After illness at home or work
Infectious disease disinfection in Lexington
After someone has been ill, or a building has had an outbreak, a thorough disinfection can give people peace of mind. It works when the right product is used the right way.
What makes disinfection work
The EPA keeps lists of registered disinfectants that are effective against particular germs, such as norovirus. Its guidance is simple: read the label to check the product is approved for that surface and germ, and keep the surface visibly wet for the entire contact time stated on the label.
That is where professional work differs from a quick wipe. A company cleans first, because dirt blocks disinfectant, then applies the right product and leaves it for the full time.
When to call a company
- There are blood or body fluids involved, not only everyday germs.
- The space is large, shared or used by vulnerable people.
- A landlord, employer or school needs a record of what was done.
- Nobody in the household is well enough to do it.
What this page does not say
No company can promise that every germ in a building is gone, and this site will not suggest otherwise. For guidance on a specific illness, ask your doctor or the local health department.