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How to Keep COVID-19 Out of Your Home

With the coronavirus continuously spreading and causing uncertainties, our homes have turned out to be our safe haven. But the virus can still spread and contaminate our homes. While it shows in studies that the novel coronavirus can spread mainly through respiratory droplets. It is when an infected person sneezes or coughs and releases the virus into the air. Evidence also shows that a person can become infected when touching contaminated surfaces. Because of these things, we can say that it is difficult to keep our homes free from COVID-19.

The coronavirus can live on surfaces for a few hours to several days. For instance, it can live on metal for about 5 days and on wood for 4 days. When you come into contact with these surfaces and touch your nose, eyes, and mouth without washing your hands, you have high chances of contracting the virus and spreading them inside your home. That is why the CDC says “cleaning of visibly dirty surfaces followed by disinfection is a best practice measure for prevention of COVID-19 and other viral respiratory illnesses in households and community settings.”

Aside from washing your hands regularly, keeping our homes clean and virus-free is essential to keep us protected against COVID-19. Read on to know some ways to keep your home virus-free. 

 

How to Keep COVID-19 Out of Your Home

As we continue to fight in this battle, it is necessary to follow specific guidelines. While we need to limit our travel and stay at home as much as possible, it is also important to clean our homes regularly. Maintaining your home clean and tidy can keep you and your family safe and less likely to get infected. Here are some ways to keep your living space virus-free;

 

1. Clean and Disinfect Highly-Touched Surfaces

Household surfaces such as doorknobs, light switches, sinks, countertops, and others are often the most touched areas in a home and could acquire millions of germs. At some point, they are not harmful, but since we are in the time of facing an invisible enemy, it is better to take precautions. Sanitizing these surfaces regularly, or every time you come home from work or the supermarket can help you reduce your chance of acquiring or spreading the virus. 

Clean these surfaces with household cleaners like soap and water, then disinfect them using EPA-approved disinfectants. When using bleach or other disinfectants, always read the labels and follow instructions. Make sure to wear disposable gloves when cleaning and disinfecting these areas and dispose of gloves properly. 

 

2. Wash Clothes Right Away

Clothes can be a great carrier of germs and viruses. They can transport harmful bacteria from the outside to the inside of your home. As soon as you get home, remove your outfit and load them to the laundry. You don’t have to use other solutions. Just follow the manufacturer’s instructions to avoid damage and use the warmest water setting recommended by the manufacturer. Dry clothes completely. 

After doing the laundry, it is best to sanitize hampers and laundry baskets. To know what products to use, check out the guidelines outlined by the EPA

 

3. Disinfect Electronics

It is certainly our phones, tablets, laptops, and AirPods that we touch the most. And because of that, they can contain high levels of contaminants that can make us sick. Thus, it is very important to sanitize these items as often as possible. But, when it comes to cleaning these devices, alcohol wipes or sprays that contain at least 70% alcohol can work well. 

Remember not to use bleach or submerge your devices in any cleaning agents. 

 

4. Clean and Disinfect Furniture and Rugs

Carpets, rugs, and furniture can also receive a lot of traffic in a home, especially when there are kids and pets around, making these surfaces potentially of being contaminated. 

Clean these surfaces with soapy water to break off any virus particles. You can also use cleaners appropriate for cleaning these materials. If possible, launder items according to the manufacturer’s instructions and use the warmest water setting recommended. Allow the fabric to dry completely.

 

How to Keep COVID-19 Out of Your Home: Cleaning and Disinfection Services

During this unprecedented time, we understand that your family’s safety is on the line. Your way of cleaning matters a lot, thus it is important to follow the guidelines adhered to by professionals. 

To ease more of your worries during this pandemic, you can trust Superior Restoration of Corona. We offer 24/7 coronavirus cleaning and disinfecting services both in residential and commercial properties. Superior Restoration is a certified company and follows the most advanced methods of cleaning and disinfecting services. We have a team of professionals properly trained and adhere to the standards set by OSHA regulations. We will ensure that every area of your home or facility is thoroughly cleaned and disinfected. 

To know more about our COVID-19 cleaning and disinfecting services, please call 951-239-4087.

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