In these times of a Global Pandemic, but also in all times, keeping frequently touched surfaces clean in a museum, as in all public spaces, is critical.
Better still, if you do it in front of your visitors (also known as “The Theatre of Hygiene”) it doubles regular cleaning with the reassurance to visitors that you’re on top of it, and that your surfaces are regularly cleaned. (Wouldn’t we love to see this happening on public transport!) Is there an opportunity for you to incorporate cleaning into the character of your museum and turn it into theatre? How could you make it a spectacle that creates fun and reassurance?
In terms of your touchscreens, cleaning is fairly straightforward:
a fine mist of glass cleaner can be applied to most touch surfaces, and then wiped off with a soft, lint-free cloth
you can also use disinfecting wipes, and carefully wipe the surface down
if you don’t have a glass cleaner you can use any wipe or cleaner with 70% isopropyl alcohol
always apply cleaner very sparingly - don’t use a high volume of liquid
don’t use aerosol sprays, bleaches or anything abrasive
minimise the wiping, so as to avoid any damage
make sure the cloth you use is soft - paper towels are NOT recommended.
Screens should be cleaned as frequently as is practical for your team; keep supplies handy so a moment of downtime can be put to good use - and your visitors see you doing it which serves to reassure them.
