All types of cleaning contribute favorably for the health of occupants in a building. As the nation and world continue to battle the COVID-19 pandemic, however, the commercial cleaning industry is battling misconceptions about disinfection and how it works to keep germs at bay. There is quite a bit of confusion surrounding cleaning terms and what different cleaning methods are used for. Today, we at Busy Bee Cleaning & Janitorial Services would like to set the record straight surrounding a few of the common misconceptions about disinfection.
Disinfecting & Sanitizing is Not the Same Thing
Dirt and contaminates can negatively affect your health, and a surface is made “sanitary,” or free from this contaminates with sanitizing. This term is used frequently in the restaurant business as it describes that surface are safe for food contact. Sanitizing does not kill viruses or fungi. This is an especially important distinction since the coronavirus outbreak. Disinfection is recommended for high-touch areas to kill pathogens, like coronavirus, norovirus and influenza to help reduce the spread of disease.
Disinfecting Suggests You Sanitized
Soap and water are often involved in cleaning, and it usually removes dirt and debris. Disinfecting reduces the presence of microorganisms including viruses, bacteria, and fungi. Cleaning is necessary to prepare surfaces so disinfectants can do their job, and without cleaning, disinfecting is not as effective. Cleaning does not kill germs and alone, it is only ideal for low-risk surfaces such as floors and windows.
What is the Contact Period for Disinfection?
All disinfectants are labeled with various “dwell times” since the length of time that the chemical must remain wet on a surface to kill germs. The time they need will vary from seconds to minutes. Depending on how dry the air is, sometimes the disinfectant will evaporate before the recommended dwell time, and it will need multiple applications. You should never wipe off or dry a surface that has been treated with disinfectant as well because letting them dry is usually preferred.
Can Disinfection Reduce the Risk of the Spread of Infection?
The disinfectants can kill the germs that are living on high-touch surfaces. Beneficially, particular disinfectants have on the label a list of the bacteria, viruses and fungi that it kills. On the disinfectant wipes in your closet, make certain to check out the fine print. Disinfectants also do not have an indefinite shelf life. Also, no matter how strong your disinfectant is, surfaces touched by anyone walking by, such as doorknobs, light switches and other spots, are no longer germ-free. Even when it is done regularly, disinfection is only part of the solution to keeping your office healthy.
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