The novel Coronavirus 2019, has left people wondering about their safety. Since the virus is new and not much is known about it, there are all types of contradictory information floating around the internet. Naturally, everyone is anxious to know wh...
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The novel Coronavirus 2019, has left people wondering about their safety. Since the virus is new and not much is known about it, there are all types of contradictory information floating around the internet. Naturally, everyone is anxious to know what they can do to keep themselves safe.
Can we catch it from food? Do we have to wash our clothes with a special cleaning agent, or would the normal detergent do? What are high touch surfaces, and how often should I clean them?
Given the nature of the virus, the usual household tasks have become necessary than ever. The virus is highly contagious, which means that the virus spreads when a healthy person comes in close personal contact with a person who has COVID-19. The virus spreads through droplets from the respiratory tract of the infected individual, i-e., coughing, or sneezing.
So, when a person touches his mouth, nose, or eyes, there are high chances of transmitting the virus. You can also catch the virus by touching the surfaces which are contaminated. Staying in quarantine is not the only solution to keep yourself and family members protected from the novel disease.
Cleaning and disinfecting your home are as essential as you can imagine. Let us see how:
Tips for Routine Cleaning and Disinfecting the Household Items
As important as it is to clean and disinfect the home, it is more crucial for you to know the difference between cleaning and disinfecting.
Cleaning
It means the removal of germs and impurities from the surfaces. Cleaning does not kill bacteria, but it reduces the risk of spreading infections.
Disinfecting
Chemicals are used in the process of disinfecting. It kills germs on surfaces. It reduces the risk of spreading viral infections.
People are advised to carry on with their routine of cleaning the household. For cleaning, use household cleaners and EPA-registered disinfectants. It is essential to read the instructions printed on the label before you apply it.
Cleaning andDisinfecting of Household Items1. Cleaning HardSurfaces
Hard surfaces are materials that firm to the touch and can be cleaned easily. Common hard surfaces inside a home are countertops, doorknobs, window handles, cabinets, floors, and stainless-steel utensils, etc.
Most hard surfaces in homes are high touch surfaces, i-e; surfaces we touch repeatedly. For example, we touch our kitchen counter, light switch, and door repeatedly handles throughout the day. Thus, they should be cleaned regularly to keep the virus at bay.
For hard surfaces that are not high-touch, cleaning once in a day is enough. The proper way to clean and disinfect hard surfaces is:
· Wear disposable gloves before cleaning and throw them away when you are done. However, if you are using reusable gloves, do not forget to disinfect them immediately after use.
