According to the poll by P&G Professional, pre-pandemic, 8 in 10 were happy to take their chances, often buying a takeaway without looking into how clean and hygienic the shop was, with three quarters admitting the quality of the food was their main priority.
However, in the current climate, more than a quarter said they will ‘always’ check a takeaway’s hygiene rating before visiting a shop or placing an order for collection. 64% of those polled said a clean shop and good hygiene rating is now the most important consideration when choosing where to purchase food from, above the cost (58%) and customer service (45%).
As this iconic British industry gets back on its feet post-COVID, P&G Professional is supporting fish & chip shops to prepare for a Clean Start; with practical advice and guidance curated in partnership with the 2020 and 2019 winners of the National Fish & Chip Shop of the Year award, the Cod’s Scallops, and Krispies respectively. Together, they are working to educate fish & chip shops and other takeaway business owners on why cleaning is critical to success in a post-pandemic world. the recent launch of the P&G Professional CleanPLUS Experience answers this need. Available as a window sticker or digital asset for website use via the NFFF, this stamp of approval from trusted household name brands (Fairy, Flash and Ariel) is a mark of assurance for guests that an establishment has been cleaned to the highest standards.
Learn more about recommended guidelines (download the Clean start booklet) and scroll down for P&G Professional disinfection portfolio.
1 FACTS
Germs are pervasive in our environment and are easily spread through contact with others, surfaces and inhalation/ingestion.
COMMON GERMS
- Norovirus
- Influenza
- Coronavirus
- Salmonella
- Hepatitis
- E-coli
TRANSMISSION
- Person to person via droplets through the air
- Bodily fluids (sweat, saliva, blood)
- Touching contaminated surfaces
The Spaulding Classification System characterizes the difficulty to kill germs with disinfecting agents.
- Enveloped viruses are easier to kill.
- These include: Influenza, Coronavirus and Hepatitis.
- Non-Enveloped viruses substantially more difficult to kill.
- These include: Norovirus, Rotavirus.
Residual soil can shelter germs
CLEANING... is removing soil from a surface
DISINFECTING... is killing/reducing germs that can cause disease, odors, spoilage
- Most disinfectants do not effectively remove soil, if at all.
- Cleaning well removes soil where germs are found and can multiply.
- Cleaning well allows disinfectants to work more effectively.
*Bacteria on EN1276/EN13697 (15sec/5min contact time, clean/dirty conditions). Viruses tested on enveloped viruses EN14476 (15sec contact time). Not tested on SARS-CoV-2.
2 INFECTION PREVENTION
EDUCATE
ENCOURAGE GOOD HABITS
BREAK THE CONTAMINATION CYCLE
3 INFECTION CONTROL
PREPARE
Being ready for everyday infection control can help when an outbreak occurs.
- Have a written & posted plan for infection control
- Ensure a stock of cleaning products, tools & supplies
- Train employees on PPE and keep it available
ESTABLISH
Consistent and frequent cleaning policies & procedures are critical.
- Proper cleaning and disinfecting procedures should be part of every employee’s training plan
- Managers are the role models – exhibit the behavior you want to see
- Post your policies and make them easily accessible
ENFORCE
Enforcing the “good behavior” of cleaning and disinfection can help ensure it’s done right.
- Catch your employees cleaning and reward the actions
- Have frequent spot checks
- Train by doing – when you notice an improper procedure – correct it by showing the right way
KILL 99.99% of ENVELOPED VIRUSES AND BACTERIA*
WITH P&G PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS
Multiple of our products are proven to kill coronaviruses and bacteria, and several are even effective on harder to kill Non-Enveloped Viruses (like Adenovirus).*
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES
#6D Disinfecting Degreaser Spray 750ml
(EAN: 4015600561949) – food contact safe
*Tested on SARS-CoV-2 and enveloped viruses according to EN14476
C5 Disinfecting Cleaner 2L
(EAN: 8001090846754) - food contact safe
Material needed: Soil & Surfaces: WORLCHEM / Surfaces only: EVODOSES + Spray C5
KITCHEN
Disinfecting Degreaser Spray 750ml
(Case EAN: 4084500101029) Food contact safe
*Tested on SARS-CoV-2 and enveloped viruses according to EN14476
FRONT of HOUSE
#2D Disinfecting multi-surface & glass cleaner 750ml
(EAN: 4015600561888)
- Kills Coronavirus, tested on SARS-CoV-2*
(EN14476 – 5 min) - Kills Enveloped Viruses
(EN14476 – 15sec clean conditions, 5min dirty conditions) such as Coronaviruses, CMV, H1N1, HIV-1 - Kills Non-Enveloped Adenovirus
(EN14476 – 15min) - Kills Bacteria
(EN1276 – 15sec; EN13697 – 1min) - Kills Fungi
(EN1650 – 15min)
*Tested on SARS-CoV-2 and enveloped viruses according to EN14476
C2 Disinfecting Multi-surfaces & glass cleaner 2L
(EAN: 8001090699138)
- Kills Enveloped Viruses
(EN14476 – 15sec clean conditions 6.66% dosage, 5 min dirty conditions 6.66% dosage) such as Coronaviruses, CMV, H1N1, HIV-1 - Kills Non-Enveloped Adenovirus
(EN14476 – 15min, 10% conc) - Kills Bacteria
(EN1276 & EN13697 – 3min) - Kills Fungi
(EN1650 - 5min)
*Material needed: with water supply: Evodose / without water supply: Multidose Spray C2
Disinfecting multi-surface & glass cleaner 750ml
(Case EAN: 4084500100909)
- Kills Coronavirus, tested on SARS-CoV-2*
(EN14476 – 5 min) - Kills Enveloped Viruses
(EN14476 – 15sec clean conditions, 5min dirty conditions) such as Coronaviruses, CMV, H1N1, HIV-1 - Kills Non-Enveloped Adenovirus
(EN14476 – 15min) - Kills Bacteria
(EN1276 – 15sec; EN13697 – 1min) - Kills Fungi
(EN1650 – 15min)
*Tested on SARS-CoV-2 and enveloped viruses according to EN14476
LAUNDRY
ARIEL FORMULA PRO+ 13KG
(EAN: 4015400866572)
Ariel Antibac
(EAN 8001841729763)
- Kills Enveloped Viruses
EN14476 (1.5g/L 20⁰C) – 10 min contact time – dirty conditions - Kills Non-Enveloped viruses
EN14476 - 20min (12g/l 60⁰C) 20mins contact time - dirty conditions, such as Adenovirus, Rotavirus, and Norovirus - Kills Bacteria
(EN1276 - 5g/L 40°C and EN16616 (7g/L 60°C) - Kills Fungi
(EN1650 - 6gl/L 50°C)
*All Enveloped Viruses based on EN14476 (5 min contact time).
Bacteria based on EN1276/EN13697 (5 min contact time). For contact times please refer to the above information or the Product Information Sheet for the relevant product.
The rest of P&G Professional products are overall useful in a good hygiene practice approach following HACCP protocols.