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What Are The Causes of Illness
What Are The Causes of Illness
Cleaning is simply the process of removing visible debris, dirt, and dust and organizing a
space so it looks clean.
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Cleaning may or may not kill bacteria and germs, but it will reduce their numbers and aid in
lowering the risk of spreading infectious microorganisms.
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To remove soil and germs you must have an appropriate chemical (cleaner), manual action
(scrubbing) and thermal energy (heat from scrubbing).
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It is always completed with company approved products.
isinfection - Simply means the process of using chemicals to kill a high percentage of
harmful microorganisms and/or making them incapable of reproducing.
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Disinfectant - This is a product which is designed to kill infectious fungi, bacteria, and
viruses on hard environmental surfaces.
If you fail to clean a surface before disinfecting then any dirt, debris, finger prints or
grease can block the disinfectant from reaching the contaminant (COVID-19), meaning the
virus will not be killed or inactivated.
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Any items on display must be stored away or removed to ensure the cleaning process is
completed effectively.