Use a Disinfecting Routine to Combat the Coronavirus

​Disinfect the right way

Before disinfecting, it’s important to clean up any dirt or grime on the surface to get the most protection from your disinfectant. Follow the guidelines for the disinfectant you choose to eliminate the most germs.
All disinfectants require a certain amount of time on surfaces to be the most effective. Some disinfectants take up to ten minutes to kill common germs and viruses. That means you should keep the surface wet with disinfectant for the duration of the recommended time. To keep surfaces wet long enough, you may have to reapply the disinfectant.

Commonly touched surfaces such as cell phones, door handles, light switches and toilet flush handles should get extra attention. Since it’s uncertain how long the coronavirus can survive on surfaces, disinfecting these areas frequently is recommended.

Daily Disinfecting to Prevent Coronavirus

In the kitchen:

• Clean and disinfect countertops, sink hardware, cabinet pulls, appliance handles and cutting boards.
• Use dishcloths you can wash on the hot cycle. Replace towels and dishcloths each day.
• Clean spills so they don’t attract more dirt and bacteria.
• Empty wastebaskets and take out any garbage daily. Spray trash cans with disinfectant each time.

 
In the bathroom:

• Clean and disinfect the bathroom faucet and handles.
• Empty wastebaskets and disinfect them daily.
• Spray the toilet and flush handle with disinfectant or sanitizing wipes.
• Do not use bath towels or wash clothes more than once to prevent the growth of germs and bacteria.

Weekly Disinfecting to Kill Coronavirus Germs
In the kitchen:

• Wash kitchen sink strainers in the dishwasher.
• Remove and hand wash oven and range knobs.
• Clean and disinfect the kitchen sinks.

 
In the bathroom:

• Wash your toothbrush holder and toothbrushes and disinfect them. If they are dishwasher safe, just run them through with your dishes.
• Clean and disinfect your bathtub and shower, including the shower doors and handles. If you have a shower curtain that is machine washable, throw it in the washer.

 
Other rooms:

• Wash bedding in hot water. Limit shaking out your blankets and sheets before washing to minimize the spread of dust and germs.
• Mop hard-surface floors and vacuum carpets.
• Disinfect computer keyboards and mice, light switches, cell phones and remote controls. Be sure to turn off the power on any electronics before cleaning or disinfecting.

 
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By Andrea Crislip,Owner
The Maids of St. Charles County

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