Determining the Type of Cleaning Required
The following questions will help you decide which surfaces and objects will need normal routine cleaning.
Is the Area Outdoors?
Outdoor areas generally require normal routine cleaning and do not require disinfection. Spraying disinfectant on sidewalks and in parks is not an efficient use of disinfectant supplies and has not been proven to reduce the risk of illness to the public. You should maintain existing cleaning and hygiene practices for outdoor areas.
The targeted use of disinfectants can be done effectively, efficiently and safely on outdoor hard surfaces and objects frequently touched by multiple people. Certain outdoor areas and facilities, such as bars and restaurants, may have additional requirements.
There is no evidence that the virus that causes COVID-19 can spread directly to humans from water in pools, hot tubs or spas, or water play areas. Proper operation, maintenance, and disinfection (for example, with chlorine or bromine) of pools, hot tubs or spas, and water playgrounds should kill the virus that causes influenza and COVID-19. However, there are additional concerns with outdoor areas that may be maintained less frequently, including playgrounds, or other facilities located within local, state, or national parks.
If your workplace, school, or business has been unoccupied for 7 days or more, it will only need your normal routine cleaning to reopen the area. This is because the viruses that cause influenza and COVID-19 has not been shown to survive on surfaces longer than this time.
There are public health considerations when reopening public buildings and spaces that have been closed for extended periods due to a virus. You should take measures to ensure the safety of your building water system. Additionally, it is not necessary to clean ventilation systems, other than routine maintenance, as part of reducing risk of influenza and coronaviruses. For healthcare facilities, additional guidance is provided on CDC's Guidelines for Environmental Infection Control in Health-Care Facilities.
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1-4. _____ generally require normal routine cleaning and do not require disinfection.
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