Podsmead business Into Cleaning have prepared this handy guide to cleaning your property or premises during Covid-19.
For advice about cleaning methods and products do visit their website, call 0800 0337470, or email sales@intocleaning.co.uk
Coronavirus – A Cleaning Guide
Prior To Opening And Resuming Services – Has a risk assessment been carried out?
• Are the most current HSE guidelines being followed?
• Were fridges left for prolonged periods and have these been cleaned out and expired contents disposed of?
• Has any stagnant/still water been disposed of? Areas of concern will be water fountains/dispensers, tea kettles and urns, showers etc.
• Were all feminine hygiene bins serviced and waste bins emptied and cleaned if necessary?
• Are hand dryers still operational? Guidelines would suggest where possible to replace hand dryers with disposable paper towels. If this is done, provisions must be made in the form of a closed bin for disposal.
• Is there a need for extra signage to ensure staff and visitors are mindful of social distancing measures and extra hygiene requirements?
• Are cleaning services adequate for the site or are extra services required? Have provisions been made for areas/equipment to be cleaned while contract cleaners are not on site?
• Is there a supply of hand sanitiser and an anti-bacterial hand soap available?
• Are there any requirements for equipment handled by multiple members of staff to be cleaned?
• Has the use of a virisidal detergent for use by cleaning operatives and site staff been provided?
Safe Working Conditions
Are any changes implemented to help combat Covid19 easy to understand and follow?
• Are there clear guidelines and signs to encourage social distancing and awareness?
• Are work areas free of clutter to aid cleaning?
• Have provisions been made for extra attention in the form of using a virisidal detergent to be made to any touch points to help prevent the spread of infection?
• Have any unnecessary cloths/rags/sponges/mops that can harbour bacteria been disposed of and has cleaning using disposable cloths and industrial blue roll been considered?
• Are common areas/canteens big enough to accommodate staff and are adequate cleaning provisions in place?
• Is there enough stock available in the form of paper supplies (toilet rolls / handtowels / industrial blue roll for cleaning) hand soap and sanitiser on site?
Confirmed Case
Have you made provisions with a specialist contract cleaner in the event of a confirmed cased of Covid19?
Useful Links
https://www.hse.gov.uk/news/assets/docs/working-safely-guide.pdf
https://www.hse.gov.uk/news/assets/docs/talking-with-your-workers.pdf