COVID-19: A Cleaning Supply Checklist

To ensure your janitorial closet is fully stocked with the tools you’ll need to fight SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, we’ve created a checklist of all the necessary cleaning and disinfecting supplies, PPE and more.

Cleaning Supplies

A critical first step in eliminating germs is cleaning the surfaces you want to disinfect. You always want to start with a space free of visible dirt, grime, dust, etc.

• Multipurpose cleaner
• Microfiber cleaning cloths
• Sprayer bottles
• Wipes
• Wipe dispensers 
• General purpose wet mop
• Wheeled mop bucket and wringer
• Broom or commercial dry mop
• Commercial vacuum
• Wet-vac
• Steam vacuum
• Non-streaking glass cleaner

Disinfecting Supplies

Now that you’ve properly cleaned your area, you’re ready to move on to disinfecting. Here are the cleaning supplies you need to help stop the spread of COVID-19.

• Sprayers (tip: choose the best one for your facility, based on coverage area and budget)
• Electrostatic 
• Atomizing
• Commercial Disinfectant (tip: the disinfectants below all work for multiple areas)
• Zogics Hypochlorous Acid Disinfectant
• Quaternary disinfectant: HDIS
• Bioesque Botanical Disinfectant Solution

PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)

Keep yourself or your staff safe while they clean and disinfect! Always make sure you’re following the directions on the disinfectant label and have the proper PPC on hand.

• Disposable gloves
• Disposable surgical face masks
• Face shields

Looking for additional COVID-19 resources? Check out our posts below:

• COVID-19 Tips: Dwell Times for Effective Disinfection
  
• COVID-19 Tips: An Educational Guide to PPE
• COVID-19 Resources: Six Steps For Returning to Work Safely