Follow these 5 house cleaning tips to help stop the spread of coronavirus
Should we be worried about the coronavirus, a flu-like illnessthat is spreading throughout China and now into other countries?Many people have had the virus and recovered, while a small percentage have died from it.
No matter what, it’s best to stop the spread of sickness as much as possible.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the coronavirus is typically spread through droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes.
Those droplets can land on another person or object, which other people touch. That’s why it’s so important to keep our homes clean to stop that virus dead in its tracks.
Experts aren’t sure exactly how long the virus can live outside the human body, so be sure to follow these 5 house cleaning tips to help stop the spread of coronavirus and keep as many people as healthy as possible.
Tip 1. Clean the highly used areas of your home frequently.
Think about all the places in your house that your family members touch every day—like doorknobs. How many times a day is that front doorknob touched by everyone, versus how often do you clean it?
So grab so Lysol spray or wipes—anything with bleach or alcohol will kill it—and disinfect counters, toilets, electronic devices, and other areas people touch a lot.
Tip 2. Improve your home’s airflow as much as possible.
Since the virus can spread in the air (person-to-person), it makes sense to pay attention to the air flow in your home. Consider having a professional clean the air ducts in your home so the air quality is as good as possible. Realize that not every cleaning company cleans air ducts the same way, so be sure the one you choose includes brushing each register and air duct. If you do run the air conditioner or fan, or open a window, be sure it’s not kicking up dust.
Tip 3. Don’t forget your floors—including carpet and tile.
Remember that the biggest surface in your home is your flooring, so don’t skimp on cleaning it. It’s a good idea to clean it more often than you usually do, especially the high traffic areas. You have no idea what could be lurking there.
For carpets, vacuuming won’t cut it when talking about killing coronavirus—you’ll need to clean them. Check out professional carpet cleaning services in your area that offers proper sanitation, like The King Cleaning Services in the west valley of Phoenix, Arizona.
As far as a tile floor goes, it can be tricky to get it clean and sanitized because grout is porous and absorbs soils easily. Mopping can sometimes add soil to your grout since the mop water becomes dirty. At King, we blast dirt and grime from the tile and grout with a powerful jet of super-heated cleaning solutions while the dirt and water are vacuumed.
Tip 4. Hire a professional clean your hard-to-cleanupholstery and mattresses.
It’s fairly simple to clean hard surfaces, but what about upholstery on your furniture or even mattresses? Sure, you can spray them with disinfectant, but sometimes bacteria lurksfurther down. Our favorite couches and chairs can take a beating and tend to hide what our bodies transfer onto it. Consider hiring a professional cleaning service to deep clean your furniture.
Tip 5. Take special consideration of your pets.
The CDC is asking pet owners to take special consideration of their pets especially if someone in your home is sick. Limit contact including petting, letting the animal lick you, sharing food, etc. Always wash your hands before and after interacting with your pet.
It can be scary when we hear on the news about an illness spreading around the world. Do your best to follow CDC recommendations and prevent the spread of disease by keeping your home clean and sanitized.
To make it quick and easy, you can book professional house cleaning services here. On the link, you’ll see the different carpeting, tile, air duct, furniture, etc., cleaning options.
