Daily restocking catches empty rolls. It does not catch a dispenser that has been jammed for three weeks, a key that only one person has, or a room that was converted and never updated on the supply list. That is the monthly walk.
What to check once a month
- Every dispenser opens, locks, and presents a sheet or a dose. A unit that is “still up” but does not work is out of service.
- The product in the housing is the product on the shelf label. Core, ply, and soap format drift when subs pile up.
- Keys. One spare per route, not one spare in someone’s jacket. See why public dispensers should lock.
- Mounting. A dispenser that has been hit and now sits too high or too low does not get used. Height and reach are part of the audit.
- Bins, liners, and sanitary units. Odour complaints often start with a unit that is no longer being emptied on the daily round.
Keep it separate from the daily list
If you add these lines to the daily restocking checklist, they will be pencil-whipped. Once a month, walk with a pen and write down only what failed. Fix or order those items before the next month. A list of forty rooms with “OK” on every line is not an audit.
Bottom line
Once a month, confirm the hardware works, the key exists, and the product still matches the dispenser. Leave daily filling on the daily list.
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