Do you want to clean your home to prevent the spread of coronavirus? Here are a few things you need to do.
With new cases of COVID 19 being reported by the minute, all property owners must understand the significance of cleaning and disinfecting their indoor and outdoor spaces. Coronavirus mainly spreads from one person to another through tiny respiratory droplets that are released when a person coughs or sneezes.
The coronaovirus germs can also stay on the surfaces of your home for a long time. These germs can infect anyone who comes into contact with these contaminated surfaces and then touches their mouth, nose, eyes. Only by thorough cleaning and disinfecting the surfaces can we prevent coronavirus from spreading.
Let’s Distinguish Between Cleaning and Disinfecting
There is a considerable amount of difference between cleaning and disinfecting. Cleaning refers to the act of removing organic matter and unsightly blemishes, while disinfecting refers explicitly to the removal of germs. Without cleaning, disinfecting can be fruitless because the presence of organic matter can reduce the efficacy of the disinfectant.
For How Long Does Coronavirus Survive?
One cannot conclusively say how long the coronavirus stays on a particular surface. Its lifespan can vary from surface to surface. On some surfaces it lasts for days, while on others, it stays for a few hours.
Hence, it is recommended to wash your hands after touching any surface, especially high-touch surfaces. Frequently touched surfaces like doorknobs, car keys, refrigerator, and toilet seats are most likely to contain coronavirus germs.
Furthermore, it is also recommended to not touch your face, especially your eyes, mouth and nose, with unclean or unwashed hands.
Cleaning Contaminated Surfaces
If you suspect a surface to be contaminated, wash it with household detergent and lukewarm water. Afterwards, allow it to dry and then disinfect it with a high-quality EPA approved disinfectant. As far as the cleaning fabric is concerned, it is up to you whether you want to use paper towels, tissue papers or wet wipes. Furthermore, when doing laundry, make sure you wash clothes at the highest possible temperature.
Cutlery and Crockery
Wash your dishes, knives, forks and spoons with hot water and mild dishwashing soap. Rinse them thoroughly and allow the soap to stay so as to eliminate the maximum number of germs.
Preventive Measures
Now that we have talked about cleaning and disinfecting your living space, here are some ways to prevent yourself from falling prey to the pandemic.
- Wash your hands regularly with soap or alcoholbased sanitizers
- Keep your face covered with surgical masks.
- Keep sanitizers handy and use them frequently.
