COVID-19 has clearly stolen the spotlight in Sri Lanka and around the globe where we must play multiple service provider roles ourselves. But not to worry! QuickHelp has got you covered.
Sanitization, Cleaning, Disinfecting, you name it, we’ve heard it for the past one and half months right? But does Cleaning and Disinfecting mean the same thing? The answer is a big NO.
The word cleaning is the mantra our mothers chant everyday which ideally means removing any contaminants from the surfaces of the house. Then what does Disinfecting mean? Simply put, getting rid of any bacteria, virus or other micro-organisms that could cause diseases.
Read more: Tips for Sanitizing your workspace
So the ideal service type would be a combination of both cleaning and disinfecting. Here are a few tips to keep your home cleaned and sanitized, which can keep you safe!
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Cleaning and Disinfecting the most-touched surfaces daily
Door knobs, Light switches, Table surfaces, Kitchen Counters, TV remote controls and any other devices and surfaces which frequently needs to be cleaned and sanitized daily even if you don’t leave the house.
First remove any dusts or contaminants using a wet towel with soapy water and then apply a proper disinfectant.
Don’t have a disinfectant at home? Couldn’t find any in Colombo or the ‘near me’ didn’t locate any near you? Feeling like the whole of Sri Lanka has run out of Disinfectant? Not to worry! We’ve got you covered with a DIY bleach disinfectant towards the latter.
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Washing clothes the usual way is safe enough
Washing clothes with regular laundry soap or washing powder and drying at a slightly higher temperature is all you need to do to disinfect your clothes. Now that the sun also decided to be warmer than usual, nothing to worry about!
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Any package that enters your home needs to be wiped with Disinfectant
The COVID-19 virus could live up to 24 hours on cardboard surfaces, so let’s not take a risk. Wipe the packages with disinfectant and you’re good to unpack.
How to make your own Bleach Disinfectant spray (DIY)
There are some easy DIY disinfectants you can make at home. One such disinfectant is a Bleach spray. As you know, you shouldn’t mix bleach with any other chemicals apart from the below recommended and also wear gloves when using it. Oh and open your windows! Ventilation is key.
- 4 teaspoons household bleach
- 1 quarter water
- Pour both into one quart spray bottle, shake vigorously
- Spray on surface to disinfect, let sit for 10 minutes, wipe away with wet cloth
After the pandemic better offs, the reliable cleaners at QuickHelp will be back to help you with all these. But for now, Stay safe, stay clean and disinfected.
