Slowing The Spread Of Covid-19: The Importance Of Infection Cleaning

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Buildings, especially high traffic commercial buildings, are always going to have a problem with germs and the spreading of contagions. That does not mean that building owners can’t put in place proper cleaning protocols that can greatly reduce the risks. It is essential that all required and recommended cleaning steps are followed in order to keep those who visit or work in commercial buildings safe.

COVID-19 has brought to light a lot of issues with infection cleaning processes. Many buildings were scraping by with poor infection mitigation plans. The current worldwide pandemic has reminded everyone of the importance of ensuring proper cleaning protocols when it comes to buildings with high daily traffic.

Below are some of the best practices for infection cleaning that can help deal with COVID-19 and many other infectious contagions.

Using Approved Disinfectants

One of the best practices that needs to be followed, especially when a new virus or bacteria starts to spread around the world, is the use of the properly approved cleaners. In the United States, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ...
... is the authority when it comes to choosing disinfectants for cleaning any building. Cleaning solutions that are used in public settings should always be properly tested and approved by the EPA.

Deep Clean All Touch Points

High frequency touch points, like elevator buttons or door handles, should be cleaned frequently and thoroughly. When it comes to more infectious viruses or contagions like COVID-19, it should be noted that even the lesser trafficked touch points should also be cleaned just as thoroughly. This process can easily be sped up by using special equipment such as electrostatic sprayers, foggers, and misters that can get into tough to reach spaces.

Ensure Staff is Properly Trained in Cleaning

When introducing new equipment and products to any cleaning regime in a building, the staff should be given the training necessary for their use. COVID-19 and more infectious contagions require a level of care that may not have been required previously. New cleaning protocols need to be implemented and training needs to take place so that they are carried out properly to prevent outbreaks.

Cleaning protocols may include the following:

1) Always clean surfaces in order of cleanest to dirtiest. This will greatly reduce cross-contamination. Bathrooms are often the last places to be cleaned in a cleaning cycle.

2) Always clean surfaces starting at the top of a room going down. Cleaning at the top may dislodge dirt that floats down so the lowest surfaces should be cleaned last.

3) Disinfect after all other cleaning activities are completed so that any contaminated dirt or dust has already been removed.

By using the best practices for infection cleaning for COVID-19 and any other contagions, contamination spread can be minimized even in high traffic commercial buildings.

Hiring Infection Cleaning Specialists

While these daily cleaning protocols can be performed by on-site staff, it is important to hire professionals if there have been any active cases of COVID-19 or other contagious viruses. Professional cleaning specialists have the tools, equipment, and experience to ensure that the space is thoroughly disinfected. Working with experienced professionals is the best way to reduce the spread of these viruses and maintain a safe and functioning work environment.

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