How to avoid fraudulent cleaning, disinfection companies
By:
CBS 58 Newsroom
Posted: Apr 20, 2021 8:02 AM CDT
-
4:23
Baird Center
-
3:07
Pro-Palestinian protesters march on offices of UWM Foundation...
-
2:33
Red Lobster loyalists saddened by Tosa closure; auction for...
-
1:49
Former Kenosha teacher accused of sending inappropriate messages...
-
2:11
’This is an obvious problem’: Likely protest zone for RNC...
-
2:46
Admirals prepare for Central Division Final against Griffins
-
1:53
Milwaukee’s LGBT Community Center hopes to raise $25,000 to...
-
1:08
City of Milwaukee requests public input on ’Growing MKE’...
-
1:52
Milwaukee County kicks off 3rd annual Healthy County Challenge
-
1:40
’The technology is just fantastic’: We Energies crews will...
-
1:04
Allergy season
-
1:38
Last call to explore ’Deep Lake Future,’ an immersive exhibit...
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) – During the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more cleaning and disinfection companies popped up. However, owner of Enviro-Master of Milwaukee, David Poll said some of these companies are a scam.
Poll joined CBS 58 to share tips and advice to avoid becoming a victim.
Tips include:
- Background Check - If the company suddenly appeared out of nowhere just like the virus itself, and they have no background in commercial or industrial cleaning, this is a red flag.
- Certification Claims - There is no EPA, CDC, or WHO certification for cleaning or disinfecting companies.
- Chemical Questions - If a company claims their product kills SARS-coV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19, ask for product EPA registration and/or active ingredient of the chemical used
- Ask about the safety of the chemicals to be used. Some chemicals are bleach-based. While this can kill germs, these types of chemicals can be toxic and corrosive. This can create a different type of health hazard and damage to property
- Equipment Analysis - Check for proper equipment like electrostatic sprayers, not all sprayers are the same
- Fee Inquiry - Only agree to proper payment and terms
- Critical Credentials - Request to see the company’s license and insurance registration
Sign up for the CBS 58 Newsletter