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Same Workplace. Same Team. A New Level of Cleaning.

Whether your business operated as work from home for the last several months or at a reduced capacity in the office, transitioning to a full staff coming back to the office poses many challenges when it comes to cleaning and disinfecting in light of COVID-19. While the office parties might be kept at a minimum, allowing employees to return to a schedule can be at the same time relieving and concerning.

What will a normal day in the office look like? Well, the “new” normal will consist of cleaning and disinfecting procedures, social distancing, air filtration, and plenty of hand sanitizer.

Luckily, the CDC has released several documents and tools to guide safety precautions allowing businesses to get back to work. There’s no doubt that strict cleaning and disinfection guidelines will mitigate the spread of germs. Certainly, this will need to be a team effort in the office, especially in high congregation areas—conference rooms, elevators, and break rooms.

With that, we’ve put together a comprehensive cleaning guide for staff and facility keepers to help keep your workplace clean and germ-free, in turn allowing your business to operate at the fullest potential.

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Build Trust in Your Cleanliness Protocols Your business should promote hygiene best practices within the workplace and educate staff about what to do if they become sick.

Co-workers and facility managers should always be vigilant in their cleaning efforts—practicing routine cleaning and developing standard cleanliness procedures. This, in turn, can help curb outbreaks and illnesses for employees, allowing for your business to continuously operate.

Teach and reinforce healthy hygiene practices

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Train staff on handwashing strategies include washing

Intensify cleaning and disinfection efforts

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with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially

frequently touched. This may include cleaning objects &

after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after

surfaces not ordinarily cleaned daily (e.g., doorknobs, light

blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. If soap and

switches, elevators, tables, and printers). For disinfection,

water are not available and hands are not visibly dirty,

most common EPA-registered household disinfectants

use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at

should be effective. A list of products that are EPA-approved

least 60% alcohol.

for use against COVID-19 is available here. Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for all cleaning and

Hand washing as a priority should not be limited to your

disinfection products.

staff. If visitors are allowed in your business, help make this part of their routine as well.

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healthy hygiene practices.

door handles) can be wiped down before use.

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Ensure adequate supplies to support cleaning and disinfection practices.

Be sure to have plenty of disinfecting wipes and hand sanitizer stations: provide stations at primary entrances,

Provide EPA-registered disposable wipes to staff so that commonly used surfaces (e.g., keyboards, desks, printers,

Ensure adequate supplies are always well-stocked (e.g., soap, paper towels, hand sanitizer, and tissues) to support

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Routinely clean and disinfect surfaces and objects that are

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Incorporate precautionary measures into your business

at elevators, and key high traffic areas such as break

practices, such as daily/weekly/monthly cleaning protocols,

rooms and restrooms.

improved internal and external communications, and a dynamic cleaning supplies ordering process like auto-ship,

Consider having one person on property trained as a

to ensure your supply of products is steady.

hygiene manager who will be responsible for adhering to new operational guidance and protocols

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Soft and porous materials, such as area rugs and extra seating, may need to be removed or stored to reduce the challenges with cleaning and disinfecting them.

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If the space is indoors, and frequently used, chances are you will have to clean and disinfect these spaces more often.

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Room-by-room Cleaning Breakdown Cleaning refers to the removal of germs, dirt, and impurities from surfaces. It does not kill germs, but by removing them, it lowers their numbers and the risk of spreading infection.

Disinfecting/Sanitizing refers to using chemicals, for example, EPA-registered disinfectants, to kill germs on surfaces. By killing germs on a surface after cleaning, it can further lower the risk of spreading infection.

Source: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/cleaning-disinfection.html

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Lobbies & Hallways

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Offices

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Restrooms

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Break Rooms/Cafeteria

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Conference Rooms

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Elevators

This guide is interactive. Click above to jump to a section.

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Lobbies & Hallways Cleaning & Disinfecting Protocol

Greet your incoming staff with a lobby and hallways that shine. It goes without saying that these high traffic areas will see plenty of use throughout the day. They should be deep cleaned at least once a week, and any major touch points (door handles, elevator buttons) should be disinfected regularly throughout the day. Follow this same procedure for any additional entrances at your workplace.

This area should be deep cleaned once a week.

