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Spring cleaning for commercial spaces goes beyond basic cleaning. It involves deep-cleaning, disinfecting, and refreshing areas that have been exposed to the elements or accumulated dust and grime over the winter months. Below is a more detailed breakdown of essential spring cleaning activities for various commercial spaces, you supply the products to the customer.

1. Deep Floor Cleaning and Maintenance

Floor Cleaning Tasks:
– Carpet Cleaning: Over winter, carpets often accumulate dust, dirt, salt, and debris. Spring cleaning provides an opportunity for deep extraction cleaning to remove allergens and stains.
– Hard Floor Care: Tile, vinyl, and hardwood floors need special attention in the spring, including stripping old finish, deep scrubbing, and refinishing to restore shine.

2. Detailed Window and Glass Cleaning

Window Cleaning Tasks:
– Interior and Exterior Cleaning: After the winter months, windows are likely to be covered with streaks, dirt, and environmental debris. Clean both the interior and exterior to improve visibility and curb appeal.
– Window Frames and Sills: Dust, dirt, and cobwebs often accumulate around window sills, frames, and tracks.

3. Restroom Deep Cleaning and Maintenance

Restroom Cleaning Tasks:
– Tile and Grout Scrubbing: Tile floors and grout in restrooms can accumulate soap scum, lime deposits, and stains over the winter.
– Sanitizing Surfaces: Focus on areas prone to germs and bacteria, such as toilets, sinks, handles, and mirrors.
– Restocking Supplies: Make sure to replenish toilet paper, hand towels, soap, and other hygiene products.

4. Kitchen and Breakroom Cleaning

Kitchen Cleaning Tasks:
– Appliance Degreasing: Kitchen appliances (microwave, oven, stove, and fridge) often gather grease and grime over winter. Spring is the perfect time to deep clean these areas.
– Cabinets and Countertops: Wipe down all surfaces, including counters, shelving, and drawer handles, to remove grease, dust, and food particles.

If you missed last weeks SSB here is the list of Bullen brand products effective against measles-

Here are our disinfectants, dilution rates, and their dwell time from the EPA Q list

Airx Brand
RX75 (RTU) -1839-83 – 10 min
RX79+ (RTU) – 498-179 – 10 min
RX89+ (RTU) – 498-62 – 10 min
RX44 ACE (2 oz per g)- 10324-154 – 10 min
RX78 Plus (1 oz per g)- 10324-155 – 10 min
RX Spray N Go – 1839-220 – 2 min
Citro Rx – 348-35 – 5 min

Truekleen Brand
Poten AB – (RTU)1839-83 – 10 min
Kleen 64 – (2 oz per g) 10324-154 – 10 min
C-1000 – (1/4 oz per g) 1839-86 – 10 min

3. How to Disinfect Properly
Clean first: Remove dirt, dust, and organic material
Apply disinfectant liberally to surfaces
Follow dwell time: Let the product sit wet on the surface for the amount of time listed on the label (usually 1–10 minutes)
Air out rooms: Measles can linger in the air for hours, so proper ventilation is key
Focus on high-touch surfaces: doorknobs, light switches, chairs, handrails, remote controls, and countertops

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If you want to listen to this week’s audio-only show, here is the link

Jancast # 189 is up-

In this show we dig into cleaning standards, how and why they are developed, and the recent completion of the ANSI/IICRC S410.

We are joined by Graham Dick,  Founder, President of Genesis Restorations Ltd. in Surrey, BC. Co-founder, Infection Control Training Group Inc. He is the IICRC’s S410 Infection Control Committee Chair. We talk about all aspects of pathogen control including as Graham put it, the use of “Kill Juice” Spray & Pray.