Over the last few weeks, a new virus called COVID-19 has spread quickly through several countries, including the US. Because this disease is highly contagious and can cause severe symptoms, this is a time for individuals and businesses to take serious safety precautions. One of the most important steps you can take--especially in a high-risk environment like a medical office--is to work with a cleaning service to clean and disinfect your premises.

Transmission of COVID-19

This virus is transmitted from person to person, or by touching contaminated surfaces. COVID-19 can last anywhere from a few hours to two or three days on a surface, depending on the type of material it is made from.

Combined with the fact that a person who hasn't yet felt any symptoms can still be contagious, this means almost any surface in your building could be contaminated, and you need to disinfect everything thoroughly and regularly.

High-Risk Areas in Your Office

The surfaces with the highest risk of transmitting diseases, including COVID-19, are the ones that multiple people touch throughout the day. These include door handles, countertops, break room surfaces and equipment, telephones, lobby furniture, restrooms, and shared equipment or workspaces.

While you can encourage staff members to wash their hands and practice other disease prevention measures, it's still likely these surfaces will pick up germs.

What a Cleaning Service Will Do About It

When you hire a professional cleaning service, you're hiring a group of experienced and organized personnel with the knowledge and the supplies to keep your office clean. They're familiar with the most used surfaces in the office and how to safely clean and disinfect each one.

They will greatly reduce the risk of transmitting COVID-19 between your staff and clients, especially if you're able to arrange for more frequent cleaning during this global health situation.

For skilled office cleaning services in Lancaster County, choose Perfection Cleaning. Serving Lincoln, NE, for 20 years, this family-owned and -operated company is licensed and insured to clean commercial medical buildings and other properties using all-natural, non-toxic products. For a free estimate, call (402) 484-1754 or visit their website.