School Bus Disinfection - Best Practices

by Roger Underhill May 20, 2020

When Disinfecting

Always review and follow safe handling and safety instructions that are on the label or inserts of the cleaner/chemicals being used, and do not mix chemicals unless proper documentation advises otherwise.
Use gloves, eye protection and other necessary personal protective equipment to prevent direct contact with chemicals.
If you use towels to clean, always ensure they are clean and free of oils, dirt, debris and/or residue from other chemicals.
Ensure you have proper ventilation in the area you are working with chemicals per guidelines that are on the label or insert of the chemicals being used.

Surfaces should be wiped down to remove dirt and debris with a dry, standard paper towel or cloth, prior to disinfecting.
Check if your cleaner is Ready To Use (RTU) – an RTU cleaner can be directly applied to a surface, while those that do not indicate they are RTU should be applied to a new paper towel or clean towel and not directly on the surface.
Never soak or saturate towels with chemicals, or leave puddles of chemicals behind.
Always check a small, unnoticeable area before proceeding to ensure no discoloration occurs.

All Cleaners listed are Ready To Use and require no dilution with water

Isopropyl Alcohol: 70% Isopropyl Alcohol (Rubbing Alcohol)
Hydrogen Peroxide: 0.5% Hydrogen Peroxide
Denatured Alcohol: This is the next best option to Rubbing Alcohol, and is sold in paint aisles at Hardware stores in quarts and gallons

All Cleaners listed are Ready To Use and require no dilution with water

Mediclean: Please follow guidelines as listed on the product for dilution instructions
Common Bleach: Dilute in a water to bleach ratio of 10:1; surfaces