Difference Between Cleaning, Sanitizing, and Disinfecting

Difference Between Cleaning, Sanitizing, and Disinfecting: Cleaning: Removes visible dirt, debris, and dust but does not kill microorganisms. Sanitizing: Reduces the growth of viruses, bacteria, and fungi but does not necessarily kill them. Disinfecting: Kills microscopic organisms, such as viruses and bacteria, on surfaces. 7 Tips for Disinfecting an Office: One-Way Wipe Down: Wipe surfaces…

CDC Guidelines for Disinfecting Your Facility

Clean Wear disposable gloves to clean and disinfect. Clean surfaces using soap and water, then use disinfectant. Cleaning with soap and water reduces number of germs, dirt and impurities on the surface. Disinfecting kills germs on surfaces. Practice routine cleaning of frequently touched surfaces. More frequent cleaning and disinfection may be required based on level of use. Surfaces…

10 Handy Dusting Tips

Dusting Ceiling Fans & Light Fixtures To dust ceiling fans and light fixtures use a bendable duster. You shouldn’t need a ladder for this unless you have really high ceilings. You can bend the shaft to suit any light or fan configuration (including a ceiling fan, just bend it 90 degrees). When you’re done you can…

Tips to Disinfecting an Office

Use a one-way wipe down Wipe down a surface in one direction and don’t go back over it in the opposite direction because it will deposit germs that were just cleaned up. Routinely wipe down all frequently touched surfaces such as workstations, counter tops and doorknobs. Practice color-coded cleaning Color code cloths for specific spaces…

Streamline Cleaning with Smart Strategies

Every minute that you save in a busy day adds to productivity and boosts your bottom line. Streamline the time you spend on routine chores with these smart cleaning strategies: Store all supplies in one location and keep them portable. Fill a lightweight plastic basket or wheeled cart with dusting spray, glass cleaner, isopropyl alcohol,…