Public restrooms have always posed a unique maintenance challenge. They are costly to stock and maintain, and they generate more complaints than any other area of a building. In the age of COVID-19, cleaning public restrooms has taken on new importance to human health and economic stability. According to microbiologist Ali Nouri in CNN, public restrooms create increased risk of COVID-19 transmission due to a few factors: - Public restrooms are small – this makes it hard to practice social distancing.
- Public restrooms can be poorly ventilated – this means the virus could linger in the air.
- Public restrooms have many touch points – this means every handle, tap, and flusher presents a hazard.
- Public restrooms generate toilet plumes – this means tiny microbes become airborne after a flush, microbes that may include fecal matter contaminated with COVID-19.
Risk for the Public – Risk for the Worker
If these risks cause concern to the general public, they are of even greater concern to the people who have to clean these potentially contaminated areas. Cleaning workers who have to get on their hands and knees to wipe down a toilet face a risk that might make them feel less safe on the job, leading to increased turnover. Cleaning workers who have equipment that creates a safer environment while protecting them from risk may be much more loyal to their employer.
No-Touch Cleaning by Kaivac
Kaivac No-Touch Cleaning systems eliminate the need to touch contaminated surfaces. Cleaning workers spray down surfaces and fixtures with a cleaning solution, rinse, and then vacuum to contain the soiled solution. Studies show that No-Touch Cleaning systems are up to 60 times more efficient in removing bacteria from grout lines than mopping, which is more likely to spread contamination. See Kaivac Restroom Cleaning Systems |
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