The hygiene lifts are one of the most important parts of the service we provide specialized cleaning companies such as Eco Fms in creating healthy spaces and totally free of bacteria and viruses’ environments. In this post we will explain the factors that both owner communities and public or private companies should take into account when disinfecting and cleaning elevators.
The elevator is also part of the cleaning of buildings
Unfortunately, many times companies and neighborhood communities focus on cleaning stairs, corridors or furniture, but forget about an extremely important common area, the elevator. We must think that this area is one of the busiest and that at the end of the day many people go up and down in the elevator.
Therefore, it should be part of the cleaning of buildings, since a lot of dirt usually accumulates and can be a major source of infections.
What parts should be cleaned in an elevator?
We emphasize that cleaning an elevator is not easy and, therefore, it is always advisable to trust professionals to carry it out. In addition to being composed of the cabin and the controls that we see inside; it is also important to take care of the machinery that makes it work.
The cleaning service must include both the bellboys, floor and mirror, as well as the walls, door, rails and pit. In the latter, a lot of garbage usually accumulates or, in the most serious cases, rats or other animals appear.
It is important to bear in mind that according to the guidelines established by Royal Decree 88/2013 (ITC), regarding the maintenance of elevators and general care of the installation, the owners or owners of premises or homes must guarantee that they have professionals responsible for caring for and cleaning the elevator. In the same way, it is also important to know that it must be a maintenance company that takes care of its correct operation and lubrication.
To know how often this disinfection must be carried out, we must take into account the transit of people, the number of times the device is used and the care that is taken of it.
Why hire a specialized cleaning company?
In addition to the fact that the professionals will take care of cleaning all the areas mentioned above, we will adapt to the schedules and offer a satisfactory personalized service to cover the first thing in the morning or at night. On the other hand, we will study the materials that make the elevator to determine the type of product that we can use. If, for example, we find wooden elevators, we will not be able to use the same products as if they are made of metal.
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, all companies’ poverty the finest care to avoid some type of contagion from appearing in their facilities. With photocatalytic disinfection we achieve total disinfection by eliminating all the particles that are in suspension.
Along the same lines, the experts also carry out electrostatic nebulization shock disinfections. In this way, we achieve a complete elimination of viruses and bacteria in the air and reach all corners and spaces of the passenger compartment. These systems have a purification of 99% and can only be used by professionals in the sector such as Eco Fms. Therefore, it is important to put yourself in the hands of specialized companies.
In conclusion, we hope that with the information offered in this article it will be clear that elevator hygiene is a very serious matter and there is nothing better than trusting companies that offer tailor-made solutions that take into account the specific needs of each type. of installation.
