Have you ever wondered how to disinfect surfaces effectively? You wouldn’t be the first. As a leading cleaning and janitorial supplies expert, we are always striving to help people understand just how important disinfection really is.
The COVID pandemic taught us that cleaning and an awareness of personal hygiene are instrumental in the battle against illness. In order to stay healthy, it is important to regularly clean and disinfect anywhere where we spend a lot of time.
Whilst people are, by and large, aware of the importance of disinfecting surfaces, a surprising number of the public do not understand how to properly disinfect a surface.
Today, we at Galleon Supplies are going to explore the importance of keeping surfaces clean. Moreover, we are going to provide a few easy to follow guides which outline how, exactly, to clean a number of popular surfaces. Continue below for more information.
Surface Sanitising: Why It Is Important
Surface sanitising comes in many forms. Regardless of which surface you are trying to disinfect, whether it be your kitchen countertops or toilet sink, it is important to do so regularly and thoroughly. But why is this?
In short, the process of disinfecting surfaces eliminates potential viruses and bacteria. This greatly reduces the risk of you, or anyone else, contracting a number of diseases. Staying healthy and free of illness needs no further explanation. It is important however that we take the necessary precautionary measures in order to reduce the risk.
It is worth highlighting that many people conflate cleaning and disinfection. These are both processes which should be completed regularly. However, they have some distinct differences.
Whilst cleaning aims to reduce surface impurities, disinfection typically involves chemical based cleaners that target germs and kill bacteria. Surface cleaning certainly makes the latter easier, but it should not be used in place of it. Everyone should have a targeted routine that works to kill germs.
If you would like some practical tips on cleaning, or to make your cleaning routine easier, visit our article on spring cleaning tips!
Disinfecting Surfaces: Our Step by Step Guide
Without further ado, here is the important information: our guide on how to disinfect surfaces. Now you understand the importance of sanitising your surfaces, you need to understand how to do so quickly and effectively.
The surface you are aiming to clean will dictate the materials you utilise or cleaners you rely on. Disinfecting your phone screen, for example, will be a less intensive process than cleaning your toilet. In the majority of cases however, antibacterial sprays, alcohol solutions and diluted bleach formulas will be sufficient for killing those nasty germs.
The good news is, many commercial cleaning products are tailor made for specific areas of the home or office. It is therefore relatively easy to select the right cleaner or materials for the job. We have provided a few popular examples below.
- Phone Screen
Your hands are responsible for transporting bacteria and germs. And as you handle your phone countless times throughout the day, it is a hotbed for germs.
Your phone screen is a bit more sensitive than other generic surfaces, so approach it sensibly. We encourage you to avoid harsh cleaners or those with bleach in.
Rather, you are best off sourcing an alcohol based wipe containing 70%+ alcohol. Wipeable covers are also a good investment, as they make the process quicker and allow you to work more efficiently.
- Kitchen Surfaces
Whether in the office or even at a school, kitchen surfaces facilitate bacteria growth. This is especially true if you consider raw meat and food. Not paying close attention to your kitchen surfaces, and cleaning them properly, is likely to result in sickness pretty quickly.
To avoid that, you have a number of options. Anti bacterial wipes and sprays are great for countertops, whilst alcohol solutions with 70%+ alcohol are also effective. You may wish to use rubber gloves, as surface cleaning in kitchen areas can be work intensive.
Diluted bleach will be effective too, but do your research so you understand an effective ratio and how long to leave the solution on any given surface. Kitchen surfaces sometimes make use of materials which are susceptible to staining, so ensure your cleaning solution is compatible. Undiluted bleach on granite, for example, may lead to discoloration.
- Surfaces in the Bathroom
As you do your own research, you will find that many of the same materials and cleaners can be used interchangeably.
Anti bacterial sprays are great for cleaning countertops and sinks for example. Diluted, unscented bleach can also be a highly effective cleaner in the bathroom.
Whilst many people gravitate towards the obvious areas, the less obvious areas can be very problematic. Studies have shown the average toothbrush holder is one of the most problematic surfaces for germs in your entire home. It is important, therefore, to work carefully and methodically.
Surface Cleaning With Galleon Supplies
We hope you now have a better understanding on how to disinfect surfaces. In our opinion, the most effective way to disinfect surfaces is by using high quality materials.
We have a huge range of anti bacterial supplies in our product offering, which we offer in bulk. This helps to save you money on some of the industry’s leading brands.
Can’t find what you are looking for? You can always reach out to a member of our team, who will happily guide you through our range and answer any questions.
