As we try to fight the spread of COVID-19, we all need to ensure that our hygiene and protection standards will remain high.
A study proved that COVID-19 can survive on surfaces, such as worktops or door handles, for up to three days. The virus was detected on plastic and stainless steel for up to 72 hours after exposure and on cardboard for up to 24 hours.
In this season, you may want to take a few extra steps in your daily cleaning routine to ensure your home remains as germ-free as possible. And this is where a steam cleaner can help, eliminating germs and bacteria so you can maintain a healthy and hygienic home.
Aside from thoroughly cleaning your home, UK National Health Service suggests that steam cleaning is effective against germs and can help to disinfect curtains, carpets, soft furnishings, and other surfaces. Heat at temperatures over 77°C is the best killer of bacteria and viruses, and the temperature a steamer can produce is much higher than that.
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Cleaning and disinfecting tips to remember:• Pre-clean any surfaces prior to disinfecting to remove any excess dirt or grime.
• After disinfecting, let the surface air dry as recommended on the product label.
• If disinfecting food contact surfaces or toys, rinse with water after they air dry.
• Pay particular attention to disinfecting things that come into frequent contact with your hands, like your phone.
• If using a disinfectant wipe, throw out after using.
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How to wear medical masks to protect against Coronavirus:
Before putting on a mask, clean hands with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water.
Cover mouth and nose with mask and make sure there are no gaps between your face and the mask.
Avoid touching the mask while using it; if you do, clean your hands with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water.
Replace the mask with a new one as soon as it is damp and do not re-use single-use masks.
To remove the mask: remove it from behind (do not touch the front of the mask); discard immediately in a closed bin; clean hands with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water.
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