How to clean my house in times of coronavirus? | RPP News

Over the past few months, since the outbreak in the city of Wuhan (China), citizens globally have been fighting against COVID-19, a respiratory disease that spreads from person to person. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), it is possible to get infected by breathing in the small droplets that are expelled by an infected person when they cough, sneeze or even speak.

On the other hand, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), it is also likely that a person will contract the coronavirus by touching a contaminated surface or object with their hands and then touching their mouth, nose or the eyes. Among these items most likely to be contaminated are door handles, handrails, elevator buttons, light switches, cabinet handles, tables, electronics, bathroom surfaces, toilets, faucets, and the like.

Although on March 15 a mandatory quarantine was decreed -which we all have the responsibility to assume correctly in order to take care of the health of Peruvians- you can go out to buy food and medicine, go to the bank or take the dog out to do their needs according to the day that corresponds to men and women.

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For this reason, and to avoid contagion, it is extremely important to abide by personal hygiene and social distancing measures, it is also just as essential to reinforce the cleanliness of all the spaces we inhabit.

Clean and disinfect my home

Before getting down to work with the hygiene of our house, it is important to differentiate that when cleaning we are only removing and removing dirt, while when disinfecting we eliminate the microorganisms that inhabit a surface. Therefore, to prevent the presence of the coronavirus and the spread of other respiratory infections, it is advisable to carry out both practices: first, clean the dust and, later, sterilize the surfaces with different products.

When cleaning and disinfecting, wear single-use gloves and pay special attention to frequently touched surfaces. First, clean with soap and water, and then apply the sanitizing solution. When finished, you should discard the gloves you used and wash your hands with soap and water.

Likewise, if there are boys or girls at home, it is necessary to frequently clean and disinfect their toys and the floor of their rooms. For these surfaces, use a solution of water and bleach to disinfect and regarding stuffed animals, sheets, pillows, and rugs, everything should go straight to the washing machine at least once a week.

If it was strictly necessary to leave the house to stock up on food and medicine, it is recommended that you take off your shoes upon arrival and leave them at the entrance. Next, dilute bleach in water in a bowl and soak the soles of your shoes to help kill any germs you may have brought in from the street. You should also disinfect the objects that you have taken with you to the street, such as wallets, keys and cell phones.

What substances can we use to disinfect surfaces?

Once you have cleaned or dusted surfaces, it is necessary to disinfect to get rid of any microorganisms that are present. You can use the following solutions to do so: