As more public spaces begin to reopen and schools prepare to welcome back students after the pandemic shutdown, it’s important that facility owners, managers, and administrators take the initiative to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). This includes focusing on enhanced cleaning and disinfecting practices. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has provided guidelines to keep in mind when developing a plan to minimize the risk of contaminated surfaces. Fortunately, by hiring a commercial cleaning company, you can ensure the recommendations below are being followed.

Do:

Use the right products.

All surfaces should be thoroughly cleaned with soap and water to reduce germs and dirt before using a disinfectant. The Environmental Protection Agency offers a list of approved disinfecting products that are proven to be effective against the COVID-19 virus. While these items can still be difficult to find in stores, a commercial cleaning company will have access to all the appropriate cleaners needed for your facility and know how to apply them correctly to various surfaces.

Place emphasis on high touch surfaces.

Any surface that numerous people come into contact with on a daily basis requires more frequent cleaning and disinfecting. Depending on the facility, high touch areas may include doorknobs, light switches, toilet handles, faucets and sinks, tables, keyboards, stair railings, and ATMs.

Don’t:

Apply disinfectant to every surface.

Not all surfaces benefit from being disinfected. In some cases, a routine cleaning with soap and water will suffice. Additionally, because these products can be toxic if ingested, it’s especially important to keep them off surfaces that come into direct contact with food or could end up in a child’s mouth, such as plastic toys.

Ignore the directions on the label.

Cleaning product labels provide specific directions that explain what precautions should be taken while using the item, such as making sure there’s good ventilation and that personal protective equipment is worn. It will also say how long the cleaner should be left to sit on a surface to ensure maximum effectiveness. With assistance from a commercial cleaning company, you never have to wonder if products are being used in the right manner.

Whether you’re in food service, an office environment, or a school setting, you can rely on JK Commercial Cleaning to keep your facility properly cleaned and disinfected. Their staff has the training and experience needed to help you maintain employee and public safety. Based in Austin, TX, this family-owned commercial cleaning company is dedicated to providing high-quality services that are customized to fit each client’s unique needs. Call (512) 228-1837 to request an estimate, or visit them online for more information on how they can assist in your infection control efforts.