The infection risk from coronavirus (COVID-19) following contamination of the environment decreases over time. It is not yet clear at what point there is no risk. However, studies of other viruses in the same family suggest that, in most circumstances, the risk is likely to be reduced significantly after 72 hours.
Routine cleaning is the everyday cleaning practices that businesses and communities normally use to maintain a healthy environment. Surfaces frequently touched by multiple people, such as door handles, bathroom surfaces, and handrails, should be cleaned with a sanitising detergent at least daily when facilities are in use. More frequent cleaning and disinfection may be required based on level of use.
Yes. Cleaning is a key service to support the safe day to day running of business' during the pandemic. Our advice is to have cleaning work carried out of normal working hours to limit human contact, however our staff are able carry out our duties during working hours and still maintaining social distancing.
No. Cleaning an area with normal household disinfectant after someone with suspected coronavirus (COVID-19) has left will reduce the risk of passing the infection on to other people but will eradicate it.
Yes. If the surface has not been cleaned correctly since it has come into contact with the virus and you don't follow the correct personal hygiene.
Yes. Face coverings should be worn where possible in all circumstances even if social distancing measures are in place.
Cleaning with soap and water removes germs, dirt, and impurities from surfaces. It lowers the risk of spreading infection. Disinfecting kills germs on surfaces. By killing germs on a surface after cleaning, it can further lower the risk of spreading infection.
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