Breathe a sigh of relief: hairdressers are finally opening again
The “Hygiene Star” certificate supports safety and hygiene
Frankfurt/Bad Soden, March 1st, 2021. A real rush for coveted hairdressing appointments ensures that the appointment books are full to the brim. The easing of the lockdown makes it possible and the hairdressing trade is well prepared. In this and many other industries, there is an increased need for security due to the pandemic, which the Frankfurt company Akut SOS Clean GmbH is taking into account. "In response to popular demand, we have developed an online training course for companies and their employees. At the end, participants receive a certificate: the hygiene star," explains managing director Marcell Engel.
"This offer is particularly important for industries in which there is frequent direct contact with people. It is in great demand in so-called body-friendly industries such as hairdressers, cosmetic salons and nail salons, to name just a few," adds the expert. Irina Mezger, master hairdresser and owner of Mirel Hairdressers, is an entrepreneur who noticed this immediately. She reports on her experiences: "Hairdressers are now considered hygiene professionals. Hygiene has always been very important to us, but we have now made it even more stringent. We follow all the guidelines and implement them correctly. The online training came at just the right time. We are receiving a lot of positive response to the hygiene star." The eye-catching sticker of the seal directly on the store was very well received by her customers.
The online training I completed gave Irina Mezger and her team a lot of useful information about germs and viruses and, above all, how to deal with them effectively. The course is structured so that what you have learned can be put to use immediately. The compact knowledge of the course is based on the latest scientific findings and, above all, on the fact that it can be easily implemented in practice. An example: Proper ventilation is particularly important. If the germs floating around in the air are kept as low as possible, this greatly reduces the risk of infection.
The so-called “touch surfaces” also deserve close attention. Surfaces such as door handles or reception desks are often touched by several people. There are several ways to keep these areas as germ-free as possible. This is also what the course is about, which is structured in a practice-oriented manner. Specially developed checklists provide instructions for proper cleaning and disinfection. These are simple instructions for action. If all points have been dealt with accordingly, the rooms can be entered and used safely.
"We are pleased that we can support companies with this training in these challenging times. In this way, they demonstrate the guarantee of the highest hygiene standards, give themselves and their customers the greatest possible safety and at the same time set themselves apart from the competition," explains Marcell Engel in conclusion.