No, you don't have to hide from germs. You just have to be diligent!

The flu rears its ugly head every year, tormenting us into spring. Thousands will be hospitalized and/or die every year from flu-related complications. It is important to be prepared and take steps to clean and disinfect properly to keep everyone safe and healthy throughout the flu season.

Regular hand washing. Germs thrive on your hands- You can have up to 50,000 bacteria per square inch of your hands! Let’s fix that. Post reminders in restrooms, cafeterias and kitchens about the importance of proper hand washing. You can download this one to use.  When water is not available- use hand sanitizer!

Disinfect high-touch surfaces and objects regularly. The office telephones, door handles, keyboards, light switches. Viruses and bacteria can remain on hard surfaces for up to 18 hours. Use disinfectants to clean high-touch surfaces often.

It is also important to use cleaning chemicals and disinfectants the correct way. Always read the labels and follow the instruction for use and dilution (if needed). Be sure to have an SDS on hand in case of accidents. The easy way to deal with all of this would be to call AMS. We can do the cleaning for you!

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Preventing Cross Contamination

Cross-contamination is the process by which bacteria or other microorganisms are unintentionally transferred from one object to another, with harmful effect. You trust your janitorial crew to be knowledgeable in proper cleaning procedures, but cleaning an entire facility is a lot of work. How can they be sure they didn’t just clean your break room countertops using a restroom sponge?

Color code your cleaning items!  You wouldn’t use the same mop in the kitchen that you just used in the restrooms, would you? No! Microfiber mops and cloths, scrub brushes and even string mops come in different colors: red, yellow, blue, and green (usually).  It’s a good idea to pick a color for each area:

• Red: sanitary appliances, restroom floors, toilets, and urinals
• Yellow: restroom surfaces, including sinks, towel dispensers, hand dryers, soap dispensers, door handles, and walls
• Green: general food and bar cleanup in non-preparatory food areas, such as lunchrooms
• Blue: areas at low risk of contamination, such as hallways and offices.

EXTRA TIP: Clean from top to bottom!   This also helps with making sure everything gets cleaned in a room. First, wipe down all surfaces, then sanitize/disinfect. Keep the floors for last. 

AMS Advanced Maintenance Service will be sure to clean your facility top to bottom! Call us for a quote today! 815-547-7952