Covid-19 How to Clean and Disinfect Areas / Objects to Clean and Disinfect

How Often to Clean and Disinfect

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•Before cleaning and disinfecting, properly put on disposable gloves

•Clean frequently touched surfaces using soap and water

•CDC recommends use of EPA-registered household disinfectants:

•https://www.epa.gov/pesticide-registration/list-n-disinfectants-use-against-sars-cov-2

•Make sure to follow instructions on the label of the product

•Diluted household bleach solutions can be used if appropriate for surface

•Ensure it is not expired and follow the instructions from the manufacturer

•Alcohol solutions with at least 70% alcohol may be used

•Ensure safety data sheets are available on site for the product you are using

Areas / Objects to Clean and Disinfect
•All frequently touched objects should be cleaned and disinfected especially when using someone else’s

•Examples: Door handles, electronics (keyboards, touch screens, etc.), ladders, guard/handrails, light switches, toolboxes, gangboxes, paint bucket handles, vacuums, drywall tapers, paint rollers, window scrapers, suction cup window holders, and all othertools

•All frequently touched surfaces should be cleaned and disinfected

•Examples: Countertops / sinks (in break rooms, in work areas, etc.), desks, and tables

How Often to Clean and Disinfect
•CDC recommends routine cleaning

•Employees should take responsibility for their tools / immediate work area

•Recommendation: Designate an employee and set a schedule throughout the workday for cleaning of common areasthroughout the site

•Examples: Break rooms, stairway handrails

This information is provided by Optimum Safety Management