Now more than ever people are in need of cleaning services.

In the course of the COVID-19 outbreak, it is imperative to gather and assess all of the information to provide clear understanding between the differences in cleaning techniques and services. At  We Maid It, we recognize the responsibility as cleaners and the significance in having the proper guidance to achieve the goal of flattening the curve during this pandemic.

First, we need to understand the difference between cleaning, disinfecting, sterilizing, and sanitizing.

Cleaning: removes dirt, food soil, and germs with the use of detergent and water. It is used to remove bacteria that is present and kills any nutrients for any new bacteria to feed off of.

Disinfecting: the elimination of germs on surfaces or objects by chemical use. Sterilizing: the complete destruction of all bacteria and living organisms.

Sanitizing: the depletion of microorganisms to a level that is seen as safe from a public health perspective.  There are various types of cleaning approaches and procedures involving products, and equipment that can be used for sterilization and disinfection. Depending first on the location, size, and level of approach is what categorizes a cleaning.

For a home/work disinfection, the CDC recommends the usual infection-control procedures of hand hygiene and using disinfectant products on commonly used objects with chemicals such as bleach, at least 70% isopropyl alcohol, and at least 3% hydrogen peroxide to prevent cross contamination.