Covid19 is easily spread through air and surfaces. However, the chance of contracting the novel virus through the air is higher than on surfaces, as the virus can no longer stay on the surface before it dies. Hence, if you have someone who has been quarantined because they have been contacted with the virus, and now are recovered, there is one more thing to do with every surface that the Covid-19 recovered patient has touched when they were sick. This is to help prevent the further spread of the novel virus.
While this article consists of DIY procedures to help prevent the spread of Covid19, you might choose to go for commercial disinfecting services in Fort Worth, which is otherwise highly recommended. So, let’s get you started with the information on what to understand and what to do after recovering from Covid19 to keep the spread of the virus at bay.
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Different Between Cleaning and Disinfecting
It is important that you understand the difference between cleaning and disinfecting. When you are cleaning, you are removing dirt and reducing the number of germs on surfaces. However, many gems will remain. So, to ensure a safe environment against germs, you still have to disinfect the surfaces. Disinfection involves the use of environmentally friendly and legal chemical products to kill germs and viruses like that of the novel Coronavirus. In a quarantine room where a recovered covid19 patient has just been freed, it is recommended that you close the room and leave for seven days at least after which you apply disinfectants.
Appropriate Disinfectant Products
While the disinfectant recommended against Covid19 suspected surfaces is the same as that used for someone having the flu, there are things to understand when choosing the effective chemical to disinfect your room.
First, don’t rely on natural products. While nature has the potential to be effective, if they are not produced with the needed concentration, it won’t work. The general point to note is that you should look out for products that have EPA certification, as EPA won’t approve products without the required concentration.
Cleaning and Disinfection Steps
Once someone in your household has been confirmed to be contacted by COVID-19, the appropriate thing is to quarantine the individual once they have recovered. Once they are recovered, follow the following process to clean and disinfect the vacated room to ensure a safe environment for others.
- Ensure the rooms are well-ventilated.
- Put on your gloves and face mask as you clean the various corners of the room.
- Wear gloves and a face mask while cleaning these areas.
- Thoroughly clean every corner with detergent and water solution. Also, all common places that are often touched like bathroom fixtures should be thoroughly clean.
- Use an EPA-approved disinfectant product on hard surfaces.
- There should be a prescribed timeframe you should leave for the wet surface you have just washed and disinfected to dry and for the product to work effectively. You can check the manufacturer’s label.
- Using the instructions written in the manufacturer’s direction for cleaning hard surfaces, clean the rugs, drapes, and carpets.
- Use the warmest water you can get and wash with to wash all soft items like clothing and linens, and do that through normal laundry detergent and process.
