Emergency Laundry and Cleaning Guidance from Illinois Emergency Management Agency
The Illinois Emergency Management Agency provides detailed guidance on laundering linens, towels, and other items, as well as cleaning soft surfaces during emergencies. The instructions cover the proper use of personal protective equipment, laundering procedures, and disinfection methods recommended by the CDC to prevent the spread of infectious diseases like COVID-19.
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5/14/20 ILLINOIS EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY LOE Status Meter Laundry Training Guidance on Laundering of Linens, Towels and Other Items
5/14/20 ILLINOIS EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY Personal Protective Equipment Personal Protective Equipment recommendations per CDC guidance: LOE Status Meter Wear disposable gloves and gowns If gowns are not available, coveralls, aprons or a work uniform may be used Reusable clothing should be laundered after use Ensure gloves and gowns are compatible with any cleaning/disinfecting products being used
5/14/20 ILLINOIS EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY Laundering Linens, Towels and Other Items Guidance from the CDC on cleaning linens, clothing and other such items can be found in the these documents: Cleaning and Disinfection for Community Facilities and Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Home LOE Status Meter Put on appropriate PPE Avoid shaking dirty laundry Launder items according to manufacturer s instructions and in the warmest appropriate water Dry items completely Remove gloves and gown carefully to avoid contamination of the wearer Wash hands immediately with soap and water for 20 seconds. If for some reason soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol Clean and disinfect clothes hamper or any other containers that held dirty laundry
5/14/20 ILLINOIS EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY Cleaning Guidance for Soft Surfaces Guidance from the CDC on cleaning soft surfaces can be found in the following document: Cleaning and Disinfection for Community Facilities LOE Status Meter Remove visible contamination if present and clean with a cleaner appropriate for the surface Launder items following the procedure outlined in the previous slide if the item can be laundered If the item cannot be laundered, use an EPA-approved disinfectant (https://www.epa.gov/pesticide-registration/list-n-disinfectants-use-against-sars-cov-2) that is suitable for the surface If it has been more than 7 days since the person with suspected/confirmed COVID-19 visited or used the facility, additional cleaning and disinfection of a surface is not necessary.