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Cleaning to prevent the spread of COVID-19-Dalcon hygiene-01-01

Did you know that cleaning to prevent the spread of COVID-19 requires both cleaning and disinfecting? 

Safe Work Australia recommends that before a surface is disinfected, it is important it is cleaned first because dirt and grime can reduce the ability of disinfectants to kill germs. Disinfectant may not kill the virus if the surface has not been cleaned with a detergent first. Cleaning and disinfecting should be a part of any workplace routine, and cleaning to prevent the spread of COVID-19 is an essential component of becoming a COVIDSafe Business.

What should I use for routine cleaning?

Hard surfaces: 

In most circumstances, cleaning with detergent and water is sufficient. Ensure that you scrub away any dirt or grime to ensure the surface is ready for disinfection.

Soft or porous surfaces

For soft or porous surfaces like fabric or leather, seek advice from the manufacturer of the item to be cleaned about which products can be safely used.

Detergent can generally be used to clean fabric surfaces. If more thorough cleaning is needed, fabric surfaces may be steam cleaned. Leather will have special cleaning requirements.

If soft or porous surfaces require regular cleaning, such as seats in offices, or in vehicles, it may be more effective to use a removable washable cover or a disposable cover and replace these as regularly as you would clean the surfaces.

Our No 1 choice

Is our new I-fresh™ Antibacterial Detergent, which is a Premium antibacterial dishwashing liquid with excellent grease removal properties that leave a shiny, streak-free finish with added moisturising and Contains Lactic Acid as a sanitising agent.

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Dalcon Recommends: I-fresh™ Antibacterial Detergent
Dalcon Recommends: Other options for General Cleaning
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What should I use to disinfect?

Hard surfaces – Sanitiser

Disinfectants containing ≥ 70% alcohol, quaternary ammonium compounds, chlorine bleach or oxygen bleach are suitable for use on hard surfaces (that is, surfaces where any spilt liquid pools, and does not soak in). These will be labelled as ‘disinfectant’ on the packaging.

Soft or porous surfaces

Disinfectant is not suitable on fabric surfaces as it only works with extended contact time with the surface.

Our No 1 choice

Our new I-Fresh® Surface Spray Disinfectant is the best option to be used on pre-cleaned surfaces and objects. Hard surface disinfectant only.  

Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods approved to kill Covid-19. ARTG Certificate NO 371885

  • Kills Covid-19 In 90 Seconds
  • Fragrance Free
  • No Washing Or Rinsing Required
  • Contains Active Benzalkonium Chloride 5% w/v.

Not to be used on skin.

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Dalcon Recommends: I-Fresh® Surface Spray Disinfectant
Dalcon Recommends: Other options for General Disinfection
Dalcon Recommends: Other options for Industrial Disinfection
Dalcon Recommends: Options for Laundry

For more information please refer to Safe Work Australia article:

https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020-04/COVID-and-Cleaning-info-sheet.pdf

Where to find more information about Coronavirus?

The Department of Health runs the National Coronavirus Hotline – 1800 020 080. You can find more contact options for the Department of Health on their website.

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