COVID-19 is most often spread by having close contact with infected persons occurring via respiratory droplets from coughing, sneezing or talking.
According to the CDC,
“Current evidence suggests that novel coronavirus may remain viable for hours to days on surfaces made from a variety of materials.
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.”
The CDC has been doing their due diligence to keep the public informed of best practices to reduce the spread of COVID-19, including general recommendations for cleaning and disinfection of homes with people isolated in home care.
The following are some important points we’ve pulled directly from the CDC in an effort to keep you informed, and we encourage you to click here to view all of their sanitization pointers for your home.
Cleaning refers to the removal of germs, dirt, and impurities from surfaces. Cleaning does not kill germs, but by removing them, it lowers their numbers and the risk of spreading infection.
Disinfecting refers to using chemicals to kill germs on surfaces. This process does not necessarily clean dirty surfaces or remove germs, but by killing germs on a surface after cleaning, it can further lower the risk of spreading infection.
Practice routine cleaning of frequently touched surfaces (for example: tables, doorknobs, light switches, handles, desks, toilets, faucets, sinks) with household cleaners and EPA-registered disinfectants that are appropriate for the surface, following label instructions.
Labels contain instructions for safe and effective use of the cleaning product including precautions you should take when applying the product, such as wearing gloves and making sure you have good ventilation during use of the product.
Clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces daily in household common areas (e.g. tables, hard-backed chairs, doorknobs, light switches, remotes, handles, desks, toilets, sinks)
The above COVID-19 cleaning and disinfecting recommendations are directly from the Center for Disease Control (CDC). We encourage you to stay informed and visit the CDC website for more information on how to keep your home and family safe during this time.
For more tips on how you can protect yourself from COVID-19, click here. Please continue to stay safe and healthy.