Cleaning Your Home To Covid-19 Standards

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Cleaning Your Home To Covid-19 Standards
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• The current global pandemic has taught us all a
  lot about germs and how they can so easily be
  spread from person to person, or by touching
  contaminated objects, and many people now want to
  know how they can ensure that their homes remain
  hygienically clean. With the Covid-19 virus able
  to survive on some surfaces for several hours or
  even days, keeping a clean home has never been
  more important.
• Here are some guidelines for maintaining a high
  standard of cleanliness in your home

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• Understanding the difference between cleaning and
  sanitizing
• Cleaning is the act of removing germs and dirt,
  while sanitizing describes the use of chemicals
  to reduce the number of germs and bacteria. Many
  people dont realise that only by doing both, can
  they guarantee that a surface or object remains
  virus free.
• Cleaning guidelines for your home
• While you dont want to become obsessed with
  cleaning your home, it is vital that you
  recognize the importance of doing so,
  particularly amid a pandemic, and one of the
  first steps is to make sure you have the right
  cleaning solutions and tools for the job.

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• Soap and water can be great for eliminating
  germs, as can bleach or rubbing alcohol (70 or
  higher). Always wear gloves that are either
  washable or disposable and ideally a full apron
  or gown and face mask to prevent you from picking
  up any germs as you clean. Once youre ready, be
  sure to wash your hands thoroughly before you
  begin, then
• Clean first, sanitize after
• Use detergent or soap and water to remove grime,
  dust and germs, and then once the surface is
  clean and dry, wipe it down with a disinfectant.
  Try to use different cleaning cloths or paper
  towels for each new task.

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• Dont touch your face!
• This is much easier said than done, but its
  important, not only when youre out and about,
  but when youre cleaning at home, too.
• Try not to neglect any surface or item of soft
  furnishings
• Whether its rugs, sofas, drapes or cushions,
  these should be washed frequently, especially if
  someone in the home is sick with a contagious
  disease. If possible, machine wash as many items
  as you can, and use appropriate cleaners (as per
  the manufacturers care instructions) on the rest.

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• Hot heat for linens
• Most linens can tolerate a high heat setting, so
  check the care instructions on your bed sheets,
  mattress covers and towels before washing them at
  the highest temperature possible.
• Clean laundry baskets and hampers
• If you cant use a washable or disposable liner
  for your laundry basket, then be sure to clean it
  thoroughly, often.

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• Empty the vacuum cleaner after each use
• This can be a bit of a hassle, but is very
  important, and you should also wipe it down
  frequently, along with your washing machine and
  dryer.
• Make sure your cleaning supplies are clean!
• Everything that youve used to clean your home
  with, will itself need to be either cleaned or
  disposed of.
• If you want your home to be professionally
  cleaned to a high standard of hygiene that is
  guaranteed to keep you safe from picking up
  viruses such as Covid-19, then there are plenty
  of reputable companies out there with budgets and
  schedules to suit every need.

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