Without properly disinfecting a workplace, you run the risk of having someone catch COVID-19 even if none of your employees has ever tested positive. So here are a few steps on how to clean and disinfect your workplace.
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1. Preparing Yourself and the Environment
Wear a surgical mask, disposable gloves and a bleach solution or appropriate disinfectant with an indication of effectiveness against coronavirus. Make sure to keep the windows open for ventilation, and remember to avoid touching your face and eyes.
2. Applying the Disinfectant
Prepare the disinfectant or bleach solution, and mop the floor of your residence from one end to another. Use disposable cloths or rags to wipe toilet surfaces and frequently touched areas, such as handles, doorknobs, armrests, switches. Do not use the spray as you may just end up spreading the virus droplets.
3. Use Washing Machine to Wash
Use a washing machine and detergent to wash fabrics, such as bedsheets, pillow covers and blankets
4. Repeat. Repeat.
Repeat mopping the floor of your residence from one end to another, but avoid going from uncleaned areas to cleaned areas, to avoid dirtying the cleaned area.
With your gloves and mask on, throw all used cloths, as well as other waste, into a double-lined plastic trash bag. Remove gloves and surgical mask, then wash your hands with soap and water. Separate clean-up waste from other household waste.
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5. Shower and Change of Clothes
Try to shower and change your clothes, then air and ventilate your home. Remember to avoid sharing household items, and wash used items thoroughly with soap and water.
As the virus can survive on surfaces of different materials for at least two-three days, potentially contaminated surfaces should be sanitized thoroughly. You should avoid hosting visitors in the home until your residence is sanitized.
Sources:
Human Resources Online
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