First of all, we must be clear that cleaning and disinfecting are not exactly the same. Sometimes we clean, but we don’t disinfect. Ideally, use a suitable cleaner first and then disinfect with bleach, ammonia, or a disinfectant spray. Vinegar diluted in water also has a disinfecting effect. This will ensure that we kill all viruses and bacteria that may be there, including the coronavirus if it had entered the house. It is true that there are also cleaning products that offer us both functions in a single product and this can be more comfortable for us, although also somewhat more expensive and perhaps not so highly effective
It is best to start first by cleaning the dust and stains that may exist and then disinfect those smooth surfaces that we usually touch frequently, such as doorknobs (and the doors themselves), tables, chairs … It is also very It is important to disinfect the electronic gadgets that we continually touch such as the controls of the TV (and the TV itself), the telephones and the intercom, the tablets, the computer, the switches, etc. Viruses can roam freely on smooth surfaces for a long time. However, in porous ones, such as fabric or paper, they die much earlier.
After this first “basic” cleaning, we go to each of the rooms in the house:
Bathrooms and kitchen: Given the use that both places have, they are the greatest sources of possible infections in the house, so it is very important that we clean and disinfect them thoroughly. You have to thoroughly clean and disinfect the toilet, the sink, the taps, the radiator … Also small elements such as the brush, the toilet paper holder and the towel rail. In the case of the kitchen: clean the countertop very well, where some food remains, and also the oven and microwave inside. It is highly advisable to do a good cleaning of the refrigerator, given its contact with food. You can also take advantage of it to clean the cabinets inside and out, the shelves, the drawers, etc.
- Sofas, armchairs and household linen: Clean the sofa and armchairs well, especially if you have pets and / or small children. Remove the covers or, if they are made of leather, clean them with a special upholstery product. Put curtains, bedding, blankets, towels in the washing machine … At a high temperature they will be better disinfected, but be careful with the indications that you put on the label in each case so as not to spoil them
- Windows: Also clean the windows well. The glasses with a good glass cleaner and a cloth or kitchen paper. PVC profiles such as KÖMMERLING’s can be cleaned very well with warm / hot water and mild soap. In addition, this brand has a specific product to make them even better called Koraclean. In addition, you can take the opportunity to review the joints, grease the hardware, etc. In this post we gave you some tips on how to clean PVC windows well.
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