The Ministry of Health reports that some scientists have published the survival time of COVID-19 on surfaces. Scientific experiments are conducted under highly controlled conditions of temperature and humidity. But beyond the results, hygiene at home is essential to prevent the spread of the virus.
In general terms, it is recommended to ventilate the rooms frequently (at least 5 minutes a day). Wash clothes without shaking and, whenever possible, use hot water. And in confirmed or suspected cases of coronavirus at home, follow the recommendations for home isolation.
The kitchen, bathrooms and all surfaces that are frequently touched must be disinfected periodically, in this sense special attention should be paid to:
- Knobs and handles for doors, windows, drawers and cabinets.
- Railings and handrails.
- Switches, buttons, push buttons.
- Elevator buttons.
- Telephone, telephone.
- Remote controls.
- Touching surfaces of appliances, tables, chairs, and other furniture.
- Taps.
- Cookware.
The recommendation is simple: Use soap and water (or a common cleaner), following these tips:
- Clean frequently.
- Wear gloves and cleaning clothes.
- Follow the directions on the labels and do not mix products.
- Use different cloths to disinfect.
- Wash and dry cleaning materials well.
- Always wash your hands when finished.
For surfaces that touch very frequently and in the bathroom, before cleaning with soap and water, you can disinfect by mixing 20 ml of bleach (3-5%) with 980 ml of water. Leave to act for 5 minutes and rinse with soap and water. You can also use authorized virulent disinfectants.
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