Safe And Healthy Environment in Your Facility – Summer

While summer may be down time from cold and flu season, it is never a good idea to stray away from hygiene routines in your facilities. Here are a few cleaning practices to prioritize during his summer season:

Disinfection Protocols

The most important step to keeping your facility safe is to ensure proper disinfection of areas where germs and viruses can spread. Depending on the industry in which your business operates, you will need to follow cleaning protocols accordingly. As a baseline, the CDC recommends cleaning high-touch surfaces regularly (for example, pens, counters, shopping carts, door handles, stair rails, elevator buttons…), and cleaning all other surfaces when visibly dirty. 

Of course, this may not be the only clean necessary if your facility deals with biohazard materials or healthcare. While every day cleaning duties can be accomplished with closing duties and janitors, larger facilities may need to hire a professional team with special disinfecting cleaners and technology.

Pest Control

Pests are not welcome in any property, but especially business settings where others’ health may be put on the line. Not only are pests inconvenient and sometimes destructive, the main concern is any type of disease they are prone to carry. The EPA warns that pests like mosquitoes, ticks, rodents, and other animals can carry Vector-Borne Diseases like Zika virus, Lyme disease, and even rabies. These diseases may be spread through direct contact, saliva residue, or feces. 

Proper pest control and taking proactive measures against unwelcome friends is a huge proponent of keeping your facility safe. To start, there are plenty of pest control kits available on the market as temporary fixes. Professional pest control teams will be the biggest difference in determining if pests invade your area, so using at-home remedies along with outsourced care is the perfect formula for maintaining a safe and healthy environment. 

Regular Maintenance 

Other regular maintenance routines should not be overlooked. Things like keeping countertop surfaces clean, replacing air vents as needed, and properly cleaning carpets after busy days are all necessary steps to maintaining a hygienic space. A clean space starts with small actions just like these to make a big difference for your facility. If your facility is in need of help with regular maintenance routines, pest control, or disinfection services, check out our website to explore the resources we offer. We handle the dirty work so you don’t have to- give us a call today!