Cleaning Your Communities to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 19 DRYDEN DENNIS VP OF OPERATIONS UNITED JANITORIAL SOLUTIONS
How does COVID-19 Spread? From the CDC Website: “There is still a lot that is unknown about COVID-19 and how it spreads. Coronaviruses are thought to be spread most often by respiratory droplets. Although the virus can survive for a short period on some surfaces, it is unlikely to be spread from domestic or international mail, products or packaging. However, it may be possible that people can get COVID-19 by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it and then touching their own mouth, nose, or possibly their eyes, but this is not thought to be the main way the virus spreads.”
How long does COVID-19 live on surfaces? *Keep in mind, research is still being done on Coronavirus and this information is subject to change. This information is based on most recent publications. It is important to note, the amount of live virus decreases over time on surfaces.
Focus on High Touch Surfaces When cleaning and disinfecting for COVID-19, focus on high touch surfaces. Identify the high touch points in your communities and develop a plan on disinfecting them. Frequency of disinfecting depends on usage.
Cleaning vs. Disinfecting CLEANING DISINFECTING Cleaning removes germs, dirt, and impurities Disinfecting kills germs on surfaces or objects from surfaces or objects. Cleaning works by with the use of chemicals. Disinfecting should using soap (or detergent) and water to be done after a surface has been cleaned. physically remove germs from surfaces. This Cleaning removes loose soils, preparing the process does not necessarily kill germs, but by surface or object to be disinfected. If a surface removing them, it lowers their numbers and is not cleaned first, germs can hide under soils the risk of spreading infection. and reduce the efficacy of the disinfectant
Approved Disinfectants When using a disinfectant, make sure it has been approved to be effective against the Coronavirus. The link below is helpful in determining if your disinfectant has been approved: https://www.epa.gov/pesticide-registration/list-n-disinfectants-use-against-sars-cov-2-covid-19
Clorox • Clorox Disinfecting Wipes……………………………………………………………………. 4 Min • Clorox Hydrogen Peroxide Disinfectant Wipes…………………………………….. 1 Min • Clorox Bleach Germicidal Wipes………………………………………………………….. 1 Min • Clorox Healthcare VersaSure Cleaner Disinfectant Wipes…………………….. 2 Min The Importance of Dwell Time Lysol • Lysol Disinfecting Wipes……………………………………………………..………………. 2 Min • Lysol All Purpose Cleaner with Bleach……………………………….……………….. 30 Sec Always check the dwell time for the • Lysol Professional Disinfectant Spray Aerosol…………………………..…………. 3 min chemical you are using to disinfect. • Lysol Daily Cleanser………………………………………………………………..…………….10 Min The “Kill Claim” on disinfectants is dependent on the dwell time. To check the dwell time for popular Diversey disinfectants, click on the link below: • Diversey Oxivir 1 Wipes…………………………………………………………………..….. 1 Min • Diversey Oxivir TB Disinfectant Cleaner…………………………………………..….. 1 Min https://store.directsupply.com/Promot • Diversey Virex All- Purpose Disinfectant Cleaner……………………………..…….10 Min ions/disinfectant-kill-claims.html • Diversey Envy Foaming Disinfectant Cleaner…………………………………...…… 3 Min
Summary If you would like to print this out for your community association, click on the link below. Link: https://www.epa.gov/pesticide- registration/six-steps-safe-effective- disinfectant-use
Thank You! If you have any questions please feel free to reach out. My email is Dryden.ujsclean@gmail.com
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