Initial Washroom Hygiene UK Reviews 16,752

TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Evaluating 575 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their friendly, professional, and approachable demeanor, often highlighting their efficiency and willingness to help. The service provided is frequently described as excellent, with many people appreciating the thoroughness and high standards maintained during visits. Reviewers also value the personalized approach, noting that staff take the time to chat, understand needs, and ensure satisfaction before leaving. However, some people were dissatisfied with the service, citing poor conduct, a lack of accountability, and issues with unresolved problems like faulty equipment or incorrect billing. These customers felt that their concerns were not adequately addressed, leading to a frustrating experience.

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Service

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Customer service

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Colin visits us on a weekly basis to our nursery. He is extremely friendly, approachable and professional. Everything is handled efficiently and the kids also love him visiting. It’s always reassu... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We've been using Initial to supply our logo mats for years now. And honestly we cannot fault them, every month our mats are collected, cleaned & replaced by their very friendly driver Stuart. Every ti... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A huge thank you to the practically perfect person who bravely faces the contents of our nappy bin. What some see as shit filled nappies he sees as a personal challenge-and conquers it every single ti... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Always an efficient and great service ! Carl is an asset to the company and is consistently friendly and engages in conversation ! Never have an issue or any problems with initial, and we have... See more

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Company details

  1. #1 of 4 best companies in Hygiene Services
  2. #5 of 121 best companies in Business-to-Business service
  3. #6 of 43 best companies in Waste Collection Service
  4. #1 of 1 best companies in Hygiene Station
  5. #5 of 47 best companies in Waste-Management Service

About Initial Washroom Hygiene UK

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We are one of the UK’s leading providers of washroom solutions, offering an extensive range of products and services to enhance your washroom, whilst ensuring your organisation complies with important legislation.

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Setting the standard for Hygiene and delivering safer work, public and leisure spaces across the UK, since 1903

Local and Expert Response
Supporting our customers in a post-pandemic world, with an effective and fully compliant service built around their specific needs, and delivered by highly trained, RSPH accredited, local CDRs.
Innovative Solutions
Combining our expert understanding of human behaviour and how germs spread, to bring hygiene innovations to the market that are designed to help break the chain of transmission and support the very highest hygiene standards.
Technology
Technology integrated in our product range with no-touch and intelligent connected 'devices' that alert when refill is required as well as in our servicing, with full traceability of service delivery to provide the best customer experience possible.
Health & Safety
A company with a ‘World Class’ Health & Safety record.
Sustainability
A company focused on delivering sustainable operational solutions, and working towards zero customer waste to landfill across our full customer portfolio, and already achieved in England and Wales

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4.9

Excellent

TrustScore 5 out of 5

17k reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Colin is such a nice man

Colin is such a nice man. Always have a blether when he comes into the hostel.

9 February 2026
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Reply from Initial Washroom Hygiene UK

We're happy to hear that you had such a positive experience. It's great to know that our team made your visit special. Thank you for your kind words!
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Carl is a very friendly chatty person. Very polite, does a great job and is very professional..

3 March 2026
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Reply from Initial Washroom Hygiene UK

We appreciate you sharing your positive experience. We are so happy to hear that you found our employee to be friendly, professional, and do a great job.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Carl is always polite and efficient at…

Carl is always polite and efficient at his job. He is respectful of the people we support and patient with staff when busy. Good service. Thank you

3 March 2026
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Reply from Initial Washroom Hygiene UK

We're happy to hear that our team member's politeness and efficiency stood out. We appreciate you acknowledging their respect and patience. Thank you for your positive feedback!
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely fantastic

Absolutely fantastic, always here on time, reliable and very efficient, Carl who attended was very helpful, overall fantastic

3 March 2026
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Reply from Initial Washroom Hygiene UK

We appreciate your fantastic feedback! We're happy to hear that you find our service reliable and efficient. It's great to know our team is helpful!
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

John Carr was extremely polite and…

John Carr was extremely polite and professional.

