School Flu Decontamination Case Study
After a flu outbreak that affected many students and teachers at a school, NLR was contacted to help decontaminate specific buildings of flu contagions.
#Project Highlights
2 days
decontamination of buildings
7x
buildings decontaminated by our staff
24x
split system air conditioners cleaned
6x
supervisors and 26 New Life Restoration Technicians on the job
#Contaminated Areas
There were several affected areas as a result of the flu outbreak amongst the school. The following building elements were needing decontamination:
Structural walls
Floors including vinyl and carpet
Fixtures and contents
4 teaching blocks
2 toilet blocks
Furniture - chairs and desks
24 A/C units
#Flu Decontamination
As part of the delivery of high-quality cleaning service to the school in this scenario, NLR had implemented the use of ATP bioluminescence testing to monitor standards of cleaning. In accordance with Guidelines for Cleaning Methodologies, Applications and Equipment 2014, key cleaning principles were followed including - but not limited to - adequately trained cleaning staff, wearing suitable PPE, use of laundered, hygienic cleaning equipment such as re-usable microfibre cloths and mops, HEPA filter vacuum cleaners and appropriate TGA approved detergent/disinfectant cleaning solution in required concentrations.
In order to scientifically measure the cleanliness of surfaces ATP testing was conducted before and after the cleaning process. ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is present in all living cells and can be used as an indicator of biological contamination on surfaces.
