How to Clean your work-spaces to help prevent the spread of viruses.
- CLEAN
- Clean surfaces using soap and water. Practice routine cleaning of frequently touched surfaces.
- High touch surfaces include:
- Tables, Doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets, sinks, refrigerator doors, etc.
- Clothing is a area that is often overlooked, so daily changes of clothing. Washing clothes with laundry soap does work.
- Many products recommend:
- Keeping surface wet for a period of time (see product label)
- Precautions such as wearing gloves and making sure you have good ventilation during use of the product.
- Diluted household bleach solutions may also be used if appropriate for the surface. Check to ensure the product is not past its expiration date. Unexpired household bleach will be effective against coronaviruses when properly diluted.
Follow manufacturer’s instructions for application and proper ventilation. Never mix household bleach with ammonia or any other cleanser.
Leave solution on the surface for at least 1 minute
To make a bleach solution, mix:- 5 tablespoons (1/3rd cup) bleach per gallon of water
OR - 4 teaspoons bleach per quart of water
- 5 tablespoons (1/3rd cup) bleach per gallon of water
- Alcohol solutions with at least 70% alcohol.