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

This publication was withdrawn on 1 April 2022

This guidance has been superseded by Living safely with respiratory infections, including COVID-19.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

Published 26 February 2020

Last updated 19 July 2021 + show all updates

1. 19 July 2021

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

2. 16 October 2020

   Added information on virus transmission and mitigations.

3. 15 July 2020

   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. 15 May 2020

   Added clarification on guidance and legislation.

5. 26 March 2020

   Added poster.

6. 19 March 2020

   Added poster.

7. 26 February 2020

   First published.