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Cleaning protocol

Cleaning protocol

Intent: 

To reduce occupant exposure to pathogens, allergens, and harmful cleaning chemicals.

BACKGROUND

Regular cleaning is an important practice as it helps to remove potentially harmful debris and maintain a healthy indoor environment. However, numerous chemicals and improper cleaning techniques can undermine indoor air quality. Harmful ingredients in cleaning products can lead to eye, nose, throat and skin irritation, and emit VOCs into the indoor environment, which may lead to other health effects including sick building syndrome (SBS). An adequate cleaning regimen using non-toxic, hypoallergenic cleaners helps to reduce bioloads, pests, environmental allergens and unpleasant odors without introducing chemicals that might adversely impact indoor air quality.

Part 1
Cleaning Plan for Occupied Spaces

A cleaning plan is created that includes:
a.
The Cleaning Equipment and Training section of Table A4 in Appendix C.
b.
A list of approved product seals with which all cleaning, disinfection and hand hygiene products must comply in accordance with the Cleaning, Disinfection and Hand Hygiene Product section in Table A4 in Appendix C.
c.
A list of high-touch surfaces and schedule of sanitization or disinfection as specified in the Disinfection and Sanitization section in Table A4 in Appendix C.
d.
A cleaning schedule that specifies the extent and frequency of cleaning, including the Entryway Maintenance section of Table A4 in Appendix C.
e.
Dated cleaning logs that are maintained and available to all occupants.