(Newswire.net — October 11, 2013) Tampa, Florida —
Cleaning and disinfecting are part of the approach to preventing infectious or contagious diseases, because viruses and bacteria are everywhere. Both can be easily spread, therefore, it is very important to keep any environment clean. The most common way of spreading infections and viruses is through coughing, sneezing, touching something or shaking hands. When we work in enclosed spaces it only takes one person to have a virus or infection for a chain reaction of disease to follow.
Knowing the difference between cleaning, disinfecting and sanitizing is very instructive. Cleaning, removes germs, dirt, and impurities from surfaces or objects. It is done by using soap (or detergent) and water to physically remove germs from any surface. This process does not necessarily kill germs, but by removing them, the number of germs is lowered, and the risk of spreading infection is minimized.
Disinfecting, unlike cleaning, does kill germs on surfaces or objects. Disinfecting is done by using chemicals to kill these germs. This process does not necessarily clean dirty surfaces or removes the germs, but by killing them on a surface after cleaning, it can further lower the risk of spreading infection.
Sanitizing lowers the number of germs on surfaces or objects to a safe level, one that is met and approved by public health standards or requirements. This process works by either cleaning or disinfecting surfaces or objects to lower the risk of spreading infection.
Commercial cleaning and janitorial services should be a daily priority for anyone renting, owning, or working in a building whether it is of a work environment or school. Cleaning desks, emptying trash cans, wiping counters, dusting, cleaning bathrooms and spraying disinfectant are just a few of the daily routines that need to take place in buildings where there are many employees or students gathered together working or studying on a daily basis.
Professional cleaning a space is like an art unto itself. Hiring a cleaning service or janitorial service to take care of your cleaning needs is a wise thing to do. Professionals know what products need to be used, how to clean certain areas, how to use products safely, and not mixing cleaning products with disinfectants. Therefore, the importance of hiring professionals to do the job is the key to a healthy, glowing and germ free environment.
For professional cleaning services in Tampa, Sarasota and Lakeland, Florida, Excel Building Services offers experts in janitorial services for all your commercial cleaning needs.