With more cases of coronavirus coming in the news headlines every day, we can clearly understand that this critical situation is still out of control.

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The COVID-19 lockdown by the Indian government to stop the spread of this pandemic is a prompt and wise decision. But, a home can be made a safe and virus-free place only after following the guidelines of the health ministries and other reputed organizations like WHO and UNICEF.

Wash hands for 20 seconds and the use of alcohol-based hand sanitizers is a great way to hinder the spread of this deadly disease among others and creation of a safe and healthy community around you. There are more ways which can help you create a safer and tidier home where only happiness resides. The time calls for alertness and caution and maintaining a cleaner and disinfected home is the needs of the moment.

So, here are a few tips which you should consider to have a clean and disinfected home from the novel coronavirus.

1. The use of right disinfectants

Cleaning and disinfecting homes with alcohol-based disinfectants shaving 65-90 % of alcohol which has the ability to kill 99.9% germs is the best one. Ensure that these disinfectants have rubbing alcohols or Isopropyl alcohol. If you don’t have such cleaning liquids, then you can make a solution of Hydrogen peroxide or Sodium hypochlorite mixed with water to wipe and disinfect the surfaces with your homes. Dettol and Savlon act as great disinfectants for cleaning purposes. 

The use of right disinfectants

2. Disinfection of high-touch surfaces

High-touch surfaces are the most-touched places in homes which you use in daily life such as door handles, remotes of appliances, refrigerator, light switches, mobile phones, laptops, computers, tablets, handrails, tables, bathrooms, kitchen, taps, electronic appliances, windows, etc.

Disinfection of high-touch surfaces

Ensure that you clean these areas and things on a daily basis with disinfectants comprising alcohol orbleach. In case you don’t have such disinfectants, clean these surfaces with soap and water.

3. How to clean & disinfect the kitchen?

A kitchen constitutes as one of the most significant areas in a home, therefore it is essential to keep it clean and disinfected from any germs.

How to clean & disinfect the kitchen
  • Kitchen counters, refrigerator, microwave, and kitchen sink should be wiped with a good and effective disinfectant.
  • As metal surfaces in the kitchen are prone to infections, give special care to them.
  • Dispose the plastic bags coming from outside or wash them in soapy water and then dry them outside in the sun.
  • Clean the garbage bin on a daily basis.
  • Remove packaged food from their container and throw the container in the dustbin.
  • Foods with can packaging must be wiped clean with disinfectants before being stored.
  • Wash fruits and vegetables under running water properly.
  • Whenever you wash anything in the kitchen bought from outside, ensure that you wash your hands properly with soap and water or apply a good hand sanitizer.
  • Always wash your hands with soap and water for a minimum 20 seconds before cooking food.
  • Different chopping boards should be used for vegetables and raw meats.
  • Cooking foods at appropriate temperatures is essential.
  • Perishable food items must be stored in deep freezer.
  • Check for the expiry dates of food items before consumption.
  • Dispose of the unnecessary food items in the garbage bin in a safe manner as it could attract pests in homes.
  • Always wash your hands in the right manner with soap and water before eating food.
  • Use clean dishes and utensils to serve and eat foods.
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4. How to clean & disinfect bathrooms?

Just like a kitchen, a bathroom can be the next attacking centre of coronavirus as the virus is prone to wet surfaces as well. Cleaning and disinfecting bathrooms in the right manner can reduce the risks of spreading of this deadly virus in homes.

clean & disinfect bathrooms
  • Wash your towel twice a week and let it dry under the sun for a few hours for disinfection.
  • Always use a dry towel to wipe your body or hands after every wash. Then, keep the towel to dry.
  • Clean the taps, knobs, handles, floors and mats of the bathroom with a good alcohol-based disinfectant.
  • Remove the trash from the bathrooms and always keep your toilet seats clean.

5. How to clean & disinfect laundry?

Although there is no evidence which states that the novel coronavirus can survive on the fabrics, there is no question of risks to be taken right now.

clean & disinfect laundry
  • Always keep aside and wash the clothes after returning home from outside.
  • It is essential to wash bed sheets twice a week.
  • Use lukewarm water to the clothes with detergent and disinfectant and use the dryer to drain out excess water from the clothes.
  • Let the clothes dry in the open under the sun.
  • Wash your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
  • Wash the washing machine thoroughly and keep it open to dry.

6. How to clean & disinfect bedrooms?

Bedroom forms an important place in a house as people spend most of their time in this personal space. As it is the most prone place for the spread of the diseases, therefore it should be disinfected and kept properly clean at all times.

clean & disinfect bedrooms
  • Change the bed sheets and pillow covers frequently.
  • Curtains of the bedroom must be washed every week.
  • Things in the bedroom like cloth irons, televisions, side tables, wardrobes, dressing tables, windows fans, electric switches, etc. must be properly cleaned with disinfectants or clean wipes.
  • Mop the floor of the bedroom with good quality floor disinfectant.
  • Dusting of the bedroom thrice a week is essential to keep germs at bay.
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7. How to clean & disinfect mails and courier packages?

With restrictions imposed on stepping out of home, people are placing orders for essential items and other things online. But, even in such a case, there are also precautions required which need to be taken before taking the parcels or the package inside your home. As advised, it is better to leave the package in the open outside your house for a few hours and then bring it inside wearing gloves. Use disinfectant sprays or wipes to clean the packages and then open it.

clean & disinfect mails and courier packages

8. Keep separate shoes or slippers to wear in homes and outside to avoid bringing the virus inside homes.

9. Doormats outside homes should be washed twice a week with soap and disinfectants.

10. The cloth or sponge used in cleaning the house should be washed in hot water.

11. The gloves which you wear in your hands while cleaning and disinfecting your home should be removed carefully from your hands. Hold the gloves from inside to pull them out. Immediately throw them in the dustbin.

12. If you have pets at home, they can be carriers of coronavirus if they have come in contact with an infected person. So, it is better to give your pet bath twice a week and always wash your hands properly as per the guidelines with a good hand wash or soap.

13. Clean the home with vacuum cleaners properly and immediately empty the canister off all the dirt.

14. Wipe the walls of your homes with a cloth dipped in disinfectant solution.

Hope these tips and ways help you have a safer and cleaner home where no viral infections exist. Remember to always follow these tips to save you and your family from being a victim to this deadly disease. Stay at home and don’t forget to wear masks and carry hand sanitizers while stepping out. Thepackersmovers.com hope that we get through this difficult phase of our lives with courage and mindfulness!!!

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