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The Importance of Surface Sanitisation for Schools
Now that schools have reopened across the country, surface sanitisation is essential for the health of students and educators. The opening of schools in South Africa has become a controversial topic, with many concerns on how schools can keep students and educators safe. Although children generally have higher immunity to COVID-19, there is still a…
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COVID Vaccine and Sanitisation – What to Expect
South Africa is expected to start rolling out the COVID vaccine in 2022 – possibly the end of 2021 if we are lucky. Although the vaccine has not yet arrived in South Africa, it has become a major topic of discussion around the world. In many cases, there has been a lot of controversy around…
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Retail Sanitisation is No Longer Optional
With a very real risk of lockdown levels increasing once again, retail sanitisation is no longer optional – it is mandatory. Outlets that are not taking sanitisation measures as a priority can not only risk consequences of non-compliance – they can also risk putting their customers at risk. If you do not have a COVID…
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Why Your Business Needs COVID Protocols
If your business does not already have COVID protocols in place, it is essential to develop a company-wide strategy as soon as possible. In addition to national health and safety guidelines, it is highly important that you have specific guidelines that relate to your business. This is the best way to keep your employees safe…
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Surface Sanitisation in Hospitality Environments
Surface sanitisation is essential in every single industry. In the hospitality environment, it is even more important. Restaurants, cafes, caterers and other food-based businesses need to adhere to stringent health and safety guidelines at all times. When surfaces are not fully sanitised, there is a greatly increased risk of contamination, whether from pathogens and harmful…
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Sanitising Your Premises After COVID Contamination
Dealing with positive COVID-19 cases can be devastating for any business, resulting in an urgent need for premises sanitisation. Even with strict protocols in place that include temperature checking and symptom screening on entry for all employees, it is impossible to completely avoid the risk of positive cases. In the event that any employee has…
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Workplace Sanitisation During COVID-19 and Beyond
Workplace sanitisation has become a major priority during the global COVID-19 pandemic. It should be a priority long after the pandemic ends, too. Whether you have a small business with just a few employees or a large company that employees hundreds of people, keeping your staff safe is essential. In the case of larger corporations…
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Why Your Retail Business Needs Sanitising Wipes
Most larger stores and supermarkets are using sanitising wipes. Many medium and smaller sized stores are relying purely on hand sanitiser, however. Some many have hands-free sanitiser stations. Others may have employees at the entrance using a spray as each customer passes. Although this offers a basic level of protection, it does not always provide…
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How to Choose Effective Hand Sanitisers
Whether choosing hand sanitisers for your shop, business or home, it is essential to find sanitisers that effectively protect against a wide variety of bacteria and germs. Thanks to COVID-19, the use of hand sanitisers has become an expected part of day-to-day life. We are now used to sanitising every time we enter buildings and…