The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has forced businesses across all industries to rethink their practices, encouraging employees to work from home whenever possible and to practice social distancing to curb the spread of the virus. As a business owner, it’s vital to consider the importance of deep cleaning during this ongoing emergency situation.
How Does Deep Cleaning Help Against the Pandemic?
The COVID-19 transmits between people through physical contact, exposure to respiratory droplets that contain the virus, and contact with surfaces that have come into contact with the virus. COVID-19 spreads very easily, and the federal government has provided guidelines for limiting exposure and slowing the spread of infection.
Businesses are encouraged to have their employees practice regular handwashing, to stay home when they feel sick, and to limit contact with one another as well as customers. Deep cleaning can help curb the spread of COVID-19 by keeping surfaces clean and killing any virus particles that might linger on surfaces that experience regular contact. Deep cleaning is especially important for certain types of businesses:
- Hospitals. While hospitals in the US already follow strict cleaning procedures, it is vital for hospitals and medical facilities of all kinds to ramp up their cleaning efforts in order to keep their care centers as clean as possible. The U.S. is ramping up access to COVID-19 testing and hospitals across the nation are doing their best to treat new cases and keep confirmed COVID-19 patients away from others, providing care while limiting the risk of spreading the virus.
- Nursing Homes. While the COVID-19 virus has a relatively low mortality rate, it is statistically deadlier than the influenza virus and certain groups face additional risk. Specifically, the elderly and people with compromised immune systems and preexisting conditions are at the highest risk. Nursing home staff should implement regular deep cleaning procedures as thoroughly as possible to limit exposure to their high-risk patients.
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- Grocery Stores. The pandemic has caused many people to panic, buying food in excess and stockpiling due to the risk of mandatory quarantine. Grocery stores across the country are remaining open during this ongoing pandemic to ensure Americans can buy food for their families. Grocery store owners should increase their cleaning procedures and dedicate as much time as possible to cleaning surfaces and ensuring grocery stores do not become hotbeds for viral transmission.
As a business owner, it is vital to take this situation seriously and do everything possible to protect your employees and your customers.
Professional Surface Restoration specializes in deep cleaning for commercial buildings. To ensure your business is as clean as possible, contact us today to schedule a deep cleaning or set a regular cleaning schedule during the COVID-19 emergency situation.
