There can be quite a difference between looking clean and actually being hygienically clean.

Even though a surface looks clean, if there is any contamination left behind it is going to act like a magnet and attract a build-up of further contamination.

There are numerous companies claiming to kill the coronavirus. The truth is there is no single process that will make your workplace 100% safe. At Adept we offer a complete assessment, followed by a two stage deep cleaning and sanitising process.

Public Health England offer some clear guidelines regarding the cleaning of workplaces in the context of the COVID-19 virus. We at Adept follow these PHE guidelines as best practice; this includes the cleaning of touch points, the use of specific chemicals, adherence to specific practices and appropriate. 

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-decontamination-in-non-healthcare-settings/covid-19-decontamination-in-non-healthcare-settings

It is simply not possible to eliminate germs and viruses without first deep cleaning the surface/area. That’s why we always employ a two stage process.

Failure to clean and disinfect properly is not like leaving an unemptied waste bin or an un-mopped corner of the floor – those are minor annoyances. It is potentially a life threatening failure, that at the very least could leave staff and visitors at risk of serious illness.

The cleanliness of your office/property has always been important to us, but now it is absolutely essential. If your office is not clean, it is not hygienic, if it is not hygienic then it’s simply not safe.

“The cleanliness of your office/property has always been important to us, but now it is absolutely essential. If your office is not clean, it’s not hygienic. And if it’s not hygienic then it’s simply not safe.”

What is Deep Cleaning?

“Deep Cleaning” is a term used by many cleaning companies without giving it a clear definition. It is not a precise scientific term but is used loosely to describe a level of cleaning that includes some aspect of decontamination in addition to basic cleaning. 

At Adept, we follow this two stage approach to deep cleaning.

• First comes cleaning. By this, we mean the use of detergents and disposable cloths etc to remove dirt and debris from all surfaces. This action does not kill germs and viruses, but by removing dirt it reduces the number of germs and reduces the risk of infection. This first stage is vital; surfaces simply must be cleaned first in order to have any chance of keeping bacteria and the Corona virus at bay.
• Second is disinfecting.  This means the use of appropriate and approved chemicals and methods to kill germs. The disinfecting process does not necessarily clean the surfaces. But by killing germs remaining on a previously cleaned surface it will reduce the risk of spreading infection.

The NHS is quite clear on this and describe disinfection as “a process that reduces the number of microorganisms to a level at which they are not harmful and is only effective if the surface is thoroughly cleaned with a detergent solution beforehand.”

 “a process that reduces the number of microorganisms to a level at which they are not harmful and is only effective if the surface is thoroughly cleaned with a detergent solution beforehand.” NHS ‍

Cleanliness of offices and buildings is now recognised as being of vital importance. As we all emerge from lockdown, people will expect current higher stands of cleanliness to be maintained. 

That means that your staff, customers, and visitors will be much more aware. The odd patch of sticky carpet, or limescale might have been overlooked in the past, but now it could be taken as a warning sign that hygiene is not a priority and they may become concerned about potential risk of infection. We want to feel safe. 

Enhanced Cleaning Routines

At Adept we are able to take a flexible approach and to change our routines to suite each client’s requirements as they change.

We begin by assessing the problem/situation. This might require a site visit or could perhaps be done to Zoom or by viewing photographs or a video.

Enhanced cleaning routines will generally be applicable to areas and surfaces that have high levels of human contact and that are more likely to become reservoirs of COVID-19.  This could include areas such as conference rooms, canteens etc where people congregate and “touch points” such as laptops, handrails, light switches and door handles, which people frequently touch.

These areas and touchpoints will require more regular cleaning and disinfecting than previously, the general principle being that the more people that come into contact with them, the more frequently they should be cleaned. This would normally be at least daily and may also need to be done between shifts. 

We work with our clients to determine what is most appropriate.