We are now aware that cleaning helps to limit the spread of coronavirus and this is why this pandemic is changing the way people perceive and value cleanliness. Consequently, sanitization, which before the emergency was often seen as an ancillary activity, has now become fundamental in the prevention to reduce the risk of contagion. Sanitization will therefore be the starting point for the resumption of activities after the lockdown, and will become the new normal in cleaning activities and in our lives, as will be face masks and social distancing.
Sanitization isn’t just prevention, it’s the solution
The pandemic is changing the way we clean because it has allowed us to understand that water and detergent are not enough to kill the virus. In the fight against Covid-19, that is the infection caused by the coronavirus, the sanitization of environments and surfaces has become a strategic activity. It is the solution to try to overcome the virus as soon as possible while preserving the health of people.
In fact, today there is a greater awareness of the importance of sanitization activities, which are integrated after standard cleaning activities. For this reason, sanitization is no longer considered an extraordinary activity but has become part of normal processes and we hear about it much more often than before.
Cleaning and sanitization: a clarification
Cleaning and sanitization have become common terms in our lives. But it is important to specify that although these terms are often used interchangeably, they actually indicate two distinct types of intervention.
In fact, it is necessary to define the two terms that allow effective disinfection:
- Cleaning: this is the first operation to be performed in order to remove visible dirt, of any type (dust, grease, liquids, organic material …).
- Sanitization: as also specified by ANID, the Italian National Association of Pest Control Companies, sanitization concerns the complex of procedures and operations aimed at making certain environments healthy by cleaning and/or disinfection and/or disinfestation, or rather by the control and improvement of microclimate conditions.
Starting from a thorough and accurate cleaning is essential to make sanitization effective as the inorganic and organic materials that remain on the surfaces interfere with the effectiveness of the processes itself. The mechanized floor cleaning carried out by means of a scrubber dryer, for example, is much more effective than manual systems and allows to reach high standards of hygiene and cleanliness. Therefore, to obtain optimal results and avoid to negatively affect the subsequent sanitization, it is essential to choose the right floor scrubbing machine suitable for your needs.
After cleaning with a scrubbing machine, sanitization therefore reduces the presence of pathogens through the release of specific chemical substances such as sanitizing and disinfectant products. In order to have the desired effects, sanitization and disinfection must be carried out constantly at all times of the year and on a regular basis. Even in this case it is essential to choose the most suitable equipment that allows you to obtain excellent results in the shortest possible time. That’s why Comac has designed the Sanitizer Line, powerful sanitizers capable of rapidly sanitizing both small and large rooms, making ordinary those activities that until a few months ago were considered extraordinary.
After the emergency, we create a new normal with sanitization
After the peak of the health emergency, some of our habits will change and it is clear that improving cleaning procedures and implementing sanitization in daily activities will be one of the changes we will have to get used to. Activities that previously seemed unnecessary could become mandatory, such as the sanitization of the New York Stock Exchange carried out for the first time in this period since it was opened in 1903. But, not only the large high-traffic environments will have to adapt to this new normal, this will also happen for smaller environments such as shops, bars, restaurants, schools, gyms, offices and hotel rooms.
This is the reason why Comac has a solution ready to enter our daily lives: Sanex, a small, extremely compact and handy sanitizer. Sanex is light and easy to carry so it can be used everywhere. Sanex is also extremely simple to use: just turn it on using the switch and it is immediately ready to spray the solution using the specific gun. It has been designed to adapt to different needs, not only for its dimension but also because it can be used with both sanitizing, disinfectant or deodorant solutions, in order to have safe but also pleasant environments. In addition, it can also be used to sanitize and deodorize car interiors and air conditioning ducts.
Today, more than ever before, we are available for further advice or support on choosing the best solution for professional cleaning and sanitization. Comac is deeply convinced that clean and safe environments are at the center of the new normal. Contact Us!
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