Covid Archives - Collective Maintenance Services Maintenance Services Sydney Fri, 13 Sep 2024 00:44:11 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://cmsaus.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/cropped-favicon-32x32.png Covid Archives - Collective Maintenance Services 32 32 Touchpoint cleaning for a healthy workplace post Covid-19 https://cmsaus.com.au/blog/touchpoint-cleaning-for-a-healthy-workplace-post-covid-19/ https://cmsaus.com.au/blog/touchpoint-cleaning-for-a-healthy-workplace-post-covid-19/#respond Tue, 06 Apr 2021 03:07:13 +0000 https://cmsaus.com.au/?p=2792 As a leading commercial cleaning company with more than 40 years experience, its surprising to learn that many of our clients don’t know what ‘touchpoint cleaning’ is, nor do they have it in place for their workplace? So what is Touchpoint Cleaning? Touchpoint cleaning is the specialised process of sanitising key areas or items around ... Read more

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As a leading commercial cleaning company with more than 40 years experience, its surprising to learn that many of our clients don’t know what ‘touchpoint cleaning’ is, nor do they have it in place for their workplace?

So what is Touchpoint Cleaning?

Touchpoint cleaning is the specialised process of sanitising key areas or items around a workplace that are touched frequently throughout the day – essentially, it’s all about keeping germs at bay. Common examples of touchpoints in the workplace include doorknobs, light switches, railings, elevator interiors and buttons, computer hardware, coffee machines and other common kitchen appliances and surfaces, printers and bathroom fixtures.

Touchpoints are commonly viewed by medical professionals as where the spread of infection occurs most in offices and workplaces. As staff and visitors move about their day picking things up, turning on and off lights, opening and closing doors, using shared office equipment, sliding hands along rails, pressing buttons, opening the staff fridge, boiling the jug etc, these areas and objects become germ hotspots.

Of course, it’s not about creating panic or stopping these every day necessary movements in and around the workplace, but it is important that staff members are aware of these ‘hotspots’ and that businesses ensure they are sanitised regularly to support their employees.

With many people returning to work post the Covid-19 restrictions, and with winter fast approaching, now is the time for workplaces to incorporate touchpoint cleaning into their workplace cleaning policy and schedule. This will ensure these areas are sanitised regularly in preventing the spread of unnecessary colds and flu.

Collective Maintenance Services specialises in touchpoint cleaning, supporting our clients to develop a sanitisation plan that is specific to their needs, particularly in industries of increased risk, such as health and aged care.

Other industries we support with our commercial and touchpoint cleaning services include:

  • General Office spaces
  • Schools and colleges
  • Retail businesses
  • Childcare facilities
  • Hotels & Hospitality Centres
  • Restaurants & pubs
If you’d like to arrange a specialist assessment for your workplace contact our team here  or call us on 1300 859 859.

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COVID-19 has taught us many things. From how to work from home, to visualising a one and a half metre distance in public. We’ve learned the importance of teachers, getting outside, and having human interactions, while also realising the brutal impacts of panic shopping and going against professional health advice.

And even though lockdowns and regulations are easing and life is slowly going back to a kind of normal, companies still need to follow absolute best practices in order to keep everyone safe at work. That’s why it’s vital to use a COVID cleaning company that adheres to reputable health advice and regulations.

Collective Maintenance Services is known for our attention to detail and thorough training of staff, so that we can assist you through this pandemic with less stress, knowing that your business is in good hands. Our staff receives essential training to combat COVID-19, and use personal protective equipment (PPE) such as:

  • Gloves,
  • Safety shoe,
  • Face masks,
  • Ear plugs,
  • Goggles,

and any other gear that helps promote safety. We always require staff to commit to a COVID declaration for any types of illnesses.

Our cleaning products are of the best quality to carry out full viral sanitation cleans. We follow the advise of WHS and the CDC, and are consistently updated on COVID cleaning company best practises.

Our staff are fully prepared to take the added COVID stress off of your shoulders by following strict guidelines. To ensure that your business is also staying safe for your patrons and our staff, please consider:

  • Social distancing,
  • Washing your hands regularly,
  • Using approved hand sanitisers,
  • Provide your COVID cleaning company with your COVID plan
  • Adhering to a COVID declaration for staff,
  • Keeping staff and contractors informed of changes and illnesses

Collective Maintenance Services is the preferred COVID cleaning company. We enact a daily personal health report of our staff and continue to maintain a safe and reputable team before coming to your business. We work around your schedule so that we can be available for you, even for a 24 hour emergency call-out. Give us a call today to see how we can help you with your ongoing COVID plan.

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Cleaning is our area of expertise, and if we aren’t doing it properly or safely then we have ceased to adhere to our mission and policies. Luckily, we are the ultimate safe cleaning company in Australia because we not only follow laws and regulations set by SafeWork Australia, but we also choose healthier and more sustainable practices. We’ve always used protective gear to keep our employees and clients safe, but now more than ever it’s essential to use absolute best practices.

New and current clients have plenty of questions we are always happy to answer, especially when minimising COVID-19 contact. One of those questions is whether or not we use protective gear. Our cleaning team at Collective Maintenance Services are thoroughly trained on the job site to use the correct personal protective equipment. These include:

  • Gloves
  • Safety shoes
  • Face masks
  • Uniforms with long pants
  • Hats (if working outside)

Other frequently asked questions are:

What’s the difference between cleaning and disinfecting?

