Why You Need Electrostatic Disinfection for Your Office
Keeping your office clean and germ-free can feel like a never-ending battle. Commercial cleaning gets rid of dirt and grime and disinfection can kill germs and viruses that linger on surfaces. More frequent disinfecting of high-touch surfaces can help keep employees, guests, and visitors healthier. However, even taking all these precautions may not be enough to keep viruses such as COVID-19, influenza, and other pathogens out of the office.
That’s why so many facilities have added electrostatic disinfection treatment to their facilities management plan.
How Electrostatic Disinfection Works
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommends regular cleaning of offices and facilities to stop the spread of COVID-19. It also suggests using a separate disinfection processas extra protection to deactivate germs, viruses, and bacteria. Electrostatic disinfection by a commercial cleaning company providesthe extra protection that is needed.
An electrostatic sprayeradds a positive electrical charge to disinfectants. It atomizes the disinfectant and turns it into a fine mist that is sprayed on surfaces. The positively charged spray is attracted to negativelycharged objects such as desks, walls, and other objects andthe negative and positive charges form an incredibly tight bond that some claim is stronger than the earth’s gravitational pull.
It also coats everything it touches. Since positivelycharged particles seek out negativelycharged or neutral surfaces, electrostatic spraybonds to almost everything. Positively charged particles also repel each other, whichmeans positivelycharged disinfectant particles quickly cover surfaces and completely envelop objects. This creates a 360-degree layer of protection that includes hard-to-reach areas and areas that are often neglected such as underneath desks.
Any surfaces that are already covered repel the spray, which makes the process more effective as well as cost-effective.
The Benefits of an Electrostatic Disinfection for Your Office
Manybusinesses that are very concerned about health and safety such asschools, restaurants, hospitals, gyms and nursing homes receive regularelectrostatic disinfectiontreatments. Airlines are using it in plane cabinsand airports and hotel chains use it to keep travelers safe.
When there is a COVID-19 outbreak reported, electrostatic disinfection is typically part of the solution before the business reopens. Research shows that it can deliver results up to 3 times greater than traditional disinfection and sanitation processes when using an EPA-registered disinfectant for use against coronavirus.
These are some of the most significant benefits of using electrostatic disinfection services and professional commercial cleaning technicians.
It Works Fast
Electrostatically charged particles bond to surfaces instantly and have been shown to effectively deactivate and kill 99.99% of pathogens within one to five minutes.
The application process is much quicker than doing it manually because no wiping or polishing is needed. This means electrostatic disinfectioncan cover 4 times the surface area in the same amount of time as manual cleaning. This can cut the treatment time in half or more depending on the size of your office or facility.
It Provides Better Coverage
Wiping or spraying disinfectants without using an electrostatic sprayer won’t cover everything because even the most diligent, thorough cleaners miss spots on surfaces. An electrostatic disinfection treatment coats everything it touches, including odd-shaped objects and hard-to-reach surfaces.
It Prevents Cross-Contamination
Wipes and cleaning cloths may pick up germs, viruses, and bacteria, which can easily be transferred to your hands, clothing, or other surfaces.
It’s More Environmentally Friendly
Since the charged particles spread out evenly and bond instantly, the process uses significantly fewer chemicals overall. This leads to less waste, savesmoney, and eliminates problems associated with over-use.
It’s Safe Around Electronics
Unlike many sprays and other solutions, it will not damage equipment or electronics, such as phones or computers.
It Helps Control Illness
A clean and disinfected office cuts down on illness and absenteeism.
We are not only fighting COVID-19because it will soon beflu season. Last year, more than 35 million people caught the flu, nearly half a million had to be hospitalized and more than 34,000 died. Electrostatic disinfection helps control influenza, including H1N1, and other pathogens, such as MRSA.
Commercial cleaning services that are trained in the use of 360-degree electrostatic sprayer technology can disinfect and keep your facility safe and healthy. If you want to provide the highest level of protection against the spread of bacteria, viruses, and germs, in your office, you should consider electrostatic disinfection.
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