Are you looking for ways to disinfect your home so that you kill any coronavirus particles that may be present? Fortunately, there are a variety of accessible, inexpensive cleaning products on the market that can be used to keep your home as safe from COVID-19 as possible. Here are a few household products that you can use to clean your home and protect yourself and your family from COVID-19.
What You Can Use
- Soap is incredibly effective at removing and deactivating viruses. Any regular liquid or bar soap can be used to clean your hands and body to remove any virus particles that have attached themselves to you during the day.
- Clorox and Lysol products have both been proven to kill COVID-19. Wipes, sprays, and aerosols from these brands can all work well to sanitize and disinfect different surfaces.
- Cleaning solutions that contain at least 70% isopropyl alcohol can kill coronaviruses. If you spray your cell phone or countertop with an isopropyl alcohol solution, make sure you allow it to sit for at least 30 seconds before wiping it away.
What You Should Not Do
You should never mix cleaning supplies together unless the directions on the package tell you to. Some cleaning supplies contain chemicals that can create toxic gases if they are mixed together. You should also avoid spraying your skin with Clorox or Lysol sprays, as they are not meant to be used on the skin.
If you have any questions about protecting your family and household from COVID-19, the CDC offers an extensive guide on how to do just that. You can also check out this blog post.
Questions About Our Sanitation Procedures?
Our Arlington dental office has always followed strict infection control protocols. We have enhanced our safety measures because of COVID-19. Reach out to our Ballston Dental Care team if you’re unsure whether it’s safe for your family to visit the dentist. We are here to help your dental experiences be as stress-free as possible!
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