In short, cleaning means to physically remove germs, dirt, grime, etc from surfaces using detergent and water. Using a disinfectant actually kills the germs. So, it’s important for us to do both on surfaces that are high traffic and are often touched (light switches, door handles, bench tops, floors, bathrooms, etc).

Should I clean everyday?

It’s best to clean at least once per day, but disinfect more often. If your business has different shifts throughout the day, then it should be cleaned between each shifts. Clean areas that are touched or have been exposed to coughing or sneezing. If rooms have not been used, then it’s not necessary.

What are the best cleaning and disinfecting products to use?

Always use a labelled detergent and warm water for cleaning. This breaks down grime, grease, etc. Follow up with a disinfectant that’s an alcohol concentration of at least 70%.

What cleaning methods should I not use?

Since the virus is carried in air droplets, you should avoid using anything that disperses it in the air. This includes using canned air cleaners, dusters and dry cloths. Disinfectant fogging isn’t recommended.

Collective Maintenance Services uses all measures to ensure we stop the spread of viruses and bacteria and to keep your business clean. Our customer service representatives are always happy to answer any other questions you have on how we are a safe cleaning company.

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COVID-19 has caused critical demand for consistent and high-quality COVID cleaning. As the country reopens, children head back to school and businesses re-examine workspaces, Collective Maintenance Services wants to know how we can assist you through this COVID-19 situation as your first choice for a COVID cleaning company.

We are a proactive company and are always looking for ways to improve our services. Because of the necessity of keeping everyone safe and healthy, we have further trained our staff in the absolute best practises and techniques to combat COVID-19. This includes using PPE, which refers to anything used to minimise the spread of the virus, such as:

  • Face masks,
  • Gloves,
  • Goggles,
  • Safety shoes,
  • Earplugs,

and any other essentials that will help us promote safety. The chemicals we use are capable of carrying out full viral sanitation cleans and have been used quite extensively throughout QLD and NSW. We continuously remain updated on best practises and will add any additional layers of prevention by adjusting your schedule if necessary. Increasing the frequency or time of your current cleaning schedule will allow our teams to sanitise major touchpoints (light switches, handrails, benchtops, etc.) with hospital-grade disinfectants.

Meanwhile, several things you can do in your business to ensure the safety of yourself, patrons and our staff, are:

  1. Regularly wash hands (see our article on proper handwashing)
  2. Adding extra time to the cleaning schedule
  3. Provide viral sanitation cleans from a COVID cleaning company
  4. Notify contractors on site of your COVID-19 plan
  5. Inform staff of anyone who is unwell or has been in contact with COVID-19.

We have also sourced our very own brand of hand sanitiser made from a 75% alcohol-based formula in large, 1L pump dispensers. These are very handy to have as part of your COVID-19 plan, and are available for order at your convenience.

Collective Maintenance Services is a COVID cleaning company that adheres to reputable health advice and regulations. We enact a daily personal health reporting of our teams to ensure everyone is fully healthy before coming to your business. In addition to quality service and expertly trained staff, we work around your schedule and offer a 24/7 emergency call-out service. Give us a call today to see how we can help you with your ongoing COVID plan.

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If you’re like most of the world’s population, COVID-19 has suddenly turned homes into main office spaces. Not only is work and home life within the same building, but we need to be painstakingly cautious with cleanliness and health.

Collective Maintenance Services has over 40 reputable years of experience as a leading commercial cleaning company, so we want to make sure you are aware of reliable methods that keep you safe from COVID-19. From our research, these are the most recommended practical steps to clean against viruses.

Collective Maintenance Services has over 40 reputable years of experience as a leading commercial cleaning company, so we want to make sure you are aware of reliable methods that keep you safe from COVID-19. From our research, these are the most recommended practical steps to clean against viruses.

What’s the Difference Between Viruses and Bacteria?

Bacteria are living organisms that can live anywhere. Most bacteria are beneficial to humans, but some can make you sick. Viruses, on the other hand, are parasitic, mostly harmful and need a host to survive. When a human comes into contact with a virus, it attacks and infects the body’s cells and spreads throughout the body. Some examples of viruses are chickenpox, AIDS, polio, Coronavirus, Ebola, and the common cold.

Cleaning to Protect Against Viruses

The CDC Explains that cleaning is the removal of surface germs and impurities, whereas disinfecting actually kills the surface germs, but doesn’t necessarily remove them. That’s why it’s crucial to do both while also following these tips:

  • Take your shoes off at the door.
  • Wash your hands as soon as you get home.
  • Wear gloves while you clean.
  • Focus cleaning on high touch areas (doorknobs, faucets, countertops, phones, tables, high back chairs, etc.)
  • Scrub, not just wipe, the surface, then let it dry on its own.
  • Use the right amount of disinfectant and allow it to remain visibly wet for about 3-4 minutes.
  • Open the windows for ventilation and clean air.
  • Dishwashers are effective in killing viruses.

What to Use for Cleaning

Soap is a detergent that removes and kills germs from surfaces by breaking down the virus’s coating. Therefore it’s recommended to use for cleaning. Afterwards, disinfect with a hospital grade disinfectant, or:

  • Hydrogen peroxide: No dilution necessary, but it can discolour some fabrics.
  • Rubbing alcohol: Must be at least 70% alcohol to kill COVID-19. No dilution is necessary and is safe for most surfaces.
  • Oxygen Bleach or Sodium Percarbonate: A safe, environmentally-friendly alternative to bleach, but must be used precisely per instructions.

Collective Maintenance Services is a respected commercial cleaning company that takes your health and safety seriously. If you want more information on how you can help keep your temporary workspace protected from viruses, contact our specialists today.

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