One of the main concerns during the COVID-19 outbreak is keeping your home clean, sanitized and virus free.
Viruses can remain on surfaces for hours to days depending on the type of material which makes it more important now than ever to clean and disinfect surfaces during the Coronavirus pandemic.
While cleaning can remove dirt and impurities from the surface, disinfecting and sanitizing using chemicals will kill disease causing germs on surfaces.
When your home is thoroughly disinfected and sanitized, you can dramatically lower the risk of spreading of any disease causing germs including viruses especially during flu season.
Here are few tips from our professional on how to sanitize your home while keeping your family safe and protected.
Having the right cleaning products on hand
It is essential to have the right cleaning products to clean and disinfect your home. Common EPA registered disinfectants such as Lysol disinfecting wipes, Clorox Multi Surface Cleaner etc., that are found in most households are all you need to kill viruses and bacteria.
If such products are unavailable due to high demand, you can make your sanitizing solution using at alcohol or a diluted bleach. You will also need disposable gloves, hand soap and paper towel or microfiber cloth to wipe down surfaces.
Disinfecting high touch points
High touch points or surfaces may include doorknobs, light switches, handrails, electronic devices with touch screens, remote control, keys, phones, tablets, keyboards, tables, chairs, toilet seats etc.
Be sure to clean and disinfect the high touch surfaces to keep your home and family safe.
Hand washing & hand sanitizers
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends washing hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds especially after being in public. If soap and water are not available or accessible, an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60 percent alcohol can be used.
We recommend having hand sanitizers available readily for the members of the household at the entryway, in the kitchen and in the bedrooms for easy access.
Disinfecting delivery packages
According to a recent study, it was found that the Coronavirus can remain stable on cardboard for up to 24 hours, and on plastic and steel for up to 72 hours.
Before you unpack any delivery packages, it is recommended to wipe down the packages, envelops or cardboard boxes with disinfectant wipes.
Be sure to thoroughly wash your hands with soap and water after you handle the packages.
Need professional help?
If you are looking for professional help with sanitizing your home, apartment or office, we can help! At Bay Area Sanitize, we offer professional disinfecting and sanitizing services.
Our teams are trained and well-geared and we use proven methods of application to thoroughly treat the entire perimeter of any requested area to be sanitized.
Our sanitizing services include products that are California-compliant, EPA-registered and hospital grade sanitizers and disinfectants, eliminating over 130 of germs, bacteria and viruses including Coronavirus.
Contact us today for a free quote on sanitizing your home or business and we will be happy to assist you.
Are you moving?
If you have an upcoming move, there are some additional precautions to take especially during the COVID-19 outbreak.
If you are planning to hire professional movers, be sure to check with your movers about all the precautions there are taking.
On your moving day, we recommend that you leave the main door and other doors open in order to avoid having to frequently touch the doorknobs to open and close the doors.
This will also ensure that the movers touch as little as possible while making it easy for them to carry your belongings in and out of the home.
There is a lot of things you have to juggle during a pandemic. Let us take some weight off your shoulders so you do not have to worry about the sanitization of your home.
With our professionals by your side, we hope to make your home a clean and safe place to live in.
