ANNEX EGuidance for cleaning of public areas at an airport
Public areas and rooms
Post hand-washing signs to encourage good hand-washing practices among all staff and guests.
Use disposable paper wipes for cleaning to avoid the possibility of cross-contamination.
Use the proper chemical sanitizing agent, following the manufacturer's instructions concerning contact time.
Frequently clean and sanitize handrails, handles, telephones and any other hand contact areas, elevators and landings in all passenger corridors.
Frequently clean and sanitize all public rooms.
Clean carpets using a steam cleaner that achieves a minimum temperature of 71 °C unless the floor coverings are not heat tolerant (some carpets can be steamed only to 40 °C; otherwise shrinkage and colour runs may occur).
Frequently clean and sanitize garbage cans.
Clean and sanitize soft furnishings; steam clean if the items are heat tolerant.
Public restrooms
Post hand-washing signs to encourage good hand-washing practices among all staff and guests.
Frequently clean and sanitize door handles, toilet flushers, faucets, dryers, counters and any other hand contact areas.
Provide either an air dryer or disposable paper towels for hand-drying (only single-use cotton towels should be utilized).
Check levels of soap and paper towels.
Use disposable paper wipes for cleaning to avoid the possibility of cross-contamination.
Use the proper chemical sanitizing agent following the manufacturer's instructions concerning contact time.
Bars and lounges
Post hand-washing signs at each hand sink to encourage good hand-washing practices among all staff and guests.
Require staff to wash hands frequently.
Provide hand sanitizers to staff to complement good hand-washing practices.
Self-serve unpackaged items (e.g. peanuts, water) should not be available to guests.
Provide snacks on request, in small individual containers.
Frequently clean condiment containers that are served by staff (recommended to clean between each customer use).
Use disposable paper wipes for cleaning to avoid the possibility of cross-contamination.
Clean and sanitize all tables and chairs with a detergent solution and sanitizer (with correct contact time) after each shift and after closing.
Spas and salons
Post hand-washing signs to encourage good hand-washing practices among all staff and guests.
Require staff to wash hands frequently.
Use disposable paper wipes for cleaning to avoid the possibility of cross-contamination.
Use the proper chemical sanitizing agent following the manufacturer's instructions concerning contact time.
As per routine practices, ensure that common-use tools and materials are cleaned with detergent and sanitized after each use (e.g. combs should be kept in sanitizing solution that is regularly refreshed).
Fitness centres
Post hand-washing signs to encourage good hand-washing practices among all staff and guests.
Require staff to wash hands frequently.
Use disposable paper wipes for cleaning to avoid the possibility of cross-contamination.
Use the proper chemical sanitizing agent following the manufacturer's contact time.
Frequently clean and sanitize all surfaces.
Post signs to remind users to wipe down equipment with provided sanitizing spray after use.
Clean and sanitize equipment at least once during each shift.
Games rooms
Post hand-washing signs to encourage good hand-washing practices among all staff and guests.
Require staff to wash hands frequently.
Use disposable paper wipes for cleaning to avoid the possibility of cross-contamination.
Use the proper chemical sanitizing agent following the manufacturer's instructions concerning contact time.
Frequently clean and sanitize all surfaces.
Clean and sanitize equipment at least once during each shift, paying special attention to control sticks, handles, knobs and buttons.
