April 6, 2020 by Mulberry Maids
Now that the vicious Coronavirus is lurking behind every corner, protection is paramount. Avoiding any contact and washing your hands are your best defense. However, you also need to keep your home clean and prevent Coronavirus from settling inside. After all, you’re bound to spend most of your time indoors in the upcoming weeks, which is why you should cut the risk of contamination.
Stay tuned and find out what measures your trusted home cleaning in Denver recommends. With these tips, you’ll know the right way to make your home healthy and ultra-clean in these dire circumstances.
How to keep your home clean and free from Coronavirus?
In normal circumstances, we’d be helping you with tasks such as doing housework with toddlers around or making housework fun for your toddler. But now, we need to stress just how important a clean home actually is, and help you overcome the Coronavirus situation. Here are some of the methods you should follow in your house:
Take your shoes off at the front door
Keep a mat at your front door and always leave your shoes there before entering your home. Make sure to remind your kids to do it as well, especially if they like getting on top of their beds with shoes on.
Address high-touch surfaces
Since Coronavirus can remain on plastic and stainless steel surfaces for up to 72 hours, it’s vital to clean high-touch surfaces. These include
- Doorknobs
- Switches
- Refrigerator and microwave doors
- Handles and faucets
- Counters and table tops
- Toilet and faucet handles
- Drawer pulls
When tackling these surfaces, use your household disinfectant and a paper towel or a disposable cloth. Work from one side of the surface to the other in order to avoid recontamination. If you plan to reuse your cloth for more cleaning, don’t forget to wash it and let it dry.
In the case of electronics (cellphones, computers, keyboards, etc.), put on a wipeable cover before cleaning. If there are no manufacturer’s instructions, use alcohol-based sprays or wipes containing at least 70% alcohol. Dry the surface completely.
Do the dishes with hot water
Wash your dishes with hot water and detergent to prevent the virus from inhabiting them. It’s even better if you have a dishwasher since it can use water that’s much hotter than your hands can handle.
Wash your clothes and linen regularly
Use the warmest setting on your washer for all your clothes and linen if the fabric allows it. Additionally, don’t shake them before putting them inside to avoid a potential spread of the virus. Finally, make sure to completely dry your clothes.
Air out your house
Let outdoor air enter your house as often as possible. It will not only freshen things up but also help remove any viral particles.
Keep a relatively high humidity level
According to the experts at the Americal Society for Microbiology, keeping the humidity level in your home at around 50% may help reduce the number of pathogens in the air. So, get a humidifier and make sure to keep the humidity at the recommended level throughout the outbreak.
Should I use gloves?
Typically, it’s much safer to use gloves while cleaning. Once you’re done, remember to wash the gloves with soap and water and dry them.
If you decide not to go for gloves, be sure to wash your hands both before and after the cleaning.
The top home cleaning in Denver has got you covered
Whether you’re in need of standard recurring cleaning in your common areas, or some deep cleaning, Mulberry Maids are here for you. The cleaners we work with are trustworthy and meticulous professionals who will make sure your home is healthy and fresh.
Unfortunately, due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, our services won’t be available until further notice. In the meantime, stay safe, preserve your health, and we’ll all be able to have fun Boyd Lake and other fascinating places after we’ve overcome this predicament. Feel free to reach out to us for any cleaning-related questions!