Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 18th April 2024 Issue no. 1110
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New data reveals consumer confidence in business cleanliness
Findings from a recent US national survey has unveiled strong consumer confidence in business cleanliness, with two-thirds of Americans (65%) saying businesses are cleaning enough.
The findings from the survey conducted for American Cleaning Institute by Ipsos underscore shoppers' confidence in not only the cleaning products and recommended protocols, but also their confidence in businesses to implement these protocols effectively within their workplace. The survey analysed consumer perceptions of cleaning measures following an unprecedented decline in sales for many small businesses and retailers due to Covid-19.
Ahead of the holiday shopping season, these survey results come at an important time for businesses and retailers as many consumers are deciding on doing their shopping in-store or online.
To help business across the country navigate a successful reopening, the American Cleaning Institute rolled out new resources through the Healthy Returns program. Adapted from public health recommendations, the free online toolkit provides guidance and checklists containing easy to understand reminders on hygiene and cleaning that are crucial to keeping the workplace healthy and safe.
"As the country continues to grapple with the long-lasting impacts of the ongoing pandemic, we know how important this holiday shopping season is for many businesses," says Melissa Hockstad, ACI president & CEO. "At ACI, we are committed to serving our business community and providing them with the tools and resources needed to both ensure safe operations and also reinforce confidence among employees and customers through effective cleaning measures."
Additional survey responses include:
* Confidence in cleaning products is particularly high among older adults (90% of those ages 55+ vs. 81% of those ages 18-34). Those over the age of 55 are also significantly more likely feel as though businesses are generally cleaning enough (72% vs. 59% of those ages 18-34).
* More than half of Americans (51%) believe businesses, schools and other public locations are maintaining an adequate level of cleanliness in preparation for cold and flu season.
* Respondents expect to see businesses take additional cleaning and disinfecting measures in order to maintain a safe environment, including:
• Providing hand sanitiser (73%)
• Frequent wipe-downs of surfaces (77%)
• Signage of cleaning measures and regulations (53%)
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