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Hygiene in the retail sector

Maintaining high levels of hygiene should be of paramount importance to retailers large and small. The cost of poor hygiene standards can be high, and the rewards for maintaining good levels of cleanliness equally great.

Poor hygiene in a retail environment can lead to various negative outcomes with people working and shopping in close proximity to each other. Most significantly, it can have an impact on the spread of viruses between staff members and customers.

But it can also have a knock on effect in other areas, including negative impact on the company’s reputation as both staff and customers are likely to recognise that cleanliness and hygiene is not being appropriately maintained.

On the other hand, taking time to maintain high levels of hygiene can help put staff members and customers at ease and help a shop thrive by creating a pleasant, presentable, and healthy place to work and shop.

Risk areas to consider

Some of the highest risk areas in terms of the spread of bacteria and viruses in the retail space are:

• Desks, counters and checkouts
• Staff and customer toilets
• Entrance areas
• Communal areas
• Changing rooms
• Hand care sanitizing areas

First impressions count

Hygiene has never been so important and noticeable to members of the public as it is now.

This has created an opportunity for retailers who are going the extra mile to make give their customers an safe, enjoyable, memorable experience when shopping with them.

Maintaining high levels of hygiene is becoming an increasingly effective way to stand out from the crowd and attract more footfall which will lead to sales growth and revenue growth.

Utilising the appropriate hygiene services isn't simply a cost of doing business, it's an investment that can lead to a positive return over both the long and the short term.

How we can help

Specialist hygiene services companies such as TWC Group can provide offices with a range of products and services that they wouldn’t otherwise be able to access in an affordable and convenient way.

• Specialist services: Alongside our scheduled washroom and waste disposal services, TWC offers a range of additional hygiene solutions including infection control, bio-fogging, carpet cleaning, and drain care.
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• Tailored solutions: We offer flexible contracts that are designed to accommodate the individual requirements of each organisation we work with.
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• Compliance: Our experts will support you in understanding and complying with duty of care and health and safety requirements.
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• Extensive product range: Customers have access to our entire hygiene and health and safety product ranges that are being constantly improved and extended to make the highest levels of hygiene available at the lowest prices possible.

Find out more about how we can help your retail space thrive without compromising on hygiene at a time when hygiene is of the utmost importance. Speak with a member of our team on 01845 525070 or email admin@twc-group.com today.