Kalksteenfontein is small enough that most people know their neighbours, and that helps, because rats here are a shared problem rather than a private one. Give us a block of five or six houses that agree to treat together and we can make a real dent.
Kalksteenfontein: what drives hygiene & disinfection here
Creches and churches ask for disinfection, mostly in winter when coughs and colds go round. Small takeaways benefit from a regular sanitise too.
The ground is open, flat Cape Flats sand with very little to break the wind. After a few days of winter rain, low corners and blocked drains hold water, and the open veld nearby stays soggy. In summer the South-Easter piles litter against fences, and that windblown rubbish becomes rat food.
Worth knowing
Disinfection is not a substitute for ventilation. In a Cape Town winter it is tempting to keep everything closed, but fresh air does a lot of the work for you.
Landlords sometimes ask us to treat a flat between tenants after illness. It is a reasonable step, and the written report is useful if anyone asks questions later.
Signs to look for
- Shared equipment such as till points, keyboards, phones and kitchen counters is used by many hands every day.
- You are about to reopen a space that was closed because of illness.
- A staff member, resident or regular visitor has tested positive or gone home sick with flu-like symptoms.
- Normal cleaning has been done, but nobody has wiped door handles, light switches and lift buttons properly.
- A client, landlord or head office has asked for proof that the premises were disinfected.
- Several people in the same office or household have fallen ill within a few days of each other.
How the treatment works
We start with the boring part that matters most: wiping down high-touch surfaces by hand with a suitable disinfectant, because fogging alone does not scrub a greasy door handle. Then we fog the rooms with a ULV fogger, which puts out a fine mist that settles on surfaces, including the ones nobody thinks to wipe. We choose products that are suitable for the surfaces and the people who will use the space, and we tell you how long to keep the area closed before re-entry. Electronics are covered or wiped rather than soaked. Afterwards you get a short report listing the areas treated and the product used.
Want the full step-by-step? See how our COVID-19 disinfection service works.
Prevention that actually works
- Stop sharing headsets, pens and keyboards between shifts where you can avoid it.
- Keep people at home when they are sick. It does more than any amount of spraying.
- Put a daily wipe-down of handles, switches and shared phones on someone's task list, not just the cleaner's.
- Open windows where you can. Cape Town's south-easter is good for something, and moving air dilutes airborne virus.
- Know who to phone before you need it, so a positive case does not turn into a day of scrambling.
Pricing, honestly
The cost depends mostly on floor area and how many separate rooms need fogging. Heavy furniture, lots of electronics or food preparation areas take more time because they need careful wiping and covering. After-hours or weekend work and repeat treatments during an ongoing outbreak also affect the quote, which is free.
Our busiest disinfection months are the wet Cape winters, from about May to August, when people are packed indoors with the windows shut and flu and colds spread fast. We still see call-outs in summer, usually after a single case in an office or a care home.
Frequently asked questions
Do we have to close the whole building?
Not always. We can treat the affected section first and work around the rest, or come in after hours.
Can you treat a backyard wendy house for cockroaches?
Yes. We use gel baits and targeted treatments that work well in small spaces, and we tell you when it is safe to use the room again.
Will it damage computers or documents?
No, a ULV fog is very fine and settles lightly. We still cover or wipe sensitive electronics instead of fogging straight at them.
Do you come out to Kalksteenfontein for COVID-19 disinfection?
Yes. Kalksteenfontein is part of our regular Cape Flats route, along with Bishop Lavis, Elsies River, Bonteheuwel, Valhalla Park. Most bookings are done within about 48 hours, and after-hours visits can be arranged.
Why do rats keep coming back in Kalksteenfontein after treatment?
Rats move between homes and open ground, so if only one yard is treated, new rats move in. Treating several homes together and removing food sources gives better long-term results.
How long before staff can go back in?
Usually a couple of hours after fogging, once the room has been aired. We confirm the exact time on the day based on the product used.
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