Simplified sanitising protocols for Nordic-inspired London restaurant

Established in 2018 by Danish-born restauranteur, Søren Jessen, Ekte (meaning ‘genuine’ or ‘real’ in Norwegian) brings an authentic taste of the Nordic regions to the city of London. Situated in the heart of London’s Bank district, Ekte Nordic Kitchen’s food offering is overseen by Swedish-born chef, Robin Freeman, and constantly changes to embrace seasonal and local produce.

To manage staff and guest safety through the COVID-19 pandemic, Ekte was looking to simplify the front of house cleaning and sanitising protocol by replacing surface disinfectant and hand sanitiser with a single product. The restaurant selected GermErase 24hr - a powerful, new, scientifically-proven disinfectant that destroys bacteria, viruses and fungi, including the SARS-CoV-2 virus, killing it in under 30 seconds. The product offers up to 99.999% efficacy against pathogens and delivers a residual effect for 24 hours on surfaces and between washes on hands.

“My top priority is to ensure that our guests have a wonderful experience and enjoy delicious food and wonderful service in a convivial environment without having to worry about anything else,” said Ekte proprietor, Soren Jessen. “Using GermErase 24hr, we can all relax and stay focused on all the things that make Ekte and our sister restaurant, 1 Lombard Street, so special.”

Mark Wintle, sales and marketing manager at P-Wave, the company that supplies the product, said: “For over a decade, P-Wave has built an enviable reputation as a respected innovator in the air freshening industry. As a direct result of the Coronavirus pandemic, health, hygiene and above all safety is now at the top of everyone’s agenda - and in premises, people need to feel as safe as possible. So, P-Wave has evolved, and our message now is ‘protect and refresh’.”

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