How to Clean Disinfect Public Seating Introduction Irwin

How to Clean & Disinfect Public Seating

Introduction Irwin Seating Company is a Registered Provider with The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education Systems (AIA/CES). Credit(s) earned on completion of this program will be reported to AIA/CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non -AIA members are available upon request. This program is registered with AIA/CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product. Questions related to specific materials, methods, and services will be addressed at the conclusion of this presentation.

INTRODUCTION Our Goal Today − Better understand how to determine the right cleaners and disinfectants to use, the equipment to apply them, as well as the optimal timing and frequency of application. − The session will include: – Recently released testing methods and results – Insights from a new study of facility disinfecting plans – Best practices from textile experts

INTRODUCTION Panelists Q&A Contributors Designtex Cindy Smith, Tim Butt Woven, Coated, Healthcare Joe Kilby Assistant Director, ACT Dave Wells SVP Sales & MKTG, Culp David Adair EVP, Absecon Mills Jason Vanderground Marketing Director, Irwin Seating JB Martin Jean Changeux, Tim Heller Velvet CMI Industries Robert Carlton, Mike Jobe Vinyl, Outdoor Duvaltex Billy Ford, Jean-Pierre Simard Woven

DISCUSSION Four Main Topics 1. We Know, We Wonder 2. How Solutions Effect Surfaces 3. About Antimicrobials 4. Final Thoughts

TOPIC #1 We Know, We Wonder

TOPIC 1#, WE KNOW, WE WONDER What’s the Difference?

TOPIC #2, HOW SOLUTIONS EFFECT SURFACES Always Follow These 5 Basic Steps 1. Identify fabrics on the seating (work with your dealer or salesperson) 2. Follow the fabric manufacturer’s cleaning and disinfecting recommendations (blog post has links to all their websites) 3. Use only disinfectants recommended by the fabric manufacturer 4. Rinse any disinfectant residue with a clean, damp cloth 5. Use additional tips and precautions from the blog post which includes findings from Irwin Seating in-house testing on how various disinfectants effect a range of fabrics

TOPIC #2, HOW SOLUTIONS EFFECT SURFACES ACT Disinfectant Resistance Testing

TOPIC #2, HOW SOLUTIONS EFFECT SURFACES Irwin Testing • Near-term impact of disinfectants on commonly used fabrics (coated, woven) • Household disinfectants (409, Fantastik) had least effect on all fabrics • Conversely, bleach had most severe effect • Disinfectant eventually builds up and leaves residue • Effects, mostly from bleach, ranged from color change, making fabric shiny or dull, or making it thin or stiff

TOPIC #3 ABOUT ANTIMICROBIALS Antimicrobials 42% of respondents plan to use antimicrobial materials in seating − Destroy or stop growth of or commonly touched surfaces microorganisms − Antimicrobial property can come from material attribute, physical structure or chemical additive − Antibiotic is toxic to microorganism − 6 types of microorganisms (bacteria, fungi, virus, archaea, algae, protozoa) − Antimicrobials do not necessarily combat COVID-19 − Cleaning and disinfecting still key (Source: Steelcase / Designtex)

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WRAP UP More Resources Follow Up Email Later This Afternoon • Link to watch video recording of session • Links to resources shared during session • 1 -question feedback survey

WRAP UP More Resources Irwin Seating Go. To. Stage channel • Replay portions as needed • Colleagues can register for on-demand webinar, access video and receive email with all follow up materials

WRAP UP More Resources Follow blog. Irwin. Seating. com for posts on: • Cleaning and Disinfecting (continually updated with latest from CDC, EPA, ACT and fabric partners dated) • Safe Reopening Survey Insights • Facility Maintenance Best Practices • Prioritizing Health & Safety of Venue Employees

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