Disinfectant cleans away viruses, bacteria

Each and every day, tens of millions of people walk through the doors of schools, offices, buildings, malls, banks and restaurants leaving behind a mixture of viruses and bacteria.

Over the last several years the world has suffered outbreaks of viruses including C-MRSA, Avian Bird Influenza (H5N1) and most recently Swine Influenza (H1N1). 

These viruses and microorganisms are not going to go away.  In fact according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) there concern is that they will become stronger and have a much larger impact in the coming years.

Most people will say “Nothing can be done about it.”  The truth of the matter is that that is the furthest thing from the truth.

We have in our power to substantially limit the impact of these killers.

Organizations must understand that disinfecting surfaces only one time is not sufficient to ensure the facility is protected. 

There must be an ongoing disinfection program with trained staff that cleans the facility on a regular basis.  The staff must ensure the correct equipment is used and application of chemical compounds is done correctly.

The swine flue is thought to be transmitted by person to person transmission through coughing or sneezing. 

People become infected by touching something with the flu virus on it and then touching their nose or mouth.  This cycle can be broken if the surface is cleaned with a quat disinfectant cleaner.

The term quat disinfectant means that the disinfectant has four different ammonia components that make up the compound.  This disinfectant is very effective in eliminating viruses and bacteria from the environment.  Quat disinfectants can be found in your local store.

In next week’s article I will discuss the swine flu in greater detail.

When cleaning with any cleaning product, always wear eye protection and rubber gloves to protect your hands. 

If you would like to share a cleaning idea or concept with the reading audience, call Ed at NWES (255-2266), email them to nwees@hughes.net  or send them to Bonner County Daily Bee, 310 Church street, Sandpoint, ID 83864, Attn: What would Ed do? 

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Copy written by Edmond E. Madan, certified forensic, fire, flood, mold inspection and remediation/restoration contractor.  Ed is the president of Northwest Environmental Services, Inc.