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CoronaVirus (COVID-19) & Disinfectant Cleaning Available
Common Questions Regarding CoronaVirus19
Common Questions Regarding CoronaVirus19
Cleaning and disinfecting your building or facility when
- someone is sick
- someone is not sick
How long does Coronavirus last on surfaces?
Current evidence suggests that novel coronavirus may remain viable for hours to days on surfaces made from a variety of materials. Cleaning of visibly dirty surfaces followed by disinfection is a best practice measure for prevention of COVID-19 and other viral respiratory illnesses in households and community settings.
Is bleach and effective cleaning agent for coronavirus disease?
Unexpired household bleach will be effective against coronaviruses when properly diluted. Prepare a bleach solution by mixing 5 tablespoons (1/3 cup) bleach per gallon of water.
Cleaning and disinfecting your building or facility if someone is sick.
Cleaning and disinfecting your building or facility if someone is sick.
Close off areas
Close off areas
Close off areas used by the person who is sick. Companies do not necessarily need to close operations, if they can close off affected areas.
Open outside doors and windows
Open outside doors and windows
Open outside doors and windows to increase air circulation in the area.
Wait 24 hours
Wait 24 hours
Wait 24 hours before you clean or disinfect. If 24 hours is not feasible, wait as long as possible.
Clean and disinfect
Clean and disinfect
Clean and disinfect all areas used by the person who is sick, such as offices, bathrooms, common areas, shared electronic equipment like tablets, touch screens, keyboards, remote controls, and ATM machines.
Appropriately disinfect
Appropriately disinfect
Once area has been appropriately disinfected, it can be opened for use.
Workers without close contact with the person who is sick can return to work immediately after disinfection.
7+ Days
7+ Days
If more than 7 days since the person who is sick visited or used the facility, additional cleaning and disinfection is not necessary.
Continue routing cleaning and disinfection. This includes everyday practices that businesses and communities normally use to maintain a healthy environment.
Cleaning and disinfecting your building or facility when someone is NOT sick.
Cleaning and disinfecting your building or facility when someone is NOT sick.
Clean surfaces using soap and water, then use disinfectant.
Practice routine cleaning of frequently touched surfaces.
- More frequent cleaning and disinfection may be required based on level of use.
- Surfaces and objects in public places, such as shopping carts and point of sale keypads should be cleaned and disinfected before each use.
Routine cleaning of high touch surfaces.
Tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets, sinks, etc.
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