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According to the WHO, COVID-19 can survive for up to 72 hours on plastic and stainless steel, less than 4 hours on copper and less than 24 hours on cardboard.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Pay attention to contact points<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>To avoid any risk of contamination,\u00a0<strong>regular disinfection of all your contact points<\/strong>\u00a0is particularly important:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Door handles, sliding doors, stair railings<\/li>\n<li>Switches, telephones, electronic devices<\/li>\n<li>Lift and exit buttons<\/li>\n<li>Push buttons and toilet flushes<\/li>\n<li>Dispenser touch screens<\/li>\n<li>Water fountain buttons<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Ideally, each employee should be equipped with\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.manutan.co.uk\/en\/key\/wipes-cloths-hand-towels#productBeginIndex:0&amp;\"><strong>individual wipes<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0to disinfect each contact point they have touched.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Don\u2019t forget the floors!<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Floors should be cleaned daily, then rinsed using water and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.manutan.co.uk\/en\/key\/wipes-cloths-hand-towels#productBeginIndex:0&amp;orderBy:7&amp;\"><strong>a disposable cloth<\/strong><\/a>. Sufficient\u00a0<strong>drying and ventilation time<\/strong>\u00a0is also advisable.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Choose the right maintenance products, machines and cleaning accessories<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h4><strong>Check your detergents<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Traditional detergents are very effective against viruses<\/strong>. Make sure these products contain at least 70% alcohol or bleach.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, make sure that you have the right product for each surface and workspace, especially for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Plastic floors<\/li>\n<li>Carpets<\/li>\n<li>Parquet floors<\/li>\n<li>Tiles<\/li>\n<li>Desks<\/li>\n<li>Toilets<\/li>\n<li>The kitchen and catering area<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Provide a colour code<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>When cleaning try to avoid using the same equipment on different surfaces. Use <strong>a colour code system <\/strong>and provide a different set of cleaning equipment (cloths, sponges, mops, etc.) for each area <strong>to prevent cross-contamination.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Opt for wet cleaning<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>To decrease the risk of infection you should opt for\u00a0<strong>wet cleaning<\/strong> as this method prevents microorganisms present on surfaces from being suspended in the air. Try to avoid using dusting cloths so as not to be tempted to shake them. Choose <strong>pre-soaked wipes, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.manutan.co.uk\/en\/key\/floor-polishers-steamers#productBeginIndex:0&amp;orderBy:7&amp;\">steam cleaners<\/a>, single-disc scrubbers, hot water generators<\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.manutan.co.uk\/en\/key\/vacuums#productBeginIndex:0&amp;orderBy:7&amp;\"><strong>wet and dry vacuum cleaners<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Think about ergonomics<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Cleaning routines have increased considerably therefore <a href=\"https:\/\/www.manutan.co.uk\/en\/key\/cleaning-trolleys-carts#productBeginIndex:0&amp;orderBy:7&amp;\"><strong>ergonomic equipment<\/strong><\/a> should be made available to all cleaning staff. The aim is to prevent MSDs (musculoskeletal disorders), but also to enable quick and efficient cleaning.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.manutan.co.uk\/en\/key\/cleaning-trolleys-carts#productBeginIndex:0&amp;orderBy:7&amp;\"><strong>Ergonomic cleaning trolleys<\/strong><\/a>,\u00a0<strong>pick-up clamps<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.manutan.co.uk\/en\/key\/mops-and-squeeges#productBeginIndex:0&amp;orderBy:7&amp;\"><strong>telescopic poles<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0meet this objective perfectly.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>What to do if the premises become infected? <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>In the event of a case being detected on your premises<\/strong>, it is essential to <strong>ventilate<\/strong> the room or rooms for several hours before cleaning.<\/p>\n<p>Once the area is well ventilated, use a product that complies with the virucidal standard\u00a0<strong>NF EN 14476<\/strong>. For example, 2.6% bleach diluted in 4 litres of cold water will give a very effective result. 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