Pub. 18 2019-2020 Issue 3

• Launder items (if possible) according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Use the warmest appropriate water setting and dry items completely. OR • Disinfect with an EPA-registered household disinfectant. These disinfectants meet EPA’s criteria for use against COVID-19. Electronics • For electronics, such as tablets, touch screens, keyboards, remote controls, and ATM machines • Consider putting a wipeable cover on electronics. • Follow manufacturer’s instruction for cleaning and dinfecting. - If no guidance, use alcohol-based wipes or sprays containing at least 70% alcohol . Dry surface thoroughly. Laundry For clothing, towels, linens and other items • Wear disposable gloves. • Wash hands with soap and water as soon as you remove the gloves. • Do not shake dirty laundry. • Launder items according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Use the warmest appropriate water setting and dry items completely. • Dirty laundry from a sick person can be washed with other people’s items . • Clean and disinfect clothes hampers according to guidance above for surfaces. Page 2 of 3 HOT Cleaning and disinfecting your building or facility if someone is sick • Close off areas used by the sick person. • Open outside doors and windows to increase air circulation in the area. Wait 24 hours before you clean or disinfect. If 24 hours is not feasible, wait as long as possible. • Clean and disinfect all areas used by the sick person , such as offices, bathrooms, common areas, shared electronic equipment like tablets, touch screens, keyboards, remote controls, and ATM machines. • If more than 7 days since the sick person visited or used the facility, additional cleaning and disinfection is not necessary. - Continue routing cleaning and disinfection When cleaning • Wear disposable gloves and gowns for all tasks in the cleaning process, including handling trash. - Additional personal protective equipment (PPE) might be required based on the cleaning/disinfectant products being used and whether there is a risk of splash. - Gloves and gowns should be removed carefully to avoid contamination of the wearer and the surrounding area. • Wash your hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds. - Always wash immediately after removing gloves and after contact with a sick person. .