Sanitize Pros

The hard truth is that cleaning and disinfecting don’t always mean the same thing.

Many custodial companies that offer “deep-cleaning” services aren’t experts in the field. They clean to make things look clean—that’s how they were trained—but they don’t really apply the fundamental disinfection procedures. Rule number one is that most disinfectants should sit for a minimum of 5–30 minutes; that gives the chemicals enough time to settle and the solution enough time to dry, which makes the treatment more effective in killing viruses. A basic rule of thumb is this: no chemical interaction, no virus-killing action. Traditional cleaning companies overlook this with their spritz-and-wipe methods.

At Sanitize pros, we specialize in disinfectant services. Our standard procedure is and always has been designed to prevent the spread of disease-causing pathogens. Our spray technology allows us to blanket your entire environment, and we only use the most effective EPA-registered chemicals, including our disinfectant and antimicrobial solution. Our advanced spray methodology and process is certified by an industrial hygienist specifically for use in the contexts of biohazardous threats and COVID-19, and all our spray technicians are licensed by the Structural Pest Control Board of the State of California.

All of our solutions are water based, devoid of any harmful chemicals, and registered with the EPA. Kid and animal Friendly .You don’t need to worry about packaged food or devices, like computers, keyboards, or special equipment. The solutions we use are completely safe. Our advanced spray methodology is certified by an industrial hygienist specifically for biohazards threats, and all our spray technicians are licensed by the Structural Pest Control Board of the State of California.

Our minimum service time is between one and two hours for a property up to 10,000 sq. ft. We’ve also serviced buildings up to 500,000 sq. ft.—those jobs tend to take a bit longer. The time will ultimately depend on the size and complexity of the environment. Give us a shout and our customer service team will be able to provide you with a same-day estimate.

Our disinfectant process decontaminates the existing environment, and our Sanitize Pors Protect Program protects surfaces from any new biological threats for up to 28 hours, depending on traffic and activity in the environment. We’ve built a monthly program so that we can ensure a safe and healthy environment at all times.

The CDC reports that the virus has been detected in the air for as much as 3 hours after it is aerosolized and up to 17 days on some inanimate surfaces.  Not all surfaces have been tested and it is not yet know how much of the virus material is required to contract COVID-19.  CDC currently does not have enough information about SARS-CoV-2 to be able to make a definitive statement on how long to quarantine an area for it to be reduced to an acceptable risk level.  For these reasons, the cleaning and disinfection processes described by CDC continue to be the recommendation of Sanitize Pros. 

There is no restriction against an employer cleaning and disinfection their own facility; however, there are certain regulatory requirements that must be met in order to be in compliance with OSHA and EPA regulations:

1. OSHA’s Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) standards (29 CFR 1910 Subpart I), require training when using gloves, eye and face protection, and respiratory protection.

2. When respirators are necessary to protect workers, employers must implement a comprehensive respiratory protection program in accordance with the OSHA’s Respiratory Protection standard (29 CFR 1910.134).  This includes a written program, respirator fit tests and medical clearance to wear air purifying respirators. NOTE: Facemasks that are worn to protect others from the spread of pathogens and not to protect the wearer do not have the fit test and medical clearance requirements.

3. OSHA has issued a statement regarding COVID-19 Waste: “…use typical engineering and administrative controls, safe work practices, and PPE, such as puncture-resistant gloves and face and eye protection, to prevent worker exposure to the waste streams (or types of wastes), including any contaminants in the materials, they manage. Such measures can help protect workers from sharps and other items that can cause injuries or exposures to infectious materials.” Failure to properly manage the waste could lead to cross-contamination and further infection risks.

4. CDC says that most household disinfectants are effective at reducing the risk of infection, but it is important to use only disinfectants that are registered with the EPA.  Specifically, those that have emerging virus claims offer the best protection against SARS-CoV-2 pathogens.

5. OSHA has recently issued a pamphlet entitled, Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19. This document is valuable source of information for employers who want to address the COVID-19 situation.  It will help identify at risk employees and provide risk mitigation strategies to employ

Feel free to contact us by any of the methods below.

Phone: 310-955-1042
Email: TheSanitizepros@gmail.com
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