Since the outbreak of COVID-19, janitorial teams have felt pressure to increase preventative measures, contain confirmed cases, and learn new tactics to fight the spread of diseases. Managers, building owners, and property managers have long been concerned with minimizing the spread of germs and illnesses – such as influenza – but the recent pandemic has increased the scrutiny upon those responsible for the safety of a facility’s employees and visitors.
The good news is cleaning teams have adapted their procedures to include new technology which makes their efforts simpler and more effective. This technology is called Electrostatic Disinfection Technology (EDT) and it is now widely available.
City Wide Facility Solutions has offered EDT as a managed service for years – even before it was well-known thanks COVID. That’s because EDT can protect against a variety of viruses, including influenza, MRSA, norovirus, e. Coli, salmonella, and more. Contact us to learn more about how you can prevent illness in your facility and mount a stronger defense to protect your employees before the start of cold and flu season.
What is electrostatic disinfection technology?
EDT provides uniform coverage of surfaces in all types of environments and it is safe for sensitive surfaces. The technology uses a special sprayer which emits positively charged particles who attach to the negatively-charged particles on surfaces to “wrap around” them in your facility.
EDT is more efficient than traditional disinfecting methods because it reaches the impossible corners, crevices, backsides, and other hard-to-reach places often missed during a general cleaning. This allows you to use the sprayer to effectively disinfect your entire facility quickly, easily and without spending dozens of hours wiping down every nook and cranny of your building.
Which facilities benefit from EDT?
One of the reasons EDT has exploded in popularity during the pandemic is because it has been the subject of peer-reviewed studies like this one which shows its effectiveness against viruses and bacteria on many different types of surfaces. The other reason it is so popular is because of its versatility. EDT can be used in the majority of setting where it is needed, such as:
- Athletic facilities
- Commercial offices
- Daycare centers
- Food service buildings
- Medical facilities
- Multi-housing common areas
- Schools
- Senior living
It is also highly effective on sensitive surfaces like computers, other electronics, laboratories, and other places where conventional wiping of surfaces can damage equipment.
Adopt a higher standard of cleanliness for your facility
We all learned in the past few years the old methods for cleaning facilities just aren’t good enough to prevent illness. Going forward, every facility is going to need to adopt a higher standard of cleanliness to prevent the spread of colds, flu, and other viruses which may be headed our way.
With City Wide, you can be assured you are receiving the best cleaning and disinfecting service available.
City Wide is prepared to meet your individual needs and perform a detailed cleaning which will leave your facility sanitary and will help protect your employees and guests. The CDC offers guidelines for cleaning and disinfecting which all City Wide contractors are trained in and follow. Here are some of their recommendations:
- Properly wash hands with soap and water upon entry/departure of building
- Supply hand sanitizer stations throughout your facility
- Wear proper protective equipment such as masks when required
- Follow the six-foot rule
- Use EPA-registered cleaning products
- Use electrostatic sprayers to disinfect surfaces
As with all things related to COVID-19 and other illnesses, be sure to follow the CDC’s recommended guidelines for cleaning and disinfecting. You can count on City Wide to do the same.
In addition to keeping your facility protected with EDT, City Wide can also help with your janitorial and commercial cleaning needs, as well as over 20 additional facility services. Contact the City Wide location near you!
