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Latin America. Grupo EULEN shares the following key guidelines that companies should continue to consider to ensure the proper cleanliness of the workplace and guarantee the safety of employees, collaborators and customers.

Frequency of cleaning and disinfection: Maintaining a consistent cleaning and disinfecting routine is essential. Depending on each area, there should be a periodicity for these cleaning activities. It should also be taken into account that high-touch surfaces such as door handles, desks and handrails should be cleaned regularly.

Appropriate products and disinfectants: Using disinfectants approved by health authorities is essential. The use of effective and safe products is recommended to ensure the elimination of pathogens.

Proper ventilation: Ensuring good ventilation in workspaces is vital. The circulation of fresh air reduces the concentration of viral particles in the environment.

Personal protective equipment (PPE): Ensure that cleaning staff are equipped with appropriate protective equipment, such as gloves and masks, to protect their health while performing their work.

Education and awareness: Training employees on the importance of keeping their work areas clean and following personal hygiene practices is essential.

Coordination of professional services: Collaboration with companies specialising in cleaning, such as the EULEN Group, ensures that hygiene practices are adequate and efficient.

Poor implementation of these protocols jeopardizes the health and safety of employees and the community at large, making proper cleaning and disinfection essential to prevent the spread of disease in the current process of full return to offices. Cleaning and disinfection should be daily, regular practices that both companies and employees should encourage.

Cleaning vs. Disinfection: The Crucial Difference
Importantly, there is a substantial difference between cleaning and disinfection. Cleaning refers to the removal of dirt, dust, and debris from surfaces, while disinfection involves the destruction of pathogenic microorganisms, such as viruses and bacteria.

Carlos Quintero, general manager of EULEN Colombia, explains that "Cleaning is the first step in preparing a surface for disinfection. The combination of both is essential to ensure safety in the work environment. We use state-of-the-art cleaning and disinfection products and techniques to achieve a safe and healthy environment."

Precisely as a result of the Pandemic, there were great learnings about the different cleaning and disinfection measures that must exist in different spaces, such is the case of the use of high-spectrum disinfectants or ozone disinfection, which has the advantage of not leaving an odor or residual effect.

"At EULEN Group, we understand the importance of adapting to the changing demands of cleaning and disinfection in the post-COVID world. Our commitment is to provide effective and safe solutions to our customers, helping them maintain safe work environments," concludes Carlos Quintero.