April 28, 2020 by maidwhiz
The coronavirus pandemic is getting worse with each passing day. The number of sick people keeps growing, and we can’t expect to get a cure or a vaccine anytime soon. More than ever, it’s our collective responsibility to do everything we can to curb the spread of this dangerous disease.
Fortunately, this isn’t as hard as it may sound. At the end of the day, coronavirus is still just a virus, and as such can be kept in check by good hygiene and knowing how to properly disinfect your home against COVID-19 during a standard house cleaning in Bergen County NJ.
In the following article, we’ll address some common misconceptions about germ cleaning, and supply you with further information on how to keep coronavirus out of your house. Keep reading to learn more.
What’s the difference between sanitizing and disinfecting?
Did you know that “disinfecting” and “sanitizing” refer to two different things when it comes to germ removal? Many Americans don’t know anything about this, and may even be using these terms interchangeably.
This lack of knowledge can easily put people’s health in jeopardy by making them think they’ve performed an efficient cleaning, when that’s not the case at all. Knowing the difference is crucial if you wish to protect yourself and your loved ones from COVID-19.
The differences are:
- Cleaning refers to dirt, germ, and impurity removal from objects and surfaces. It’s typically done by applying an all-purpose household cleaner, or water and soap, to a dirty surface and then scrubbing the germs off of it. This may kill some of the germs, but mostly it just reduces their number.
- Disinfecting refers to the process of using specialized household disinfectants to outright kill all germs on a surface or object. However, disinfectants can’t actually remove germs or dirt from a surface, so they should only be applied after an object or surface has already been cleaned.
- Sanitizing refers to either cleaning or disinfecting an object or surface, but not both. While it’s better than nothing, sanitizing is still nowhere near as reliable as a combination of cleaning and disinfecting.
How do I clean and disinfect a surface?
Grab a quality household disinfectant, some paper towels or clean rags, and an all-purpose detergent (or water and soap). Almost anything in a typical home can be made coronavirus-free by applying three simple steps.
These steps are:
- #1 Keep yourself safe. Put on a pair of disposable gloves and a face mask. Refrain from touching your face during the cleaning, and don’t forget to wash your hands after you’re done,
- #2 Clean an object or surface by rinsing it with detergent, or soap and water, and then wiping it with a paper towel or rag,
- #3 Disinfect by applying your disinfectant of choice to the cleaned surface. Some of these disinfectants are quite strong, so make sure you follow the instructions on the label.
Where can I schedule the finest house cleaning Bergen County NJ can offer?
One of the worst things about the coronavirus pandemic is that we have no idea how long it’ll last. For all we know, it may be months before we’re able to see our friends or enjoy a family trip to the Hiram Blauvelt Art Museum.
Given this situation, it can be incredibly difficult to find the motivation to clean, especially when it takes even more time and effort than usual. The good news is, you don’t have to do everything on your own.
At the premier cleaning company in Bergen County, MaidWhiz boasts the tools, the experience, and the know-how necessary to render superb cleaning services that will make short work of any germs in your home. Contact us today!