The novel coronavirus pandemic demonstrated just how rapidly millions of people across the globe can be infected. While close person-to-person contact helped spread the SARS-CoV-2 virus, multiple other factors played a role, including inadequate cleaning of surfaces, a lack of hand hygiene, sick people traveling and interacting with others and slow responses by country governments.
The virus can live for days on certain surfaces, making thorough and frequent cleaning with the right chemicals, tools and equipment an essential part of preventing the spread of SARS-CoV-2. Organizations must now meet new standards for public health practices, including a new standard of cleanliness to make customers and workers confident in the safety of their facilities.
Cleaning And Disinfecting Comes To The Forefront
Before the pandemic, cleaning was necessary, but wasn't always viewed as essential for saving lives. Now faced with a highly contagious virus, businesses are scrambling to adjust to a new standard of hygiene. For example, some retailers and foodservice organizations announced they would clean and/or disinfect certain frequently touched surfaces every 30 minutes, while others implemented occupancy limits or shifted entirely to curbside pick-up and delivery rather than allowing customers indoors.
As more businesses reopen and encourage people to visit their facilities, a clear and different approach to cleanliness is required. Gone are the days of ?good enough? and simply cleaning for appearance. Employees and customers now demand more.
Putting Everyone At Ease
Steps organizations can take to make customers and employees feel safer include:
A New Normal Emerges
This pandemic has created widespread awareness about the role of cleaning in preventing the spread of infections. At a time when people are fearful to enter facilities and interact with others in close quarters, businesses must adopt new methods of cleaning. The visible process of cleaning instills confidence while removing invisible pathogens. Implementing the above recommendations will demonstrate to customers and employees that their health and safety is a top priority.
Diversey can help you create the safest environment for your associates and customers. Contact Diversey at 1-800-668-7171 or speak with your Diversey representative regarding proper cleaning and disinfecting products and procedures.