Contagious diseases like the common cold, flu and COVID-19 are airborne and can live on hard surfaces for several hours. Therefore, it’s essential to disinfect all areas of your home to prevent these illnesses from spreading after someone’s been infected.
Here’s how you can bid farewell to the germs at your home:
1. Disinfect the bedding
A sick person would spend most of their time resting in bed. The first step to disinfect your home is washing the infected bed linens, including the sheets and pillowcases. Throw the contaminated clothes in the laundry too.
Make sure you’re handling all the infected items only after putting on rubber gloves. If the sick person had COVID-19, wear face masks and PPE as well.
2. Wipe down frequently touched items
Often-touched items such as phones, light switches, remote controls, doorknobs, and handles should be cleaned twice every day when someone is sick at your home. Wipe them down thoroughly after the worst is over to ensure the germs are laid to rest.
3. Disinfect the bathroom
The germs emitted through diarrhea or vomiting can lurk in the deepest and darkest corners of your bathroom. Use a disinfectant to clean these areas of your bathroom:
- Sinks and faucets
- Toilet lids, flushing handles, and seats
- Trash cans
- Bathroom floors and walls
- Light switches
It’s also a good idea to throw out the contaminated toothbrush and toiletries after the person has recovered.
4. Wash the infected utensils
To stop the spread of infectious diseases, make sure that you’ve limited the sick person’s use of kitchen utensils. After every use, wash the items at high heat in an automatic dishwasher. But if you’re handwashing them, dip them in a solution of chlorine bleach and water to kill the harmful organisms.
5. Sanitize your car
The frequent visits to the doctor can leave unwanted germs in your car. These may spread the illness to other family members. To sanitize your vehicle, wipe or spray every nook and corner with a disinfectant.
After taking a trip, make sure to wipe down the steering wheel, dashboard controls, keys, and door handles. Also, remember to wash the seat covers!
If you or someone at your home has been infected with a contagious disease, connect with us at Budget Maids for a thorough cleaning.
Our cleaning experts will ensure that all the harmful organisms at your home in Fairfax, Columbia, or Rockville have been eliminated. Visit our website to treat your friends with our gift card or call us at 301-515-6213.