Items you’ll need: (Click these buttons to shop)

General Purpose Disposable Gloves

Spray Bottles

All-purpose Microfiber Towels

Non-Streaking Glass Cleaner

General Purpose Cleaning Solution

General Purpose Wet Mop

Commercial Vacuum

Mop Bucket with Wringer

Commercial Dry Dust Mop

Steam Vacuum

Wet-Vac

Soft Surface Carpet Sanitizer

EPA Commercial Disinfectant

Antibacterial Wipes

Disinfectant Sprayer

11 Step Protocol

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Lobbies & Hallways

Cleaning & Disinfecting Protocol

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Start by cleaning (remove dust, dirt, debris) 1

Move aside any tables, cabinets, and shelves so that you can sweep and vacuum floors.

Put on general purpose disposable gloves to be worn throughout the cleaning process.

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Depending on the type of flooring in the area, you will need to do the following to properly disinfect your lobby and hallway floors:

Unplug all electronics, such as phones, scanners, computers, printers, before getting started.

For carpet, we recommend using a soft-surface sanitizer 3

Get your general use cleaning solution ready. We recommend

to clean and deodorize. Following the product directions,

using a cleaner that will work on multiple surfaces.

use a commercial steam vacuum to sanitize the carpet, allowing the carpet to dry completely.

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Apply cleaner to surfaces by spraying directly onto what you are cleaning, or spraying cleaner onto a microfiber cloth

For tile flooring, fill your mop bucket with the proper

first. Start your cleaning by wiping down all high touch point

dilution of Commercial Disinfectant Concentrate. Get

areas, paying special attention to doors and door handles,

the mop wet and wring it so that it is just damp enough

countertops, tables, elevator buttons, and chairs.

to wet the floor. Starting at the back of the room, begin mopping across the room, re-wetting and wringing the

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Now branch out to cleaning those surfaces that are touched

mop as needed. Allow disinfectant solution to sit as the

less frequently, like trophy cases, project display centers,

floor air dries.

and banners. Make sure that all surfaces have been properly cleaned before moving on to the disinfecting process.

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Deep clean to disinfect and sanitize

If there are any rugs or drapery that can be laundered, you should launder these items at the highest possible water temperature based on the manufacturer’s recommendations.

If these items cannot be laundered, follow the steam cleaning

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directions from the carpet sanitization process.

Now you’ll need to disinfect all surfaces that you have wiped clean. Make sure you have an EPA-registered product that’s designated for use against SARS-CoV-2. Our favorite disinfecting/sanitizing products are Antibacterial

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Clean windows and glass doors using a non-streaking glass cleaner and then again with a disinfecting multi-purpose cleaner to fully sanitize the glass.

Wipes and Commercial Disinfectant Concentrate, as well as a disinfectant spraying system. You may need to use a variety of products depending on what furnishings and surfaces sit in the lobby. Always follow manufacturer

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Carefully remove your gloves as soon as you are finished and toss them in the trash. Wash your hands thoroughly for

instructions on the disinfectant to ensure that you are

at least 20 seconds in warm water. You should do this every

using the product properly.

time you finish cleaning and disinfecting an area.

Disinfectant wipes are best used for electronics to avoid causing damage to expensive items.

Don’t forget these high touch point spots: • Vending machines • Door handles

• Front desk surfaces

Disinfectant sprayers can be used on hard surfaces

• Scan-in systems

• Countertops & sides • Furniture

like countertops and chairs.

• Writing utensils

• Water fountains

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• Elevator buttons

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Offices Cleaning & Disinfecting Protocol

Being a highly trafficked area used daily by all staff members, offices will need to be top priority when it comes to cleaning and disinfecting. Preventing sickness in the workplace and keeping coworkers safe and healthy is a must-do. Offices should be cleaned daily and disinfected as often as possible, concentrating on high touch points.

This area should be deep cleaned daily.

