In the face of the COVID-19 epidemic, the disease control and prevention centers have released guidelines for household and business cleaning and disinfection to prevent the virus from spreading.
Although coronaviruses are transmitted much more frequently through breath droplets than through contaminated surfaces, which has not yet been documented, current evidence suggests that the new coronavirus on surfaces from different surfaces may remain viable for hours or days.
"Cleaning visibly contaminated surfaces with subsequent disinfection is a proven method of preventing COVID-19 and other viral respiratory diseases in households and communities," said the CDC.
The new cleanup guide published by CDC last week aims to limit the survival of the virus at home and at work.
In order to prevent the spread of germs, people should regularly clean frequently touched surfaces such as tables, door handles, light switches, handles, desks, toilets, taps and sinks with household cleaning agents. and disinfectants registered by the Environmental Protection Agency that are suitable for the surface. Following the directions on the label will help ensure the effectiveness of the product, the CDC said.
"The labels provide instructions for the safe and effective use of the cleaning product, including precautions when applying the product, such as wearing gloves and ensuring adequate ventilation during product use," said the CDC.
In homes where there is a confirmed or suspected COVID-19 patient, household members should daily clean and disinfect touch-sensitive surfaces in public areas of the home such as tables, chairs with rigid backs, door handles, light switches, etc. Remote controls, handles, desks, toilets and sinks are common.
Other COVID-19 tips for household cleaning include a special patient room and bathroom, where the frequency of cleaning should be reduced to cleaning if necessary to avoid unnecessary contact with the sick person, according to the CDC.
"Whenever possible, a sick person should stay in a specific room away from other people in the household and follow advice on home care," said the CDC. "The caregiver can provide personal cleaners for a sick person's bedroom and bathroom, unless the room is occupied by a child or other person for whom such aids would not be suitable. These supplies include handkerchiefs, paper towels, cleaning agents and disinfectants registered by the EPA. ""
If no separate toilet is available, the toilet should be cleaned and disinfected by a sick person after each use. If this is not possible, the caregiver should wait as long as possible after use by a sick person to clean and disinfect highly sensitive surfaces.
Wear disposable gloves for cleaning and disinfecting surfaces, which must be disposed of after each cleaning. If reusable gloves are used, they should be used for cleaning and disinfecting surfaces for COVID-19 and should not be used for any other purpose. Wash your hands immediately after removing the gloves.
If the surfaces are dirty, they should be cleaned with detergent or water and soap before disinfection.
For the disinfection of surfaces, use diluted household bleaching solutions, alcoholic solutions with at least 70% alcohol or household disinfectants approved by the EPA. Make sure that all cleaning products have not passed their expiration date and follow all instructions, including proper ventilation.
Remember never to mix bleach with ammonia or any other detergent.
Remove all visible contamination from smooth surfaces such as carpets and curtains and clean them with the appropriate cleaning agents specified for use on these surfaces. Wash the items after cleaning as needed according to the manufacturer's instructions. If possible, wash and dry items in the hottest water settings suitable for the items, or use products with EPA-approved information on emerging viral pathogens suitable for porous surfaces.
When handling a sick person's clothing, wear disposable gloves that can be disposed of after each use. If you wear reusable gloves, be sure to dedicate them to cleaning and disinfecting surfaces for COVID-19. Do not use for other household purposes and fold hands immediately after removing gloves. If you are not wearing gloves, wash your hands immediately after handling dirty laundry.
Do not shake dirty clothing to minimize the possibility of viruses spreading in the air and wash the items as necessary according to the manufacturer's instructions. If possible, wash the items in the hottest water setting suitable for the items and dry them well. A sick person's dirty clothes can be washed with other people's items.
Also clean and disinfect the laundry baskets after use.
Other preventive measures:
Wash your hands frequently, even immediately after taking off your gloves and after contact with a sick person. Wash your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available and your hands are not visibly dirty, you can use an alcohol-based hand disinfectant that contains at least 60% alcohol. However, if your hands are visibly dirty, always wash your hands with soap and water.
Household members should follow normal preventive measures at work and at home, including recommended hand hygiene, and avoid touching eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands. Wash your hands after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing, after using the bathroom, before eating or preparing food, after coming into contact with animals or animals, and before and after someone else who need help, have given routing. like a child.
Remember that when caring for people with COVID-19 or another illness, it is helpful to prevent the disease from spreading by eating the sick person in their room. If you use disposable catering accessories, wear gloves and wash them in hot water or in the dishwasher. Wash your hands after handling food.
Also set aside a lined garbage can for the sick person, wear gloves to remove garbage bags, handle or dispose of the garbage. Then wash your hands.
The home care tips published by CDC are available online at www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/guidance-prevent-spread.html .
Kim Harris can be contacted at taleditor@reedermedia.com.
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