Since the coronavirus pandemic is far from finished with us, we must learn to live with it, at least for the time being. Although there is still much we do not know about the disease and it is yet to be seen at what point we will be able to let our guard down, there is something we can do to prevent germs from spreading and protect ourselves and those around us.
Raising awareness of the importance of stepping up health and safety precautions has raised the demand for high-quality sanitizing service in San Francisco, CA. Cleaning and disinfection industry professionals are now more needed than ever before, and they are especially mindful of cleaning and disinfecting high-touch surfaces. So what is the right way to disinfect high-touch surfaces in your office or home?
Can you get the coronavirus disease from touching contaminated surfaces?
All types of high-touch surfaces can become easily contaminated:Ā
* door & window handles
* food preparation areas, kitchen area and kitchen countertops
* bathroom surfaces with special focus on toilets & taps
* touchscreen personal electronic devicesĀ
* office desks & other work surfaces
Itās enough for an infected person to exhale or cough in close proximity of a surface and release droplets of the germ-carrying fluid and for you to touch the contaminated surface and then touch your mouth, nose or eyes.
Electronic devices are particularly susceptible to germs, which we tend to forget as we are used to using them all the time: at the office, in the store, in the car and at home. Although we strive to maintain a social distance at all times and wash our hands thoroughly, we must not overlook the importance of disinfecting electronics in a way that minimizes health and safety hazards.
How do I disinfect surfaces during the coronavirus disease pandemic?
Since coronavirus has been proven to live and survive on surfaces we come into contact on a daily basis, taking proper and diligent disinfection measures is essential in preventing the infection while maintaining indoor health and safety.Ā
Here are some general guidelines for disinfecting surfaces in an indoor setting:
* Prepare a disinfectant solution by mixing household bleach and water. If using bleach, the recommended ratio is 1 partĀ 5% strength household bleach to 49 parts of water. If using alcohol for disinfection, use the 70-90% one.
* When preparing disinfectant solutions, store them in non-transparent containers and in safe, covered and well-ventilated areas. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight. If possible, prepare a fresh batch prior to use.
* When applying disinfectants, use a cloth or wipe soaked in the disinfectant instead of spraying.
* Perform cleaning using water and detergent or soap to remove dirt prior to disinfection. Start with the cleaner surfaces as this helps prevent the spread of dirt to the less problematic areas. first to remove dirt, followed by disinfection.Ā
How can I protect myself and others when using disinfectants?
Professionals in cleaning and disinfection follow these guidelines to protect themselves and others:
* Prepare disinfection solutions in a properly ventilated area.
* Keep a face mask on during the preparation process to prevent inhalation.
* Keep the container tightly closed when the solution is not in use to prevent spillage and similar accidents.
* Store any disinfectants, including wipes, out of reach of children and pets.
* Wash hands immediately after using disinfectants, including surface wipes.
* Dispose of any disposable gloves and mask immediately upon use.
* Disinfectant wipes are not to be used as hand or baby wipes.
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