As the country prepares to go back to work amid the COVID-19 pandemic, business owners are taking every precaution to keep their employees and their valued customers safe. From added sanitation efforts to limiting contact through automatic doors and social distancing, there are a variety of ways to increase cleanliness and safety measures in your store. Use these tips to prepare to open after coronavirus closures. 

3 Ways to Protect Your Customers & Employees From the Coronavirus

1. Change the Layout

Adjust the layout of your store to encourage occupants to follow health officials' recommended six-foot social distancing guidelines and reduce the spread of COVID-19. If possible, widen the aisles in your store to help customers stay at a safe distance. Also, consider implementing one-way shopping with distance markers to reduce congestion and backtracking. 

2. Upgrade Sanitation Efforts

Install plastic shields at the cash registers to reduce exposure to airborne particles. While many individuals are already wearing masks in public, you can further support safety efforts by requiring everyone to have one in your store.

Place sanitation stations throughout the building, including disinfectant wipes for cart handles and hand sanitizer, to reduce viral spread from customers touching items. 

3. Install Automatic Doors

The COVID-19 pandemic will affect the way Americans shop for years to come. Making permanent changes, such as automatic door installation, not only eliminates virus exposure on door handles but also shows your customers that you're serious about providing a safe environment.

Automatic doors also prevent dust and dirt from entering your establishment and air conditioning from escaping, reducing your annual energy costs. 

Promote sanitation in your storefront with automatic door installation from Automatic Door Specialists in Waipahu, HI. For over 25 years, their team has provided a wide assortment of high-quality doors, including sliding doors, automatic driveway gates, and roll-up garage doors. Contact them today at (808) 678-8880 to schedule a consultation, or visit their website to learn more about their products and services.