Covid-19 cleaning
#1
Employee & Guest Health Protection
Hotels have always been committed to cleanliness and safety, even before the coronavirus outbreak. Since the coronavirus pandemic, people have been overly cautious of their surroundings and want to make sure they are in a safe and clean environment. Your hotel should be in a neat and clean condition to where your guests AND employees feel comfortable. Every hotel owner should care about their guests and employees’ health; it is the core of what they do. Here are some tips on how you can improve your hotel’s environment, starting with your employee and guest health.
- Face masks
Face masks guarantee the safety of your employees and guests and are required on your property in all indoor public spaces. According to CDC guidelines, face masks should cover the nose and the mouth. Guests and employees should also keep a safe distance of at least 6 feet.
- Health concerns
Employees who are displaying any COVID-19 symptoms are to remain at home. If at work any employee that spots a guest or coworker displaying any symptoms of COVID-19 should contact a manager immediately. Make sure all your employees are tested for COVID-19 and have no health conditions or sicknesses that could spread.
- Washing your hands
Washing your hands thoroughly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds gets rid of any germs or bacteria and ensures your health and safety. Hand sanitizer is recommended in situations where soap and water are not available. Make sure you are not touching your mouth, nose, or anywhere on your face when your hands are unwashed.
#2
Responsibilities of an Employee
Hotels have always been committed to cleanliness and safety, even before the coronavirus outbreak. Since the coronavirus pandemic, people have been overly cautious of their surroundings and want to make sure they are in a safe and clean environment. Your hotel should be in a neat and clean condition to where your guests AND employees feel comfortable. Every hotel owner should care about their guests and employees’ health; it is the core of what they do. Here are some tips on how you can improve your hotel’s environment, starting with your employee and guest health.
-- Housekeeping
Housekeeping staff should always clean their hands and change their gloves for every guest room they clean.
If possible all employees should wear gloves for extra protection and sanitation.
- Public spaces
Public spaces should be cleaned and disinfected daily, so should everything else that is touched by guests or employees.
Access to handwashing stations or hand sanitizer should be convenient and available in high traffic areas.
- Food/Drinks & Room Services
When handling food and drinks, in-person contact should be reduced with guests and dining items should be minimized for additional sanitation. All food items, utensils, and contact surfaces must be cleaned or disinfected thoroughly.
Foods that have been exposed for long periods of time should not be served to guests. Room services should also be restored with a no-contact delivery.
