A04_CDC_Coronavirus_-_Facility_Cleaning_Information_-_2020-03.pdf

Information from Centers for Disease Control Related to Cleaning Facilities:

These are best practices on the CDC's website when it comes to cleaning surfaces (e.g., restrooms) and collecting trash.

For cleaning restrooms, diluted household bleach solutions and alcohol solutions with at least 70% alcohol should be effective. To correctly dilute bleach, please utilize 1/3rd cup of bleach to every gallon of water as we do not have alcohol solutions. I will ensure that we have operable sprayers and PPE as suggested by the CDC (see below):

• Cleaning staff should wear disposable gloves and gowns for all tasks in the cleaning process, including handling trash.

o Gloves and gowns should be compatible with the disinfectant products being used.

o Additional PPE (e.g., protective masks) might be required based on the cleaning/disinfectant products being used and whether there is a risk of splash.

o Gloves and gowns should be removed carefully to avoid contamination of the wearer and the surrounding area. Be sure to clean hands after removing gloves.

• Gloves should be removed after cleaning a room or area occupied by ill persons. Clean hands immediately after gloves are removed.

• Cleaning staff should immediately report breaches in PPE (e.g., tear in gloves) or any potential exposures to their supervisor.

• Cleaning staff and others should clean hands often, including immediately after removing gloves and after contact with an ill person, by washing hands with soap and water for 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available and hands are not visibly dirty, an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains 60%-95% alcohol may be used. However, if hands are visibly dirty, always wash hands with soap and water.

• Follow normal preventive actions while at work and home, including cleaning hands and avoiding touching eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands.

o Additional key times to clean hands include:

▪ After blowing one’s nose, coughing, or sneezing

▪ After using the restroom

▪ Before eating or preparing food

▪ After contact with animals or pets

▪ Before and after providing routine care for another person who needs assistance (e.g., a child)

This CDC’s link provides additional information for cleaning facilities:

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/organizations/cleaning-disinfection.html

Please post Info from the following link available at CDC’s website:

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