36 Stander Street, George, Western Cape.
Accommodation offered in an Cape Georgian historical home dating back to 1861.
Owner run since 1994 | Phone Philda Benkenstein +27(0)822 269 466
Owner run since 1994 | Phone Philda Benkenstein +27(0)822 269 466
Covid-19 Protocols Pledge
I, Philda Benkenstein , the owner of Fairview Homestead , a business which operates in the travel and tourism industry, hereby pledge that we will adhere, during all operating times, to the Travel and Tourism Industry Standard Protocols for COVID-19 Operations, as issued by the Tourism Business Council of South Africa, and updated from time to time.
I also pledge that we will continue to so adhere, until such protocols are receded or replaced by alternative industry health and safety operating protocols. In addition, where we procure from, or our services are integral with those of emerging small and micro enterprises, we will support and assist those enterprises to adhere to these COVID-19 Protocols. We, Fairview Homestead, do this in recognition of our critical role to provide safe transport, safe accommodation and safe activities and experiences through-out our country in this time of the COVID-19 pandemic. We commit to these protocols because we understand that we carry utmost responsibility to protect our staff and to protect our guests, passengers, visitors and clients from COVID-19 risk, and we additionally acknowledge that we have a particular duty of care to high-risk staff and high-risk guests, visitors, passengers and clients, with respect to the Coronavirus risk.
Further, we acknowledge that we adopt and follow these protocols because we recognise our role as an industry, to support the leaders of our country, in their aims and the measures taken to minimise the spread of Coronavirus, and flatten the curve of the COVID-19 pandemic, in order to further the well-being of all of the people of South Africa.
Our Cleaning Protocol
1. We wear protective gear when we clean. Staff is trained on how to safely remove any cleaning gear. When they are done cleaning a room, they immediately remove protective outerwear and dispose of them or wash accordingly.
2. Rooms are ventilated for at least one hour before we clean. Rooms are ventilated for one day in between arrival and departure of guests.
3. Hands are washed thoroughly, for at least 20 seconds, before and after each cleaning.
4. Safely remove any cleaning gear. After cleaning, any protective outerwear like gowns, gloves, or masks, which are removed and disposed of or wash accordingly.
5. Once the rooms are cleaned, it is then sprayed with a disinfectant containing 70% alcohol. The disinfectant is left to stand for a few minutes, then wiped using paper towels or disposable wipes.
6. We empty the vacuum cleaner after every cleaning. We wipe down the vacuum cleaner with disinfectant, along with all appliances.
7. Trash cans are lined - placing bags into trash bins makes it safer to dispose of tissues and other waste.
8. Sofas, rugs, drapes, and other soft, porous surfaces: Any visible dirt or grime is carefully removed, then cleaned with the appropriate cleaners indicated for use on these surfaces. We do not leave additional blankets, pillows, or towels in the room, but it is available on request. We have removed all decor cushions that are not washable.
9. Linens are washed at the highest heat setting recommended by the manufacturer. That includes bedsheets, mattress covers, hand and bath towels, kitchen towels, and blankets. When handling dirty laundry, care is taken to avoid shaking laundry, which could increase the spread of germs. Used laundry is taken to the laundry room in a special laundry basket (cleaned and sanitized) and not carried by the staff.
10. Extra care is taken in disposing of and washing of cleaning supplies.
Staff is given a checklist of items to take extra care to clean and sanitize:
General:
2. Rooms are ventilated for at least one hour before we clean. Rooms are ventilated for one day in between arrival and departure of guests.
3. Hands are washed thoroughly, for at least 20 seconds, before and after each cleaning.
4. Safely remove any cleaning gear. After cleaning, any protective outerwear like gowns, gloves, or masks, which are removed and disposed of or wash accordingly.
5. Once the rooms are cleaned, it is then sprayed with a disinfectant containing 70% alcohol. The disinfectant is left to stand for a few minutes, then wiped using paper towels or disposable wipes.
6. We empty the vacuum cleaner after every cleaning. We wipe down the vacuum cleaner with disinfectant, along with all appliances.
7. Trash cans are lined - placing bags into trash bins makes it safer to dispose of tissues and other waste.
8. Sofas, rugs, drapes, and other soft, porous surfaces: Any visible dirt or grime is carefully removed, then cleaned with the appropriate cleaners indicated for use on these surfaces. We do not leave additional blankets, pillows, or towels in the room, but it is available on request. We have removed all decor cushions that are not washable.
9. Linens are washed at the highest heat setting recommended by the manufacturer. That includes bedsheets, mattress covers, hand and bath towels, kitchen towels, and blankets. When handling dirty laundry, care is taken to avoid shaking laundry, which could increase the spread of germs. Used laundry is taken to the laundry room in a special laundry basket (cleaned and sanitized) and not carried by the staff.
10. Extra care is taken in disposing of and washing of cleaning supplies.
Staff is given a checklist of items to take extra care to clean and sanitize:
General:
- Doorknobs
- Surfaces
- Light switches
- Remote controls
- Tables
- Fan and lamp chains
- Windowsills and window handles
- Thermostats
- Keys
- Hairdryers
- Railings
- Ironing boards and irons
- Garbage and recycling bins
- Sinks
- Cabinet handles and pulls
- Appliances: oven, toaster, pressure cooker, coffee maker, etc.
- Condiments: oil, salt and pepper shakers
- Kitchenware
- Hard-backed chairs
- Sinks
- Toilets
- Faucet handles
- Showers and tubs
- Shower curtains and doors
- Shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and soap dispensers
- Hangers and luggage racks
- Nightstands
- Umbrellas
- Games
- Books
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