How to protect your home from COVID-19?

If you touch an object on which infected particles of a patient with a coronavirus could remain, you can become infected. To avoid this, it is necessary not only to observe basic hygiene rules, but also to secure your home. A number of simple expert recommendations will help you do this.

Highlight coronavirus exposure

In the corridor of an apartment or house, you can distinguish an area in which there is a high risk of coronavirus exposure. As a rule, this is a place where a person leaves outer clothing, shoes, a bag, keys. A bottle of disinfectant should be placed near the front door. Coming from the street, you must immediately treat your hands, this will help narrow the territory that may be infected.

Disinfect the things you go out with

After returning from the street, you need to disinfect the things with which you go outside (this does not apply to clothes and shoes). For example, bag, glasses, keys, wallet, mobile phone. Infected particles can get on them, so wipe these things regularly with soapy water or disinfectants.

Carry out regular wet cleaning

It is necessary to regularly carry out wet cleaning of all rooms. The most dangerous places are tables, chairs, a refrigerator, a microwave, door and cabinet handles, and switches. We touch these items most often, and many microbes can accumulate on them. These areas must be cleaned with a disinfectant or soapy solution. The same goes for gadgets and computer keyboards. Be sure to daily disinfect the taps and the toilet button.

It is recommended that you wash your purchased foods before putting them in the refrigerator or on the table. Also, in order to prevent coronavirus, you need to regularly ventilate the apartment: every day at least two times for half an hour.

Keep personal hygiene

Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds under running water. Be sure to change clothes after returning from the street. It is advisable to take a shower right away. Do not walk around the apartment in those things in which you were on the street.

Each family member should have separate towels and dishes. Change your bedding often. Clothes are best washed at water temperatures above 60 ° C.