How to Prevent Germs from Spreading

Detail-cleaning your San Francisco home or office against COVID-19

For the majority of us, stopping the spread of germs is a lifelong mission, and we do not need a global pandemic to remind us that germs are everywhere. According to the widely accepted Germ Theory of Disease, microorganisms known as pathogens which we refer to as germs cause disease by invading living hosts. 

This implies that the only way to prevent the spread of disease is to prevent the spread of germs, reducing the risk that we may come into contact with them and get infected. No one knows more about this than professional providers of disinfection services in San Francisco, CA who are here to share insightful inside scoop.

How does the coronavirus disease spread?

Infectious disease experts recommend maintaining a minimum 6 feet social distance while implementing strict personal hygiene and cleaning measures to stop the disease from spreading among the population. Professional cleaners are unanimous: preventing the spread of germs requires frequent, diligent and timely cleaning and disinfection practices.

Can coronavirus disease spread through food?

It is not known if the virus causing COVID-19 can be transmitted through food. But surfaces that come into contact with food should be cleaned and disinfected thoroughly and frequently nevertheless, as the novel coronavirus is not the only germ you want to avoid. 

Damp surfaces are high-risk surfaces as dampness may help any remaining germs survive, so be sure the cutting boards, dishes and cutlery are thoroughly dry before being put away. When in the kitchen, remember to wash your hands thoroughly before handling food and after handling waste.

How can one prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease?

The safest, most dependable method to prevent the spread of germs, including the novel coronavirus is to set up a strategy that effectively combines cleaning and disinfection:

* Remove dirt, debris and dust from surfaces by scrubbing, washing and rinsing them. While cleaning cannot kill germs, it does help remove them or reduce the number of germs present on a surface.

* To kill germs on various surfaces, they must be disinfected. To lower the risk of spreading the infection, use EPA-recommended disinfectants such as: Ethanol Alcohol (60%-90%), Hydrogen Peroxide, Isopropyl Alcohol (60%-90%), Quaternary Ammonium and Sodium Hzpochlorite

* Any cleaning tools or products must be carefully maintained and free of germs, otherwise you run the risk of exposure to cross-contamination and spreading germs to other surfaces. Professional cleaners who are in the front lines of the pandemic take precautionary measures to reduce this risk. Use disposable paper towels or reusable cloths that have been thoroughly disinfected. 

* Focus your efforts on cleaning and disinfecting high-touch surfaces and other areas where the spread of germs is most likely, especially the bathroom and kitchen areas.

* As a precautionary measure, germ hotspots should be cleaned immediately after use and cleaned and disinfected at least once a week. Remember to wipe and disinfect electronics, especially the ones you use outside of your home or office or share with other people on a regular basis. Educate the people in your surroundings on this. 

Protect yourself with comprehensive disinfection services in San Francisco, CA

Cleaner doing high-touch surface disinfection in San Francisco homeAs daunting and endless as household chores may be, they are unavoidable if we want to live a normal, healthy life in a clean, safe environment. Now more than ever, we need to uphold to a high standard of hygiene and implement effective measures of disinfection. But if you are already under stress due to the situation the world is currently in, you may not be able to focus on handling the cleaning and disinfection of your indoor place, or feel distracted while doing it at best.

If you are concerned that your home or office near Theatre District may be a hotbed of germs, if the thought of contracting or transmitting the novel coronavirus fills you with dread and takes its toll on your productivity and quality of life or if you simply want to do everything in your power to make things go back to normal in your home or at your place of work, we can help. We can help restore your peace of mind and make you feel safe and protected at home or the office and more content with your home life. Contact Mythical Maids today!