If 2020 has taught us one thing, it is the importance of hygiene in public places. This is especially true in supermarkets where the combination of large crowds and foodstuffs creates a recipe for dirt and grime. Supermarket customers are more hygiene conscious than ever, and many will take their business elsewhere if a store doesn’t appear clean.

Some supermarkets try to save money by handing over cleaning duties to their floor staff. This is a mistake. Supermarket staff are stretched enough as it is, so giving them additional duties will only reduce the quality of their work. Cleaning the store leaves less time to stock shelves and serve customers, creating longer queues and product shortages. The standard of cleaning will also be lower as floor staff will be juggling cleaning duties with other tasks.