As COVID-19 case count numbers continue to decline across California counties, vaccinated and unvaccinated workers have reiterated that frequent high-quality office cleaning policies are at the top of their priority list for returning to the workplace.
Cleaning Still a Priority for Returning to Work
Reported COVID-19 case count numbers have experienced a sharp decline across California counties since its peak of more than 300 daily cases per 100K people two weeks ago.
Common myths regarding the purpose, applicability, and efficacy of sanitization methods and products abound--many mildly mundane, but some potentially deadly.
Common Disinfectant Misuses and Hazards
The COVID-19 pandemic brought to light the public's lack of basic understanding regarding sanitization products, hazards, methods, and efficacy.
The emergence of the Omicron COVID variant disrupted a seemingly orderly return to normal late in 2021, underscoring the criticality of ongoing vigilance of facility hygiene protocols.
Keeping Omicron Out of Your Office
Preventing the spread of the Omicron variant, as well as other pathogens and wintertime bugs, is critical for the health and welfare of your business, workforce, and customers.
Increased cleaning efficiency results in reduced costs while promoting improved health, wellness, and performance for facility occupants.
The Labor-Driven Need for Improved Cleaning Efficiency
Due to labor shortages directly and indirectly related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the need for improved efficiency in environmental cleaning and sanitization services has never been higher.
Two California cities--Los Angeles and San Francisco--were listed in the top twenty of the fifty worst cities in the US for bed bug infestations.
Bed Bugs and Post Pandemic Travel
Bed bugs--a pre-pandemic scourge that may well see a resurgence and expansion in many areas due, in part, to increased travel and resident state relocation.
Though mundane and repetitive, regularly vacuuming the floors, carpets, and upholstered areas in your commercial facility can significantly impact occupants' health, wellness, and productivity.
The Health Benefits of Vacuum Cleaners
Regular floor care and maintenance with commercial-grade high-efficiency vacuums are critical for facility health and sanitation.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently updated its FluView Influenza Surveillance Report showing a concerning spike in Influenza Type-A H3N2 infections and hospitalizations among all age groups, especially those 25 years and older.
A New Year, A New Flu
2021 saw a plodding start to the cold and flu season, leaving many to hope that it would match the previous year and be, blessedly, all but absent.
Candida Auris (C. Auris) is a pathogenic fungus that behaves like a bacteria, spreads rapidly via dermal transmission, is incredibly difficult to diagnose, and has experienced a rapid rise in outbreaks since 2016.
Candida Auris
C. Auris, initially discovered in 2009, is a multi-drug resistant yeast that spreads rapidly, is extremely difficult to identify and kill, and has a high mortality rate.
COVID-19 spotlighted classroom cleaning and sanitization protocols that ranged from highly inadequate to borderline dereliction and, based on current data, little that must have changed in the interim.
Current Issues With Classroom Cleaning and sanitization Strategies
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, many poorly conceived and executed cleaning and sanitization strategies have been implemented.
Scientific facility cleaning--when, how, and with what--will reduce waste, prevent occupant exposure to corrosive chemicals, and improve overall cleaning outcomes.
Facility Cleaning--When, How, and With What
Environmental sanitation raced from a quiet place in the back of people's minds to the forefront of a seemingly endless and controversial battle against COVID-19.
Before the pandemic, facility cleaning (outside of healthcare environments) was primarily and incorrectly viewed as a necessary expense to maintain the visual appeal of a facility and keep bad smells in check.