Items you’ll need: (Click these buttons to shop)

General Purpose Disposable Gloves

Cellulose Sponge

All-purpose Microfiber Towels

Heavy Duty Cleaning Bucket

General Purpose Cleaning Solution

General Purpose Wet Mop

EPA Commercial Disinfectant

Mop Bucket with Wringer

Floor Cleaning Solution

Commercial Trash Can Liners

Commercial Dry Dust Mop

Non-Streaking Glass Cleaner

Sprayer (Electrostatic or Atomizing)

11 Step Protocol

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Offices

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Start by cleaning (remove dust, dirt, debris) 1

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Move aside any tables, cabinets, and shelves so that you can sweep and vacuum floors.

Put on general purpose disposable gloves to be worn throughout the cleaning process.

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Depending on the type of flooring in the area, you will need to do the following to properly disinfect your floors:

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Unplug all electronics, such as phones, scanners, For carpet, we recommend using a soft-surface sanitizer

computers, and printers before getting started.

to clean and deodorize. Following the product directions, 3

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Get your general use cleaning solution ready. We recommend

use a commercial steam vacuum to sanitize the carpet,

using a cleaner that will work on multiple surfaces.

allowing the carpet to dry completely.

Apply cleaner to surfaces by spraying directly onto what

For tile flooring, fill your mop bucket with the proper

you are cleaning, or spraying cleaner onto a microfiber cloth

dilution of Commercial Disinfectant Concentrate. Get

first. Start your cleaning by wiping down all high touch point

the mop wet and wring it so that it is just damp enough

areas, paying special attention to doors and door handles,

to wet the floor. Starting at the back of the room, begin

countertops, tables, and chairs.

mopping across the room, re-wetting, and wringing the mop as needed. Allow disinfectant solution to sit as the

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floor air dries.

Now branch out to cleaning those surfaces that are touched less frequently, like dry erase boards, shelves and bookcases.

Make sure that all surfaces have been properly cleaned

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before moving on to the disinfecting process.

If there are any rugs or drapery that can be laundered, you should launder these items at the highest possible water temperature based on the manufacturer’s recommendations.

Deep clean to disinfect and sanitize

If these items cannot be laundered, follow the steam cleaning directions from the carpet sanitization process.

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Now you’ll need to disinfect all surfaces that you have wiped clean. Always follow manufacturer instructions on

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Clean windows and glass doors using a non-streaking glass

the disinfectant to ensure that you are using the product

cleaner and then again with a disinfecting multi-purpose

properly. Make sure you have an EPA-registered product

cleaner to fully sanitize the glass.

that’s designated for use against SARS-CoV-2. Our favorite disinfecting/sanitizing products are Antibacterial Wipes

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Carefully remove your gloves as soon as you are finished

and Commercial Disinfectant Concentrate. If you want to

and toss them in the trash. Wash your hands thoroughly for

get maximum spray coverage, consider using a disinfectant

at least 20 seconds in warm water. You should do this every

spraying system.

time you finish cleaning and disinfecting an area.

Disinfectant wipes are best used for electronics to avoid causing damage to expensive items.

Don’t forget these high touch point spots: • Desks & chairs

• Writing utensils

• Printers

Disinfectant sprays can be used on hard surfaces like

• Computers

• Computer mouse

• Light switches

countertops and chairs.

• Keyboards

• Door handles

• Filing cabinets

• Countertops

• Bookcases

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Restrooms Cleaning & Disinfecting Protocol

Restrooms are breeding grounds for lots of germs and bacteria and getting those germy spaces spotless and sanitized is critically important during your deep cleaning process. Restrooms should be cleaned multiple times throughout the day, and deep cleaned at least once a week.

Restrooms should be cleaned multiple times daily and deep cleaned once a week.

Items you’ll need: (Click these buttons to shop)

General Purpose Disposable Gloves

Non-Streaking Glass Cleaner

All-purpose Microfiber Towels

Cellulose Sponge

EPA Commercial Disinfectant

Heavy Duty Cleaning Bucket

General Restroom Cleaner

General Purpose Wet Mop

Commercial Dry Dust Mop

Mop Bucket with Wringer

Toilet Bowl Cleaner

Commercial Trash Can Liners

Toilet Brush or Swab

10 Step Protocol

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Restrooms

Cleaning & Disinfecting Protocol

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Start by cleaning (remove dust, dirt, debris) 1

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wet mop and floor cleaner to remove caked on grime.

Allow to dry.

