New crown pneumonia|The high demand for deep cleaning services in cases soars, the same day "emergency orders" doubled

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Written by: Chen Shuxia

2020-08-07 08:00

There has been a pandemic in Hong Kong, and the confirmed cases are "close to one nearby". Cleaning companies that provide "deep disinfection" are available in the market, and most of them charge more than 1,000 yuan. A reporter from "Hong Kong 01" inquired as a guest and found that there are at least two companies that need to double the price for immediate urgent orders, within a thousand square feet For restaurants, a cleaning company quoted nearly 10,000 yuan.

The person in charge of an anti-toxic coating company also revealed that since the outbreak of the third wave of the epidemic, orders have increased by 50%, and it has been overwhelmed for days. Some restaurant owners who have spent nearly several thousand yuan patronizing related services said that they hope to "buy peace of mind."

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Many residential buildings, commercial buildings and restaurants will purchase deep disinfection services in the shops after learning that a confirmed person has visited them. (Profile picture)

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The cumulative number of confirmed cases in Hong Kong has broken the 3,000 mark, and the upward trend has not eased. Many people are recruited in each district, and they are also from different classes and types of work. Institutions, restaurants, residential buildings, and commercial buildings that have had confirmed cases have been disinfected and cleaned afterwards. Some people will also purchase deep disinfection services outside, hoping to strengthen protection.

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As a guest, the reporter asked several disinfection companies for the disinfection quotations of restaurants within 1,000 square feet. A company said that orders have continued for the past few days, and due to the shortage of manpower, urgent orders need to be increased by nearly double to 9,000 yuan. The service includes spray disinfection with a special disinfectant, which is "more effective than other companies."

Another disinfection company said that due to manpower constraints, it will charge according to the priority of the service time. The basic price is 1500 yuan. The service will be provided 7 days after the order. The same-day urgent order will be charged twice. All quotations include disinfection. Certification. The salesperson also explained that the company uses its own and patented ultrasonic atomization technology, which is unique in Hong Kong and can penetrate deep into the surroundings of the premises. "The water spray type will only get wet. We don't recommend it. It is relatively crude. "

He also advertised that the hypochlorous acid used in the disinfectant is certified by the FDA. It is different from the spray disinfection service in the market. It will not cause fibrosis and is harmless after inhalation.

Some companies quoted a price of 1,800 yuan and indicated that there is no surcharge. Generally speaking, disinfection can be arranged within one to two working days. Whether it can be processed on the same day depends on the manpower. The company's promotional leaflet also shows that the atomizer can atomize the disinfectant for deep disinfection, and can kill a variety of viruses and bacteria, including coronavirus, with a sterilization power of 99.99%.

The epidemic continues and the demand for cleaning services continues to increase. (Profile picture)

Orders for antibacterial coatings surged by 50%

In addition to fogging deep cleaning, there are companies specializing in anti-virus coating services. Hong Sicong, consultant of the joint research on patented technology with HKUST and the Joint Laboratory of Innovative Environmental Health Technology of Jiehe Industrial Co., Ltd., pointed out that since the third wave of the epidemic, orders have increased by 50%. The source of customers includes commercial buildings, offices, and residential buildings. Recently, there have been suspicions A person connected to the case asked, "They are all worried about being recruited, so they want to make a defense." He pointed out that the sterilization period of the antiseptic coating can last up to 90 days, and it can kill 99.9% of cat caliciviruses, including new coronary pneumonia. The technology has been patented.

The price depends on the situation. Commercial and residential units are calculated in square feet. Buildings, shopping malls and schools are quoted according to the required area and on-site inspections. Restaurants within 1,000 square feet range from more than 2,000 to 4,000 yuan. The order will depend on the need, and priority will be given to places for people in need such as homes. However, he confessed that orders in high-risk areas, including the Tszyunshan area, must first undergo risk assessment and depend on the wishes of the employees. He also mentioned that the anti-toxic coating is preventive, and it is complementary to the spray disinfection after the remedial action.

Some restaurant proprietors pointed out that after learning that a confirmed case had been infested, they immediately contacted the disinfection company and carried out deep cleaning at their own expense. Although the government did not require it and the Department of Health did not provide disinfection guidelines, they still decided to voluntarily close the business. Buy a peace of mind, disinfect thoroughly, and customers will be confident when they return to the food."

However, some experts believe that the safety of deep-level disinfection is questionable, and there are also equivalent equivalent alternatives. A specialist in infection and infectious diseases said that the public needs to be aware of the ingredients used to achieve medical-grade spray disinfection. It is mainly carried out with hydrogen peroxide, which is also internationally recognized . Other sprays need to be considered and studied. Some scholars pointed out that household bleach such as 1:99 can kill the virus.

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The new crown pneumonia epidemic is raging, and many residential buildings have become infected buildings. Under the current practice, the property management company will send staff to disinfect and clean public places. (Profile picture)

Cleaning company: 1:99 bleach is the most effective and affordable way

In addition to restaurants, the epidemic building is also the hardest hit area. The convener of the Hong Kong Service Alliance, which runs a cleaning company, said Wei Qiao that the company now undertakes cleaning service contracts for more than 20 housing estates. If a resident is diagnosed, it will be managed by the company. Require disinfection and cleaning, including disinfection of public spaces with 1:99 diluted bleach. "After SARS, it has been the most economical, effective and affordable method for a long time." He also pointed out that a small number of housing estates will be special if they are financially permitted. Purchase deep cleaning services to strengthen protection. He also mentioned that the company also has packaged coating services. It has performed deep disinfection for schools where parents of students have been diagnosed. Recently, many companies have received inquiries about quotations, "every day." 

Chen Zhiqiu, president of the Hong Kong Association of Property Management Companies, pointed out that if someone is diagnosed in a building or shopping mall, the Department of Health will notify the property management company and send staff to clean the scene. The property management company will initiate a contingency plan, including establishing an incorporation or Some of the cleaning arrangements agreed by the mall owners have even set up special teams to assign cleaners to take charge, and sufficient protective equipment has been deployed. He also mentioned that some cleaning contractors may arrange the disinfection process themselves or entrust a cleaning company to outsource them, depending on the needs of the owners.

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