Covid How to Clean Surfaces During the COVID-19 Outbreak
How to Clean Common Surfaces During the COVID-19 Outbreak
- A recent study reports that COVID-19 can live on surfaces such as cardboard for up to 24 hours and plastic and stainless steel for up to 3 days.
- However, a microbiologist says this doesn’t call for panic.
- Bathrooms and kitchens are areas that harbor germs in your home.
Experts say proper cleaning can clear away a variety of germs.
As experts encourage thorough handwashing and hygiene practices to protect yourself and others from the coronavirus, if you’re able to take shelter at home during the outbreak, you may be wondering what you can do to keep your home clear of the COVID-19 virus.
Concern may be on your mind especially since news began circulating about a recent study published in the medRxiv depository.
The study found that COVID-19 can remain in the air for up to 3 hours and live on surfaces such as cardboard for up to 24 hours and plastic and stainless steel for up to 3 days.
However, Jason Tetro, microbiologist and host of “Super Awesome Science Show,” points out that the research is based on a lab test paper.
“The testing is not indicative of what happens in the real world.
While he doesn’t think people need to go overboard with cleaning for the sake of the virus, he says proper cleaning can clear away a variety of germs.
“The coronavirus is just one of the pathogens that could infect you, and others are far more common than this one,” said Tetro.
Areas to clean in your home
We know that, in the home, bathrooms and kitchens are always areas that harbor germs. When it comes to bathrooms and kitchens, we focus on the cupboard and drawer knobs, sink and taps. In kitchens, also clean the handles and fronts of appliances, such as refrigerator, dishwasher, oven, and toaster oven.
Other areas of the house experts say should get a good cleaning include those often touched such as:
- remote controls
- game controllers
- keyboards and computer mice
- cell phones and landlines
- light switches and switch plates
- doorknobs and doors
- staircase railings
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A House Wash Will Lead to a Healthier Home
Airborne and surface contaminants that end up on your home can be harmful to your health. For example, mould spores can end up on your shoes or air borne. Consequently, this can lead to them spreading into your home where there is no UV light to kill off the mould. As a result, concerning symptoms such as asthma-like signs, along with burning eyes, irritability, blood nose, fatigue, headache, even memory loss.
– Written by Daniel Olsen
