With more and more local governments relaxing restrictions in place due to COVID-19, many businesses are beginning to reopen their doors and put people back to work. However, you’re likely wondering what this means in terms of operating under the “new normal” conditions created by the pandemic.
The team from Spotless Janitorial Services knows that there can often be a lot of confusion surrounding requirements and the best ways to keep your business clean, safe, and healthy for both staff and clients. So, to make things easier on you, we’ve created this helpful guide about COVID-19 cleaning and other tips to help you get back to work!
Getting Your Workplace Ready to Open its Doors
If your company is planning on reopening, one of your main concerns is likely to make certain you’ve take all of the necessary precautions to create a safe and healthy atmosphere for your staff and clients. Although no two businesses are alike, there are some common things that you can do to prepare for reopening, such as:
- Preparation: You can make the proper preparations by first waiting 24 hours before cleaning if possible, to allow the virus to settle out of the air. Additionally, giving your facility a thorough cleaning before hiring a disinfectant team is important, as it will make the disinfectants more effective if surfaces are clean.
Another important thing to note is to make sure that all members of your janitorial team is wearing adequate personal protection equipment (PPE) during the process.
- Disinfection: After cleaning your building thoroughly, hiring a team of experts to disinfect your property is a must. All of the disinfectants used by your team should be approved by your local and federal government, like the disinfectants used by Spotless Janitorial Services. Additionally, make sure that cleaning teams clean your facility from top to bottom, with a focus on high-traffic areas.
Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 in Your Workplace
After you’ve gotten back to business as usual, you may be wondering what you can do to minimize and prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus in your workplace. Although it might not be possible to eliminate it completely, you can drastically reduce its presence by:
Creating a Cleaning Schedule
Designing a regular cleaning schedule that targets the right areas is one of the best ways to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 and other harmful viruses and bacteria. Another beneficial thing to do is after cleaning and disinfecting, limit access to your business for a day or two to minimize the spread of any new germs. However, this may not be an option for some businesses.
Make sure that your regular cleaning schedule hits all of the necessary areas and also utilizes key disinfectant solutions. Some businesses may want to invest in electrostatic disinfectant services that provide better results than alternatives, especially places like doctors or medical clinics or industrial workspaces.
Using Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
Another important aspect of preventing the spread of COVID-19 and other germs and viruses in your workplace is utilizing PPE. Some locales may have legal requirements to wear PPE like masks, gloves, and other items while others may not. However, it’s important to note that whether you’re required to or not, PPE is one of the best ways to prevent the spread of germs and minimize contact with COVID-19.
In addition to PPE like gloves and face masks, you may also want to consider investing in face shields, plastic partitions and temporary cubicles, hand sanitizing stations, and other items to help keep staff and visitors safe and healthy.
How to manage the COVID-19 risk when organizing meetings and events
Getting back to business as usual means for many, organizing and holding meetings and events. One great way to prepare is to keep your high touch areas as clean as possible by regularly disinfecting things like:
- Entryways & Exits
- Light Switches & Covers
- All Handles: Restrooms, Sinks, Doors, Cabinets, Stair Handrails, Etc.
- Refrigerators & Break Room Areas
- TV Remotes, Cash Registers, & Telephones
- Tables, Chairs, Desks, Lobbys, & Conference Rooms
It’s important to note that before holding your event or meeting, it’s always a good idea to seek some advice from your local authorities and follow what they tell you. Coming up with a clear plan for the meeting or event is also beneficial.
Be sure to consider things like:
- Could the meeting/event be scaled down so that there are fewer people involved?
- Can the meeting/event be replaced by a teleconference?
- Order sufficient supplies for the meeting/event, such as PPE, hand sanitizer, tissues, and other items.
- Communicate with health authorities and let them know that you plan on holding an event.
- Keep an eye on COVID-19 hot spots in your area and tell anyone who is experiencing symptoms not to attend the meeting/event.
- Make sure everyone who attends, from the caterers to the guests invited, have provided their contact details and state let them know that their details will be shared with health authorities if anyone becomes ill during or after the meeting/event.
Let Spotless Janitorial Services help your business prepare to reopen!
As one of today’s leading cleaning companies, Spotless Janitorial Services has all of the necessary tools to help your property stay safe and clean. For those worried about limiting the dangers and spread of the COVID-19 virus, our team is equipped to provide disinfection services to a range of commercial enterprises including factories, office buildings, vehicles and trucks, hospitals, hotels, nursing homes, medical clinics, retail stores, and more.
In addition to our COVID-19 cleaning services, Spotless Janitorial Services also specializes in floor cleaning services and consumables management solutions. When you place your trust in our hands, we’ll sit down with you and discuss your needs and expectations at length and create a personalized cleaning plan that suits your company.
For more information about how to stay safe and sound during the COVID-19 pandemic or advice for reopening your business, contact Spotless Janitorial Services online today or call 1 (855) 875-3326.
