Given the current situation, the world is in with the growing spread of COVID-19, the importance of keeping your office space & home clean and infection-free should be one of your top concerns. Here we will explain the cleaning process and some tricks and tips for you to use as well.
“COVID-19 spreads primarily through respiratory droplets or contact with contaminated surfaces. Exposure can occur at the workplace, while travelling to work, during work-related travel to an area with local community transmission, as well as on the way to and from the workplace.”
– WHO.
As stated from WHO a common spreading factor is ‘contaminated surfaces’ There are 2 methods that we do to ensure a COVID safe environment; cleaning and disinfecting which surprisingly are two different processes;
- Cleaning; involves using manual labour to remove germs and any physical/organic matter from a surface.
- Disinfecting; involves using chemicals to kill germs on surfaces.
It’s good to practise to use a combination of both methods as inadequate cleaning of the surfaces prior to disinfection, can minimize the effectiveness of the disinfectant as dust and dirt can form a barrier preventing the disinfectant from reaching the surface.
What equipment should you use?
When it comes to cleaning first, we suggest you use the following for hard or soft surfaces;
- Detergent
- Water
- Microfiber cloth
- Steam cleaner
- Gloves (to protect your hand from touch the surfaces)
Then for disinfecting, we suggest to use;
- Disinfectants with a minimum of 60% alcohol
- Gloves
- (Keep in mind we don’t recommend to use disinfect on soft surfaces as disinfectant works best on surfaces with extended contact)
Now we know how the cleaning/disinfecting should be done, the question is how often?
Its recommended to have your office/home cleaned daily while also paying extra attention to areas/surfaces that are touched frequently, some examples are;
- Door handles
- Desks
- Toilets
- Light switches
Remember you should clean first then disinfect.
Now that you know the basics, get cleaning! If you have any questions do not hesitate to reach out to us on 02 9606 8656 for more information on booking and other cleaning services.