Post COVID-19 transition Guidance Information for all phases
Cleaning Reminders from Public Health England
Areas to Prioritise for Disinfection before and after Common Induction Day
High-touch Surfaces
- Door and window handles • Touch screen devices
- Desks
- Shared Telephones
- Sports equipment
- Remote controls
- Toys
- Light switches
- Playgrounds
- Stair banisters
- ntercom buttons
- Countertops
- Computer keyboards
- Bathroom surfaces
- Printers, photocopiers, scanners etc
- Toilets and taps
While there is a significant reduction in virus survival on surfaces after 48 hours, viruses may survive on some surfaces up to 72 hours. We recommend a two-stage physical clean - i.e. use of detergent followed by disinfectant, or a good clean using a combined product. Fogging can be used for cleaning but must be in addition to physical clean.
Cleaning Products
Utilise one of the following methods:
- A combined detergent/disinfectant solution giving 1000 ppm (0.1%) of available chlorine.
- A separate detergent followed by a disinfectant solution giving 1000 ppm (0.1%) available chlorine e.g: Milton disinfectant/tablets.
- An alternative sanitiser effective against enveloped viruses and tested to BS EN 14476.
We recommend a two-stage physical clean - i.e. use of detergent followed by disinfectant, or a good clean using a combined product. Fogging can be used for cleaning but must be in addition to physical clean.
Ventilation
Ensure adequate ventilation and increase airflow where possible to all occupied spaces on visits. To help with this, consider opening windows and doors – where it is safe to do so.
