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COVID-19 Interim Health & Safety Guidance o If products on EPA List N: Disinfectants for Coronavirus (COVID-19)are not available, bleach solutions can be used if appropriate for the surface and will be effective against coronaviruses when properly diluted. ■ Most household bleach contains 5%-9% sodium hypochlorite. Do not use a bleach product if the percentage is not in this range or is not specified, such as some types of laundry bleach or splash-less bleach as these are not appropriate for disinfection. ■ Follow the directions on the bleach bottle for preparing a diluted bleach solution. If your bottle does not have directions, you can make a bleach solution for disinfecting by mixing: — 5 tablespoons (1/3 cup) of bleach per gallon of room temperature water; OR — 4 teaspoons of bleach per quart of room temperature water. ■ Follow the manufacturer's application instructions for the surface. If instructions are not available, leave the diluted bleach solution on the surface for at least 1 minute before removing or wiping. This is known as the "contact time"for disinfection. The surface should remain visibly wet during the contact time. ■ Ensure proper ventilation during and after application (for example, open windows). ■ Never mix household bleach (or any disinfectants) with any other cleaners or disinfectants. This can cause vapors that may be very dangerous to breathe in. ■ Make a new diluted bleach solution daily. Bleach solutions will not be as effective after being mixed with water for over 24 hours. Products with EPA-approved emerging viral pathogen claims are expected to be effective against COVID-19. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for all cleaning and disinfecting products (e.g., concentration, application method and contact time, etc.). • Soft(Porous) Surfaces o For soft (porous) surfaces, remove visible contamination if present and clean with appropriate cleaners indicated for use on the surfaces. After cleaning: ■ Launder items as appropriate in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. If possible, launder using the warmest appropriate water setting for the item and dry items completely; or ■ Use products with the EPA-approved emerging viral pathogens that claim they are suitable for porous surfaces. • Electronics o For electronics such as tablets, touch screens, keyboards, remote controls, etc. remove visible contamination if present. ■ Follow the manufacturer's instructions for all cleaning and disinfection products. • Consider use of wipeable covers for electronics. ■ If no manufacturer guidance is available, consider the use of alcohol-based wipes or sprays containing at least 70% alcohol to disinfect touch screens. Dry surfaces thoroughly to avoid pooling of liquids. • Linens, Clothing, and Other Items that Go in the Laundry o Although it is unlikely field clothing would become potentially contaminated with COVID-19, it is recommended that field staff regularly launder field clothing following any field event upon returning home. o In order to minimize the possibility of dispersing the virus from potentially contaminated clothing, do not shake dirty laundry. o Wash items as appropriate in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. If possible, launder items using the warmest appropriate water setting for the items and dry items completely. o Clean and disinfect hampers or other containers used for transporting laundry according to guidance listed above. 01/2022 COVID-19 Interim Health and Safety Guidance I ROUX 19