03/21/2020
Coronavirus Cleaning Service – How We Can Help
How is the CoronaVirus Spread?
According to the CDC “The virus that causes COVID-19 probably emerged from an animal source, but is now spreading from person to person. The virus is thought to spread mainly between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet) through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes. It also may be possible that a person 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. Learn what is known about the spread of newly emerged coronaviruses at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/transmission.html.”
What can you do to protect your environment?
People can help protect themselves from respiratory illness with everyday preventive actions.
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol if soap and water are not available.
What can Clean and disinfect CoronaVirus (Covid-19)?
You should clean AND disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily. This includes tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets, and sinks. If surfaces are dirty, simply clean them: Use detergent or soap and water prior to disinfection.
To disinfect:
Most common EPA-registered household disinfectants will work. Use disinfectants appropriate for the surface.
Options include:
Diluting your household bleach.
To make a bleach solution, mix:
5 tablespoons (1/3rd cup) bleach per gallon of water
OR
4 teaspoons bleach per quart of water
Follow manufacturer’s instructions for 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.
Alcohol solutions.
(Ensure solution has at least 70% alcohol.)
Quats (quaternary ammoniumcompounds) are potent disinfectant chemicals commonly found in disinfectant wipes, sprays and other household cleaners that are designed to kill germs. It is often the stuff that allows a product to claim to be antibacterial, as they are certified by the EPA as pesticides.
Bleach
Bleach-based commercial sanitizers or disinfectants are readily available and easy to use since they are already prepared. Look for products such as Clorox Clean-Up® Cleaner with Bleach, Fantastic Spray with Bleach and Soft Scrub with Bleach. The active ingredient in the product will be sodium hypochlorite if the product is a bleach-based disinfectant.
Quaternary Ammonium Sanitizers
Quaternary ammonium compounds, or quats, are widely available, and are also effective sanitizers. The active ingredient in this type of product is a mixture of compounds that would be noted as alkyl dimethyl ammonium chlorides on the product label. Commercial quats are sold under many different brand names, for instance: Pine-Sol Cleaner and Antibacterial and Fantastik All Purpose Cleaner.
What are the differences in using Bleach versus Quats?
Unlike bleach and bleach-based compounds, quats can be used to both clean and sanitize a surface. However, quats need a much longer contact time with a soiled surface and, once sprayed on, should be allowed to remain for 10 minutes before being wiped off. Most household products require that surfaces treated with quats be rinsed before food is placed on the surface. Check product labels for directions for use.
How Can We Help During This Situation?
Paramount Cleaning Solutions and Peppermint Maids are currently providing Coronavirus, Covid-19 cleaning and disinfecting services for SWFL and surrounding areas – Lee County, Collier County and Charlotte County. Our disinfectant that we use is approved by the EPA to kill Coronavirus, as well as all others!
We are trained and certified to deliver sanitation services which will give you and your patrons comfort while in your living and working spaces.
We can be reached at 239-312-3035, you can schedule online or call/text us 7 Days a Week.