Put on general purpose disposable gloves to be worn throughout the cleaning process.

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Sweep or dry mop floors to pick up dust and dirt. Use a

Empty your mop bucket and refill with the proper dilution of

Prepare a multi-purpose cleaner according to the

a commercial disinfectant concentrate. Wring your damp

instructions on the packaging.

mop so that it has enough liquid to lightly wet the floor.

Starting at the back of the room, begin mopping in a 10 ft

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Using your cleaning solution, wipe down stalls, handles,

by 10 ft area, repeating the steps as you work across the

faucets, and countertops with a microfiber cloth. At this

room. Allow to air dry. If the floor is heavily soiled, repeat

point, you are focusing on removing the soils that may hold

the previous procedure.

bacteria and germs. Spend some extra time identifying areas of the restroom that are frequently touched, including

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Wipe down all mirrors and glass surfaces such as light

light switches, buttons on soap dispensers, and even toilet

covers with a non-streaking glass cleaner and clean

paper dispensers.

microfiber cleaning cloth or towel. Save this step until you are done mopping and spraying surfaces so your

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clean mirrors stay clean.

Use a toilet bowl cleaner to scrub toilets and urinals with a toilet brush or toilet swab, paying special attention to the area under the toilet rim and the urinal trap screen. Allow

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Carefully remove your gloves as soon as you are finished

the cleaning solution to sit for up to ten minutes and then

and toss them in the trash. Wash your hands thoroughly for

rinse by flushing.

at least 20 seconds in warm water. You should do this every time you finish cleaning and disinfecting an area.

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Empty trash cans and trash receptacles by the sink and in every stall, then spray down and clean them thoroughly using your multi-purpose cleaning solution.

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Don’t forget these high touch point spots: • Door handles

• Faucets

• Counters

• Toilet handles

• Soap dispensers

• Trash can lids

• Urinal handles

• Paper dispensers

• Hand dryers

Prepare to disinfect surfaces using an EPA-registered product designated for use against SARS-CoV-2. Zogics Commercial Disinfectant Concentrate is recommended for this step.

Always follow manufacturer instructions on the disinfectant to ensure that you are using the product properly. You will either want to use a cleaning bucket and cellulose sponge or spray bottles and microfiber cleaning cloths for this step.

Disinfect all surfaces that you have cleaned using your multi-purpose cleaner.

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Break Rooms/Cafeteria Cleaning & Disinfecting Protocol

For these areas, you’ll need to continue to follow established food safety protocols and CDC best practices for food establishments and important COVID-19 recommendations. It’s imperative to keep these spaces clean and sanitized for safety purposes. These areas should be deep cleaned as often as possible.

This area should be deep cleaned as often as possible.

Items you’ll need: (Click these buttons to shop)

General Purpose Disposable Gloves

All-purpose Microfiber Towels

General Purpose Cleaning Solution

EPA Commercial Disinfectant

Commercial Dry Dust Mop

Food-safe Cleaner/Disinfectant

Non-Streaking Glass Cleaner

Commercial Vacuum

General Purpose Wet Mop

Mop Bucket with Wringer

Spray Bottle

Antibacterial Wipes

Wet-Vac

Steam Vacuum

10 Step Protocol

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Break Rooms/Cafeteria Cleaning & Disinfecting Protocol

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Start by cleaning (remove dust, dirt, debris) 1

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Empty your mop bucket and refill with the proper dilution of a commercial disinfectant concentrate. Wring your damp mop so

Put on general purpose disposable gloves to be worn

that it has enough liquid to lightly wet the floor. Starting at the

throughout the cleaning process.

back of the room, begin mopping in a 10 ft by 10 ft area, repeating the steps as you work across the room. Allow to air dry. If the

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floor is heavily soiled, repeat the previous procedure.

Prepare a food-safe multi-purpose cleaner according to the instructions on the packaging.

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Wipe down all mirrors and glass surfaces such as light covers

Apply cleaner to surfaces by spraying directly onto what

with a non-streaking glass cleaner and clean microfiber cleaning

you are cleaning, or spraying cleaner onto a microfiber cloth

cloth or towel. Save this step until you are done mopping and

first. Start your cleaning by wiping down all high touch point

spraying surfaces so your clean mirrors stay clean.

areas, paying special attention to doors and door handles, countertops, tables, and chairs.

