How to Clean for Covid-19

8/2/2021 (Permalink)

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According to Yale Medicine, the delta variant of Covid-19 is now the dominate Covid-19 strain that is causing a recent spike in Covid-19 cases around the US. Beyond the recommended vaccination, how can you protect yourself from Covid-19? According to the Center for Disease Control by masking up in public places and cleaning regularly.

1. Focus on cleaning high touch surfaces regularly. Things like door knobs, faucets and even remote controls can easily be disinfected and prevent the spread of the virus. The professionals at SERVPRO of Greater Waco use,  SERVPROXIDE , which kills and eliminates 99.999% of viruses and bacteria and reduces the spread of germs and pathogens on all treated surfaces. It’s also safe around food, children and pets.
2. Clean other surfaces as needed or when they are visibly dirty.  It’s also recommended to increase frequency if members of the home are more likely to contract the virus.
3. While cleaning, ensure for adequate ventilation and use any cleaning agent according to the instructions on the label.  SERVPROXIDE is easy to use and doesn’t require the use of gloves or a mask and is rated the lowest toxicity rating by the EPA, making it great for everyday use.
4. Make sure to wash your hands for 20 seconds immediately after cleaning or disinfecting as well as after removing gloves.
5. Make sure to disinfect the home within 24 hours if someone is sick or has contracted Covid-19 to prevent the spread of the virus.
6. If someone becomes sick, keep a separate bathroom and bedroom if possible, and make sure that they have adequate amounts of separate cleaning and medical supplies.  In shared spaces, make sure the ill person cleans and disinfects surfaces after each use.
7. Make sure to wear a mask, along with the ill person if you must be around someone that has contracted the virus.
8. Increase air circulation in your home by opening doors and windows and adjust your HVAC settings to increase ventilation and bring in fresh air. If you’re unable to open doors and windows, consider using air filtration or turning on your bathroom or stove exhaust fans.
9. Change your HVAC filter to a pleated filter, which is more efficient than a traditional filter and only needs to be changed out every 3 months.

By making small changes and cleaning more, everyone can make a difference in combating the rise of Covid-19 and the numerous variants of the virus.

Need professional cleaning or a Covid-19 cleaning? Call SERVPRO® of Greater Waco 254-224-5999