State-owned buildings in Helena are operating mechanical systems (HVAC) normally, while following CDC guidelines regarding fresh air intake and circulation.
Cleaning supplies can be purchased through vendors in eMACS.
Please refer to CDC guidelines on COVID-19 in the workplace, and disinfection recommendations based on exposure.
For additional questions, please call General Services Division at (406) 444-3060.
Keeping Your Personal Workstation Clean
COMPUTER OR LAPTOP SCREEN
Turn off power to your machine to prevent damage or a nasty shock. For computers, you should power down and then unplug the device. You’ll also want to unplug the individual monitors. Unplug laptops and remove their batteries if your model allows for this to be done.
Gently wipe the monitor free of smears or dust using a microfiber cloth.
If this doesn’t work, use a solution of diluted dish soap. According to experts, you’ll only need a single drop of soap and the water should be warm.
Dip a clean microfiber cloth into the disinfectant solution and thoroughly wring it out. This is especially important when you’re cleaning laptops, as you don’t want liquid to drip down through the keys.
Gently wipe your display with the dampened cloth.
Let sit per the recommended contact time per the Products with EPA-approved emerging viral pathogens claims.
Rinse all the disinfectant solution out of this cloth and wring it out again. Go back over your display to remove any residue.
Once more, gently wipe your screen, this time using a dry microfiber cloth.
COMPUTER KEYBOARD AND MOUSE
Disconnect the power source.
For computers, you should power down and then unplug the device. Additionally, unplug the keyboard and mouse from the computer. Remove the batteries first if you use a wireless keyboard or mouse. Laptops should be unplugged. Remove the laptop batteries if possible.
Clean the keyboard.
Spray the keyboard with canned air to remove any leftover crumbs or dust.
Lightly dab a cotton swab in your disinfecting solution. Don’t oversaturate the swab, as you want to prevent moisture from falling in between the keys.
Swab each of the keys using a light circular motion. You’ll want to do a spot test first to be sure the disinfectant solution doesn’t remove any lettering.
Clean the mouse.
Dampen a microfiber cloth with the disinfectant solution. Do not to oversaturate the cloth.
Gently wipe down the mouse. Do not drip solution in the cracks of the mouse.
Dry the keys and mouse.
Use a microfiber cloth. Do not replace any batteries or plug in your machine until the keys and mouse are completely dry.
CELLPHONES AND TABLETS
Power down and unplug your device.
Dampen a microfiber cloth with the disinfectant solution. Do not oversaturate the cloth.
Wipe down the screen, avoiding all openings.
Let sit per the recommended contact time per the Products with EPA-approved emerging viral pathogens claims website.
Wipe your screens dry with a fresh microfiber cloth.
CELLPHONE AND TABLET COVERS
Remove your cell phone/tablet from the cover.
Mix your disinfectant solution in a bowl.
Dip your cloth into the solution so that it’s damp, not saturated.
Wipe down the cover.
Rinse the cloth until it runs clean and then wring it out so that it’s damp.
Wipe the cover again to remove residue.
Leave the cover to air dry overnight or wipe it down with a dry cloth or paper towel.
Make certain the cover is dry before re-inserting your tablet / cell phone.
GENERAL DISINFECTION
Clean the area or item with soap and water or another detergent if it is dirty. Then, use disinfectant.