Are you worried about keeping your home safe during the pandemic? Here are a few effective cleaning tips for keeping your home COVID-free!
When the pandemic broke out earlier this year, the whole world was caught off guard, and fear prevailed. Several health safety guidelines were released by national and international authorities to keep you safe from the virus. The deadly infection caused severe anxiety about safety and wellbeing.
Although most of us work from home today, one can never be too cautious in times like these. Just like it’s important to wash your hands and wear face masks when you go out, it’s equally important to keep your home safe and disinfected.
To help you keep your home COVID-free, our experts have recommended the following tips for cleaning and disinfecting your home. Take a look below!
Clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces.
The first rule of thumb is to clean and disinfect high-touch points in your home every day. Common high-touch points include:
- Door handles
- Tables and chairs
- Handrails
- Kitchen and bathroom surfaces
- Water taps
- Toilets
- Light switches
- Mobile phones, computers, tablets, keyboards, remote controls, game controllers and other frequently used gadgets.
What should I use to clean and disinfect?
This is one of the most frequently asked questions. The answer is to use a disinfectant containing 70% alcohol concentration. Here’s how to clean a dirty surface:
- Clean the surface with soap/detergent and water.
- Now use a disinfectant spray (70% alcohol content) to clean and wipe the surface dry.
- If you don’t have a disinfectant, you can use diluted household bleach on some surfaces.
How should I disinfect?
The best solution is to read the manufacturer’s instructions on the cleaning and disinfecting solution. It is recommended to not wipe the disinfectant right away. The solution needs to stay on the surface for at least a few minutes to be effective.
Precautions for food handling
- Remove all unnecessary packaging layers and dispose of them into a covered trash can.
- If you’ve brought take-out, make sure you transfer your food into a clean bowl and dispose of the container it came in.
- Clean and disinfect cans and bottle packaging before opening or storing.
- Wash all the fruit and vegetables properly under running water.
- Wash your hands with soap or sanitizer with 70% alcohol content before and after handling the outside food.
- Wash your hands properly before preparing any meals.
- Wash your hands properly before eating.
- Use clean utensils and plates.
