As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to spread throughout the country, cleaning is becoming more critical than ever. This statement is especially true for high-density buildings, like high-rises and office buildings. Crystal Cleaning is here to offer advice on how to clean high-rise buildings during the pandemic.
How to Clean High-Rise Buildings During the Pandemic
While high-rise buildings provide office spaces for many companies and people, they present some challenges when it comes to slowing the spread of disease. That’s why many businesses have closed in-person operations to comply with social distancing regulations.
However, as offices reopen, managers will need to take a proactive approach to clean and disinfection. It’s critical to follow the CDC and WHO recommendations to help ensure the safety of your team.
The Crystal Cleaning team regularly provides deep cleaning and Covid-19 disinfection services at high-rise buildings to slow the spread of the disease. The following are some tips on how to clean high-rise buildings during the pandemic.
1. Daily Disinfect High-Touch Surfaces
High-use surfaces, such as elevator buttons, handrails, door handles, and keypad buttons, should all be disinfected daily. Our cleaning team follows label directions on all cleaning products to avoid adverse interactions.
2. Get EPA-Registered Disinfectants
When it comes to disinfecting, most common, EPA-registered, household disinfectants work well. Crystal Cleaning only uses EPA-certified products to provide the most effective solutions. A diluted household bleach solution or alcohol solution with at least 70% of alcohol works well for quick disinfecting.
3. Establish a Cleaning Schedule
Create a cleaning schedule that keeps your building in compliance with local county, state, and federal COVID-19. Keep in mind that these change frequently, so you’ll need to keep up with your regulations. Contact us to get the best results for your employees and constituents’ health.
4. Be Sure to Get A Deep Cleaning
Weekly deep cleaning is critical. Schedule this deep clean for a slow day in the building. Crystal Cleaning is here to provide the best deep cleaning services. Contact us!
5. Increase Ventilation
Covid-19 spreads via respiratory droplets released when people sneeze, cough, or talk. Therefore, increasing ventilation in your high-rise is one way to help keep in-office employees safe. Those who choose to take this step should consult with an HVAC professional and adjust ventilation based on local environmental conditions (temperature/humidity) and ongoing community transmission.
Keep in mind that merely introducing a recirculated air system won’t significantly decrease transmission risk because droplets can fall to a surface within one to two meters. Instead, open windows whenever possible and invest in high-quality filters to “scrub” the air’s droplets.
6. Clean Air Ducts
Increasing ventilation in your building only works if you’re also cleaning your air ducts regularly. Check and change filters and flush ducts to keep air healthy and reduce the presence of respiratory droplets. Crystal Cleaning provides this service. Contact us for more details!
7. Floor Mats and Upholstery Cleaning
To help reduce viruses and bacteria in your building’s textiles, clean the floor mats and upholstery. Crystal Cleaning recommends cleaning floor mats in high-traffic areas at least once a week and upholstered items like chairs every few months.
8. Keep Employees Informed
As managers increase cleaning and disinfection efforts, they should keep employees in the loop by sending out regular messages to your team. This message should detail any building policy or program changes. It should include closure or access limitations to common areas and amenities and outlining new cleaning protocols and procedures.
9. Get Professional Preventative Disinfecting Cleaning
What this service looks like depends on your high-rise’s layout and resident count. Contact Crystal Cleaning for a FREE estimate!
10. Provide hand sanitizer for in-office employees.
Lastly, while not technically a “cleaning” tip, hand sanitizer can help reduce germs’ spread. Putting sanitizer in place will help your employees and staff stay safe. Provide soap and alcohol-based hand rubs in your building. Also, be sure there’s always an adequate supply. Place these items around the building to encourage frequent handwashing and sanitization.
Keeping Your Staff Safe Amid The Pandemic
There’s no telling when the pandemic will wind down. Because it’s uncertain, high-rise building owners, real estate professionals, and managers must do everything to keep buildings and people safe. By following the ten tips listed above, managers can be proactive and save lives!
