Just to let you know we are open for business as usual and
you can continue to have your cleaner clean your house.
The government has made it clear that
cleaners are still permitted to work inside peoples'
homes
as long as Government Guidelines on social distancing and staying
safe are followed (see below). In summary:
You can be outside of your home for work purposes where your place
of work remains open and where you cannot work from home, including
if your job involves working in other people's homes.
The full text can be found here
New National Restrictions from 5 January
(in England; there are similar texts available for Scotland, Wales
and Northern Ireland). Specifically relating to cleaners, the
guidance continues: 'This guidance applies to those working in,
visiting or delivering to home environments. These include, but
are not limited to, people working in the following areas:
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'This can include work in other people's homes where necessary -
for example, for nannies, cleaners, social care workers providing
support to children and families, or tradespeople (this is not an
exhaustive list)'
Note this guidance is for people who are fit and well, and is
dependent on the following social distancing guidelines being
followed:
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No work should be carried out in a household where people are
isolating or where an individual is being shielded.
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The cleaners can continue work, providing that they are well and
have no symptoms. No work should be carried out by a cleaner who
has coronavirus symptoms, however mild, or when someone in their
own household has symptoms.
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No work should be carried out in a household where any occupants
are clinically extremely vulnerable to coronavirus, or households
with a possible or confirmed case of coronavirus.
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Whilst in the house. a cleaner should maintain a safe distance of
at least two metres from any household occupant at all times, and
ensure good ventilation in the area where they are working,
including opening the window.
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Upon entering the home, cleaners should wash their hands using
soap and water for 20 seconds.
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Cleaners should wash their hands regularly, particularly after
blowing their nose, sneezing or coughing, and when leaving the
property.
The good news with regard to cleaning is that the cleaners can
social distance from their clients very easily, and we would advise
that, if you are at home when they are there, that you remain in a
separate room to your cleaner.
If you are happy to adhere to the government guidelines - and if
your cleaner has not been in touch already - then please just call
the office and we will ensure that your cleaning continues.
Best regards
The Cleanhome Team
