Swine Flu Cleaning Procedures

Swine flu cleaning procedures involve aggressive use of cleaning solutions and disinfectant on all touchable surfaces.

Keep hand sanitizer in reach.

Fears about the H1N1 virus have inspired organizations such as the International Sanitary Supply Association (ISSA) and the Center for Disease Control (CDC) to issue guidelines and directives for swine flu cleaning procedures. The initial outbreaks of H1N1 in the spring of 2009 shut down schools and businesses for thorough cleaning and sanitization.

These cleaning procedures included using bleach in a high concentration, 1 part per 10 in water, to clean all floors, walls and touchable surfaces. In most cases, bleach is a highly efficient sanitizer, eradicating bacteria and viruses alike. The corrosive nature of bleach can actually damage many surfaces if used in such high concentrations, but when it comes to health safety - replacing tile on a floor is preferable to spreading illness.

Most office buildings, schools, malls and other high concentration locations have cleaning procedures in place that include vacuuming, dusting and wiping down surfaces with cleaning solutions. Some offices do not clean the personal desks of employees. You should check with your office manager or director of facilities to learn whether your desk surfaces are standard cleaning for the cleaning staff or if you should handle cleaning those areas yourself.

If you work as a cleaner in an office, school or even in a personal home, it is recommended that you wear gloves in order to avoid contact contamination before you have a chance to clean the area.

Whether you work at home, in the office or at a school, it's advisable to keep handi wipes in easy reach for quick sanitization of surfaces such as desks, phones or even steering wheels. Disinfecting gel can work in a pinch for cleaning your hands, but if you are uncertain of a business' cleaning procedures, it's better to practice safe techniques.

For example, if you use a communal kitchen, be sure to wash your hands after touching appliance handles, buttons on a soda machine, or other surfaces. Make a point of wiping down tables before sitting down to eat and cleaning up when you have finished dining.

If there are no standard cleaning procedures in place where you work, ask for them to be developed and posted. H1N1 causes flu like symptoms and can lead to pneumonia like condition if left untreated. As with any flu season, it is better to clean frequently in order to reduce the chances of infection.

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