Cleaning for germs

3/13/2020 (Permalink)

How does one get a germ? According to the Minnesota department of health there are 5 common ways of spreading germs.

• Nose, mouth, or eyes to hands to others
• Hands to food
• Food to hands to food
• Infected child to hands to other children
• Animals to people (petting)

So, what do these all have in common? They involve your hands. The number one thing you can do is wash your hands frequently.  Around the office what are the items that your employees touch the most? These items are the most used by your employees and therefore need to be cleaned more often and thoroughly.

• Door Handles
• Desktop / computer / telephone
• Elevator buttons
• The copier or other office equipment
• Water fountain / cooler
• Public coffee pot /maker / mugs
• Sink / cleaning supplies i.e. sponge
• Break room appliances
• Vending machines
• Restrooms

SERVPRO of West Forsyth County can perform a proactive cleanup that involves cleaning and disinfecting these areas and more for your office. The CDC encourages cleaning of high-touch surfaces such as counters, tabletops, doorknobs, light switches, bathroom fixtures, toilets, phones, keyboards, tablets, and tables at a minimum. These same surfaces are mentioned in the CDC’s guidance for commercial spaces as well, including:

• Kitchen/Food Areas
• Bathrooms
• Schools/Classrooms
• Offices
• Retail Spaces
• Water Fountains
• Shelving and Racks
• Sales Counters
• Carpets and rugs
• Stair Handrails
• Elevator Cars
• Playground Equipment
• Fitness Equipment

For your office cleaning needs call SERVPRO of West Forsyth County directly at 336-946-1131