognized and certified by international health organizations such as the Water Quality Association (WQA) and the Water Regulatory Advisory Scheme (WRAS).
The Aqua SmartGuard offers Total Care Service for unit installation, regular replacement of filters and UVC lamps, and maintenance, all included in the accessible monthly price of Php1,490. Visit smartguard.ph for more details.
[1] https://phys.org/news/2022-01-pandemic-sales-bottled-dip-asia.html