CLEANING & HYGIENE POLICY

PERSONAL HYGIENE

Please use hand sanitiser. This should be done as a minimum on entering and leaving the studio and after coughing or sneezing.
Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your arm when you cough or sneeze.
Used tissues should be disposed of promptly in the nearest bin and sanitise your hands
Wear a face mask upon entering the building, you can then remove this when entering the studio itself.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth while at the studio
Avoid any close personal contact (hugs etc.) and follow the social distancing measures stated on our Covid19 policy.
Please avoid being bare foot where possible. You can wear your heels or socks during class.

Only use equipment you have been assigned to for class.
There will be no sharing of poles during class.
Avoid touching any other poles
Only use the cleaning products provided for your pole and the floor in your area.
Please bring your own mat if you would like to use one for warm ups
Please ensure you have your own grip aid, sharing is not permitted.

All cleaning products have been provided by the studio and have been labelled for their use.
Students will be asked to clean their allocated pole and the floor within it before and after class using the cleaning products provided in their space.

‘High touch’ areas are currently identified as: Door handles, entry code lock, cleaning station surface.
High touch areas will be cleaned and disinfected before and after class using professional grade anti-bacterial spray. The product will be applied directly to the surface and then applied to a microfibre cloth to ensure coverage of the whole area. Instructors will follow the instructions of the bottle when in use.

Flooring will be cleaned pre-class and post class using Flash Anti-bacterial speed mop with disposable mop cloths.

Students and instructors must wash hands upon arrive at the studio and use the hand sanitiser before entering.
Handwashing facilities are available in the toilet area upon entering the building.
Touchless Hand sanitiser dispensers will be located immediately outside the studio door as well as inside the studio.
Disposable paper towels and bins are provided.
Hand sanitising gel should be used when hand washing facilities are not available, but not on visibly dirty hands. Rub for 10-15 seconds and allow to dry naturally

The windows will remain open throughout each class
Instructors will ensure both doors will be opened up until the class starts and immediately after the class finishes.
No fans will be in use
The air conditioning unit will not be in use.

Please leave all non-essential items in your car or your home. Only bring to the studio exactly what you need for your class and take it home with you at the end.
Students will have an allocated space for belongings in your area by your pole but this will be small.
Please come class ready with your pole kit under your clothes.