Shopping in the New Normal: Why Trolley Sanitation is Still Important amid COVID-19?

July 9, 2021

If you consider how many people use shopping trolleys each week at a typical supermarket, then you can imagine how many microbes and germs are on the average trolley – a lot. With the pandemic in place, hygiene and health is of utmost safety. That is why cleaning shopping trolleys is important for the health of not only customers, but also for the employees who maintain them. While not all supermarkets and retail stores maintain the same level of shopping trolley cleanliness, it is advised, for the greater good of all, to provide sanitation stations to combat unsanitary shopping trolley.

Based on a recent study, a shopping trolley can have 361 times more bacteria than the surface of a toilet doorknob. Additionally, the same study reveals that a trolley from a supermarket can contain different types of harmful bacteria that can cause illnesses among shoppers and even store personnel.

Given these facts, experts would truly recommend the retail store and supermarket owners to have their shopping trolleys and other shopping elements cleaned regularly. And with the current global health crisis, the need to clean and sanitise the shopping trolleys thoroughly is a must as they can help in preventing the spread of disease as well as preserve their overall quality and service life.

Use a Disinfectant Wipe

Another great tip in cleaning your shopping trolleys it to use high-quality disinfectant wipes. Right before returning all the used shopping trolleys to their respective areas, they must be cleaned with disinfectant wipes to effectively remove all the microbes that can cause diseases and illnesses. Since pressure washing could take time, opting for disinfecting wipes for daily cleaning and sanitation can already mitigate the health risks that dirty and infected trolleys can bring to shoppers. All the most frequently touched areas of the trolleys must be cleaned with disinfectant wipes.

Sanitation stations with CitrusWirx wipes is the solution, and you can get these here at SOS Retail Sales. CitrusWirx wipes provide a convenient solution for customers that are concerned about making contact with germs and bacteria with their hands. These sanitation wipes are alcohol-free and contain EPA-approved disinfectants that effectively remove bacteria, germs and even viruses, such as E. coli. Using the sanitation wipes does not irritate skin, or cause dryness, and, they also provide an alluring citrus aroma that people associate with cleanliness.

To find out more about these useful tips, feel free to give us a call at SOS Retail Sales. We specialise in supplying new equipment and products to the retail industry, shopping centres and the health and fitness industry. We also specialise in the maintenance and manufacture of equipment and pride ourselves on performing to the highest industry standards with customer satisfaction of the utmost priority.

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