Guide to Disinfecting Surfaces

May 29, 2022 by Mulberry Maids

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Keeping up with disinfecting surfaces throughout the home can sometimes be a challenge in addition to all the other cleaning tasks and chores on your list! Luckily, this task does not need to be difficult, and can be performed in just a couple minutes!

As one of the top house cleaning services in Loveland Colorado, we are here to help provide a guide to disinfecting surfaces consistently throughout your house. As always, consistency is key to any home cleaning routine, and the more you perform it, the easier it will be!

Keep reading on to learn more about quick and effective surface disinfecting!

What surfaces should I focus on?

While disinfecting is a type of cleaning, not all cleaning will disinfect surfaces. Cleaning with a microfiber cloth and regular soap and water, or a general all purpose solution works by removing germs and dirt from surfaces, while cleaning with a disinfectant will actually kill the germs. Regular cleaning is typically sufficient to rid your home of germs, but disinfecting can be useful after someone has been sick in your home, or if anyone in your household is immunocompromised.

Areas to focus on for disinfecting can include high touch areas, as well as kitchens and bathrooms. This includes the following areas to look out for:

• Countertops in the kitchen
• Handles and faucets in the bathroom and kitchen
• Toilets
• Door knobs and light switches
• Remote controls
• Handles of appliances
• Common household products

As the disinfect kills germs, it is important to let the disinfectant sit for a length of time to work before wiping it away. It is best to read the instructions carefully for your disinfectant spray. 

How often should I disinfect areas in my home?

A good habit to get into is to disinfect or thoroughly clean the above mentioned areas on a weekly basis. This is especially true after someone has been sick in your home. 

Factors to consider include:

• Has anyone been sick in your home recently?
• How many people live in your home? If you live by yourself, you won’t need to clean as often as a home full of a family with children. 
• How clean and tidy you are. If you are in a good habit of wiping down areas on a regular basis, you won’t need to deep clean or disinfect as often. 

Are there any reasons to not disinfect my house?

Disinfectants can be quite strong, and can trigger asthma symptoms. If you are good at thoroughly cleaning surfaces in your home, then the need to disinfect will be much less, as cleaning will rid the home of many germs and bacteria. 

You should also be really careful to not mix regular cleaning chemicals and disinfectant together, as they have the potential to cause a dangerous reaction.

Additionally, while disinfectants have the ability to kill viruses that can harm us, they also will kill other microorganisms that can be helpful to us. This is a reason to use them sparingly and only when needed.  

Unmatched house cleaning services in Loveland Colorado!

Loveland is a great community to be part of, and Mulberry Maids is proud to employ the best of the best in the area. Between our comprehensive interview process to our in depth training, you can rest assured that you will receive a fantastic cleaning service. 

So whether you live next to Kroh Park or closer to downtown, we are here to serve all your cleaning needs. Reach out today to get your next cleaning on our schedule!