Cleaning Up the Blarney Stone,not much industry can do

While members of the facilities management profession deal with dirt and germs all the time, how many have actually wondered about the “germiest” places in the world? The Forensic Science Technician, an organization that promotes the teaching of forensic sciences, has compiled a list of the 50 germiest places in the world, some of which are everyday locations, while others are a little less common. The top 10 germiest everyday places include:

“There is not much our industry can do about cleaning up the Blarney Stone,” says Matt Morrison, communications manager for Kaivac, “but there is a lot we can do to clean and sanitize toilets, door handles, and other surfaces hygienically.”

For high touch surfaces, Morrison encourages cleaning professionals to use cleaning systems that combine microfiber, a window squeegee, and chemical injection technologies. Additionally, he advises using microfiber “smart towels” that can be folded into quadrants, allowing a fresh section to be used for each cleaning task.

“If disinfectants are necessary, use broad spectrum disinfectants, effective against a variety of disease causing germs,” Morrison adds. “However, many of these areas can now be sanitized without chemicals using spray and vac cleaning systems considered ‘sanitizing devices’ based on EPA criteria.