Josh Thoma of Smack Shack Invests in New COVID-19 Safety Measures
Friday, October 30, 2020 at 10:55PMVia an October 30 Press Release:
New UV Light Air Purification System And Ionic Electrostatic Sanitizing Spray Provide Peace Of Mind For Guests And Staff At Smack Shack And The Lexington This Winter and Beyond
With colder weather already here and COVID-19 cases on the rise throughout the Midwest, local restaurateur Josh Thoma, owner of Smack Shack and The Lexington, has invested in new sanitizing technologies to keep his restaurants clean and his staff and guests safe.
Thoma has installed a new Steril-Aire UV Light Air Purification System at both his restaurants. The system is installed in the existing HVAC ductwork. As the air passes through the filter, UV light penetrates the cell wall of the microorganisms and disrupts the structure of the DNA thereby prohibiting reproduction of the cell. Air continually passes through the filter killing 99% of viruses and bacteria providing clean air to the entire restaurant every fifteen minutes.
“We wanted to do all that we could to provide a safer environment to our guests and staff,” said Thoma. “This is an uncertain time for all of us and our commitment to everyone’s safety is our number one priority.”
In addition to the new Steril-Aire, Thoma has added Graco SaniSpray systems at Smack Shack and The Lexington. The SaniSpray system uses ionic electrostatic technology making the sanitizing process much more thorough and effective than traditional spray bottles. Sanitizer is sprayed at a wide angle thereby covering a larger area. The electrostatic nature of the spray then adheres to surfaces, including frequently touched and difficult to reach areas, resulting in a more comprehensive coverage.
For those guests that may still be apprehensive about dining indoors, Smack Shack has also installed fourteen infrared heaters on their covered patio so that it may be used year-round. Since the system uses infrared heat, not only does it warm the air to a reasonable temperature, but surfaces including the tables and floor absorb the heat as well providing a more comfortable sustained temperature.
For more information on the restaurants safety measures, visit smack-shack.com and thelexmn.com.
