Let’s look at how to properly clean your elevator.

Cleaning your home elevator is one of the most important parts of maintenance, helping to extend its lifespan and ensuring safe operation. Home elevator cleaning must be done correctly and regularly according to the manufacturer’s instructions, especially during the current Covid-19 pandemic and other related illnesses spread through contact and inhalation of germs. With infectious diseases spreading more easily today, cleaning is a top priority.

1. The Purpose of Regular Home Elevator Cleaning

With the increasing prevalence of infectious diseases, especially the unexpectedly severe Covid-19 pandemic, we are all working together to prevent the spread of the virus. It’s crucial to keep our family members and guests safe. Your home elevator may be touched and used by many people visiting daily. Therefore, it’s good practice to clean all frequently touched surfaces such as elevator buttons, doors, and walls. Regular Maintenance

Kalea Home Lift recommends that you make elevator cleaning a part of your cleaning schedule, not only during the Covid-19 pandemic but also once the pandemic subsides and life returns to normal. However, elevators have many electronic components, so cleaning and disinfection must be carried out according to Kalea’s standards to avoid damage to the equipment, extend the lifespan of the elevator, ensure the safe operation of screw-type home elevators, and effectively reduce maintenance costs.

2. While Cleaning the Home Elevator

Please use our guidelines to perform the cleaning in the correct sequence, including using appropriate cleaning solutions, for the safety of people in the home or building. For those cleaning the elevator, please observe the following 5 points:
• Before you begin cleaning the elevator, you must ensure that the cleaning can be done safely and in accordance with your country’s health and safety guidelines.
• Place warning signs on the elevator doors to alert people outside. • The elevator is currently being cleaned and must be temporarily out of use during this time.
• Pay attention to cleaning frequently touched surfaces of the elevator, such as call buttons, floor buttons, and elevator walls that can be touched, etc., which will help reduce the spread of viruses.
• Always use protective equipment such as a full-face mask, cleaning gloves, and apron.
• Use chemicals appropriate for the elevator material and always spray the cleaning solution onto a cleaning cloth first, instead of spraying directly onto the elevator to avoid damage to delicate electronic components.
Wash clothing or equipment immediately with an antibacterial cleaning solution and air dry in a well-ventilated, sunny area, or store cleaning equipment and clothing in a sealed bag for 72 hours before disposal, ensuring the bag is tightly sealed and multiple bags are used (approximately 3 layers).

For more information about the Covid-19 virus, please see the WHO Website. https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019 WHO Website

3 Steps to Properly Clean Your Home Elevator

3.1. Turn off the home elevator power switch and operating system.
First, you must shut down all elevator systems before beginning the cleaning process to avoid any potential risks during elevator cleaning. Even if you hang a sign to inform people who will be using the elevator, it’s still hazardous.

3.2. Clean the inside of the elevator from the bottom up.
Proper elevator cleaning should begin from the inside, starting from the bottom of the elevator. Use disposable cleaning cloths and soapy water or glass cleaner spray to clean the elevator control panel. After this step, disinfect all contact surfaces with a general disinfectant such as Dettol. Remember to spray a moderate amount on the cloth, not too wet, and never spray directly onto the elevator components to prevent damage.

3.3 Cleaning handrails, call buttons, and floor control panels
We should use microfiber cloths with antibacterial cleaning solution to clean and remove dust and debris from handrails, call buttons on the front of the doors, and floor control panels. Avoid using abrasive detergents as they may damage electronic components.

3.4 Cleaning glass or aluminum elevator walls

The walls of the KALEA Lift. Most elevators are made of tempered laminated glass or aircraft-grade aluminum, so they can easily accumulate dirt. Regular cleaning is essential to keep them shiny and clean. Use mild soapy water or glass cleaner spray to clean the glass and aluminum surfaces, including the elevator pit, to prevent dust accumulation. Remember to wring out a damp towel before wiping the elevator buttons and other surfaces, and finish with a disinfectant wipe for the safety and cleanliness of elevator users.

3.5. Cleaning the Elevator Floor
First, use a vacuum cleaner to clean the elevator floor, focusing on small crevices where dust and debris can accumulate, to prevent prolonged dust buildup.
After cleaning the home elevator, carefully remove your clothing and protective equipment as they may contain germs. Then, wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds to ensure complete cleanliness.

4. Maintenance and Cleaning Services for KALEA Home Elevators

In addition to the 5-step DIY home elevator cleaning process, there are some special areas, such as the elevator pit and machine room, that require professional cleaning by Kalea’s expert technicians. Our technicians will clean these components during your annual elevator maintenance.

Regular maintenance and cleaning can extend the lifespan of your home elevator to 25-30 years.

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