What do we know?
We have cleaned and sanitized millions of square feet per day for the last 25 years
New times, new tools. Remember when you rubbed a balloon on your hair and made it stick to a wall? Static electricity pulls the balloon to the wall. This process does the same thing with disinfectant. Protective garments are worn by the operator to prevent inhalation of the spray and skin contact during treatment.
Disinfectant droplets are charged as they exit the sprayer and the mist covers surfaces evenly, including hidden surfaces, without overlap. The disinfectants that we use have a "kill claim" of 99.99% effective and are safe for you, your employees, and your customers? Electrostatic disinfecting spray seeks the opposite charged surface with a force 10x gravity, so it will wrap around complex surface shapes and coat them more evenly, more thoroughly and more quickly than hand wiping. The process can be used on hard surfaces, fabrics, papers, upholstery, etc without harming the surface.
Hospitals know the benefits.. Many schools are treating with electrostatic to contain flu outbreaks. It's safe for restaurant food contact surfaces. Prepared businesses use it as a proactive measure, but it can also be a reactive response.
It's our civic duty to slow the spread of viruses so that our health care systems capacity is not overwhelmed.
How to clean and disinfect surfaces
What you can do in your space?
● Wear disposable gloves when cleaning and disinfecting surfaces. Gloves should be discarded after each cleaning. If reusable gloves are used, those gloves should be dedicated for cleaning and disinfection of surfaces for COVID-19 and should not be used for other purposes. Clean hands immediately after gloves are removed.
● If surfaces are dirty, they should be cleaned using a detergent or soap and water prior to disinfection.
● For disinfection, diluted household bleach solutions, alcohol solutions with at least 70% alcohol, and most common EPA-registered household disinfectants should be effective. Consult themanufacturer’s instructions for cleaning and disinfection products used.
● Diluted household bleach solutions can be used if appropriate for the surface. Follow manufacturer’s instructions for mixing, application and proper ventilation. Check to ensure the product is not past its expiration date. Never mix household bleach with ammonia or any other cleanser. Unexpired household bleach will be effective against coronaviruses when properly diluted.
○ Prepare a bleach solution by mixing:
■ 5 tablespoons (1/3rd cup) bleach per gallon of water. This a "standard recipe," be sure to check the label as bleach comes in different concentrations.
■ 4 teaspoons bleach per quart of water
○ Products with EPA-approved emerging viral pathogens are expected to be effective against COVID-19 based on data for harder to kill viruses. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for all cleaning and disinfection products (e.g., concentration, application method and contact time, etc.).
● For soft (porous) surfaces such as carpeted floor, rugs, and drapes, remove visible contamination if present and clean with appropriate cleaners indicated for use on these surfaces. After cleaning:
○ Launder items as appropriate in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. If possible, launder items using the warmest appropriate water setting for the items and dry items completely, or
○ Use products with the EPA-approved emerging viral pathogens claims (examples at this link) that are suitable for porous surfaces.
How to clean and disinfect clothing, towels, and linens
● Wear disposable gloves when handling dirty laundry from an ill person and then discard after each use. If using reusable gloves, those gloves should be dedicated for cleaning and disinfection of surfaces for COVID-19 and should not be used for other household purposes. Clean hands immediately after gloves are removed.
○ If no gloves are used when handling dirty laundry, wash hands afterwards.
○ If possible, do not shake dirty laundry. This will minimize the possibility of dispersing virus through the air.
○ Launder items as appropriate in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. If possible, launder items using the warmest appropriate water setting for the items and dry items completely. Dirty laundry from an ill person can be washed with other people’s items.
○ Clean and disinfect clothes hampers according to guidance above for surfaces. If possible, consider placing a bag liner that is either disposable (can be thrown away) or can be laundered.