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We understand the health of your employees and clients is of the utmost importance and the important contribution we have in minimizing the outbreak of COVID-19. Our disinfection process is based on and CDC guidelines for infection control and ISSA Pandemic Infection Prevention Checklist, and like all of our services, tailored to your specific office, clinic or business needs.
How do you disinfect for SARS-CoV-2?We follow a two step process, first cleaning the area removing any germs, bacteria and dirt. Then, we disinfect to kill 99.9% of bacteria using an EPA approved disinfectant with emerging viral pathogen claim expected to be effective against COVID-19 based on data for hard to kill viruses.
We utilize Victory Innovation Electrostatic Sprayers for COVID-19 disinfection. Victory’s Electrostatic Sprayers are becoming the industry standard for dealing with infection prevention and infection control. It allows for efficient 360 degree disinfection coverage. We do cleaning and disinfection and we do it well. Our staff are experienced and trained for the level of cleaning needed for proper disinfection. |
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How does this disinfection service work?
When looking at disinfection and the type of disinfection you are looking for, it’s helpful to look at your office and employees’ exposure risk to COVID-19:
Disinfection options:
If your office has a case of confirmed COVID-19. CDC recommends the building is vacated for 24 hours prior to cleaning beginning. Please let us know if your office as a case of confirmed exposure to COVID-19.
- Medium exposure risk: Jobs that require close contact with people who may be infected with SARS-CoV-2, but not known or suspected COVID-19 Patients or in areas where community has ongoing transmission, workers in this category may have contact with general public).
- High exposure risk: jobs are those with high potential for exposure to known or suspected sources of COVID-19. Workers in this category include health care delivery services and staff
- Very high exposure risk: jobs with high potential for exposure to known or suspected sources of COVID-19 during specific medical or laboratory procedures.
Disinfection options:
- Option #1: COVID-19 high touch area disinfection (Medium or Low exposure risk). Common areas typically include lobbies/waiting rooms, conference rooms, restrooms, common areas hallways, kitchens and break rooms. In this process we clean and disinfect high touch surfaces in common areas. This includes: hand rails, door knobs/handles, elevator buttons, sinks and faucets, countertops, window sills, light switches, chair arms, light switches.
- Option #2: Option 1 + workstation disinfection (Medium Exposure Risk). Workstation disinfection includes a wipe down clean and disinfection of exposed areas of workstation tabletop, computer monitor power button, keyboard and mouse, as well as arm chair rests, cabinet door handles, window sills, light fixtures and telephones.
- Option #3: Deep clean common area deep clean and disinfection and workstations. Clean and wipe down of all hard surfaces, and disinfection. Every hard surface is cleaned and disinfected, including low touch areas such as behind computer monitors and chair and table legs.
If your office has a case of confirmed COVID-19. CDC recommends the building is vacated for 24 hours prior to cleaning beginning. Please let us know if your office as a case of confirmed exposure to COVID-19.
How long will this virus live on surfaces in my building?
It is unclear and it seems to vary depending on the environment (materials, temperature, etc...) Recent studies have landed anywhere from a few hours to up to 9 days. Here are some resources:
The surface viability combined with long incubation periods of up to 14 days (when staff can be infectious without knowing it), it is critical that office spaces and other buildings are kept clean.
- https://www.journalofhospitalinfection.com/article/S0195-6701(20)30046-3/fulltext
- https://www.who.int/news-room/q-a-detail/q-a-coronaviruses
The surface viability combined with long incubation periods of up to 14 days (when staff can be infectious without knowing it), it is critical that office spaces and other buildings are kept clean.
What are some steps people can take in office spaces and other buildings to prevent the spread of COVID-19?
Business Health Trust has a list of ideas. Not all of these will work for every facility but Business Health Trust has a good list of ideas:
- Limit all-company meetings/ gatherings of 5+ people (some have indicated 5, 10, 20)
- Janitorial service based gloves to be worn at all times
- Requiring hand washing at the beginning of each shift
- Taking hand washing breaks (or shifts)
- Stagger start and stop times of shifts as to reduce amount of people commuting (via public transportation) at any given time
- Prop restroom doors open slightly (when appropriate) to avoid touching handles
- At restaurants, ask guests to wash hands before sitting down at the table
- Increase paper towels in bathroom so people can use the paper towels to open door handles
- Wipe down door handles, counters, credit card processing pads, areas that are commonly touched frequently
- Post “please do not touch” signs on products (retail)
- Wipe down products
- Have employees use gloves when cleaning
- Have employees sanitize their phones
Now that my building is clean, what does COVID-19 mean for me?
- Tips about preventing the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace
- Anticipated Economic Impacts in Seattle and Washington
- Tips to Stay Focused and Efficient While Working from Home
- SBA to Provide Disaster Loans for Coronavirus-related Economic Disruptions
- What are employers doing in response to COVID-19 in Washington State