The end of the state of alarm and the progress in the vaccination process are making it possible to face the months leading up to the summer with greater optimism in sectors such as the hospitality industry. Although the incidence of the coronavirus is still high and some people are already predicting an increase in the number of infections in a few weeks, due to the explosion of jubilation that came with saying goodbye to curfewThe longer-term outlook is encouraging.
In Catalonia, the hotel and catering industry has been subject to very restrictive measures in comparison with other autonomous regions for a good part of the year 2020 and 2021, which has led to complaints from hoteliers, who felt unfairly treated and argued that, despite the closures and limitations, the incidence was not much better than in other territories with more lax measures.
Since last May 9, when the state of alarm was lifted, the Generalitat has imposed a business hours for the hotel and catering industry from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. on a continuous basiswith indoor and outdoor service and meetings for a maximum of six people.
However, this new, more permissive situation makes it necessary to continue to maintain constant cleaning and disinfection measures. constant cleaning and disinfection measuresas well as social distancing. We look at some of the recommendations offered by experts, including the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
Cleaning and disinfection of premises
It has been scientifically proven that the virus that causes Covid 19 can be deposited on surfaces. Although the risk of contagion by this route is low, the safest way to prevent infection is to wash hands or use hydroalcoholic gel frequently.
In addition, it is recommended that the premises have sufficient disinfectant dispensers to reinforce sufficient disinfectant dispensers to reinforce safety and that, when clearing spaces of customers and, when spaces are cleared of customers: tables, bar, terrace, disinfection should be carried out before they are occupied by other customers.
When to clean and when to disinfect the premises
Cleaning with products containing soap or detergent reduces germs on surfaces, not only coronavirus, but other pathogens as well. Thus, if it is known with certainty that there are no cases of Covid 19 infection, it will be enough with a daily cleaning to remove viruses that may be on surfaces.
Disinfection with
industrial cleaning products
kills germs left on surfaces, reducing the risk of spreading infections. In shared spaces, such as kitchens, bathrooms, dining rooms, and terraces, more continuous disinfection is required, since the transmission of Covid 19 is higher, customers lower their masks for longer periods of time and, on many occasions, relax their protective measures.
Good hygiene determines the management of the premises. Not only does it translate into a lower incidence of the virus, but it is also a more secure image of the business, something that attracts more customers. When it comes to using appropriate sanitary products, the best recommendation is to use those indicated by the Ministry of Health or to be advised by companies specialized in this area.
A vital point in the whole process of cleaning, disinfection and cleaning, disinfecting and infection prevention is also to raise customer awareness to minimize contact with potentially infected surfaces as much as possible.
Promote the use of open spaces and ventilate interior surfaces well.
In the past year, companies such as SHALBAIDA, which are
distributors of cleaning products
industrial sector, they have seen their sector grow significantly. Disinfection and cleaning, which is always important in work environments, whether in hotels, offices, industrial buildings and warehouses or any other place, has become essential due to the threat of the virus.
Health authorities recommend occupying outdoor spaces whenever possible. Terraces have been the places that have been spared from restrictions during a large part of the state of alarm. However, this lower probability of contagion in the open air does not prevent the need to continue with the disinfection processes. In addition, on outdoor surfaces, there tends to be a greater relaxation of protective measures, with more masks lowered.with more masks lowered.
As for indoor spaces, beyond the constant and permanent cleaning and disinfection tasks, another measure that many hospitality premises have adopted is to ensure safe spaces with interior air renewal with open doors and windows.
There are still a few months to go before herd immunity herd immunityWhen it arrives, it will still be necessary to remain cautious about Covid 19 and possible more infectious strains. Experts are studying the need to apply more doses of vaccines as a reminder in the future, something that will undoubtedly make it necessary to continue taking precautionary measures such as these disinfection measures in the hospitality industry.
