FAQs
More FAQs- Why do I need to clean and disinfect?
- How much is all this going to cost me?
- Are there instructions to follow after my hard-surface floors are cleaned?
A common misconception is that cleaning and disinfection are one and the same. In reality, they are two different processes which achieve related results but not the same results. Cleaning is the removal of visible dirt and soiling, for example the coffee ring on a kitchen counter. While cleaning may remove pathogens from surfaces by wiping them away, it does NOT kill pathogens. Disinfection, on the other hand, does KILL pathogens on surfaces through the use of chemicals. As such, both processes are used hand-in-hand — first cleaning, then disinfection — in infection control efforts. Please note — not all disinfectants are created equally! Typically, disinfectants are developed to kill certain types or classes of pathogens. As such, ensure that the disinfectant used in your facility has been approved to treat your pathogen of concern.
FACT — Everyone has budgets. We understand that. As such, our Protect-3 Advance program has been designed to provide you with options so that you can make an informed and affordable choice. Our Program was not designed as a one-size-fits-all but rather as a customized solution for each and every one of our customers. Our goal is to provide you with a range of possible solutions for how you can maintain the health and safety of your facility and not break the bank! So, why not call ServiceMaster Clean today to find out what your choices are?
Before you walk on your floors, it’s best to allow a minimum drying time of at least 1 hour. We recommend allowing 24 hours before walking on it with heavy traffic. Be cautious and protect floors from getting wet for 24 hours after application of either finish as it is not thoroughly cured yet. You can return furniture to your floors (with suggested use of felt pads) after 12 hours and return rugs to floors after 12 hours.