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Carefully remove your gloves as soon as you are finished and toss them in the trash. Wash your hands thoroughly for at least

Wash, rinse, and clean food contact surfaces, dishware,

20 seconds in warm water. You should do this every time you

utensils, food preparation surfaces, and beverage

finish cleaning and disinfecting an area.

equipment after use.

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Wash, rinse, and clean refrigerators, stovetops, and

Don’t forget these high touch point spots:

microwaves after each use.

• Vending machines

• Railings

• Tables

• Scan-in systems

• Countertops & sides

• Chairs

• Writing utensils

• Microwaves

• Door handles

• Stove

• Refrigerators

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Prepare to disinfect surfaces using an EPA-registered product designated for use against SARS-CoV-2. Zogics Commercial Disinfectant Concentrate is recommended for this step. Always follow manufacturer instructions on the disinfectant to ensure that you are using the product properly. You will either want to use a cleaning bucket and cellulose sponge or spray bottles and microfiber cleaning cloths for this step. Disinfect all surfaces that you have cleaned using your multi-purpose cleaner. If you want to get maximum spray coverage, consider using an electrostatic sprayer throughout this process.

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Sweep or dry mop floors to pick up dust and dirt. Use a wet mop and floor cleaner to remove caked on grime. Allow to dry.

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Conference Rooms Cleaning & Disinfecting Protocol

While conference rooms are wonderful spaces to have work meetings and bring your entire staff together they can often be a central repository of germs due to the sheer number of people gathered in one space. Even though the crowd may be controlled due to social distancing measures, conference rooms should be deep cleaned once a week and cleaned after each use.

This area should be deep cleaned once a week and cleaned after each use.

Items you’ll need: (Click these buttons to shop)

General Purpose Disposable Gloves

All-purpose Microfiber Towels

Spray Bottle

General Purpose Cleaning Solution

Non-streaking Glass Cleaner

EPA Commercial Disinfectant

Wet-Vac

Steam Vacuum

General Purpose Wet Mop

Commercial Dry Dust Mop

Mop Bucket with Wringer

Commercial Vacuum

Antibacterial Wipes

10 Step Protocol

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Conference Rooms

Cleaning & Disinfecting Protocol

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Start by cleaning (remove dust, dirt, debris) 1

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Move aside any tables, cabinets, and shelves so that you can sweep and vacuum floors. Depending on the type of flooring in

Put on general purpose disposable gloves to be worn

the area, you will need to do the following to properly disinfect

throughout the cleaning process.

your floors:

Unplug all electronics, such as phones, projectors,

For carpet, we recommend using a soft-surface sanitizer to

computers, before getting started.

clean and deodorize. Following the product directions, use a commercial steam vacuum to sanitize the carpet, allowing

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the carpet to dry completely.

Get your general use cleaning solution ready. We recommend using a cleaner that will work on multiple surfaces.

For tile flooring, fill your mop bucket with the proper dilution 4

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Apply cleaner to surfaces by spraying directly onto what

of Commercial Disinfectant Concentrate. Get the mop wet

you are cleaning, or spraying cleaner onto a microfiber cloth

and wring it so that it is just damp enough to wet the floor.

first. Start your cleaning by wiping down all high touch point

Starting at the back of the room, begin mopping across the

areas, paying special attention to doors and door handles,

room, re-wetting and wringing the mop as needed. Allow

utensils, tables, and chairs.

disinfectant solution to sit as the floor air dries.

Now branch out to cleaning those surfaces that are touched

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If there are any rugs or drapery that can be laundered, you

less frequently, like signage, shelves, and bookcases. Make

should launder these items at the highest possible water

sure that all surfaces have been properly cleaned before

temperature based on the manufacturer’s recommendations.

moving on to the disinfecting process.

If these items cannot be laundered, follow the steam cleaning directions from the carpet sanitization process.

Deep clean to disinfect and sanitize 9 6

Clean windows and glass doors using a non-streaking glass

Now you’ll need to disinfect all surfaces that you have

cleaner and then again with a disinfecting multi-purpose

wiped clean. Always follow manufacturer instructions on

cleaner to fully sanitize the glass.

the disinfectant to ensure that you are using the product properly.