3 March 2026
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Reply from Initial Washroom Hygiene UK

We're happy to hear that you had such a positive experience. Thank you for sharing your feedback with our team!
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Initial Services

Friendly staff. Good job!!

26 February 2026
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Reply from Initial Washroom Hygiene UK

We appreciate your kind words and are so glad you had a positive experience with our team!
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Big thanks to Rosie from the Glasgow…

Big thanks to Rosie from the Glasgow branch. She is always friendly and helpful when she comes in to our Orbis depot.

2 March 2026
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Reply from Initial Washroom Hygiene UK

We're happy to hear that our team is friendly and helpful when visiting your depot. We appreciate you taking the time to leave us this positive feedback.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Great service

26 February 2026
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Reply from Initial Washroom Hygiene UK

We appreciate you taking the time to leave us this positive feedback! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with our service.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Micheal is always so professional and…

Micheal is always so professional and always does his job with a smile

26 February 2026
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Reply from Initial Washroom Hygiene UK

We appreciate you taking the time to leave us this positive feedback! We are so glad to hear that you consistently receive professional service.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

John Moore does his job with a smile…

John Moore does his job with a smile and there is never any issues.

26 February 2026
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Reply from Initial Washroom Hygiene UK

We're happy to hear that the work was completed to your satisfaction and that you had a positive experience. Thank you for your feedback!
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Carl from intial amazing job

Carl does an amazing job making sure he always collects our sanitary bags and making sure we have new ones he's always pleasant when coming to savers in Kidderminster and does a great job

26 February 2026
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Reply from Initial Washroom Hygiene UK

We're happy to hear that our service meets your needs at Savers in Kidderminster. It's great to know that the sanitary bag collection and delivery are handled well and that our team member is pleasant. Thank you for your positive feedback.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

excellent service!

excellent service!
The operative who serves building 4 is very professional and friendly. We have never had any issue with the bins since he has been put on this job. The bins are clean and useable and always changed efficiently.

20 February 2026
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Reply from Initial Washroom Hygiene UK

We're happy to hear that you've had such a positive experience! It's great to know that the service provided is professional and friendly, and that the bins are clean and well-maintained. We appreciate your feedback.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Always 1st Class service

Craig is always extremely courteous and helpful when at St Crispin's school. He has taken the time to learn a lot of the staffs names and is always very approachable and will always ask if there is anything else he can do for us.

26 February 2026
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Reply from Initial Washroom Hygiene UK

We appreciate you taking the time to share your positive experience. We're happy to hear that the service provided at the school was so helpful and courteous. It's great to know the approachability and attentiveness were appreciated.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

John and Dave are both polite helpful…

John and Dave are both polite helpful and knowledgeable about all aspects of the service and services you provide great communication on arrival and efficient

26 February 2026
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Reply from Initial Washroom Hygiene UK

We appreciate you taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review! It's great to hear that you found our team members to be helpful, knowledgeable, and efficient.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Colin is always professional

Colin is always professional, polite and courteous. He always checks in to make sure we have enough bins and are getting enough collections. He always goes above and beyond and for that, we are grateful.

17 February 2026
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Reply from Initial Washroom Hygiene UK

We appreciate you taking the time to share your positive experience. It's great to hear that the service has consistently met your needs, and we value knowing that the team's efforts are recognised. Thank you!
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Driver

Dl70lxy dangerous driving on motorway doesn't know what a indicator is will not be using company again for my business after this driver driving style

25 February 2026
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Reply from Initial Washroom Hygiene UK

Hello thank you for reaching out. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention. We're concerned about the driving behaviour described and will investigate to ensure safer practices are followed. We would like to rectify this immediately; please share your preferred contact details via Trustpilot or email marketing.uk@rentokil.com
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Loraine ensures she delivers high…

Loraine ensures she delivers high customer service, she takes the time to understand our business needs and what collections times work best. Always friendly and helpful.

9 February 2026
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Reply from Initial Washroom Hygiene UK

We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review. We're happy to hear that you are satisfied with our service.
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