GUIDE TO SANITIZING SURFACES
May 22, 2020
One of the number one concerns our industry will have to address is cleanliness and making guests feel safe in their environment. This certainly presents a challenge in a hotel as there are so many different types of surfaces that react differently to various cleaning agents. Furniture represents a significant investment for owners and they will want to avoid damaging surfaces through increased cleaning
We reached out to our suppliers and created a guide for how to properly sanitize various types of surfaces commonly used in hotel furniture.
Wood Veneer, Solid Wood
OK for DISINFECTING
• Hydrogen peroxide
• Vinegar and water (2:1 ratio)
• Pine-Sol multi-surface
OK TO USE for CLEANING
• Soap and water
DO NOT USE for DISINEFECTING or CLEANING
• Bleach or Alcohol based cleaners
• Clorox or Lysol wipes or sprays
HIGH PRESSURE LAMINATE
OK for DISINFECTING or CLEANING
• Clorox Healthcare, Windex, Glass Plus,
• Mr. Clean, Formula 409, Purell Multi-Surface, Isopropyl Alcohol
USE with CAUTION and avoid PROLONGED EXPOSURE
• Alcohol or Bleach
• Peroxide
• Strong acids (phosphoric acid is often used, very low pH values)
• Strong bases (sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, high pH values
ENGINEERED STONE
DISINFECTING
• Alkaline based solutions
• Mean Grean Antibacterial or Pine Power
• Krud Kutter Heavy Duty Cleaner & Disinfectant
OK TO USE for CLEANING
• Soap and water
• Simple Green Stone Polish or Bar Keeper Friend
DO NOT USE for DISINFECTING or CLEANING
• Acid or Citrus based cleaners
• Disinfecting wipes (Clorex, Lysol, etc)
• Windex, Vinegar, or Bleach
• Magic Erasers
NATURAL STONE
DISINFECTING
• Spray 70% isopropyl alcohol
• Allow to sit 3-5 minutes
• Rinse with water and dry with microfiber cloth
OK TO USE for CLEANING
• Soap and water
• Simple Green Stone Polish or Bar Keeper Friend
DO NOT USE for DISINFECTING or CLEANING
• Acid or Citrus based cleaners
• Disinfecting wipes (Clorex, Lysol, etc)
• Windex, Vinegar, or Bleach
• Magic Erasers
