COVID-19 Protocol:

Cleaning and Disinfecting Classroom Shared Items With ES15

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INTRODUCTION

● ES15 is a ready to use liquid disinfectant suitable for a variety of hard surfaces.
● The protocol outlines a stream and wipe process for hard surfaces as well as an
immersion process for items which cannot be cleaned and disinfected with the
Steriwipes (for example small toys such as lego).
● This product is ordered in a larger volume by the Administration through the Work Order
System, stored along with other Caretaking products, and then decanted into a smaller
bottle by a member of the Caretaking Team for staff use.
● The product will be provided in a suitable spray bottle with an applicable WHMIS
workplace label attached. The label shall include the name of the product and PPE
requirements: eye protection (face shield or goggles) and a reference to SDS for more
information.
● Note: Caretakers will follow the decanting process when supplying school staff with a
supply of ES15.
● The cleaning and disinfection process is two steps, cleaning the item to remove surface
dirt followed by disinfection.
● Contact time for disinfection is 5 minutes.
● This product must be secured when not in use. Elementary students should not be
using disinfectant products.
● After cleaning and disinfecting, follow the COVID 19 Standard Operating Practice:
Personal Protective Equipment for cleaning and disinfecting reusable eye protection
(face shield or goggles)

PROCEDURE

Prior to Cleaning and Disinfecting:

1. Practice hand hygiene before and after the cleaning and disinfection process.
2. Avoid touching eyes, nose or mouth at all times.
3. A face shield or goggles must be worn when using ES15. The face shields and goggles
provided for COVID 19 are suitable.
4. Refer to product label and SDS for further information.

Stream and Wipe Method:

TO CLEAN
5. The spray bottle of ES15 must be set on “STREAM”. ES15 is NOT to be used on the
“SPRAY” setting to prevent atomization of the disinfectant.
6. STREAM the ES15 onto a cloth or paper towel until saturated.
7. Wipe down item(s)
8. Dispose of cloth or paper towel in the garbage stream.
9. Follow the steps to disinfect below

TO DISINFECT
10. STREAM the ES15 onto the item(s) until all surfaces are covered with the product.
11. Allow surfaces to remain wet for 5 minute contact time.
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12. Rinse the item with tap water if the item will be mouthed by students.
13. Air dry the item.

Immersion Method:

For items such as small toys, lego etc. that are difficult to clean using a ‘Stream and Wipe’
method, below are steps to take to clean and disinfect such items using an ‘Immersion’ method.
1. Practice hand hygiene before and after the cleaning and disinfection process.
2. Avoid touching eyes, nose or mouth at all times.
3. A face shield or goggles must be worn when using ES15. The face shields and goggles
provided for COVID 19 are suitable
4. Refer to product label and SDS for further information.

TO CLEAN
5. Using a bucket or sink, clean the item(s) with soap and water. Use a brush to get into
small crevices
6. Rinse the item(s) with tap water.
7. Allow item to partially dry (so the disinfectant does not get diluted)
8. Follow the steps below to disinfect.

TO DISINFECT
9. Using a bucket or sink, immerse the item(s) into a sufficient amount of ES15 to cover all
surfaces.
10. Allow the item(s) to soak in the ES15 for 5 minutes.
11. Remove the item(s) from ES15 and allow to air dry.
12. Rinse the item with tap water if the item will be mouthed by students.
13. Dispose of used ES15 product down any sink drain.
14. Air dry the item(s).

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