To reduce the risk of coronavirus (COVID-19) infection, more frequent cleaning is recommended in all properties, including those with no confirmed cases of coronavirus. When cleaning, extra attention should be given to ‘high-touch’ surfaces such as door handles and light switches.
If there has been a confirmed or suspected case of coronavirus in a property, it is recommended that the property is deep cleaned and disinfected to reduce the risk of transmission to other people.
This how-to guide contains step-by-step instructions for both scenarios. Select a guide below:
How to clean: When there is confirmed or suspected coronavirus
If there has been a confirmed or suspected case of coronavirus in a property, the following steps should be taken to clean and disinfect the property. Click any step for more information:
If you have a confirmed or suspected case of coronavirus in your home or office, and would like assistance to deep clean and disinfect the area, click below:
How to clean: When there is no suspected coronavirus
During the coronavirus outbreak, enhanced cleaning methods and precautions are recommended to reduce the risk of infection, even when there are no suspected cases of coronavirus in the property. Click any step for more information:
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