We are Cleanup and Bio-hazard Experts
11/17/2020 (Permalink)
We Are Cleanup and Bio-hazard Experts
Here to Help® and Ready to Respond
About Coronavirus
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention continues to respond to an outbreak of respiratory disease caused by a new coronavirus that was first detected in China and has now spread internationally. While the virus is termed coronavirus, the sickness that results after infection has been termed COVID-19.
COVID-19 has now been declared a pandemic, which is a global outbreak of a disease.
Symptoms
Illness from COVID-19 is wide ranging, from mild to severe symptoms and death. According to the CDC, symptom may appear two days to two weeks after exposure:
- Fever
- Cough
- Shortness of breath
It is important to consult your medical provider if you develop any severe or concerning symptoms.
SERVPRO® Expert Level Cleaning Services
SERVPRO franchise professionals are uniquely prepared during this unprecedented time to clean and disinfect your home or business according to the protocols set forth by the CDC. We have years of experience in dealing with biological contaminants, and we will go beyond the scope of work that regular janitorial staff perform on a daily basis. Our professionals are trained to perform a proactive cleanup that involves facility or structure cleaning and disinfection. Cleanup procedures generally include cleaning of porous and non-porous surfaces, disinfecting of non-porous surfaces, cleaning and disinfecting of equipment, tools, and/or supplies used for cleanup process, and disposal of waste.
CDC Recommendations
The CDC encourages cleaning of high-touch surfaces such as counters, tabletops, doorknobs, light switches, bathroom fixtures, toilets, phones, keyboards, tablets and tables. Other spaces mentioned in the CDC’s guidance for commercial spaces include:
- Offices
- Retail Spaces
- Common Areas
- Elevator Cars
- Stair Handrails
- Fitness Equipment
- Kitchen/Food Areas
- Bathrooms
- Carpets and Rugs
- Shelving/Racks
- Reception Desk
- Schools/Classrooms
Specialized Products
The CDC recommends usage of a labeled hospital-grade disinfectant with claims against similar pathogens to the coronavirus. Multiple products in the SERVPRO product line carry the EPA-approved emerging pathogens claims. While there is currently no product tested against this particular strain of the coronavirus, we are following all guidelines as provided by the CDC and local authorities.
Did you know?
SERVPRO corporate employs its own team of chemists, who formulate and manage the company's line of cleaning products. This is to ensure that the products we use are safe and friendly to the customers we serve in the Miami area. SERVPROXIDE is an EPA-registered (Reg. No. 82972-1-93012), stabilized chlorine dioxide-based disinfectant and sanitizer.
Many jobs we are involves in have contaminated water or sewage, we use this cleaner to eliminate harmful bacteria, viruses, and molds. SERVPROXIDE effectively removes any remaining contaminants from hard surfaces and sanitizes soft surfaces. This product contains a PH level of 8.5-9.5, which means the EPA has awarded SERVPROXIDE the lowest toxicity rating and is safe for everyday use. And the SERVPROXIDE product is a 100% biodegradable surfactant.