COVID-19 Disinfection
Angela Carver
Cleaning and Disinfection for COVID-19
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), colloquially known as the coronavirus, is an infectious disease affecting the respiratory tract caused by the virus SARS-CoV-2. It is the cause of an ongoing pandemic with more than 17.5 million cases reported across 188 countries and territories. It has been declared a public health emergency of international concern by the World Health Organization. Epidemiological studies indicate that each infection results in roughly 2-4 new infections without preventative measures. The SARS-CoV-2 virus can infect the cells lining the respiratory tract including the sinuses, nose, throat, windpipe, and lungs. The virus enters these cells by using spike proteins on its outer surface to connect to angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) which is abundantly present on the surface of cells in the respiratory system.
The virus is spread through small droplets formed by everyday activities such as talking, coughing, or sneezing. While the virus is most likely to spread through close interaction with others, many of the miniscule droplets fall onto the surfaces surrounding us in homes, offices, and public places. Infection can occur by touching surfaces contaminated with these microscopic droplets and transferring them to the face.
Because vaccines and specific antiviral treatments are not yet available, preventing infection is the best option. In addition to covering cough, washing hands, and wearing face coverings, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has specific recommendations for surface disinfection. The CDC suggests developing a disinfection plan as a first step. This includes prioritizing high-touch surfaces and considering the availability of appropriate cleaning products and personal protective equipment (PPE). Next, clean visibly dirty surfaces with soap and water prior to disinfection. Then, disinfect surfaces using the appropriate products and following the appropriate application instructions. This cleaning and disinfection routine must be maintained and revised as appropriate to ensure the safety of home occupants, office workers, or business customers.
Additionally, it is always important to use Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved disinfection solvents for use against the coronavirus. The EPA has generated a list of products which are known to neutralize the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The list has over 400 entries with products approved for use on various surfaces and materials.
With all these factors to consider, developing a disinfection plan, determining the correct products to use, and maintaining a cleaning regimen can quickly become a complex task. However, as businesses, offices, and schools reopen across the country, cleaning and disinfection become paramount. It is important for customers to feel safe in businesses, for employees to feel safe at work, and for families to have clean homes.
A good way to eliminate the stress of constant cleaning and disinfection is to hire a professional cleaning service. A good cleaning service will be familiar with various products and their proper disinfection procedure. Developing a disinfection plan and effectively implementing it is their full-time job.
[Company Name] uses hospital-grade disinfection equipment. Few others offer this state-of-the-art protection from the coronavirus threat. With 15 years of experience, you can trust [Company Name] to safeguard your home, business, or office. Let [Company Name] take this burden off your shoulders—you have enough to worry about these days! Click the “Get A Quote” button at the top of the page to let [Company Name]’s knowledgeable professionals take this task off your plate.
[Company Name]’s Advanced Cleaning Methods
[Company Name] uses advanced, hospital-grade disinfection methods to protect its clients. All these cleaning methods have seen increased used in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, even receiving publicity in Scientific American. These state-of-the-art methods include electrostatic disinfection, vapor cleaning, and ULV fogging.
Electrostatic disinfection uses a specialized sprayer to electrostatically charge droplets of chlorine-based cleaning product as they are sprayed onto a surface. This electrostatic charge causes the droplets to repel each other, but evenly coat surfaces in the room, to which their charge attracts them. The specialized spray wand atomizes the cleaning solution into a mist which envelops objects and coats surfaces. This greatly improves surface disinfection as compared to traditional methods of disinfection. Electrostatic disinfection allows even awkward nooks and hard to reach areas to be effectively disinfected. It is an efficient way to control the spread of many viruses including MRSA and SARS-CoV-2 (coronavirus). This method can be used on any surface that is typically sanitized or disinfected.
Ultra-Low Volume Fogging (ULV fogging), is another of the advanced disinfection technologies used by [Company Name]. Using this method, cleaning solution is placed into the reservoir of a machine which creates a mist of the solution. Solution particles in this fog have a size of 20 microns or smaller, which is less than half the width of a human hair. The fogging machine fills the room with these microscopic cleaning particles. Viral and bacterial pathogens can easily be aerosolized through normal activities such as speaking, coughing, or sneezing. The particles from ULV fogging are so fine that they can disinfect bacterial, fungal, and viral pathogens which have been aerosolized into the air in a room. The ULV fogging mist dries within minutes, and the room is then safe to use.
A third advanced disinfection method within [Company Name]’s expertise is vapor cleaning. Vapor cleaning is performed with superheated steam at a temperature around 307-363 degrees Fahrenheit. It is called “dry vapor steam” because the water is completely in its gaseous state, heated far above its boiling point. This method is often used for disinfection in the food and beverage industry because it is free of cleaning chemicals—it uses only water. This also makes vapor cleaning an eco-friendly disinfection method. Vapor cleaning protects against most microorganisms, including viruses such as SARS-CoV-2.
All these advanced methods of disinfection are offered by the professionals at [Company Name], including electrostatic disinfection, ultra-low volume fogging, and vapor disinfection. [Company Name] is eager to protect your home, office, or business using these innovative technologies. Click the “Get A Quote” button at the top of the page to learn more.
Clorox® Total 360® System
[Company Name] is proud to deliver hospital-grade disinfection to its clients using the Clorox ® Total 360® System. Designed for use in the healthcare industry, the Clorox® Total 360® System uses electrostatic disinfection technologies to apply Clorox® brand disinfectants. These disinfectants are registered with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to neutralize both bacteria and viruses, including Human Coronavirus.
Disinfectants compatible with this system include Total 360 ® Disinfectant Cleaner, Spore Defense ™ Cleaner Disinfectant, and Anywhere ® Hard Surface Sanitizing Spray. The Total 360 ® Disinfectant Cleaner controls bacteria, viruses, and mildew on hard or soft surfaces. It is registered to kill 44 organisms including E. coli, Norovirus, Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Salmonella, and Human Coronavirus. This disinfectant is not bleach-based; therefore, it is safe for use on fabrics such as upholstery and carpet.
Spore Defense ™ Cleaner Disinfectant targets the spores of Clostridium dificile, an opportunistic gut pathogen which produces toxins in infected patients. By killing the spores, infection is prevented before it even begins. In addition, this disinfectant is effective against other fungi such including Candida (a common cause of yeast infections), and Trichophyton interdigitale (the cause of Athlete’s Foot). Spore Defense ™ also kills many bacteria such as MRSA and Legionella pneumophila (a cause of Legionnaires’ disease). A lengthy list of viruses is also inactivated by the Spore Defense ™ disinfectant, including Coronavirus.
Clorox ® Anywhere ® Hard Surface Sanitizing Spray kills 99.9% of bacteria, sanitizing food-contact surfaces in 3 minutes. It is effective at killing such infamous bacteria as E. coli, and Salmonella. It is designed for use on hard, nonporous surfaces but is safe to be used around children and food.
[Company Name] uses the Clorox® Total 360 ® System to bring hospital-grade disinfection to your home, office, or business. They provide protection from a litany of pathogens, including Coronavirus. Click the “Get A Quote” button at the top of the page to get rapid pathogen protection.
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