Unsung heroes of coronavirus pandemic: COVID-19 Cleaning Crews

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — PuroClean Emergency Services is already receiving calls to decontaminate workplaces across Jacksonville due to COVID-19.

While some jobs are precautionary measures, others are alleged confirmed cases.

QUICK NOTES:

• PuroClean Owner, Wayne Terry, said his company is treating this as a bio-hazard situation.
• So far, the company has had six coronavirus-related jobs. He said they have gone into banks, cable companies, and commercial buildings.
• Employees go inside the contaminated site in full gear: respiratory mask, two pairs of gloves tucked inside a hazmat suit. They use a disinfectant on all surfaces and then spray a fog throughout the air to kill the virus.
• For people at home, they are encouraging that you wash your hands and avoid touching your face.
• Two tips they believe people forget:
• Wash your hands after getting a snack from a vending machines (if you’re still working).
• They also recommend washing your hands before handling any ice cubes.

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