This week we are having two UV-C air sanitizing systems installed in our heating and air conditioning unit. One to sanitize the air as it enters the heating system and another as it exits as an extra measure of precaution. We have been researching air cleaning systems for a long time now, and settled on these two UV-C units as the best to keep the air clean and disinfected in the store since UV-C lights have been determined to be able to kill COVID-19 specifically. The research on COVID and airborne transmission is worrisome, so it’s important for us to do everything possible to keep people safe in our store. With these UV-C light units, the air in the store will be circulated through them five times an hour, to kill any lingering microbes that may be in the air.
These new UV-C systems are in addition to the two medical-grade HEPA H13 air purifiers we already have in the store. We also have a sanitizing schedule of cleaning all counters and high tough surfaces throughout the day, and carts, pens, and baskets are disinfected after each use. Face masks that cover the mouth and nose continue to be required to shop in the store, and we have hand sanitizer available at both registers and the entrance to the store.
This is a crazy time, but we want people to feel safe in our store. Let us know if you have any other suggestions for us. Additionally, while we are open for customers to shop in our store, we do continue to offer curbside pickup if you prefer. Call the store to place an order at 708-448-9114 and we will run it out to your car when you arrive. We have a product catalog of our recommended products that you can see on our website here.