Amid the ever-changing and evolving situation with COVID-19, we are committed to maintaining essential services at this very important time. The health and safety of our employees, customers, and business partners is of utmost importance to us. During this crisis, we have and will be actively monitoring and in compliance with Coast Health Authority, Provincial Government, Public Health Agency of Canada, the United States Centers for Disease Control and the World Health Organization guidance regarding Covid-19.
We continue to offer the same level as well as an increased level of sanitation, cleaning & disinfecting services in order to combat the transmission of COVID-19 and to keep all environments clean and healthy.
We are trained & experienced in executing COVID-19 remediation and decontamination procedures.
Should you require any help or support, please do not hesitate to contact us at 604- 803- 4740 or email : [email protected]
Implementing Safety Practices for Critical Infrastructure Workers Who May Have Had Exposure to a Person with Suspected or Confirmed COVID-19 (link)
General Business Frequently Asked Questions (link)
U.S. – Occupational Safety and Health Act – Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19 (link
Should you require any help or support for your current operation, please do not hesitate to contact us at 604- 803- 4740 or email us : [email protected]
Remediation, Cleaning, Disinfecting Services
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CLEANING AND DISINFECTING
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control defines them as follows:
Cleaning removes germs, dirt and impurities from surfaces or objects. Cleaning works by using soap (or detergent) and water to physically remove germs from surfaces. This process does not necessarily kill germs, but by removing them, it lowers their numbers and decreases the risk of spreading infection. Coronaviruses, specifically, are encased by a layer that is highly susceptible to the properties of soap. This means that washing hands/surfaces properly with soap is actually ideal.
Disinfecting kills germs (bacteria, virus and mold) on surfaces or objects. Disinfecting works by using chemicals to kill germs on surfaces or objects. This process does not necessarily clean dirty surfaces or remove germs, but by killing germs on a surface after cleaning, it can further lower the risk of spreading infection. Objects usually must be cleaned for proper disinfection to take place.
Sanitizing lowers the number of germs on surfaces or objects to a safe level, as judged by public health standards or requirements. This process works by either cleaning or disinfecting surfaces or objects to lower the risk of spreading infection.
Disinfecting takes time and it is very precise. It is directly related to the four “C’s”[1], listed below. The four C’s will be precisely described in the usage instructions on all disinfecting products:
Chemistry – The type of chemical that is being used for destroying or inactivating the germ.
Concentration – The level at which that chemical is diluted in solution of water.
Contact time – The amount of time it takes for the disinfectant to sit on a surface before a certain pathogen is inactivated. For example, bleach can take 30 seconds to render a surface free of active E. coli or three minutes for C. difficile spores.
Coverage – The amount of surface area that the disinfectant covers after it’s applied. Ideally this is 100 percent.
WHAT CHEMICAL DISINFECTANTS DO HEALTH CANADA RECOMMEND
According to Health Canada, chemical disinfectants that are effective against viruses (like the coronavirus) are also suitable for decontamination of SARS-CoV-2 virus. These include:
5.25–6.15 percent sodium hypochlorite (bleach)[1]
Alcohol-based disinfectant (60-80 percent ethanol or 60-75 percent isopropanol)
0.5 per cent hydrogen peroxide, and
Quaternary ammonium compounds, and phenolic compounds . (link)