With the recent outbreak and spread of the coronavirus COVID-19, businesses, facilities, and organizations around the world are now taking massive measures to prevent the transmission of the infection. Information obtained – to date – seems to indicate that the virus may be spread from person-to-person and is more common among close contacts or those that come within 6 feet of one another.

While transmission of the coronavirus from contaminated surfaces as not yet been documented, thorough cleaning of all surfaces within the workplace is highly advised – even the flooring. Continue reading to learn how to clean and disinfect sealed concrete floors in your workplace so that you may successfully help hinder the spread of illness among your employees.

Start with a Dry Dust Mop

To start the process of cleaning your sealed concrete floors, get a dry dust mop. These utilize static electricity in order to successfully grab dirt, dust, and other types of debris. The microfiber does not simply push it around, it actually lifts it from the surface of the floor. Do not use any type of liquid when using a dust mop. That will come later.

For the workplace, an industrial mop will do the trick. In addition to using a dry dust mop, you may also use a vacuum cleaner over the flooring. Remember, when vacuuming, set the appliance to the “bare floor” setting in order to pick up the highest amount of debris.

Wet Mopping

Once you are certain that all dirt, dust, and other debris has been successfully lifted from your coated concrete flooring, you may move on to the wet mopping stage. You will want to use a cleaner that has a neutral PH. A good example is a dish soap. You should opt for those that specifically state that they combat against bacteria and viruses.

The COVID-19 coronavirus is – in fact – a virus, so, place a heavy emphasis on utilizing products that are anti-viral or advertise the ability to kill germs and viruses. You should combine the cleaner with hot water. The friction of cleaning, the actual cleaner, and the hot water will work together to effectively eliminate viruses and other infectious agents present on the flooring.

Harsh Cleaners

Many businesses are using bleach and other types of harsh cleaners in order to clean and disinfect the flooring in their companies. While this may be effective on some types of flooring, concrete flooring that has been sealed may be damaged by these products. If you have an interest in bleaching the floors in your business to prevent the spread of infections, you should contact a flooring specialist beforehand to determine if it is an appropriate measure.

Many sealants used to coat concrete floors are non-porous. This means that they are resistant to certain types of germs and harsh cleaners are not necessary for disinfecting purposes. If you would like to learn more about concrete floor coating systems or would like to integrate a non-porous system into your business to increase workplace safety, you may contact a specialist in concrete coatings in Augusta today by calling: 706-249-4131