Keeping Your Retail Space Clean, Healthy and Safe During COVID-19 

Retail establishments must recognize and address the unique challenges that come with the COVID-19 pandemic in retail settings. In order to safely and effectively operate to serve the public, brick and mortar retail spaces must adhere to best practices like frequent hand washing with soap and water (using sanitizer if soap and water are unavailable), cleaning and disinfecting surfaces and objects, social distancing, and other safety and hygiene protocols set forth by the Center for Disease Control (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO), and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).  

Surfaces frequently touched by multiple people like door handles, desks, countertops, light switches, phones, and faucets should be cleaned and disinfected at least daily, according to the CDC. More frequent cleaning and disinfecting may be required based on the level of use. For example, surfaces and objects such as shopping carts and point of sale keypads should be cleaned and disinfected before each use.

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The experts learn something new about the novel coronavirus almost every day, and what they learn often changes the opinions of best practices when it comes to cleaning and disinfecting, social distancing, wearing masks, and other hygiene practices.  

Coronavirus Prevention Protocols for Retail Spaces

Below is a list of coronavirus prevention protocols for retail spaces established by OSHA: 

  • Perform thorough cleaning in high traffic areas.
  • Frequently disinfect commonly used surfaces.
  • Clean and sanitize shared equipment between each use.
  • Clean touchable surfaces between shifts or between users, whichever is more frequent.
  • Equip customer entrances and exits, checkout stations, with proper sanitation products, including hand sanitizer and sanitizing wipes, and provide personal hand sanitizers to all front line staff (e.g., cashiers).
  • Make hand sanitizer and other sanitary supplies readily available to workers.
  • Use products approved for use against COVID-19 on the Environmental Protection
  • Agency (EPA)-approved list and train workers on chemical hazards, product
  • instructions, ventilation requirements, and OSHA requirements. 
  • Adjust or modify store hours to provide adequate time cleaning and stocking with physical distancing.
  • Provide time for workers to implement cleaning practices during their shifts. Hire a third-party cleaning company if needed.
  • Install hands-free devices if possible, such as contactless payment systems and automatic paper towel dispensers.
  • Encourage the use of debit or credit cards by customers.
  • Consider upgrades to improve air filtration and ventilation.

Hiring A Commercial Cleaning Company – Cleansart

Hiring a professional cleaning company like Cleanstart, with experience in cleaning and disinfecting during the COVID-19 pandemic, can help prevent infection and spread of the virus in your retail space. We will help you identify the priority areas as well as high-risk areas in your space that need frequent cleaning and disinfecting.

Retailers who fail to maintain a clean, well-maintained store are putting themselves at a strong competitive disadvantage. A recent survey conducted by Harris Poll found that 93% of U.S. adults would not return to a retailer if they experienced some type of issue related to the facility. The top five factors that would turn patrons away from a store were: 

  1. General bad odor – 78%
  2. Dirty restrooms – 66%
  3. Dirty and dusty surfaces – 65%
  4. Poor entryway cleanliness – 60%
  5. Broken and dirty dressing rooms – 56%

Whether you are a department store, furniture showroom, car dealership, pharmacy, grocery store, clothing boutique, or fine art gallery, we focus on the details so that you can focus on your customers. Our professional cleaning technicians are trained in the latest cleaning and disinfection best practices established by the CDC and WHO and observe all OSHA standards.

We provide efficient and effective cleaning and disinfection services for COVID-19 prevention as well as emergency services for confirmed COVID-19 infection cases. We will work with you to develop a cleaning and disinfecting service plan customized for your specific cleaning and disinfection needs. Our professional cleaning staff uses EPA-approved disinfectants to help prevent the spread of germs and bacteria that transmit infectious diseases like coronavirus and influenza.

Our number one priority is to help you maintain a clean and hygienic retail space so that you can provide your customers with a safe and pleasurable shopping experience.

 

Experience Matters, Especially During a Pandemic  

Cleanstart has been in the commercial cleaning and janitorial industry for over 27 years. We have also been out there on the front lines fighting the spread of COVID-19 since the very beginning of the pandemic (Time Magazine video featuring Cleanstart on the front lines fighting COVID-19). We provide fast, efficient, and effective cleaning and disinfection services and can customize a cleaning plan to fit your needs and schedule.

We also provide a 100% satisfaction guarantee. If for whatever reason our 5-star quality service standard is not met, we will make it right by correcting the issue within one business day. Daily, weekly and monthly visits are available as well as one-time emergency disinfecting services.

You can be assured that our high-quality retail space cleaning and disinfecting services tick all the boxes: 

✓ Over 27 years in the cleaning and janitorial industry
✓ Professionally trained janitorial specialists
✓ Committed to the highest quality of clean
✓ Local, licensed, bonded & insured
✓ 24/7 cleaning options & support
✓ Customized cleaning solutions
✓ 100% satisfaction guarantee
✓ OSHA, HIPAA, EPA, CDC, AORN compliant
✓  A+ BBB-rating

If you are looking for an experienced and reputable commercial cleaning service to clean and disinfect your retail space, you can count on the experts at Cleanstart. For more information about our services or to request a free quote, please give us a call today at (253) 921-2593. Request A Free Estimate!

 

Where we service in the PNW:

 

AuburnBellevueBellinghamBonney LakeBremertonFactoriaFifeGig HarborKentLakewoodOlympiaPuyallup, RentonSeattle, TacomaTukwilaUniversity Place, King CountyKitsap County, Pierce County, and Thurston County.

5013 Pacific Hwy E unit 16 Fife, WA 98424 • Phone: 253.921.2593 • Email: Caleb @ thecleanstart.com

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