The Truth About Disinfection: What Businesses Often Get Wrong

Disinfection has become a significant buzzword, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic. But despite the increased focus on cleanliness, many businesses still confuse cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting — or worse, think they’re doing it correctly when they’re not.

At Montoya Solutions LLC, we take disinfection seriously. Here’s what businesses often get wrong, and how our professional janitorial and commercial cleaning services help keep your spaces safe, compliant, and clean.

1. Cleaning Is Not the Same as Disinfecting

Let’s start with the basics.

• Cleaning removes dirt, debris, and visible mess.

• Sanitizing reduces bacteria to safe levels as judged by public health standards.

• Disinfecting kills viruses and bacteria on surfaces using EPA-registered chemicals.

You must clean before disinfecting; otherwise, germs hide under the grime.

2. Not All Disinfectants Are Equal

One of the most common mistakes? Using the wrong products or misusing the right products.

Businesses often:

• Use “all-purpose” cleaners that don’t kill viruses.

• Wipe off disinfectant too soon (most require dwell time to work)

• Use expired or improperly diluted products.

Montoya Solutions uses EPA-approved disinfectants and follows all manufacturer guidelines for contact time and application.

3. High-Touch Areas Get Missed

Disinfection isn’t just about cleaning surfaces — it’s about targeting the right ones, like:

• Door handles

• Elevator buttons

• Light switches

• Remote controls

• Handrails

• POS systems

• Faucet handles

Our trained team creates checklists tailored to your facility to ensure nothing is missed.

4. Staff Aren’t Properly Trained

Even well-meaning employees may misuse chemicals, skip steps, or wear improper PPE (personal protective equipment). Improper disinfection can:

• Leave pathogens behind

• Damage surfaces

• Exposing staff and clients to health risks.

Montoya Solutions professionals are trained in:

• CDC guidelines

• OSHA-compliant practices

• Safe chemical handling

We don’t cut corners. We clean them.

5. Disinfection Should Be Routine — Not Reactionary

Too often, businesses only call for deep disinfection after someone gets sick or there’s an outbreak. However, disinfection should be part of your regular maintenance plan.

We offer:

• Scheduled disinfection (daily, weekly, monthly)

• Same-day emergency response

• After-hours, weekend, or overnight cleanings

Consistent disinfection reduces illness and builds public trust.

Why Choose Montoya Solutions for Disinfection Services?

• We serve Baltimore and surrounding areas with:

• Trained, certified, and insured cleaning professionals

• Hospital-grade disinfectants

• Flexible packages for offices, schools, hotels, venues, and more

• Total transparency and documentation

Protect Your People — And Your Business

Let’s create a disinfection plan that’s smart, safe, and effective.

📧 info@staffmontoyasolutions.com

📞 667-305-5500

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