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Carefully remove your gloves as soon as you are finished and toss them in the trash. Wash your hands thoroughly for at least

Make sure you have an EPA-registered product that’s

20 seconds in warm water. You should do this every time you

designated for use against SARS-CoV-2. Our favorite

finish cleaning and disinfecting an area.

disinfecting/sanitizing products are Antibacterial Wipes and Commercial Disinfectant Concentrate. If you want to get maximum spray coverage, consider using an

Don’t forget these high touch point spots:

electrostatic or atomizing sprayer throughout this process.

• Tables & chairs

• Door handles

• Projectors & A/V equipment

• Countertops & sides

Disinfectant wipes are best used for electronics to avoid

• Phones

• Brochure/flyer displays

causing damage to expensive items.

• Writing utensils

• Whiteboard

Disinfectant sprays can be used on hard surfaces like countertops and chairs.

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Elevators Cleaning & Disinfecting Protocol

Elevators are frequently used throughout the workday by coworkers.

With so much constant use, it’s no surprise that elevators pose a threat of containing germs. Elevator buttons are known to carry an excessive amount of bacteria. Even though staff only use elevators for seconds at a time, elevators should be deep cleaned daily. As a reminder, we encourage staff and coworkers to wipe down the elevator buttons after pushing them.

This area should be wiped down after each use and deep cleaned daily.

Items you’ll need: (Click these buttons to shop)

General Purpose Disposable Gloves

All-purpose Microfiber Towels

General Purpose Cleaning Solution

EPA Commercial Disinfectant

Steam Vacuum

Commercial Dry Dust Mop

Commercial Vacuum

Spray Bottle

Non-streaking Glass Cleaner

Wet-Vac

General Purpose Wet Mop

Mop Bucket with Wringer

Antibacterial Wipes

Disinfectant Sprayer

9 Step Protocol

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Elevators

Cleaning & Disinfecting Protocol

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Start by cleaning (remove dust, dirt, debris) 1

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Depending on the type of flooring in the area, you will need to do the following to properly disinfect your floors:

Put on general purpose disposable gloves to be worn For carpet, we recommend using a soft-surface sanitizer to

throughout the cleaning process.

clean and deodorize. Following the product directions, use a 2

Prepare a multi-purpose cleaning solution according to the

commercial steam vacuum to sanitize the carpet, allowing

instructions on the packaging. You will want to use a spray

the carpet to dry completely.

bottle and cleaning cloth with your solution. Always refer to the elevator manufacturer guidelines about safe to use

For tile flooring, fill your mop bucket with the proper dilution

products - specifically near the electrical areas.

of Commercial Disinfectant Concentrate. Get the mop wet and wring it so that it is just damp enough to wet the floor.

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Apply cleaner to surfaces by spraying directly onto what

Starting at the back of the room, begin mopping across the

you are cleaning, or spraying cleaner onto a microfiber

room, re-wetting and wringing the mop as needed. Allow

cloth first. Start your cleaning by wiping down all high

disinfectant solution to sit as the floor air dries.

touch point areas, paying special attention to wall panels, doors, handrails, and buttons.

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If there are any rugs or drapery that can be laundered, you should launder these items at the highest possible water

Do not spray cleaning solution directly on elevator buttons,

temperature based on the manufacturer’s recommendations.

instead spray on a microfiber cloth and then apply to the

If these items cannot be laundered, follow the steam cleaning

surface.

directions from the carpet sanitization process.

Deep clean to disinfect and sanitize

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Spray down all any elevator mirrors with a non-streaking glass cleaner and clean with a microfiber cleaning cloth or towel.

Make sure you have an EPA-registered product that’s

Finish this step by repeating your last process, but this time

designated for use against SARS-CoV-2. Our favorite

using a disinfecting all-purpose spray. You should always save

disinfecting/sanitizing products are Antibacterial Wipes

cleaning the mirrors for last, to avoid dirtying the glass while

and Commercial Disinfectant Concentrate, as well as a

sweeping and vacuuming.

disinfectant spraying system. Now you’ll need to disinfect all surfaces that you have wiped clean. You may need to

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Carefully remove your gloves as soon as you are finished and

use a variety of products depending on the surfaces. Always

toss them in the trash. Wash your hands thoroughly for at least

follow manufacturer instructions on the disinfect to ensure

20 seconds in warm water. You should do this every time you

that you are using the product properly and review the elevator

finish cleaning and disinfecting an area.

manufacturer guidelines about safe to use products near the electrical areas.

