Tips for cleaning and disinfection during COVID-19

OTTUMWA, Iowa (KYOU) - We currently know all of the methods that can help combat COVID-19 in our own home. According to Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Food Safety Specialists, many consumers are unfamiliar with the steps. Suitable for cleaning and disinfecting.

"We knew that the EPA and CDC had published this list of disinfectants, so we say," Okay, okay, people use a little bit of disinfectant, but they need to know how to do it properly, "said Shannon. Coleman , Assistant professor and specialist in food security at the ISU Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition.

According to Coleman, the first step in cleaning and sterilizing household surfaces is to really understand the difference between cleaning and disinfecting.

"Cleaning consists of using detergent or soap to clean the surface and remove all organic matter. You want to clean the surface thoroughly and then let it air dry. After it is determined that the surface is completely dry, returned a disinfectant or disinfectant. ""

When disinfecting, be sure to follow the manufacturer's instructions for using each product. So the most important thing is not the amount of liquid or spray, but the time in which you let the product work.

"Allow him to have his contact time. (Authorize) this disinfectant or disinfectant to activate this virus or bacteria. In most cases when we shop at home, we find out how long we let it rest before we clean it or anything. " Said Coleman.

Coleman also recommends using paper towels for disposal instead of rags or other microfibers that can contaminate a surface again. To learn more about Coleman and his colleagues, click here .

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