According to a study published in “Applied and Environmental Microbiology” on microbes present in public restrooms, scientists discovered genetic traces of more than 77,000 distinct types of bacteria and viruses.
Scary facts like this are the reason Sunshine Cleaning Systems’ janitorial services go beyond simply making our customer’s facilities clean. We focus on cleaning methods that protect the health of the people using those facilities as well. For example, we incorporate a color-coding system that helps to prevent the spread of dangerous germs and viruses that result from cross contamination.
Red, for example, is used for high-risk areas including toilets and urinals. Yellow is used for lower-risk areas in the restroom, such as sinks and mirrors. All purpose cleaning cloths are blue and used for such tasks as dusting, window cleaning and wiping down desk surfaces. In food service areas, green is the color.
