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 enough protection when customers are then picking up trolleys or baskets after entering. This is where sanitising wipes become an essential hygiene product.
Why Retail Outlets Need Sanitising Wipes
There are a number of reasons that you should be using sanitising wipes at your store entrance. The most important reasons are as follows.
Trolley and basket sanitisation.
The current protocol during COVID-19 is to have either sanitiser dispenses or alternative sanitiser sprays as the customer enters the store. Once the customer’s hands have been sanitisers, they will pick up a basket or grab a trolley and then start shopping. In some cases, trolleys and baskets have been sanitised by staff after use. In most cases, they are returned to entries without sanitisation. With wipes, customers can sanitise handles and other areas that are touched before they prepare to shop.
Additional germ prevention.
This provides a double layer of germ protection. Hand sanitisation is the first layer of protection, removing possible germs from customers’ hands before they enter the store. Wipes are the next layer of protection, removing potential germs from trolleys and baskets. When customers reach the tills, and the tills and belts are then also sanitised with sprays or wipes, there is a third layer of protection. This is the most effective way to ensure that customers and staff are protected.
Customer peace of mind.
With this multi-layer protection, customers will have peace of mind when shopping at your store. Customers are more likely to enter a store that takes their safety seriously than they are to enter a store that does not seem to offer much protection in place. With peace of mind comes a greater level of trust, which, in turn, helps to increase loyalty and reputation. Over and beyond peace of mind, adhering to strict protocols with maximum protection will ensure that you meet stringent COVID-19 guidelines that are in place for businesses with a high volume of traffic.
Along with sanitising wipes, Enviro-Safe also offers hand sanitiser, surface sanitisers, dispensers, foggers, and other solutions, and everything else you need to keep your store safe against viral and bacterial threats.
