Our Daily Cleaning Process

 

  • Being a Private House allows us to have full control of the entry and exit of providers (Pool and Gardener) which we can prohibit the entry during the statistics of the guests if they require it.
  • We can attend with a minimum amount of personnel:
    Housekeeper, Maintenance Man, Cook (Optional)
  • Greater cleaning control of the property.
  • Greater control of guests over who may or may not be during their stay on the property.

Message from our team at Casa Iguana del Mar

 

At Casa Iguana Del Mar we the cleaning and cooking staff enforce the cleaning and disinfection guideline from the CDC (Centers for Desease Control  and Prevention).

 

 

How do we clean and disinfect ?

Illustration: hand cleaning with a paper towel

We always wear disposable gloves to clean and disinfect.

Clean

  • We clean surfaces using soap and water. We practice routine cleaning of frequently touched surfaces.

High touch surfaces include:
Tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets, sinks, etc.

Illustratio: hand cleaning a counter using spray bottle

Disinfect

  • We clean the area or item with soap and water or another detergent if it is dirty. Then, use a household disinfectant.
  • Many products recommend:
    • Keeping surface wet for a period of time.
    • Precautions such as wearing gloves and making sure you have good ventilation during use of the product.
  • Diluted household bleach solutions will be used if appropriate for the surface. Check to ensure the product is not past its expiration date. Unexpired household bleach will be effective against coronaviruses when properly diluted.We leave the solution on the surface for at least 1 minute
    We mix:

    • 5 tablespoons (1/3rd cup) bleach per gallon of water
      OR
    • 4 teaspoons bleach per quart of water
  • Alcohol solutions with at least 70% alcohol.

 

Illustration: soft surfaces - drapes, couch, pillows

Soft surfaces

For soft surfaces such as carpeted floor, rugs, and drapes

  • We clean the surface using soap and water or with cleaners appropriate for use on these surfaces.
  • We launder items (if possible) according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Use the warmest appropriate water setting and dry items completely.

    OR

  • We disinfect with an EPA-registered household disinfectant that meet EPA’s criteria.

 

Follow manufacturer’s instruction for cleaning and dinfecting

Electronics

For electronics, such as tablets, touch screens, keyboards, and remote controls.

  • We consider putting a wipeable cover on electronics
  • Follow manufacturer’s instruction for cleaning and disinfecting
    • If no guidance, we use alcohol-based wipes or sprays containing at least 70% alcohol. Dry surface thoroughly.

 

Illustration: washing machine displaying 'hot'

Laundry

For clothing, towels, linens and other items

  • We launder items according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Use the warmest appropriate water setting and dry items completely.
  • We wear disposable gloves at all times when handling dirty laundry.
  • We Do not shake dirty laundry.
  • We Clean and disinfect clothes hampers according to guidance above for surfaces.
  • When finished, we remove our gloves, and wash hands right away.

 

Illustration: washing hands

Clean hands often

  • All the staff washes their hands often (8 times per day) with soap and water for 20 seconds.
    • We always wash immediately after removing gloves and after contact with a person who is sick.
  • Hand sanitizer: If soap and water are not readily available and hands are not visibly dirty, we use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. However, if hands are visibly dirty, we always wash hands with soap and water.
  • Additional key times to clean hands include:
    • After blowing one’s nose, coughing, or sneezing
    • After using the restroom
    • Before eating or preparing food
    • After contact with animals or pets
    • Before and after providing routine care for another person who needs assistance (e.g. a child)
  • Avoid touching our eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.