Cleaning During COVID-19

There is much to learn about the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) that causes the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Based on what is currently known about COVID-19, spread from person-to-person of this virus happens most frequently among close contacts (within about 6 feet). This type of transmission occurs via respiratory droplets. On the other hand, transmission of novel coronavirus to persons from surfaces contaminated with the virus has not been documented. Recent studies indicate that people who are infected but do not have symptoms likely also play a role in the spread of COVID-19.

Transmission of coronavirus occurs much more commonly through respiratory droplets than through fomites. Current evidence suggests that SARS-CoV-2 may remain viable for hours to days on surfaces made from a variety of materials. Cleaning of visibly dirty surfaces followed by disinfection is a best practice measure for prevention of COVID-19 and other viral respiratory illnesses in households and community settings.

It is unknown how long the air inside a room occupied by someone with confirmed COVID-19 remains potentially infectious. Facilities will need to consider factors such as the size of the room and the ventilation system design (including flow rate and location of supply and exhaust vents) when deciding how long to close off rooms or areas used by ill persons before beginning disinfection.  Taking measures to improve ventilation in an area or room where someone was ill or suspected to be ill with COVID-19 will help shorten the time it takes respiratory droplets to be removed from the air.

• Cleaning refers to the removal of germs, dirt, and impurities from surfaces. It does not kill germs, but by removing them, it lowers their numbers and the risk of spreading infection.
• Disinfecting refers to using chemicals, for example, EPA-registered disinfectants, to kill germs on surfaces. This process does not necessarily clean dirty surfaces or remove germs, but by killing germs on a surface after cleaning, it can further lower the risk of spreading infection.

Milwaukee Dustless Brush, a subsidiary of Gordon Brush®, has been manufacturing janitorial cleaning tools, since 1897. Milwaukee Dustless Brush has a full line of American made brooms, brushes, mops, and squeegees to help clean your facility, restaurant, office, or home. Our products used in conjunction with EPA-registered chemicals, can disinfect and kill germs on surfaces or floors.

To help remove germs, dirt, and impurities from surfaces, we manufacture various hand-held scrub and utility brushes for bathrooms, kitchens, sinks, and countertops. For floors we have several broom lines:

The Speed Sweep® line of push brooms feature: a unique, thin profile, steel-backed head with an external ergonomic socket attachment, to prevent back problems. Various sizes and fill material options are available.

The Seat Sweep® line of push brooms feature: a thin profile, easy maneuverable plastic frame that comes in 24 different configurations. The unique Flip Flop® socket or our standard socket, are options.

The Speedy Corn® line of upright brooms feature: a fully washable, sturdy polypropylene bristle packet that is impervious to acid or alkaline cleaners. These brooms have an unbreakable steal cap that protects the bristles from damage that is held in place with 4 rivets. A steel band goes around the bristle packet to hold them in shape.

The Speed Squeegy® line of floor squeegees feature: either moss rubber or EDPM rubber blades with either straight or curved, aluminum, stainless steel, or hygienic plastic frame. The unique Flip Flop® socket or our standard socket, are options.

The Speedy Sweep®, is a cordless battery operated sweeper can pick up object, large and small, dust and debris, from any floor surface prior to disinfecting.

The eMop™, is a bucketless mop system, with washable microfiber pads, that can clean and disinfect over 3,200 sq. feet of floor space. The reservoir can hold over 24 oz of disinfectant liquid chemical desired.

The Speed Mop™, is a genuine cellulose sponge mop which is 5 times more absorbent than foam rubber. The mop is constructed with plated steel components to withstand rigorous use. Pure vinyl wringer rollers squeeze dirt and water out of the sponge head. The wringer is located half way up the steel mop handle for easy wringing with no bending.

You can rely on Milwaukee Dustless to bring you high quality janitorial cleaning tools during this pandemic, where cleaning is essential, to stay safe and healthy. For over 123 years, Milwaukee Dustless products: Do the job for which they are intended™.

Gordon Brush®

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