Disinfecting Mistakes

 

ARE YOU MAKING THESE COMMON DISINFECTING MISTAKES?

 

 

If you’re like most people, you didn’t spend a lot of time thinking about disinfecting before 2020. Most of us grabbed a familiar product off the store shelf and didn’t think twice about it. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought with it a greater need for disinfecting at home, but the dos and don’ts circulating on the internet can be confusing. Here are three of the top disinfecting mistakes to avoid: 

• Clean before using disinfecting products. Cleaning refers to using water and a product like soap to remove dirt and other debris from surfaces. Cleaning does not kill germs and bacteria but can reduce the amount of them on a surface. It is a vital first step that shouldn’t be missed. Cleaning a surface before applying a disinfectant allows the product to work better. 
• Read the product label before use. It’s common for people to assume that all disinfectants work the same way, but that couldn’t be farther from the truth. Each product has its own individual concentration, which means unique requirements for use. Reading the label ensures you’ll get the maximum effectiveness and protect yourself by knowing the proper safety protocols. 

• Don’t immediately wipe the disinfectant away. It’s cleaning instinct for most of us, you spray and then you immediately wipe the surface. But that’s not how disinfectants work. In order to kill germs, disinfectants have a “dwell time” or amount of time they need to sit on the surface they’re disinfecting. This typically ranges from 1 to 10 minutes, depending on the product. If you aren’t giving the product time to do its job, you’re most likely leaving germs behind.

Prefer to leave the disinfecting to the experts? Johnson County Chem-Dry can help with our new MicroPro Shield^TM Service which includes the application of an EPA-registered, hospital-grade disinfectant along with the application of a protective antimicrobial coating to surfaces that were disinfected, inhibiting the growth and spread of microbes (bacteria and algae) on contact for up to 3 months.²

Learn more about our MicroPro Shield service here.

 

¹Based on EPA registration # 82972-1. Hard surface bacteria tests were based on independent lab testing associated with EPA registration # 82972-1; sealed stone and VCT surfaces were evaluated for 38 pathogens including bacteria, germs and viruses. Our sanitizer associated with EPA registration # 82972-1 has been approved by the EPA for use against SARS-CoV-2, the cause of COVID-19.

²Based on EPA registration # 87583-3. Effective against algae and odor and stain-causing bacteria.

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Professional Wood Floor Deep Cleaning

We are excited and proud to introduce our Wood Floor Deep Cleaning Services in both Johnson County and Hood County.

Wood floors need regular maintenance to maintain their beauty and durability. Our Wood Floor Cleaning Process is specifically designed for solid hardwood and engineered wood floors as well as luxury vinyl tile (LVT) type flooring. Like other surfaces that see regular use, dirt, grime and debris build up over time that can damage wood floors as well as allergens and bacteria that can compromise home and family healthy.

 

WHY YOU SHOULD DEEP CLEAN TO HELP PREVENT COVID-19

 

We all want to keep our families safe, and COVID-19 is a top concern for most people these days. We hear a lot about the things we can do to protect ourselves and our children when we have to go out in public, but what about protecting the people we love when they’re in our homes? Deep cleaning, and doing it often, is key.

The CDC and WHO both promote the importance of a clean and sanitized environment in helping to stop the spread of COVID-19. The CDC has even provided specific guidelines to help you clean and disinfect your home properly.

What is the difference between cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting?

These words are often tossed around as if they are interchangeable, but they aren’t. It’s key to understand that cleaning alone, while a vital first step, does not kill bacteria or viruses. Cleaning refers to using water and a product like soap to remove debris from a surface. This step should never be skipped, but it should always be followed with sanitizing or disinfecting.

 

Sanitizing and disinfecting refer to using EPA registered products that are proven to kill bacteria, viruses, and fungi. These products do not remove dirt and grime, that’s why you should always clean for step one, but rather kill any remaining germs to reduce the risk of spreading infection. You can find a list of EPA registered disinfectants approved for use against SARS-CoV-2 here.

 

How can Chem-Dry help me deep clean my home?

Chem-Dry is proud to offer our new 3-step MicroPro Shield Service to help you keep your home clean and your family safe. The first step, DISINFECT is the core Chem-Dry disinfecting process where our professional technicians apply a hospital-grade, EPA-registered disinfectant by wiping down high-touch point areas and electrostatically spraying surfaces throughout each area serviced. Our disinfectant is food-contact-surface safe and is effective at eliminating 99.9% of bacteria from soft and hard, non-porous surfaces.¹

The second step, PROTECT is an upgrade from our basic disinfecting services to also include the 90-day residual antimicrobial benefits of our MPS-90 process. This residual layer is a microscopic layer of spikes that continue to kill microbes like bacteria on contact, keeping surfaces protected for up to three months! When microbes like bacteria come into contact with the layer of spikes, the spikes mechanically kill them. The spikes pierce and rupture the microbe’s cell membrane, preventing microbes from mutating and adapting into superbugs.²

The third step is to CERTIFY that the job was done according to proper protocols and all areas treated were disinfected/sanitized and protected for up to 90-days.

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¹ Based on EPA registration # 82972-1. Hard surface bacteria tests were based on independent lab testing associated with EPA registration # 82972-1; sealed stone and VCT surfaces were evaluated for 38 pathogens including bacteria, germs and viruses. Our sanitizer associated with EPA registration # 82972-1 has been approved by the EPA for use against SARS-CoV-2, the cause of COVID-19.

² Based on EPA registration # 87583-3.

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A MESSAGE TO OUR CUSTOMERS CONCERNING CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)

Johnson county CHEM-DRY CARES ABOUT THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF OUR CUSTOMERS AND EMPLOYEES.

CHEM-DRY CONTINUES TO SERVE COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY.

Across the country, Chem-Dry is operating as an essential business with guidance provided by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Cybersercurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.

For more than 40 years, Chem-Dry has been committed to providing our customers with a healthy home and workplace. As we all adjust our lives during the current flu season and Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation, we want to share the steps we are taking to ensure that our services are being delivered in the healthiest manner to help you clean your home and protect your family.

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Daily cleaning of frequently-used surfaces can be effective at making your home healthier. A deep cleaning and hospital-grade sanitizer application by Chem-Dry helps make your home cleaner and healthier by eliminating germs, bacteria and viruses.

Johnson County Chem-Dry Uses Hospital-Grade Sanitizers

• Our Hospital-Grade Sanitizers are effective at eliminating 99.99% of bacteria from hard non-porous surfaces like tile, stone, wood, laminates and vinyl. 1

• Our Hospital Grade Sanitizers have been approved by the EPA for use against the Novel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, the cause of COVID-19. 2

These products are EPA-Registered Antimicrobial Sanitizers that meets the EPA criteria for use against SARS-CoV-2 when used on hard non-porous surfaces including tile, stone, wood, laminates and vinyl.