Morrisons launches a major programme to further increase hygiene standards at all its stores

Morrisons stores in Lynn and Fakenham are included in a major programme by the retailer to increase its hygiene standards.

The supermarket chain will see that every one of its 494 stores receives a three-week deep-clean, brand new equipment, and additional cleaning staff.

The latest investment is to make customers feel even safer in store. It follows the supermarket already spending £25 million to implement store safety measures, such as Perspex screens, PPE for colleagues and floor markings.

As a result, 2,240 brand new cleaning roles will be created, including a new Market Street hygiene assistant in all stores to clean food preparation areas. This will ensure Morrisons foodmakers can concentrate on making fresh quality products for its butcher, baker, fishmonger, deli, greengrocer and florist departments.

Additionally, nearly 30,000 more hours each week will be put into Morrisons existing housekeepers and core cleaning roles. This will see more areas across its stores, such as toilets, shelving and ‘high touch’ areas, being cleaned even more frequently to protect colleagues and customers.

New cleaning stations are also being fitted at all store entrances providing antibacterial wipes for baskets and trolleys, as well as hand sanitiser.