Preventing Norovirus This Winter

Winter brings plenty of things: cozy sweaters, icy commutes, and unfortunately peak norovirus season. If you have ever dealt with a norovirus outbreak, you know how quickly it spreads and how disruptive it can be. Workplaces, schools, restaurants, and healthcare facilities are especially vulnerable this time of year.

Why Norovirus Is So Hard to Control

Norovirus is incredibly contagious and incredibly stubborn. It lingers on surfaces such as door handles, counters, restrooms, and shared equipment. In other words, anywhere people touch.

Here is the tricky part:
Regular cleaning products are not always effective.
If your disinfectant is not specifically proven to kill norovirus, the virus can remain even after surfaces are wiped down.

This is why proper disinfection matters just as much as cleaning. You want to be confident that when you wipe a surface, the germs are truly gone.

 

Using the Right Disinfectant Makes All the Difference

This is where One Step Quaternary Cleaner and Disinfectant (10324-154-5174)  becomes essential. It is designed to clean and disinfect in one simple step, helping facilities maintain effective sanitation without slowing down daily operations.

By combining cleaning and disinfection into a single process, One Step simplifies routines while still supporting strong infection prevention practices in high-touch and high-traffic areas.

 

Real World Cleaning in High-Risk Areas

Some areas need extra attention during norovirus season. Restrooms, break rooms, entry points, and shared equipment are all high-risk areas for transmission.

Here is what effective cleaning looks like in real facilities:

• Foodservice teams often disinfect prep tables, handles, and shared tools more frequently during winter.
• Schools and offices focus on desks, keyboards, door handles, and light switches.

These small but consistent habits make a measurable difference, especially when paired with a reliable disinfectant that supports daily sanitation needs.

 

Recommended Winter Cleaning Protocol

To help keep your facility protected, DeVere recommends the following:

• Clean and disinfect high touch areas multiple times a day
• Use One Step Quaternary Cleaner and Disinfectant exactly as the label instructs
• Allow full dwell time so the disinfectant can work properly
• Focus on restrooms, food prep areas, break rooms, and shared equipment
• Ensure staff are trained on proper usage and safety

Consistency is the most important factor. Even the best protocol is only effective if it is followed every day.

 

Quick Norovirus Prevention Checklist

Use this checklist to make sure your facility is ready for winter:

• ☐ Use a disinfectant proven to kill norovirus
• ☐ Disinfect high touch surfaces daily or more often
• ☐ Give restrooms and shared spaces extra attention
• ☐ Follow proper dwell times PER the label
• ☐ Train staff on correct cleaning procedures

 

Stay Protected This Winter

Norovirus season does not have to disrupt your operations. With proactive cleaning routines and trusted products like One Step Quaternary Cleaner and Disinfectant, you can protect your staff, customers, and community all season long.

The DeVere team is ready to help. Contact us any time to review your protocols and make sure your facility is prepared for winter.

 

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Contact DeVere Chemical today at 1-800-833-8373 for expert product recommendations and personalized cleaning solutions.