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Keep Your Workplace Safe From The Coronavirus!
When the pandemic hit, we were prepared and had our clients' backs. We deployed crews across the country to fight the coronavirus and have performed over 3,000 electrostatic disinfection services. Routine cleaning and disinfection of facilities or workplaces are essential to prevent a COVID-19 outbreak. Rest assured - ACP Facility Services has the tools, resources, and experience to protect your workplace through the pandemic and beyond. Contact sales today to request our services!
Post-Outbreak Emergency Disinfection
Once your company has confirmed the presence (or suspected presence) of COVID-19, the most important thing to do is notify all applicable personnel. Depending on the circumstances, the location may need to be evacuated. ACP Facility Services is here to help you reopen quickly and safely. Our responsive management team ensures fast response times to deliver quality care whenever and wherever you need us!
Coronavirus Disinfection FAQs
➤ What do we do to help with Sanitation, Disinfection, and Remediation of COVID-19?
-- Community facilities (e.g., schools, daycares centers, businesses) comprise most non-healthcare settings that are visited by the general public outside of a household.
- Cleaning refers to the removal of dirt and impurities, including germs, from surfaces. Cleaning alone does not kill germs. But by removing the germs, it decreases their number and therefore any risk of spreading infection.
- Disinfecting works by using chemicals to kill germs on surfaces. This process does not necessarily clean dirty surfaces or remove germs. But killing germs remaining on a surface after cleaning further reduces any risk of spreading infection.
We utilize an innovative Electrostatic Sanitizing System (ESS) that kills 99.9% of bacteria, germs, and viruses.
These sprayers use a magnetic charged spray that can cover over 18,000 square feet per hour providing fast, 360-degree coverage for your buildings.
Spray coverage is the uniformity of spray droplets on target surfaces. Electrostatic sprayers achieve greater spray coverage by combining air turbulence with tiny, evenly-sized spray droplets.
➤ What Disinfectant Do You Use?
+We use Hospital Grade effervescent sanitizing tablets that kill 99.9% of viruses, germs, and bacteria within 4 minutes and is approved by the CDC for Coronavirus.
Ensure that environmental cleaning and disinfection procedures are followed consistently and correctly.
Routine cleaning and disinfection procedures (e.g., using cleaners and water to pre-clean surfaces prior to applying an EPA-registered, hospital-grade disinfectant to frequently touched surfaces or objects for appropriate contact times as indicated on the product’s label) are appropriate for SARS-CoV-2 in healthcare settings, including those patient-care areas in which aerosol-generating procedures are performed.
Refer to List N on the EPA website for EPA-registered disinfectants that have qualified under EPA’s emerging viral pathogens program for use against SARS-CoV-2.
➤ Can you do this at night, on a weekend or in an emergency?
+Yes, we are doing everything we can to provide emergency and overnight appointments when possible. The best thing you can do is to contact us immediately if you feel you are currently in need or will be.
Even if you are not sure, contact us and allow us to assist you in determining your needs and the proper process to keep you, your employees, and your customers as safe as possible.
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➤ Disinfection process after person suspected/confirmed to have COVID-19?
-- The cleaner will apply approved cleaning/disinfection product onto the cleaning rag (will vary in color depending on the location of cleaning/disinfection (i.e. restrooms, cafeterias, offices, etc.).
- The cleaner will wipe down all applicable surfaces (with emphasis placed on key touchpoints throughout the area(s) – i.e. doorknobs/door handles, handrails, desk counters, water faucets, etc.).
- Disinfecting wipes are recommended to keep all surfaces sanitized and prevent the spread of germs.
- Remove safety goggles first, for either disposal or decontamination.
- Dispose of all product application rags/materials (if applicable) used during the disinfection of surfaces.
- Remove gloves by turning them inside out into each other and disposing of along with any product application rags/materials.
- Non-biohazard related discarded items are to be discarded in a plastic bag, to be tied-off after all application materials have been placed within.
The following is the step-by-step process for the cleaning/disinfection of areas either suspected to be contaminated or confirmed to be contaminated with the COVID-19 virus. These steps will outline the required materials and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required for this process at each step.
