Protecting retail and leisure staff
As the retail and leisure sectors come out of lockdown, Trudi Osborne, Marketing Manager at Airdri, explains why infection control measures are more important than ever in the battle against Coronavirus in public settings.
It’s been over a month since retail was given the green light to reopen after coronavirus lockdown measures forced them to close their doors back in March. And, in recent weeks, the hospitality industry has joined retail in coming out of hibernation, with the leisure sector following suit in July as well.
Whilst these baby steps are welcome by many, and certainly much-needed for the economy, some are still nervous about the risks posed in these environments. In fact, a consumer survey found that almost half (46%) of us feel uncomfortable returning to non-essential shops, with just 12% of Brits wanting things to go back to ‘normal’ in the future.
It seems high-footfall areas, with multiple touchpoints like shopping malls and sports centres, are areas of concern for many, who fear the virus could spiral out of control once again, resulting in a second wave.
If we are to avoid a second outbreak and another national lockdown, we must step up our hygiene measures across all settings. It firmly remains our first line of defence against coronavirus and has never been more important.
Washroom hygiene is in our hands
Hygiene has always started in the washroom, from the regular cleaning of facilities to the washing and drying of hands. However, in recent months there has been much discussion (and fake news) about COVID-19’s ability to thrive in this particular setting, especially when hand dryers are in operation.
As a business that has spent the last five decades designing and manufacturing some of the most hygienic, robust hand drying solutions on the market, we were shocked by these claims and disappointed to see the crisis being used as a vehicle for propaganda from our paper rivals. So, we decided
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to get to the bottom of these rumours by commissioning a leading microbiologist to research the matter.
Of course, our suspicions were confirmed. The resulting report by Dr David L. Webber proved that the use of hand dryers does not contribute to the spread of coronavirus, and that both paper towels and warm air hand dryers offer a hygienic way to dry hands. Dr Webber also noted that the risk of contracting the disease should be no greater in the washroom than in any other communal space.
So as public washrooms in retail and leisure settings start to reopen in the coming months, it is vital that people continue to observe the highest standards of hand hygiene, washing with soap and water and drying thoroughly to remove any microbes from the hands.
Tackling invisible threats
We also need to invest in stringent infection control measures, from regular deep cleans of facilities to the cleansing of the overall environment. This is where an air purifier can really make a difference, both in the washroom and beyond, tackling the germs that a cloth and bottle of disinfectant may not be able to reach.
Earlier this year, before the coronavirus outbreak, we launched our first washroom air purifier. Using the most advanced infection control technology, the unit promises to kill 98.11% of all airborne and surface bacteria and viruses, 24/7, 365 days a year. This means that any germs that have not been picked up by a cleaner, will be eradicated by the purifier.
But in the world we find ourselves in today, living alongside a very contagious virus, these measures are needed beyond the washroom to protect its inhabitants and give them the confidence to visit your premises.
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https://yougov.co.uk/topics/health/articles-reports/2020/04/22/dont-count-customers-returning-once-covid-19-lockd) (
https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/12102088/12-brits-life-return-normal-after-coronavirus/)
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