Coronavirus COVID-19 – what you need to know!
Killis have put together a useful resource to help guide you and your cleaning staff through this pandemic.
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Coronavirus
Covid-19
The facts you need to know.
MotorScrubber has a worldwide network of cleaning supplies partners and they have been in regular contact to find out how cleaning teams are reacting to this pandemic.
Understanding the virus
How big are Coronavirus particles?
Why is this important?
should I use?
my machine use?
How long can Coronavirus survive on a surface?
- Up to 72 hours on stainless steel and plastic
- Up to 4 hours on copper
- Up to 24 hours on cardboard
- 3 hours in droplets in the air.
Why is this important?
Advice from MotorScrubber
How is Coronavirus transmitted?
It is spread by the following ways:
- Close contact from another person
- Through droplets, when someone coughs or sneezes
- Contact with infected surfaces, then hands touching eyes, nose or mouth.
Advice from MotorScrubber
What safety equipment (PPE) should I wear if I’m a cleaner, cleaning during this pandemic?
Why is this important?
Face masks – What’s the difference?
VALVE
NO VALVE
FFP2 Respirator (European Standard)
- Certified to filter 95% of 300 Nanometre particles (Covid-19 is 60-140 nanometre)
- Tight Fit
- Recommended for hospital cleaning teams
FFP3 Respirator (European Standard)
- Certified to filter 99% of 300 Nanometre particles (Covid-19 is 60-140 nanometre)
- Tight Fit
- To be worn when in close contact with infected people
SURGICAL MASK
- 98% bacterial filtration
- Loose Fit
- Only advised to be worn, when respirators are not available
Advice from MotorScrubber
What chemicals are approved to kill Coronavirus?
Why is this important?
MotorScrubber guidance
During these times of uncertainty, we would like to share our knowledge and recommendations.
DID YOU KNOW?
Should we be using hand dryers or cleaning machines with suction motors?
Filtration – What’s the difference?
HEPA (High Efficiency Particle Air)
There are many classes of HEPA filtration, typically HEPA filtration is certified to block 99.95% of particles 300 nanometres in size. Covid-19 is 60-140nm. Based on this information it is possible Covid-19 can pass through HEPA filtration.
ULPA (Ultra Low Particle Air)
ULPA Filtration will remove 99.999% of particles with a size of 100 nanometres. Covid-19 ranges from 60-140nm. ULPA Filtration therefore offers a much higher degree of protection against the virus versus HEPA.
Hand dryers could increase the risk of transmission.
What does the future look like after the Coronavirus pandemic?
“Covid-19 will change how the world cleans forever. I like to think to the future and imagine how things will be. After this pandemic, customers will want to see businesses using professional cleaning equipment and cleaning methods, to give them peace of mind and trust in that business. Old fashioned, in-effective cleaning tools will no longer be accepted by the vast majority of the population. The current lockdown period is an opportunity for all businesses to think seriously about their cleaning methods, and the image it gives to their customers.
I see a world coming where all touch points will become automatic. Automatic lights, door opening, toilet flushing, hand soap dispensing and paper towel dispensing. Automation will vastly reduce the risk of touching contaminated surfaces and infecting yourself. I also see new innovations in auto sanitising of other essential touch surfaces, and a rise in fast room sanitising equipment.”
Imre Killi – CEO MotorScrubber
A messasge from team MotorScrubber