Cleaning and Sanitizing – Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC

Is it okay to still mix 30% water on top of 70% concentration alcohol, thus resulting in 50% alcohol for sanitizing high touch surfaces?

70% strength alcohol is needed. See these links:

How do we clean and sanitize our office and production facility?

Ensure a proper infection control cleaning protocol is implemented to clean and sterilize the potentially contaminated work area(s). Follow these directions from the Centre for Disease Control.

Take care to sanitize frequently used areas and objects such as doorknobs, handles, telephones, cellphones, computer keyboards and mice, refrigerator doors, countertops and desks, coffee machines, and water dispensers.

Disinfect your PPE regularly.

If using gloves to protect yourself, be sure to remove them carefully, taking care not to contaminate your hands when removing them.

After cleaning, wash your hands with soap for at least 20 seconds, and do not forget to wash and scrub under your nails. If using a hand sanitizer, ensure that it contains more than 60% alcohol.

And always avoid touching your face with unwashed hands.

Where can we get training for workers responsible for cleaning and sanitizing the workplace?

Get information on the acceptable types of disinfectants, and carry out a risk assessment to set cleaning standards for your facility in terms of frequency and areas. For reference, refer to Health Canada