
The Coronavirus pandemic is here to stay for an indefinite period. Despite the vaccines available for people, the battle is far from over. One reason to remain cautious is that this virus keeps mutating and more and more strains are being discovered in various parts of the world. So, it’s our duty and responsibility to ensure that our residential places stay clean and safe for eradicating this global pandemic.
This guide will help you learn different methods to ensure that your place maintains proper hygiene to fight COVID-19 presence.
Maintain Personal Hygiene
Basic hygiene activities can reduce the chances of spreading coronavirus, resulting in keeping your family’s and other’s health in good condition.
Avoid Touching Your Face
It’s the fundamental way of preventing the spread of this deadly virus. Make sure that you don’t touch your mouth, nose, or eyes. Wear a mask at all times when you are near other people, and avoid touching it as well.
Use Your Elbow To Cover Your Mouth When Sneezing
Sneezing or coughing releases microparticles that carry germs, bacteria, and viruses. So, ensure that you use your elbow to cover your nose and mouth before you are about to sneeze or cough. If using a tissue to wipe your face, dispose of it safely in a dustbin to avoid contaminating your surroundings.
Maintain Reasonable Distance
The World Health Organization (WHO) states that coronavirus spreads more vigorously when people avoid social distancing. That’s why you must maintain at least a 3-feet distance from each other. Try avoiding socializing with people in your family who you find sneezing or coughing frequently.
Practice Washing Hands Often
Washing hands and keeping them clean is one of the best ways to defend against coronavirus, prevent HAI’s from spreading, and maintain proper hygiene. Healthcare-associated infections that people often get when in contact with people who have medical conditions can also increase the chances of spreading the virus. So, make sure you wash your hands frequently using a bar of antibacterial soap and water for at least 30 seconds.
Tips To Clean Around The House
Besides maintaining personal hygiene, you should also aim at keeping your house clean. Regular parcels, groceries, and other items you get from the outside world can bring in germs and viruses that could make you or your loved one sick. That’s why we recommend following the below tips to keep your home safe for living.
Disinfect Your Home Thoroughly
Disinfecting and cleaning surfaces that you regularly touch around your home should be your primary target because you and your family members often contact such places. Such spots in your house have more chances of residing viruses and other germs.
Make sure that you choose good-quality cleaning products and disinfectants. Also, remember to follow the instructions given on these products to use them safely and effectively. While looking at the instructions, don’t ignore the precautions written on such products’ safety guides. Follow them all properly to maintain maximum cleanliness in your house. Wear a pair of safety gloves while you disinfect the place around your home. Some reputed authorities have also created lists sharing recommended products that people can use to fight the COVID-19 virus. You can use them as well.
Wear Clean Clothes Regularly
If you had to contact someone who was sick, ensure that you take off your clothes as soon as you reach home. Dispose of those clothes safely outside the house in a tub with clothing disinfectant. It’s not clear how long the virus can stay on clothes, but authorities say that it can stay there from hours to even days. So, be cautious of this and avoid wearing such contaminated garments for too long, or you might risk spreading the virus to your family members.
Moreover, it’s always a good practice to remove the clothes that may or may not have the virus when you come home from a crowded place. Besides clothes, remember to change towels and bed sheets too. All these necessities are the riskiest at contaminating people. So, be cautious when you wear them or use them.
Coronavirus has undoubtedly changed the way people live nowadays. To avoid risking your or your loved ones’ lives, better stick with a strict schedule maintaining strict hygiene until this pandemic passes away. Until it does, make sure you follow the guidelines offered by WHO and other health organizations responsibly. And, when your turn for the vaccination comes, do get it to create herd immunity in your local area to curb this fatal virus.