White House Being Deep Cleaned Before Inauguration By Ralph Ellis
Jan. 19, 2021 Because of COVID-19 outbreaks that occurred at White House events under President Donald Trump, the federal government is spending more than $200,000 to deep clean the presidential home before President-elect Joe Biden moves in on Jan. 20, ABC News reported.
The White House staff usually deep cleans the 132-room mansion during a 5-to-6-hour period when the outgoing and incoming presidents are occupied with ceremonial activities the day of the inauguration, ABC News said.
But the General Services Administration decided a more thorough cleaning was required because at least three COVID outbreaks were traced to White House events. They include Sept. 26 gathering for Trump to introduce Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett. Trump, the first lady and dozens of staff members tested positive in 2020.