Cleaning or disinfecting locations where we live or work is important during a coronavirus pandemic. Disinfecting, a more advanced type of sanitizing, is crucial to reduce the possibility of COVID-19 infection to your loved ones. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), we must priorities disinfection areas and learn how to disinfect.

It is essential to keep your house or workplace sanitary in order to be healthy and fit. Because person-to-person transmission of coronavirus is more common than surface transmission, you should wear face masks and hand sanitizers as an extra precaution in addition to cleaning your house. To eliminate viruses and germs, we must properly disinfect our houses to limit the possibility of surface-to-surface transmission.

To disinfect our houses against germs, viruses, and bacteria, most of us use an alcohol-based sanitizer spray. But did you really think you’re doing everything correctly? Have you checked to see whether the disinfectant or sanitizer you’re using is effective? There have been situations where the disinfectants that have flooded our markets and localities have been diluted, putting us at risk. It’s also vital to know whether the methods you’ve been using to disinfect are effective or not.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), we must prioritize disinfection areas and learn how to disinfect.

 

1. High Touch Areas

High-touch surfaces, such as door and window handles, kitchen and food preparation areas, countertops, bathroom surfaces, toilets and taps, touchscreen personal devices, personal computer keyboards, and work surfaces, should be prioritized for disinfection.

2. What type of disinfectants should you use?

A diluted disinfectant or sanitizer endangers your life. WHO recommends the following disinfectants for use in non-healthcare settings:
The ideal concentration of sodium hypochlorite (bleach/chlorine) is 0.1% or 1,000ppm (1 part of 5% strength household bleach to 49 parts of water). Surface disinfection can also be accomplished with 70-90% alcohol.

3. How to clean or disinfect?

To eliminate dirt, clean surfaces with water and soap or detergent first, followed by disinfection. Cleaning should always begin with the least dirty area and work its way up to the dirtiest area to avoid spreading dirt to less dirty areas.

4. Avoid spraying

Spraying disinfectants on surfaces in interior settings is not advised for COVID-19. If disinfectants are to be used, they should be applied with a disinfectant-soaked cloth or wipe, according to WHO guidelines.

5. Common mistakes to avoid while disinfecting            

• Do not keep your house’s windows and doors closed while disinfecting.
• Ventilate by opening windows and using fans.
• If smells get too strong, move away from it. Always prepare disinfectant solutions in well-ventilated areas.
• Avoid mixing disinfectants, such as bleach and ammonia, because the mixtures can cause respiratory irritation and the emission of potentially deadly gases.
• When not in use, keep lids securely closed. Spills and accidents are more likely to occur when containers are left open.
• Avoid giving children disinfecting wipes. Keep cleaning fluids and disinfectants away from youngsters and pets.
• Discard any disposable materials used during cleaning, such as gloves and masks. It is not suitable to clean and reuse.
• Disinfectant wipes should not be used to clean hands or as baby wipes.
• When sanitizing your home, wear rubber gloves, waterproof aprons, and closed shoes.

To limit any possible transmission related to surface contamination, frequent hand washing and avoiding touching the face should be the primary prevention practices. House disinfection is critical, Home clean home is here to assist If you are not sure what to do. We are a certified & professional house disinfection services in Singapore.