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    Protect Against COVID-19: Clean Effectively

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    1. The document provides guidelines for cleaning and disinfecting to prevent the spread of COVID-19, including washing hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds. 2. It recommends equipment like gloves, masks, goggles and dedicated cleaning clothes and shoes to safely clean and disinfect. 3. High-contact surfaces like doorknobs, light switches and electronics should be disinfected with diluted household bleach or EPA-registered disinfectants. Soft or porous surfaces should also be cleaned according to manufacturer's instructions.

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    1. The document provides guidelines for cleaning and disinfecting to prevent the spread of COVID-19, including washing hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds. 2. It recommends equipment like gloves, masks, goggles and dedicated cleaning clothes and shoes to safely clean and disinfect. 3. High-contact surfaces like doorknobs, light switches and electronics should be disinfected with diluted household bleach or EPA-registered disinfectants. Soft or porous surfaces should also be cleaned according to manufacturer's instructions.

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    1. The document provides guidelines for cleaning and disinfecting to prevent the spread of COVID-19, including washing hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds. 2. It recommends equipment like gloves, masks, goggles and dedicated cleaning clothes and shoes to safely clean and disinfect. 3. High-contact surfaces like doorknobs, light switches and electronics should be disinfected with diluted household bleach or EPA-registered disinfectants. Soft or porous surfaces should also be cleaned according to manufacturer's instructions.

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    1. The document provides guidelines for cleaning and disinfecting to prevent the spread of COVID-19, including washing hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds. 2. It recommends equipment like gloves, masks, goggles and dedicated cleaning clothes and shoes to safely clean and disinfect. 3. High-contact surfaces like doorknobs, light switches and electronics should be disinfected with diluted household bleach or EPA-registered disinfectants. Soft or porous surfaces should also be cleaned according to manufacturer's instructions.

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    Protect Against COVID-19

    PREVENT THE SPREAD OF ILLNESS


    CLEANING & DISINFECTING GUIDELINES

    WASH HANDS
    • When arriving to or leaving work
    • Wash your hands often with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds

    EQUIPMENT
    1. Clorox Bleach
    (1:10, Clorox to water mix) Mix in a bucket or in spray bottles.
    2. Industrial reusable cleaning gloves
    Use these gloves to conserve the one-time use disposable gloves for patient
    contact. Spray gloves down with Clorox mix after use.
    3. Bandanna to wear around nose and mouth
    To prevent touching of the nose and face while cleaning. To prevent droplets
    from entering the nose or mouth.
    4. Eye cover —­ cleaning goggles if available
    To prevent droplets from entering the eyes
    5. Pants and shirt worn for cleaning only
    Take outfit for cleaning in a separate bag (Ziploc or grocery bag). Change into
    outfit at work; this outfit should be worn only while cleaning.
    6. Shoes for cleaning
    Bring a pair of shoes to work to use while cleaning. Leave these shoes at
    work, do not wear them home.

    CLEAN EFFECTIVELY
    If surfaces are dirty, clean them first: Use detergent or soap and water before
    disinfecting

    EFFECTIVE DISINFECTANT
    Unscented household bleach
    • To make a bleach solution, mix: 5 tablespoons (1/3 c.) bleach per gallon of
    water OR 4 teaspoons bleach per quart of water
    • Follow manufacturer’s instructions for application and proper ventilation.
    Check to ensure the product is not past its expiration date. Never mix
    household bleach with ammonia or any other cleanser. Unexpired
    household bleach will be effective against coronaviruses when properly
    diluted.
    Other common EPA-registered household disinfectants
    • Products with EPA-approved emerging viral pathogens claims are expected
    to be effective against COVID-19 based on data for harder-to-kill viruses.
    Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for all cleaning and disinfection
    products (e.g., concentration, application method, and contact time, etc.).

    For kitchen or food-contact surfaces, rinse with clean water after disinfecting.

    HIGH-CONTACT AREAS
    Focus cleaning on frequently touched surfaces:
    • Toilet flush handles and bathroom • Kitchen faucets, sinks, and counters
    faucets, sinks, and counters • Stove and microwave controls
    • Light switches and plates • Remote controls
    • Doorknobs • Tables and chairs
    • Railings • Therapy equipment
    • Computers and phones

    POROUS SURFACES
    For soft (porous) surfaces such as carpeted floor, rugs, and drapes, remove
    visible contamination if present and clean with appropriate cleaners indicated
    for use on these surfaces. After cleaning:
    • Launder items as appropriate in accordance with the manufacturer’s
    instructions. If possible, launder items using the warmest appropriate water
    setting for the items and dry items completely OR ...
    • Use products with the EPA-approved emerging viral pathogens claims
    (examples at this link) that are suitable for porous surfaces.

    CLOTHING AND LINENS


    1. Keep soiled items separate from other laundry and handle them carefully
    with gloves. Wash hands after handling.
    2. Use laundry detergent (or bleach for white items) and wash on the hottest
    setting available, on the longest cycle available.
    3. Machine dry on hottest setting if possible.
    4. Dirty laundry from an ill person can be washed with other people’s items.
    5. Clean and disinfect clothes hampers according to guidance above for
    surfaces. If possible, consider placing a bag liner that is either disposable
    (can be thrown away) or can be laundered.

    For more detailed information, see CDC’s “Preventing the Spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 in Homes and Residential Communities” https://
    www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/guidance-prevent-spread.html

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