How to Clean in the Era of Covid-19

How to Clean in the Era of Covid-19

Start with Low-Touch Surfaces

To prevent spreading microbes and infections, wipe down low-touch areas first before moving on to high-touch surfaces.

Clean & Disinfect High-Touched Areas Daily

Cleaning and disinfecting commonly touched areas will prevent the bacteria from living on the surface and stop the spreading of the bacteria.

Clean High Areas and Work Down

Bacteria and contaminants removed from high areas often fall to lower surfaces, so make sure to clean high surfaces first.

Clean in One Direction

To prevent re-contaminating previously cleaned surfaces, make sure to clean in one direction. Circular wiping risks spreading contaminants and infections over surfaces. While cleaning the floor, use a ‘figure 8’ motion to prevent the recontamination of previously cleaned floor surfaces.

How to Clean the Floor

Germs and bacteria on the floor easily spread throughout a facility or public space. Cleaning and disinfecting the floor is key to reducing the spread of COVID-19.

1. Using a dust mop or broom, remove all dirt and large debris from the floor.
2. For wet mopping, remove the previously used mop head and attach a freshly laundered mop head to the handle.
3. Following the guidelines and specific chemical instructions, fill the mop bucket with a new cleaning solution.
4. While cleaning the floor, use a ‘figure 8’ motion to prevent the recontamination of previously cleaned floor surfaces.

View the complete CDC Guidance for Cleaning & Disinfecting here »