COVID-19 dramatically changed commercial cleaning protocols. Enhanced surface disinfection was not only a CDC workplace requirement, it also reassured essential workers that they could worry less about their safety at work.
As the pandemic has finally moved into the rearview mirror, hazmat suits and electrostatic sprayers are back in storage. However, good hygienic practices will remain an important consideration for workers and facilities managers. While the virus raged, there is little doubt that workplace precautions drove down the incidence of seasonal flu and common colds. So, aside from contributing to employee peace of mind, a reasonable disinfection program going forward will also help to keep employees healthy and at their jobs.