Fact sheet for routine home cleaning, NYC, Feb 2002

NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document

• Discuss building-related cleaning concerns with tenants and determine mutually satisfactory resolutions; '' • Provide tenants information on how buildings were initially assessed and cleaned; • Provide tenants with the results of any testing performed; and • Follow the guidelines for proper cleaning described below.

Tenant Responsibilities Many aspects of the general advisements issue’ in September also apply to tenants. Tenants are responsible for; • Cleaning their own interior living spaces and terraces once general and common building concerns that may interfere with interior living space cleanup have been addressed by the owner; • Following the guidelines for proper cleaning described below; • Sharing information with building owners.

The DOH and DEP will respond to any additional or continuing concerns or questions building owners and tenants may have. City agency contact information is listed below.

Routine Cleaning Procedures in Homes The following are recommendations for routine cleaning of minimal dust accumulation or a light coating of dust;

Hard Surfaces and Non-Porous Materials • Use a wet/damp cloth or paper towel or wet/damp mop; or • A high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) vacuum can also be used before wet wiping; • DO NOT USE a broom, dust, or regular vacuum cleaner. A regular vacuum cleaner bag may throw the smaller dust particles from these surfaces into the air.

Carpets, Upholstery, and Other Materials that Cannot Be Cleaned with Wet Wiping • Use a HEPA vacuum only; • Wash fabrics with heavy accumulations of dust two times; and • If you do not have a HEPA vacuum, ask your building management company for one. Additionally, the Red Cress may be able to provide financial assistance to you (if you live below Canal Sheet) for the purchase of a HEPA vacuum. For more information, call the Red Cross Disaster Relief Help Line at (877) 746- 4987.

Disposal of Materials • Dispose of waste water in sink or toilet; • Wash dirty mop heads or cleaning cloths intended for reuse separately from regular laundry; wash these materials after each use; and • Place damp/wet disposable materials in plastic bags for disposal.

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