Don’t forget these high touch point spots:

Disinfectant wipes are best used for electronics to avoid

• Elevator buttons

• Floors

causing damage to electrical areas.

• Railings

• Wall panels

• Doors

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Zogics All Surface Neutral Cleaner

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Zogics Non-Streaking Glass Cleaner

Zogics Low Acid Toilet Bowl Cleaner

Zogics Organic Acid Restroom Cleaner

Zogics General Purpose Cleaner

Zogics EPA Commercial Disinfectant Concentrate

Zogics Antibacterial Wipes

Zogics Wellness Center Wipes

Zogics Enzyme Enriched Floor Cleaner

Zogics Rubber Floor Cleaner

Soft Surface Sanitizer & Carpet Deodorizer

ND64 Concentrated Commercial Surface Disinfectant

Zogics Disinfectant Atomizing Sprayer

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Stay Informed Businesses can take this uncertain time as a teachable moment for their everyday operations and cleaning practices. The best defense is a good offense, so it’s a priority to stay updated on COVID-19 developments from trusted sources like the Center for Disease Control as well as your local and state guidelines.

Some key takeaways:

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Remember that coronavirus spreads person-to-person via respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or exhales. This virus can live on surfaces, which is why proper cleaning and sanitizing/disinfecting protocols are critical to ensuring clientele safety.

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Use this moment to re-evaluate your previous cleanliness standards and update your “meaning behind cleaning.” By doing this, you are setting your facility up for success in tackling the post-coronavirus worries of of staff and coworkers.

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Keep tabs on best practices and protocols for preventing the spread of germs and infectious diseases year-round.

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Consider building a task force or team to create a structure of accountability for preventive measures.

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Create a list of reliable references about useful products, safety guidelines for businesses and individuals, and upholding industry standards.

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CLEAN GUIDE

Messaging Templates To help you get the word out on your cleaning protocols, we’ve developed templates for both your email and social media messaging.

Email Messaging

[SUBJECT LINE]

A message from [FACILITY NAME], We wanted to inform you about the extensive disinfecting/sanitizing and cleaning measures [FACILITY NAME] is implementing. During this time, we are hard at work [getting our space Zogics Clean by]: [Remove any that do NOT apply] •

Cleaning and sanitizing front office and lobby areas

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Detailed, deep cleaning in classrooms, offices and lounges, and restrooms

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Cleaning and sanitizing all food service areas

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Steam cleaning carpets

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Disinfecting flooring and windows

As we learn new ways to enhance workplace experiences in a time of social distancing, we want to encourage our [staff] to continue to find meaningful ways to keep connected.

Stay up-to-date on how we’re keeping our [FACILITY NAME] community well in mind, body, and spirit on [Facebook, Instagram, Newsletter, Website, Tik Tok, Youtube].

Social Media Templates

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CLEAN GUIDE

Messaging Templates To help you get the word out on your cleaning protocols, we’ve developed templates for both your email and social media messaging.

Social Media Messaging

Welcome back!

[PHOTO OF TEAM OR INDIVIDUAL CLEANING]

[TEXT GRAPHIC]

[OUTSIDE OR INSIDE SHOT OF FACILITY]

[POST COPY]

[POST COPY]

[POST COPY]

Our team is hard at work keeping

Our team has been hard at work:

[FACILITY NAME] is continuing to put your

[FACILITY NAME] workplace in

[Remove any that do NOT apply]

health and safety first. Follow us on social

tip-top shape.

• •

Cleaning and sanitizing front office

as we all do our part to help our community

and lobby areas

through this challenging time. [heart emoji]

Detailed, deep cleaning in offices, lobbies, and restrooms

•

Cleaning and sanitizing all break rooms & cafeterias

•

Steam cleaning carpets

•

Disinfecting flooring and windows

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