C.
Cleaning and Disinfecting Protocols:
Public swimming pools should take additional steps to ensure those facilities are properly cleaned and
disinfected for patron use, according to CDC guidelines
.
Consult with the company or engineer that designed the public pool to decide which List N
disinfectants approved by the EPA are best for the facility. Ensure the safe and correct use and storage
of disinfectants, including storing products securely away from children.
Disinfect commonly used surfaces throughout the day and evening such as lounge chairs, shared
equipment, doorknobs, counter tops, handwashing sinks, toilets, etc.
Check in counters, Break rooms, bathrooms, and other common areas are being disinfected
frequently, on the following schedule:
Check in counters:
Break rooms:
Bathrooms:
Locker rooms:
Other (specify area and frequency):
Sanitizer / Disinfectant and related cleaning supplies are available to all employees at the following
location(s):
H
and sanitizer containing at least 60% ethanoyl or 70% isopropyl alcohol is available at the following
location(s):
M
aintain proper disinfectant levels (2-10 parts per million free chlorine or 3-8 ppm bromine) and pH
(7.2-7.8).
Ensure that the facility has adequate equipment for patrons, such as kick boards, pool noodles, and
other flotation devices, to minimize sharing wherever possible. Clean and disinfect the items after
each use.
Set up a system so that furniture and equipment (e.g., lounge chairs) that need to be cleaned and
disinfected are kept separate from furniture that has already been cleaned and disinfected. Label
containers for used equipment that has not yet been cleaned and disinfected, and label containers for
cleaned and disinfected equipment.
Encourage patrons to bring and use their own towels wherever possible. If the facility is providing
them, launder towels according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Use the warmest appropriate
water temperature and dry items completely. Handle towels with disposable gloves and minimal
disturbance, i.e., do not shake them.
Discourage people from sharing items, particularly those that are difficult to clean and disinfect or
those that are meant to come in contact with the face (e.g., goggles, nose clips, and snorkels).