Notification / Evacuation – Once your company has confirmed the presence (or suspected presence) of COVID-19, the most important thing to do is notify all applicable personnel. Depending on the circumstances, the location may need to be evacuated. It is important to note that no ACP Facility Services, Inc. personnel may enter the area to disinfect until the area(s) have been completely vacant for a minimum of 24 hours.
Initial Setup / Coordination – Once a minimum of 24 hours of vacancy has been achieved, the ACP personnel will assess the level of coverage the cleaning/disinfection will require. The responding team (in collaboration with the EHS Department) will need to define and assess how many cleaners will be required, the square footage of the areas to be disinfected, and the chemicals/materials which will be needed to clean/disinfect the area.
Cleaning / Disinfection Process – After the initial setup and coordination have taken place, the cleaners will be able to enter the afflicted areas. For this task the cleaners (at a minimum) will be required to wear the following PPE:
Nitrile Gloves (disposable)
Safety Goggles (not glasses)
Bloodborne Pathogen (BBP) Kits (if human blood, certain bodily fluids, or other potentially infectious materials exist)
They will be entering the afflicted area(s) with the pre-approved cleaning/disinfecting agent(s) (will vary depending on availability). Only the CDC’s / EPA’s Registered Antimicrobial Products will be used during this process. Manually applied cleaning/disinfection occurs through the use of primary chemical containers, pumps, and Ready-To-Use (RTU) dispensers.The cleaning/disinfection process itself will be performed as follows:
The cleaner will follow all post-cleaning / decontamination procedures, as outlined below.
Post- Cleaning / Disinfection & De-Gowning – After the afflicted areas have been disinfected, the Post-Cleaning /Disinfection process must be initiated, which primarily includes de-gowning and disposal of potentially contaminated PPE and materials. All materials/gear must be disposed of or disinfected, prior to cleaners exiting the affected areas. When de-gowning the cleaners must:
**Important Note – If a BBP Kit was used in the process, all accompanying materials must be discarded separately in the red “Biohazard” bags provided within the kit. The “Biohazard” bags are to be discarded separately from the other bags which were not used for the disposal of Bloodborne Pathogens, in accordance with proper location policies and procedures for disposal. **
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➤ Additional COVID-19 Considerations for Employers?
-Employers should work with their local and state health departments to ensure appropriate local protocols and guidelines, such as updated/additional guidance for cleaning and disinfection, are followed, including for identification of new potential cases of COVID-19.
Employers must ensure workers are trained on the hazards of the cleaning chemicals used in the workplace in accordance with OSHA’s Hazard Communication standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).
We utilize an innovative Electrostatic Sanitizing System (ESS) that kills 99.9% of bacteria, germs, and viruses.
The American Chemistry Council’s (ACC) Center for Biocide Chemistries (CBC) has compiled a list of products that have been pre-approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for use against emerging enveloped viral pathogens and can be used during the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. This product list is not exhaustive but can be used by business owners, health professionals, and the public to identify products suitable for use during the COVID-19 situation.
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➤ What Are Best Practices For Deep Cleaning/ Nightly Disinfecting?
-Ensure that environmental cleaning and disinfection procedures are followed consistently and correctly.
Routine cleaning and disinfection procedures (e.g., using cleaners and water to pre-clean surfaces before applying an EPA-registered, hospital-grade disinfectant to frequently touched surfaces or objects for appropriate contact times as indicated on the product’s label) are appropriate for SARS-CoV-2 in healthcare settings, including those patient-care areas in which aerosol-generating procedures are performed.
Refer to List N on the EPA website for EPA-registered disinfectants that have qualified under EPA’s emerging viral pathogens program for use against SARS-CoV-2.
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➤ Will this spray damage my computers or other equipment.
-While there may be a few tiny droplets, we are not spraying this directly on equipment. The mist is so fine and dries so fast that it shouldn’t do any harm.
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➤ How do I get a COVID disinfection quote?
-You can request a quote here or call us directly at 800-655-0390 and we can deliver you a quote within the hour!