The coronavirus pandemic is all about staying safe and keeping your family safe as well. So many lives have been lost, so many friends and relatives have died because responsible people did not take the right precautions.

With the pandemic’s second wave hitting the world, many countries have imposed lockdowns to keep the public safe. People are once again staying in their homes where their main concern is to have an environment that is virus-free, clean, and healthy.

Below we have listed some tips that will help you have a clean and sanitized house during the pandemic. The common way coronavirus spreads is through respiratory droplets but experts believe that surface transmission is also a big factor in the spread.

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After going through the content below, you will find ways that can be adopted to avoid the spread of the virus at your home.

Hard Surface Cleaning

At home, people normally don’t bother washing their hands every so often because they think they are in a safe space but care needs to be taken with high-touch surfaces.

The virus can easily infect if someone touches a surface that is contaminated with the virus.

These surfaces can be:

• doorknobs
• handrails
• kitchen or bathroom shelves
• and even light switches.

When cleaning these surfaces, first use water and soap to remove any dirt or grease. Then use a disinfectant spray or wipes to get rid of germs or the virus. Also, make sure the disinfectant has around 60-70 percent alcohol for maximum effect.

Another important step is to let the disinfectant sit for at least one minute on the surface before you scrub it off so that all the germs are killed properly. Ensure that you have read all the instructions on the disinfectant or you may end up damaging a sensitive surface of your house.

Soft Surface Cleaning 

Experts are not very sure if soft surfaces transmit the virus but you should better be safe than sorry. Ensure that all the bedsheets, pillow covers, linen, towels, and other soft surfaces are regularly laundered and cleaned in your house.

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Wash them in warm water with disinfecting detergents to get rid of germs and virus. Vacuum your carpets and scrub them with detergent too if you can. After washing, dry the surface properly before use as it kills the COVID-19 virus.

For extra precaution, try to keep your laundry in disposable bags as cleaning cloth bags would be difficult.

Laundry Handling

Every time you go out of the house for either grocery shopping or some other purpose, there are chances that you acquire the virus. To avoid this, take extra care of your clothes and outer garments when you come back.

It is a sensible practice to remove them completely with your shoes as well. After that, wash and disinfect them thoroughly to kill the virus. You can use warm water and a good detergent for added effect.

Apart from clothes, disinfect your handbag or purse too if you are in contact with people outdoors as they can be carrying the coronavirus.

Cleaning Electronics

This tip may sound impractical, but you never know how the virus may spread. Mobile phones, laptops, tablets, TV remotes are so commonly used in houses and if care is not taken, they may be the next mode of transmission.

The electronics need to be cleaned just as much as they are used as they can easily pick up germs. Use disinfectant wipes to clean all the electronic gadgets in your house but make sure that the disinfectant is safe and does not damage the electronics.

Handling Food

COVID-19 virus probably does not stay alive for a long time on food and edibles but there are still chances of transmission. It may be from the food packaging or contact with a food delivery person.

To ensure maximum safety and protection, food hygiene is a must and care should be taken when handling food. If you get food from outside, remove all the unnecessary packaging and dispose of it properly. Also, try cleaning cans and washing unpacked food like fruits and vegetables to kill the virus.

Keep your food in clean containers for hygiene purposes and avoid the buildup of leftover food.

HVAC

The above stands for heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems that, it may surprise you, need proper airing to avoid the spread of the coronavirus. The latter can spread if it is in an airborne concentration.

To prevent transmission of the virus, the HVAC systems in your homes should have proper ventilation. Plus, the filter should always be in place and properly cleaned. Also, there should be no overheating by the systems because that can lead to still air.

Extra Care for Someone Sick

Even if someone is sick in your house after all the precautions, take special care of them as there is a high risk of coronavirus spread. If you are looking for a deep-cleaning from a reputable Atlanta home cleaning service, look no further than to Lisa’s Natural Home Cleaning. Call us today at (678) 343-7048.