Cleaning and disinfecting your home regularly is important for maintaining a healthy living environment. By cleaning and disinfecting, you are reducing the germs and bacteria in your home that can cause illness and disease. Additionally, regular cleaning and disinfecting can help to reduce allergens in the air, allowing you to breathe easier and enjoy a healthier living space. It is also important to regularly clean and disinfect to help reduce the spread of illness in the home, especially if someone in the home is already feeling ill.
Here’s a few tips to get this done safely.
- Always read and follow the product label instructions before use.
- Start by dusting and vacuuming surfaces to remove dirt and debris before using a disinfectant. Remember that cleaning and disinfecting are two separate processes.
- Wear gloves and protective eyewear when using a disinfectant spray or aerosol. This is to protect yourself from any unwanted accidents while cleaning.
- Make sure you ventilate the area when using a disinfectant spray or aerosol.
- Start with cleaning surfaces with a detergent and water before using a disinfectant.
- Keep all surfaces wet for the specified contact time on the product label.
- Make sure to pay attention to hard-to-reach places such as cracks, crevices, and corners when spraying and wiping with a disinfectant.
- Change the cleaning cloth or paper towel frequently when wiping and sanitizing.
- Discard used cleaning cloths or paper towels in a lined trash can.
- Rinse surfaces with clean water after disinfection.
