Ten Pandemic Cleaning Tips Proper cleaning and sanitation have never been more top-of-mind
BY PETER FARRELL
among residents and condo property managers alike. As Canadians continue to spend time at home, keeping common areas clean and sanitized is key in slowing the spread of COVID-19 and other potential health threats.
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D i s i n f ec t Common Sur faces Daily with a Hos pital- grade Disinfectant Follow this guidance as indicated by the World Health Organization and the C a n a d i a n C e nt re fo r O c c u p a t i o n a l Health and Safety. Daily disinfection of common surfaces like elevator buttons, door handles, and mailboxes is one of the most effective ways to reduce instances of surface-to-person transmission. Using a Health Canada-registered disinfectant ensures potency and maintains health and safety standards.
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Don’t Forget Stairways Using condo elevators and trying to remain socially distant can be difficult, which is why many people opt for the stairs during this time. Stair railings are a crucial but often overlooked hotspot for crosscontamination and need to be disinfected.
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Install Hand Sanitizer Stations Throughout Common Areas Having hand sanitizer available to tenants and guests in common areas not only creates a more hygienic living space, but also targets surface-to-person transmission at its source.
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Keep Pests Under Control Pests don’t rest for pandemics. Partnering with a trusted integrated pest management provider keeps your condo free of unwanted guests.
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Upgrade to Touch-Free Washroom Fixtures Installing touch-free washroom fixtures in common areas, like automatic faucets and soap dispensers, leads to cleaner washrooms. With COVID-19’s potential for fecal-oral transmission, the less people are touching items in the washroom, the better.
