Coronavirus (COVID-19) is spreading like a fire in the world. Countries to state boundaries are getting lockdown so as to break the human contact and communication of coronavirus. Everyone is taking necessary precautions to keep themselves away from the deadly infection but for daily needs, people have to go out and unwillingly they touch certain things from where they can catch the infection and bring it home. Washing hands properly and sanitizing them along with disinfecting home is also necessary.

Which things need to be sanitized at home?

 Doorknobs, cabinet handles, refrigerator door, T.V. remotes and countertops and anything that you come in contact with hands many times a day.

 One forgets to sanitize computer keyboard and mouse, frequently used electronics, like tablets and laptops, even debit cards and wallets need to be sanitized.

If anyone is sick at your home with possible coughing and sneezing symptoms, the areas listed above need to be sanitized more regularly.

For areas that can’t be wiped down like sofa, mattresses, and carpet, use a disinfectant spray for them.

Before you disinfect anything in your house, you should remember that you wear gloves. Rubber gloves are more durable and reusable. Just remember to wash your hand with soap and warm water after using any cleaning products.

How to sanitize your home during Coronavirus outbreak: Things that can be used

Sanitize home with soap and water or disinfectant

Any frequently contacted areas can be washed with soap and water before sanitizing. It includes washing your hands with soap and water regularly. Disinfectants are multipurpose cleaners and could be used on many types of surfaces to keep away the bacteria or germs from your house.

Sanitizing home with alcohol-based products

Rubbing alcohol-based products consisting of 70 percent alcohol will surely kill the virus but cause less damage to the virus as compared to bleaching objects.  Remember to use rub alcohol without diluting it. Although keep in mind that the rubbing alcohol may cause discoloration on some items like plastic when used as a disinfectant.

Sanitize home using bleach

The floors of the home are the most important to clean. Using 1 cup of bleach mixed with 5 gallons of water to mop the floor is recommended during Coronavirus outbreak

You may not want to use bleach on the hardwood as it would cause discoloration. Instead, a cloth dipped in disinfectant solution (vinegar and half a cup in 1-gallon water) could be used for mopping wood areas. Always uses gloves when using bleach, remember not to dilute bleach with anything except water.

It is important that you just don’t swipe the surface to disinfect it. It is essential to use the required quantity of cleaner for it to work efficiently. Make sure that you are using appropriate cleaner according to the porous and non-porous surfaces. Clean all the surfaces with which you come in contact many times in a day to prevent the coronavirus as prevention is always better than cure. Thus, be clean and be safe.