With the emergence of a new strain of COVID-19 and the widespread cases we're witnessing for the first time since this pandemic commenced, it is time to consider sanitation practices while reinforcing the importance of hygiene among staff and customers.
While COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters have been rolled out internationally this is not the time to be complacent. Cleanliness is high on the list of customer expectations when it comes to public venues and they are uncompromising on this. Is your business up to standard? Have you ensured hygiene practices to keep not only customers but your staff safe as well?
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COVID-19 vs the Flu
Both COVID-19 and the flu can spread from person to person through small particles that are expelled when an infected individual coughs, sneezes or talks. These small particles can travel up to 6 feet and the concern is when they land in the mouths or noses of uninfected persons.
On most occasions, infection is spread by inhalation however, it is possible to be infected by touch to a surface or object that has the virus and then touching your face, mouth, nose or eyes in a short space of time. It is for this reason frequent hand sanitation is encouraged at every possible opportunity.
While COVID-19 and flu viruses are spread in similar ways, COVID-19 is more contagious and considered to be a super-spreader as we’re witnessing.
There are numerous debates about which is considered more serious or which has resulted in more deaths but that is not our focus in this article. We’re here to remind everyone to get on board with a sanitation invitation to combat respiratory illnesses and viruses that plague us.
Cleaning products and the mighty power of microfibre
Our comprehensive range of sanitisers and disinfectant cleaning products is suitable for use in office environments, restaurants, cafes, hotels, schools, aged care facilities, and hospitals. We have a solution for every cleaning task in our extensive range of cleaning chemicals that will take the hassle out of your everyday tasks.
Speak to your Reward Territory Manager about our cleaning chemical solutions so we can assist your business combat this pandemic while ensuring you meet all OH&S compliance required for your industry.
Microfibre cloths work well for cleaning activities with the bonus of being reusable making them kinder for the planet. Another advantage of using microfibre cloths or towels is the cleaning quality of their unique fibre structure designed to grip surfaces and pick up 99% of bacteria with just water.
The Kleaning Essentials Microfibre Cloths are available in five colours for your selection. You can allocate colours for specific areas within your business (high traffic vs low traffic), for specific cleaning products (disinfectants vs glass cleaners or polishes), the list is endless.
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Hand sanitisers in as many places as possible
We’re all very familiar with the necessity of regularly washing hands and using hand sanitisers. It’s so easy to become complacent though and we cannot afford for this to happen in this day and age.
Encourage everyone who enters your workplace to sanitise on entry. Position a floor stand with a dispenser at every entry point so it can’t be missed. A counter stand or a hand sanitiser pump bottle won’t go astray either. Place this next at your reception or POS as an added defence against germs.
It’s also beneficial to keep Soft Clean sanitising wipes on hand for quick clean-ups. They are great to use on high-use items like Eftpos machines, keyboards, benchtops, touchscreens and door handles. These highly sought wipes kill 99.9% of germs and bacteria, and are available in soft packs of 60 and tubs of 250.
There are so many benefits to providing hand cleaning facilities and sanitation stations throughout your business. There are the obvious benefits we’ve discussed numerous times relating to eliminating the spread of bacteria and viruses. Another benefit that deserves mention is the confidence it instils in your staff and customers that your business is a safe environment. Showing you take hygiene seriously, and taking it seriously, can only have positive impacts on your brand as customer sanitation and hygiene expectations are high.
Sanitation at the table
It’s time to do away with manually wrapping cutlery in napkins and the answer is cutlery pouches. The benefits are endless. There is no time preparing these pouches for diners as it is as simple as sliding the cutlery in with limited handling. Some pouches also come with a napkin which is another benefit.
If you’d like to step things up with hygiene practices at the table why not include a Choyer sanitiser wipe with cutlery pouches as you distribute them to customers. These wipes are lightly fragranced with Green Tea and Aloe Vera, and are a convenient way to show guests how much you care about hygiene and cleanliness.
The right protection to stay virus-free
Are you a café or restaurant with a high-traffic POS for greeting customers, taking orders and processing payments? Added protection may be required to safeguard against viruses beyond hand sanitation and cleaning.
The first step is protecting the face from coughs, sneezes and conversations. The clear plastic face shields are a great option. While they don’t offer as much coverage as surgical masks, they are customer friendly as expressions are not lost behind a cloth mask. They also provide an extra barrier when used with surgical masks if you're serious about ensuring employee safety.
Read more about selecting an appropriate face mask in this article.
Gloves are another necessary option especially if cash transactions are commonplace in your business. It’s frightening to consider all the places each piece of currency may have visited and the number of bacteria on notes and coins. The Hospitality Essentials powder-free gloves are available in various sizes, suitable for food handling and general cleaning duties due to the versatility of the gloves.
Read more about disposable gloves in this article.
Next level cleaning and sanitation
We’ve selected three pieces of equipment for your consideration when thoroughly cleaning your business premises. There are many more ranges and options available, but these provide a little inspiration and food for thought about cleaning and maintenance equipment to consider.
Freshen your carpets and eliminate nasty germs that may be hiding in the fibres with the Karcher SGV8/5 Steam Vacuum. This EASY-operation appliance includes a one-turn switch for all functions with self-explanatory symbols making it simple to operate. There is also a self-cleaning mode to clean hoses, pumps and pipes to restore hygiene and cleanliness between use.
The Meiko Washer and Disinfector is a popular choice for aged care facilities, hospitals, and anyone requiring the service of a high-quality disinfecting washer in their utility rooms with patented innovative technology designed to eliminate the risk of infections.
Take the hard work out of cleaning with the FV 130.2 commercial dishwasher. With a passing height of 740mm, this equipment is ideal to wash larger items with a high-powered capacity able to wash up to 30 racks per hour making it an ideal addition for any busy café, restaurant or catering business.
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Would you like some hand sanitiser with that? No one was expecting closed borders, shut stores, social distancing, and everything else 2020 served up to us. We also didn't expect the continuation of the pandemic through 2021 with new variants of the virus emerging.
Make 2022 safer for your staff and customers with the right sanitation solution to keep your business spotless and hygienic. There is no denying the need for extra precautionary measures to remain safe which is now part and parcel of life as we know it.
The care and attention you dedicate to cleaning and sanitising your business is the first line of defence in preventing all viruses. Have a look through our range of Hygiene & Washroom products as well as the array of Safety Apparel products.
Our customer service team are available to help if you have any questions or if there is a product you are after. Send us a message or chat with us online. We’re more than happy to help!