Caring for Your Facility During COVID-19

Regardless of the industry or the size of the facility, regular cleaning and disinfecting is something that business owners cannot ignore. 

Having a proper cleaning and sanitizing program has become all the more crucial during the COVID-19 pandemic. Because the Coronavirus can survive on surfaces for hours and can be a contamination concern, cleaning frequently touched surfaces regularly is a key component in ensuring a safe and healthy workplace.

Here are some pointers on protecting your facility in the greater Shelby or Jefferson county areas of Alabama during the ongoing global concern.

Inspecting After Months of Inactivity

Your Alabama facility should undergo a thorough inspection before allowing employees to return to their desks.

Inspect the area for signs of mold growth. Mold thrives in high-moisture environments and can be detrimental to the health of your employees. Mold exposure can trigger allergic reactions such as itchy and watery eyes, rashes, and difficulty breathing.

Look for rodent or pest activity as well. Because there has been very limited traffic in your facility for a long time, it has become an ideal environment for pests to live there undisturbed. Also, keep an eye out for stagnant water systems, which are perfect breeding grounds for mosquitoes.

Cleaning Ventilation Systems

One of the most important elements to a healthy workplace is indoor air quality. The biggest component for this is a building’s HVAC system.

Check the ventilation systems, ducts, and vents while cleaning your facility. Because these systems had been less active for a while, chances are they would have accumulated multiple layers of dust. Be prepared to change the filters. You may even have to change them sooner than usual until the facility has dealt with the accumulated dust particles.

It is recommended to have commercial ducts cleaned by a professional every few years for the best results.

Before your employees begin working from their desks, ensure that all ventilation systems are in good working order. This will keep respiratory problems at a distance.

Allow natural air to enter your facility as well. Doing so will keep bacteria and germs from breeding inside your facility.

Disinfecting Frequently Touched Surfaces

People at work touch doorknobs, pens, doors, counters, light switches, stair rails, handles and sinks daily. So, please make an effort to clean them at least once a day.

Wear gloves when cleaning and use microfiber cloths and a general cleaner. After cleaning, disinfect these surfaces to get rid of the invisible germs and bacteria. To sanitize these surfaces, use a specially formulated product. While disinfecting, follow all safety precautions as instructed on the product label.

Do not overlook the carpets and rugs. Vacuum them to clean them off dust and dirt.

Cleaning Electronic Devices

If your Alabama facility has electrical equipment, such as computers and laptops, make sure to clean them as well.

Install wipeable covers on all electronic devices to make cleaning and disinfecting easier and less time-consuming. To clean, use alcohol pads because alcohol leaves no residue and dries quickly.

Though thorough cleaning and disinfecting are necessary for all facilities, cleaning large commercial spaces is always a difficult undertaking, especially for non-professionals. So why not let us do the legwork? EnviroSol provides cleaning and germ remediation services to businesses throughout the greater Shelby, Jefferson, and Montgomery County areas in Alabama. Our skilled and experienced cleaners will surely make your facility sparkle.

To learn more about our services, please contact us at (205) 229-7650 or send an email to info@myenvirosol.com.