Based on the empty shelves of hand sanitizer and Clorox Disinfecting Wipes, people are taking the calls to clean hands and wipe down surfaces very seriously. Coronavirus (COVID-19) has shut businesses and schools nationwide, and now the focus is on slowing down the spread.
That means everything from social distancing to disinfecting. And everywhere you turn, there are screens to touch: the conference room, classroom, and home that you should wipe down. So that begs the question, are you cleaning them and what’s the best way?
Right now, officials believe the virus spreads from person-to-person most frequently among close contacts. Although, current evidence suggests that novel coronavirus may remain viable for hours to days on surfaces made from a variety of materials.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, diluted household bleach solutions, alcohol solutions with at least 70% alcohol, and most common EPA-registered household disinfectants should be effective. The CDC recommendations, frequent cleaning of high touch surfaces.
Follow these instructions to clean your interactive display screen without damaging its anti-glare coating or other product components. These instructions are also suitable for interactive whiteboards and all other SMART accessories.
Generally, it is best to use only a cloth slightly dampened with distilled water to clean your SMART Board. Never spray liquid directly onto the surface of the SMART Board. SMART recommends testing a small area before cleaning the entire surface. Below are tested and approved by SMART:
To mix the correct solution, using standard household bleach at a strength of 5% Sodium Hypochlorite:
Adjust accordingly to maintain the 0.1% solution if you’re using bleach stronger or weaker than 5% Sodium Hypochlorite.
SMART recommends using a spray bottle for applying the solution to the cloth to avoid over-saturating it.
Isopropyl alcohol comes pre-diluted, and no mixing is required. For concentrations above 90%, dilute accordingly with distilled water.
SMART recommends using a spray bottle for applying the solution to the cloth to avoid over-saturating it.
You will need two lint-free, non-abrasive cloths for this procedure.
Crestron recommends using any commercially available non-ammonia glass or disinfectant cleaner.
Note: Do not apply cleaner directly to any interface (as most of our systems are not waterproof). And do not wipe the plastic surrounding the glass.