People's Daily Online, Beijing, January 24 (Reporter Qiao Yeqiong) The toilet is a special space for people to defecate, bathe and other activities. During the epidemic prevention and control period, the cleaning and disinfection of toilets, especially public toilets, should be strengthened to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission. The Beijing Municipal Center for Disease Control and Prevention reminds the following points:
First, keep the toilet well ventilated. Open the windows and ventilate the bathroom 2-3 times a day, at least 30 minutes each time; Toilets without windows shall be equipped with exhaust fans with good performance and shall be used for a certain time every day. Public toilets should always be kept in good ventilation.
The second is to strengthen the cleanliness of the toilet. Clean up the garbage in the toilet in time, keep the environment of the toilet clean, and pay attention to keep the floor of the toilet free of ponding.
Third, strengthen hand hygiene measures. Hand washing liquid and other hand cleaning products shall be provided at the hand washing place in the public toilet; It is recommended to equip induction type hand cleaning articles and faucets; The staff shall keep their hands clean, wash their hands at any time or use alcohol containing quick drying hand disinfectant. When there are visible pollutants, use hand sanitizer to wash hands under flowing water, and then disinfect.
Fourth, strengthen the disinfection of the toilet surface. 500mg/L~1000mg/L chlorine containing disinfectant can be used to wipe and spray the floor or wall of the toilet for disinfection, and the action time shall not be less than 30 minutes.
Fifth, strengthen the disinfection of the object surface in the toilet. The surface of objects frequently touched by hands, such as door handles and faucets, can be disinfected with 500mg/L chlorine containing disinfectant, 75% alcohol or other disinfectants that can be used for surface disinfection. Clean with clean water after 30 minutes of use.
Sixth, strengthen the disinfection of sanitary wares such as mops and dishcloths. It shall be used for special areas and special objects to avoid cross infection. After use, soak and disinfect with 500mg/L-1000mg/L chlorine containing disinfectant, rinse with clean water after 30 minutes of action, and store in the air.
Seven is to strengthen the disinfection of pollutants such as excreta and secretions. Contaminants can be removed carefully with disposable absorbent materials (such as gauze, rags, etc.) dipped with 5000mg/L~10000mg/L chlorine containing disinfectant. Contaminated floors, walls and other surfaces around them that may be contaminated can be wiped or sprayed with 1000mg/L chlorine containing disinfectant for disinfection. After 30 minutes of action, clean them with clean water.
Eight is to strengthen the disinfection of facilities such as squatting pit and toilet. If there are obvious pollutants, they should be cleaned first, and then they can be wiped or sprayed with 500mg/L~1000mg/L chlorine containing disinfectant. After 30 minutes of action, the toilet should be wiped with clean water.
The Beijing Municipal Center for Disease Control and Prevention pointed out that on the basis of the above disinfection measures, the number of disinfection times of public toilets should be adjusted according to the use frequency of personnel. Pay attention to the following key links when disinfecting the toilet:
First, the disinfectant is toxic and irritating to a certain extent. Pay attention to personal protection during preparation and use, including masks, hats, gloves and work clothes. It is recommended to wear protective glasses to prevent splashing eyes, nose and mouth when preparing the disinfectant.
Second, the disinfectant has a certain corrosivity, and it should be wiped with clean water after the disinfection time is reached to prevent damage to the sterilized items.
Third, carefully read the instructions of disinfection products before using disinfectants, and use them correctly in strict accordance with the scope of use, method of use, concentration of action, and time of action specified in the instructions.
Fourth, the disinfectant used should be within the validity period, and the disinfectant must be prepared for use.
