Guidance

COVID-19: cleaning of non-healthcare settings outside the home

This guidance covers the cleaning of environments outside the home.

From:
UK Health Security Agency
Published
26 February 2020
Last updated
19 July 2021 — See all updates

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This guidance has been superseded by Living safely with respiratory infections, including COVID-19.

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COVID-19: cleaning in non-healthcare settings outside the home

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This guidance describes the principles of cleaning and disinfection during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. It applies to non-healthcare settings outside the home.

Please note

This guidance is of a general nature and should be treated as a guide, and in the event of any conflict between any applicable legislation (including the health and safety legislation) and this Guidance, the applicable legislation shall prevail.

Updates to this page

Published 26 February 2020
Last updated 19 July 2021 + show all updates

  1. Reviewed and updated in line with changes to guidance in Step 4 of the roadmap.

  2. Added information on virus transmission and mitigations.

  3. Guidance updated with advice on cleaning and waste management that does not relate to a suspected or confirmed case, taking into account current levels of community transmission.

  4. Added clarification on guidance and legislation.

  5. Added poster.

  6. Added poster.

  7. First published.

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