To keep your family healthy, a few minutes spent killing germs in the house is a worthwhile investment of your time. Surfaces can be cleaned with detergent or soap and water on a regular basis to remove dirt and grime (ex: floors, walls, carpet, windows).
Sanitizing is the process of getting rid of germs and dirt. Some items and surfaces are sanitized after they have been cleaned to remove any dirt (ex: bathrooms, counters, glass milk bottles bulk, toys, dishes, silverware, etc).
To kill germs on a surface, additional cleaning and disinfection steps are necessary for some items and surfaces (ex: changing tables, sinks, counters, toys). To help us out, we’ve compiled a list of helpful hints and instructions for spring cleaning our homes.
1. Clean Your Bedroom Step-by-Step
Even if you don’t sleep with anyone else, there is no such thing as sleeping alone at night. The constant company of dust, dust mites, and perhaps even pet dander is not so pleasant. Even if you’re not allergic to bed bugs, they can still irritate you because they contribute to poor air quality.
This is due to the fact that dust mites excrete waste and lay eggs in the home environment. A potent cocktail of allergens can be created by mixing hair, skin flakes, fungi, and pollen.
To really get rid of dust mites, here are some suggestions:
- Pillowcases and mattress covers with zippered closures are ideal.
- To get rid of dust mites, wash your bedding once a week in hot water above 130 degrees Fahrenheit.
- The mattress should be vacuumed on a regular basis, especially if it’s uncovered.
2. Keeping Your Kitchen Clean
SARS-CoV-2 and other viruses can easily spread from the kitchen to the rest of your home. Many common kitchen surfaces can sustain the coronavirus’s existence for hours or even days. According to a 2020 study, here is the typical timing:
- 8 hours of copper
- 24 hours on cardboard
- 48 hours for stainless steel
- 3-day turnaround time for plastic
A few general guidelines for disinfecting kitchen surfaces are provided below:
- If you’ve been outside or at work, wash your hands for at least 20 seconds with soap and water before touching anything.
- If soap and water are unavailable, use a 60 percent (or higher) alcohol sanitizer to clean your hands.
- Wipe down all kitchen surfaces, such as the buttons on the stove and microwave. Do this on a regular basis, including the counters and tables. If you can, use an EPA-approved disinfectant.
- Before and after each use, thoroughly clean all dishes and silverware.
3. Cleaning Your Bathroom
The concept of a public restroom is relatively new. To keep pathogens and waste out of the home, people have relied on outbuildings and public baths for thousands of years.
There are pathogens lurking in places you wouldn’t expect, such as our modern bathrooms. The common cold virus, the Rhinovirus, is easily spread by people touching contaminated areas and then touching their eyes, noses, or mouths. Keep your bathroom clean to prevent the spread of rhinoviruses and coronaviruses, which can live on surfaces for days.
Cleaning mold and trichophyton is easy if you follow these guidelines:
- The bathroom should be disinfected with a disinfectant that kills mold and fungus.
- When finished, use a towel or squeegee to wipe down the tub or shower’s walls and curtain. In some cases, you can even wash your shower curtain.
- Dispose of soiled tissues and empty the trash can on a regular basis. You don’t want to leave them strewn across the floor or on top of the kitchen table.
Cleaners, Disinfectants, And Sanitizers Should Be Used With Caution
- It is essential to control communicable diseases, but chemical disinfectants and sanitizers can be dangerous to children, especially if they are concentrated.
- Products should be kept out of the reach of children and in their original packaging with the label still attached.
- Children should not be allowed to access diluted disinfectants as well as sanitizers in spray bottles.
- Avoid spraying solutions near children to prevent them from inhaling them and exposing their skin or eyes.
- Check the product label and the manufacturer’s Material Safety Data Sheet before using any chemical.
Some Pointers On How To Safely Use Chemical Disinfectants
- To ensure the safe and effective use of cleaning and disinfection products, always follow the instructions on the label. In health and medication situations, always use disposable stuff by a certified medical disposables manufacturer.
- Depending on the instructions on the product label, you may be required to wear protectives (PPE) such as gloves, goggles, or glasses by any reputable medical gloves company.
- Take steps to make sure there is adequate airflow (for example, open windows and run fans).
- Don’t exceed the recommended dosage specified on the label.
- When diluting with water, make sure to use warm water (unless stated otherwise on the label).
- Label cleaning as well as disinfectant solutions that are diluted in water.
- Keep chemicals out from the reach of kids and animals when they are stored and used.
- Don’t mix chemicals or products of any kind.
- It is extremely dangerous to ingest or apply cleaning and disinfection products directly to the skin because they can cause serious harm.
- People and pets should never be cleaned with disinfectant wipes or bathed in them.
- Asthma sufferers should be given special consideration. Asthma flare-ups have been reported when using certain cleaning and disinfection products.
Conclusion
The advancement of indoor spaces by humans has progressed considerably. Most of us take for granted a wide range of modern conveniences, but some of these can pose health or safety risks to our families.
Well, it is not possible to achieve the best benefits of a clean room technology at home. But you can make and maintain a safe environment in your home by taking a few extra precautions.
