While the origin of the coronavirus is still under speculation, the first cluster of this virus formed in China’s province of Hubei. This highly contagious virus then went on to spread throughout China and the rest of the world. Over 120 countries have been infected with COVID-19, with Iran, Italy, China, UK, and the United States being some of the worst hit countries.
This virus spreads through physical contact and airborne particles that are released when infected individuals cough. Some people are said to be carriers of the virus, which means that they don’t show symptoms, yet are spreading it. It’s therefore essential to stay indoors and maintain strict sanitation to protect yourself and your family from contracting this virus.
Research has found that the coronavirus persists on surfaces for days. This virus is alive and contagious on stainless steel for 3 days and on plastic and glass for 9 days, which is why disinfecting is of utmost importance right now.
Our experts shed light on the best way to keep your home clean and virus-free during this time:
Wear disposable gloves when cleaning
With COVID-19, you have to be wary of cross-contamination. It’s therefore, advisable to use gloves when cleaning your home. Wearing gloves ensures you won’t touch your face too. Once you are done cleaning and disinfecting your home, dispose the gloves. Make sure you’re taking them off inside out to prevent further contamination.
Use disinfectants
It’s essential to disinfect your home as best you can during this time. Since the virus can stay alive on surfaces for many days, it’s essential every surface is disinfected, especially when you get home after a walk or after getting groceries.
Disinfectants that are effective include bleach (chlorinated and non-chlorinated), isopropyl alcohol (70% and above), and ammonia. Prepare a solution and store it in spray bottles so that you can disinfect surfaces easily and any packages that are delivered.
If you prefer to buy a disinfectant off-the-shelf, opt for and EPA registered one.
Cleaning electronics
Your home’s electronics too need to be cleaned to ensure no bacteria is left on them. Cellphones are the particularly exposed to all kinds of bacteria. While you can’t use a disinfectant spray on the electronics in your home, you can still use disinfecting wipes. Alcohol-based wipes work the best for electronics.
Laundry
Part of the safety protocol for COVID-19 is that you immediately wash the clothes when you get back home. Make it a point to wash other linens regularly like towels, bedding, etc.
Wash these clothes on a warm water setting to ensure they are disinfected.
Have your home professionally cleaned
According to the orders issued by MD Governor Larry Hogan, our business comes under Janitorial Firms and are therefore expected from closure. We will continue to provide our housecleaning services to the DC Metro area so that we can keep clients safe from the corona virus to the best of our abilities. We have taken all the measures possible to keep our clients and staff safe.
Our 2-person team visiting your home will be equipped with the necessary tools required along with protective gear like gloves, face masks, shoe covers, etc. We focus on high touch areas of your home to ensure there are no germs lurking around. You can read more about our measures over on our website.
Book a house cleaning service with our cleaning specialists online today. Get in touch with our representatives if you have any questions about our services during this time.
