From how we attend classes to grocery shopping, many facets of our life has changed since the start of the pandemic. But most importantly, there are new cleaning standards post-pandemic. With everyone trying to remain healthy, there is now greater attention on hygiene and cleaning.
A few months ago, Forbes even wrote about how the pandemic has turned many of us into germaphobes.1 In 2020, consumers drove up demand for sanitizers and disinfecting wipes and only recently has supply caught up.
Now, health and safety coincide with disinfecting and cleaning. In this blog post we will discuss the new cleaning standards post-pandemic.
Higher Cleaning Standards Post-Pandemic
During the pandemic, we learned that the best ways to protect ourselves are through strict cleaning and social distancing. Practicing good hygiene habits was also highly recommended. This includes frequent washing of our hands and higher cleaning standards for our home and business environments. These new cleaning standards should and can continue to be implemented post-pandemic.
Regardless whether home, school, or work, these environments should be cleaned and disinfected. And the frequency will depend on the amount of foot traffic areas get. For businesses who are still closed, the CDC provides recommendations on reopening. Additionally, they also offer guidance on disinfecting and cleaning facilities. In order to maintain a healthy and safe space for employees and clients, businesses must adhere to these guidelines.
Also, the Environmental Protection Agency provides a list of approved disinfectants against COVID-19 known as List N here.
Prioritizing High-Touch Surfaces
The CDC has explained the possibility of contracting the virus by touch a surface that has the virus on it. This can happen when you touch the contaminated object and then touch your eyes, mouth, or nose. Surfaces can contain the virus when when respiratory droplets land on it. But spread from touching surfaces is not thought to be a common way that the virus spreads.2
Given these points, having disinfecting and cleaning standards post-pandemic makes your employees feel safe. Not only that, but clients also feel protected against COVID-19 as well as other illness.
The most common indoor high-touch surfaces include:
- Doorknobs
- Handrails
- Faucets and sinks
- Tables and chairs
- Countertops
- Desks
- Toilets
- Handles
- Shared Electronic Equipment
Cleaning standards post-pandemic dictate that these surfaces should be cleaned every day and frequently wash your hands.
Visible Cleaning
To further acknowledge the health and safety of others, you can clean visibly and document the process. Generally speaking, many businesses have janitors perform routine cleaning at night. Nowadays, cleaning during the day when others can see you can be profoundly reassuring.
If daytime cleaning is not conducive to your business, you can still reassure others. For instance, you could place signs or documents within the facility stating when that area was disinfected and cleaned.
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