Colour coding--> beyond aşó-ębi: a Nigerian party events concept.

The notion of colour coding in cleaning or colour coded cleaning simply points to the practice introduced by the British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc) in the early 1990s to enable hygienic cleaning and eliminate as reasonably practicable cross-contamination. As we say and will continue to say in Cleaning 'n' more (@cleaningnmore), how we do what we do -cleaning- is as important as what we do. Basically the approach/methodologies involved in cleaning is as important as the actualization of a clean surface/space/environment/milieu. So where and how do we utilise the notion of colour coding in cleaning? Where: They are to be used in the vantage areas of a space that requires specific tools or equipments or materials. For instance, recommended or dusters used for dusting are to be purchased in different colour codes; sweepers, mops and mop buckets used for basic floor maintenance purchased in different colours and the list goes on...(applicable in many regards within a cleaning space). How: As aforementioned the purchase or acquisition is done with colour codes in mind. As the practice shouldn't be random and without structure, it is best to be guided by the colour codes developed by the internationally acclaimed British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc). As established by the BICSc- a leading commercial cleaning body, the following are the 5 colour codes to be used and their specific areas of and for use. 

• Code Red – red is for toilets and bathrooms. The level of exposures within such areas make them of high risk in categorization. 

• Code Yellow – yellow is for infectious areas e.g. hospitals or medical centres. Areas here are considered high risk areas. 

• Code Blue – blue is for general areas and general cleaning. Areas here are deemed as low risk areas. 

• Code Green – green is for kitchen and food preparation. Such areas are also to be treated with high caution; therefore can be referred to as high risk. 

• Code White – white is for operating theatres. Operating theatres must be attended to with utmost care; also an area of high risk. 

Benefits of applying colour codes 1) It perpetrates Hygiene... In view of the COVID19 pandemic that his in 2020 and is still rearing its head, the deliberate application of such colour code practice, would help to avoid the cross contamination that arises from using same materials and/or tools for everywhere within a space. 

2) Cleaning is done more efficiently and effectively: When materials and tools are designated for specific use and not one generic use, it allows for quicker cleaning execution in a team. Basically Division of labour which leads to both speed and accuracy in cleaning execution is effected as each material or tool is being used for only the designated areas and use. 

3) Ensures general wellbeing of those ensuring its practice: With its inherent health, safety and hygiene benefits, those within the work space or household or organization actively encouraging the practices of colour coded cleaning are able to maintain health and wellness. This is because colour coded cleaning prevents undue exposure to cross-contamination of germs on all surfaces within a cleaning space. 

Now than ever before (in view of the pandemic) is it a necessity not a luxury to apply colour coded cleaning. It is ideal to take advantage of the benefits imminent!