Quick Tip- How To Disinfect Your Home
How to thoroughly and efficiently disinfect your home.
Keeping clean and hygienic conditions in your home has always been a good idea, however, nowadays it has become a must. There are certain practices we all have become accustomed to and rightfully so, social distancing, regularly washing our hands and wearing masks have now become just a reality of our day-to-day interactions. However, at home, we must be as vigilant as we are outside. Regular disinfection of your home does not only guarantee the health of your family and loved ones, but actions we take as a group are as important as actions we take as individuals. To keep everyone safe and healthy we must keep our homes not only clean but disinfected as well.
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Regular disinfection at home is a powerful weapon against viruses
Regular disinfection is one of the main advantages we have against viruses. The current climate we are all facing is challenging, however, with a few simple steps and some personal responsibility we will be able to slow the spread of viruses, microbes and other bacteria.
Cleaning and disinfecting your home, the difference between cleaning and disinfection of your home
Cleaning is removing microbes, dirt or other types of soiling from the surface however that process does not kill pathogens. More often than not you’re simply wiping germs away and spreading them along the surface that does not slow down the spread of possible viruses and infections. Disinfection on the other hand refers to the process of using specialised solutions that are designed to kill microbes viruses and bacteria from the surface of any item you may have in your home. The main differences between disinfection and cleaning are as follows:
- Cleaning: when we are discussing cleaning we are referring to the processes of hoovering carpet floors mopping hardwood floors wiping services, dusting, removing dirt, and other related processes.
- Disinfection: when we are discussing this infection we usually refer to the process that is designed to eliminate viruses and bacteria from the surface of any item of your home by using specialised detergents. The use of disinfecting agents on surfaces with which we have direct contact such as door handles windows, cupboards, light switch, remote controls, toilets, desks, sinks, worktops and others is referred to as disinfection.
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What can you use to disinfect your home?
When we’re discussing eliminating pathogens and potentially dangerous viruses such as COVID-19, for example, we, unfortunately, cannot rely on eco-friendly and all-natural disinfectants. Such disinfecting agents can never be potent as chemical products. For disinfection purposes, you should use detergents that contain bleach or detergents that contain alcohol. If you are short on supplies and have nothing else available a cleaning solution made up of hot water and a lot of soap can also get the job done.
Different ways to keep microbes away from your home
Take a look at the tips we list below. These tips along with regularly using disinfectants and maintaining personal hygiene are your best bet against combatting viruses. Here at Bonus Cleaning, we understand the severity of the challenge we are all facing. These tips are designed as a day-to-day guide that can help you as individuals and all of as a group slow the spread of dangerous viruses.
1. Leave any “dirty” items outside in front of the front door. Minimize any pathogens that can enter your home. Take your shoes off before you come in and keep your shoes in the hallway or the garage. Even though spreading viruses from your shoes is not particularly common, other unwanted bacteria, microbes and dirt can find their way to your home from your shoes. Do not forget that your wallet, backpack or any items that you have used outdoors could potentially have made contact with a contaminated zone or could have been touched with dirty hands. This is why it is best that such items also stay in the hallway with your shoes. Avoid putting them on the kitchen countertop, on the dining table or close to any coffee tables, sofas, armchairs, beds, any areas you could be relaxing in.
2. Disinfect any small items that you will be handled frequently. We would like to remind you that it will not be enough to wash your front door handle and your hands if you are going to be immediately using your mobile phone that was outside with us. Clean the device using an alcohol-based detergent, you can even use pure rubbing alcohol. The light sockets and locks should also be disinfected daily.
3. Change your clothes, if you were outside, regardless of what you were doing it is mandatory to change your clothes with clean ones as soon as you get back home. Put the clothes you wore outside in the washing machine or at least take them out to the back door or put them to air on the balcony exposed to direct sunlight for a few hours. It is not recommended that you put wool clothes in the washing machine every day, however, direct ultraviolet sunlight will deal with any microbes and viruses.
4. Leave disinfectant next to the front door. Other than regularly cleaning the door handle avoiding touching it with dirty hands is a good idea. If you leave a bottle of disinfectant next to the front door and use it every time you enter you will drastically diminish the number of microbes that will collect in your home. It is important to use an alcohol-based disinfectant.
5. Disinfect your workspace. A lot of us have been working from home recently so a home office is an environment we have grown more and more familiar with. Even if you are not going to the office you must not forget that your keyboard and mouse can harbour more bacteria than your toilet seat. This is why your home office should not only be kept as clean as possible but should be disinfected as thoroughly as any other area of your home.
6. If your washing machine has antibacterial cycles use them. This tip applies not only to your washing machine but also to the dishwasher and dryer as well. Many newer models of these appliances have an antibacterial cleaning option that sets the cleaning cycle at a higher than usual temperature, this function is designed to eliminate bacteria not only clean your clothes or dishes.
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Now that we are spending more and more time at home it is important to maintain our homes not only clean but also germ-free. These are some of the main tips you can use to shut the door on viruses and bacteria. If you have developed any disinfection or cleaning tips through the time you spend at home do not hesitate to share them with us. Rest assured that Bonus Cleaning will be able to assist you with all of your cleaning or disinfection requirements. If you are looking to schedule a cleaning service or antiviral disinfection of your home, office, public or industrial building, shop or restaurant Bonus Cleaning is here to help!