What is cross contamination and why is it important? Cross contamination is when dirt, germs, etc. are transferred from surface to surface or room to room via soiled cleaning cloths. Making sure a business is thoroughly cleaned and that no cross contamination occurs is critical in maintaining a healthy and sanitary environment. This is why JAN-PRO Cleaning & Disinfecting in the Western Carolinas utilizes color-coded microfiber cloths and hospital grade disinfectants. Using color-coded microfiber cloths are designated for specific rooms and tasks to help ensure proper sanitation thereby reducing health issues like the spread of viruses and bacteria through cross-contamination.
Microfiber Cloths: Why They’re Used
Microfiber cloths contain cleaning fingers that are 50 times smaller than a human hair and can trap dirt and hold it in a positively charged state for the most efficient clean. These magnets also hold 50 times their weight in soil. Separating these microfiber cloths by color for different types of cleaning allows for an efficient clean with no traces of residue or germs left behind.
The Color-Coded Method: How It Works
When it comes to implementing the color-code method, JAN-PRO Cleaning & Disinfecting uses a different color cloth for each room or specific task. An example is the blue cleaning cloth used specifically for glass cleaning, or the green cloth used specifically for surface dusting in offices. Our certified cleaning franchisees use microfiber cloths and mop pads only once per cleaning, and all products are disinfected after each use. Some other tips for using microfiber cloths are to use a new cloth after cleaning high risk sources of possible cross contamination including sinks, toilets, or heavily soiled areas. In addition, making sure to use the right amount of product is important as well, wet or very damp cloths limit the microfiber’s ability to grab germs, which is why we change our cloths so frequently.
JAN-PRO Cleaning & Disinfecting: The Way To Go
The usage of color-coded microfiber cloths ensures organization and efficiency, and ultimately helps in keeping JAN-PRO Cleaning & Disinfecting clients satisfied. To learn more about the benefits of JAN-PRO Cleaning & Disinfecting in the Western Carolinas or to schedule an appointment to receive a free quote, call today at 864-458-3053.
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