APACHE JUNCTION AZ (IFS) --The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention continues to respond to the novel Coronavirus outbreak. SERVPRO that company that is on every television station in the nation, and that has a commanding jump on the sanitizing business. Keep vacuum bags, new for each job. Keep mops and brooms, buckets and cleaning supplies separate for each job. This is where the DollarTree brands work great.
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention continues to respond to the novel Coronavirus outbreak. SERVPRO franchise professionals are uniquely prepared during this unprecedented time to clean and disinfect your home or business according to the protocols set forth by the CDC. The CDC encourages cleaning of counters, tabletops, doorknobs, and other high-touch surfaces with a hospital-grade disinfectant.
Visit our Coronavirus resource page for more information or call 1-855-409-9125 to locate a local SERVPRO franchise professional offering these specialized cleaning services.
Getting sick is definitely a challenge that house cleaners face every day. This article will give you steps to help protect yourself.
- Wearing gloves will keep you from touching germ-infected surfaces. Make sure to wash your hands when removing your gloves and keep both your gloves and hands away from your face. The quickest and easiest way to begin eliminating germs is frequent hand washing. This is the number one way to protect ourselves.
- Disinfect areas that are commonly touched before you touch them. Doorknobs, remote controls, telephones, refrigerator, oven and bathroom door handles are common bacteria and germ magnets. You might want to keep a hand sanitizer with you at all times during work and in your car. After you've loaded up your car, sanitize your hands before touching your steering wheel.
- Clean and disinfect sinks. It has been said the worst place to drop something is in your sink. Bacteria and germs are common in this area due to raw meat, tossing out old food, used pots and pans, food left in drain areas, etc.
- The product Airborne, is a tablet you dissolve in water. It helps support your body's immune system. You can find it at your local drug store or grocery store. Also talk to your doctor about food supplements and vitamins to keep your immune system up.
- Wearing a mask might be a good idea, especially around children's toys, play areas, bathrooms and bedrooms. These are breeding grounds for bacteria. If you're concerned about what your clients will think, you could blame it on allergies.
- Use microfiber cleaning cloths and mops. They are denser and absorb more solution into the fiber. The microfiber removes more bacteria from the surfaces you clean than a conventional cleaning cloth or mop.
It's important to protect ourselves in our industry since we may be exposed to more than the average person, however there are other reasons we can succumb to colds and flu.
How many times have you heard the word ‘stress'? This is a definite factor in our health and on our immune system. A car running out of gas experiences the same effects as we do when our immune system is low. Do what you can to manage your day in a way that provides balance and time to breathe. See if you can get a massage in, one complete day off a week, a good movie or a walk with positive, upbeat friends.
It's also stressful simply being a business owner. We are constantly thinking about our business – at night trying to sleep, when we first wake, during any open moments of the day. It's OK to give yourself permission to take care of yourself. Lack of sleep will zap your energy. Get as many uninterrupted hours as you can.
Poor eating habits, little to no exercise and putting on weight are big warning signs. Everything else is coming first in your life before your health. It's time to put you front and center. If you've ever flown on an airplane you may remember the flight attendant saying, “put on your own oxygen mask first and then your child's. If you do not have oxygen you will not be able to help anyone else.” More weight, less exercise, poor eating = low immune system and more sickness. It's time to put YOU first.
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About Coronavirus
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention continues to respond to an outbreak of respiratory disease caused by a new coronavirus that was first detected in China and has now spread internationally. While the virus is termed coronavirus, the sickness that results after infection has been termed COVID-19.
COVID-19 has now been declared a pandemic, which is a global outbreak of a disease.
COVID-19 has now been declared a pandemic, which is a global outbreak of a disease.
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Symptoms
Illness from COVID-19 is wide ranging, from mild to severe symptoms and death. According to the CDC, symptom may appear two days to two weeks after exposure:
- Fever
- Cough
- Shortness of breath
It is important to consult your medical provider if you develop any severe or concerning symptoms.
Expert Level Cleaning Services
SERVPRO franchise professionals are uniquely prepared during this unprecedented time to clean and disinfect your home or business according to the protocols set forth by the CDC. We have years of experience in dealing with biological contaminants, and we will go beyond the scope of work that regular janitorial staff perform on a daily basis. Our professionals are trained to perform a proactive cleanup that involves facility or structure cleaning and disinfection. Cleanup procedures generally include cleaning of porous and non-porous surfaces, disinfecting of non-porous surfaces, cleaning and disinfecting of equipment, tools, and/or supplies used for cleanup process, and disposal of waste.
The CDC encourages cleaning of high-touch surfaces such as counters, tabletops, doorknobs, light switches, bathroom fixtures, toilets, phones, keyboards, tablets and tables. Other spaces mentioned in the CDC’s guidance for commercial spaces include:
- Kitchen/Food Areas
- Bathrooms
- Schools/Classrooms
- Offices
- Retail Spaces
- Water Fountains
- Shelving/Racks
- Sales Counters
- Carpets and Rugs
- Stair Handrails
- Elevator Cars
- Playground Equipment
- Fitness Equipment
Specialized Products
The CDC recommends usage of a labeled hospital-grade disinfectant with claims against similar pathogens to the coronavirus. Multiple products in the SERVPRO product line carry the EPA-approved emerging pathogens claims. While there is currently no product tested against this particular strain of the coronavirus, we are following all guidelines as provided by the CDC and local authorities.
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Minimize Your Risk
Tips and Best Practices to Minimize Your Risk
Cities and states are taking increasingly drastic measures to curb the severity of the pandemic, including the closing of bars, restaurants, and public venues. In some areas, officials have issued “shelter in place” orders in order to compel residents to stay in their homes and limit movement. To further protect yourself, minimize your exposure with the following tips:
Practice Good Hygiene
- Clean hands with sanitizer and wash your hands frequently
- Avoid touching your face and cover coughs and sneezes
- Disinfect “high touch” surfaces like doorknobs, light switches, tables, doorknobs, and handrails regularly
- Increase ventilation by opening windows or adjusting air conditioning
At The Office
- Stop shaking hands – use other noncontact methods of greeting
- Use videoconferencing for meetings when possible
- When not possible, hold meetings in open, well-ventilated spaces
- Disinfect “high touch” surfaces like desks, keyboards, light switches, doorknobs, and telephones
- Consider adjusting or postponing large meetings or gatherings
Stay Home if...
- You are feeling sick
- You have a sick family member in their home
Sources:
- https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/cases-updates/summary.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fcoronavirus%2F2019-ncov%2Fsummary.html
- https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/symptoms.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fcoronavirus%2F2019-ncov%2Fabout%2Fsymptoms.html
- https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/disinfecting-building-facility.html
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