{"id":26906,"date":"2020-07-03T13:17:27","date_gmt":"2020-07-03T13:17:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/rts.vents.co.uk\/blog\/?p=26906"},"modified":"2020-07-06T10:23:06","modified_gmt":"2020-07-06T10:23:06","slug":"5-tips-for-improved-ventilation-after-lockdown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rts.vents.co.uk\/blog\/5-tips-for-improved-ventilation-after-lockdown\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Tips for Improved Ventilation After Lockdown"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row rt_row_background_width=&#8221;default&#8221; rt_row_style=&#8221;default-style&#8221; rt_row_borders=&#8221;&#8221; rt_row_paddings=&#8221;true&#8221; rt_bg_effect=&#8221;classic&#8221; rt_bg_image_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; rt_bg_size=&#8221;cover&#8221; rt_bg_position=&#8221;right top&#8221; rt_bg_attachment=&#8221;scroll&#8221; rt_bg_video_format=&#8221;self-hosted&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;5\/6&#8243; rt_wrp_col_paddings=&#8221;false&#8221; rt_border_top=&#8221;&#8221; rt_border_bottom=&#8221;&#8221; rt_border_left=&#8221;&#8221; rt_border_right=&#8221;&#8221; rt_border_top_mobile=&#8221;&#8221; rt_border_bottom_mobile=&#8221;&#8221; rt_border_left_mobile=&#8221;&#8221; rt_border_right_mobile=&#8221;&#8221; rt_bg_image_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; rt_bg_size=&#8221;auto auto&#8221; rt_bg_position=&#8221;right top&#8221; rt_bg_attachment=&#8221;scroll&#8221;][vc_column_text]From Saturday 4 July 2020, many businesses in England which haven\u2019t been able to open for months can welcome customers back again.\u00a0 With correct social distancing measures, PPE and cleaning operations in place, hair salons, B&amp;Bs, hotels, holiday cottages, restaurants, pubs and cafes can once again open their doors.\u00a0 At home, two households of any size may also meet indoors or outside (not including those \u2018shielding\u2019).<\/p>\n<p>Key steps for a successful next phase of openings include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>avoiding face-to-face seating by changing office layouts<\/li>\n<li>reducing the number of people in enclosed spaces<\/li>\n<li><strong>improving ventilation<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>using protective screens and face coverings<\/li>\n<li>closing non-essential social spaces<\/li>\n<li>providing hand sanitiser<\/li>\n<li>changing shift patterns so that staff work in set teams<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Here are our top tips for improving ventilation:[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">1:\u00a0 Familiarise yourself with your ventilation system.\u00a0 Is it mechanical or non-mechanical?\u00a0 Does it contain filters that require cleaning or replacing?\u00a0 Does it require an annual service?<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">2:\u00a0 Check the vents.\u00a0 Room side, non-mechanical ventilators, such as those manufactured by Rytons, can be gently wiped down with a cloth and warm water (you\u2019ll be amazed how grimy they can get).\u00a0 You could even get the vacuum out and use a small attachment to carefully pick up any dust and cobwebs, for clean and clear grilles.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">3:\u00a0 Make sure there\u2019s no vegetation or landscaping blocking vents externally.\u00a0 If possible, wipe down the external grilles occasionally to remove dust and debris.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">4:\u00a0 Boost or introduce ventilation into a room by retrofitting a new <a href=\"https:\/\/rts.vents.co.uk\/blog\/products\/background-ventilators\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">through-wall ventilator<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/rts.vents.co.uk\/blog\/products\/window-trickle-ventilators\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">window trickle ventilator<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">5:\u00a0 Make sure the vents are open and periodically check them to make sure they remain open.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]For more ventilation help and advice contact our technical sales office on 01536 511874 or email admin@rytons.com.<\/p>\n<p>Rytons is proud to be a family run business and British manufacturer since 1972.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243; 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