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Remember to clean first, disinfect later
Cleaning refers to the removal of germs from surfaces. Disinfecting refers to the use of chemicals to kill germs on surfaces. Both can lower the risk of infection spread, but you should clean first, disinfect after.
Don't forget to read the label on your disinfectants. Some need to remain wet for anywhere from two to ten minutes.
The CDC recommends people create their own bleach solutions by mixing 5 tablespoons of bleach per gallon of water or 4 teaspoons bleach per quart of water.
Community members can practice routine cleaning of frequently touched surfaces (for example: tables, doorknobs, light switches, handles, desks, toilets, faucets, sinks) with household cleaners and EPA-registered disinfectants that are appropriate for the surface, following label instructions. Labels contain instructions for safe and effective use of the cleaning product including precautions you should take when applying the product, such as wearing gloves and making sure you have good ventilation during use of the product.
originally posted by: violet
Good Tips on how to clean, like clean first, disinfect later
Remember to clean first, disinfect later
Cleaning refers to the removal of germs from surfaces. Disinfecting refers to the use of chemicals to kill germs on surfaces. Both can lower the risk of infection spread, but you should clean first, disinfect after.
Don't forget to read the label on your disinfectants. Some need to remain wet for anywhere from two to ten minutes.
Which begs the question are those Clorox wipes any good because the surfaces dry so fast? I find the thicker the cloth you use to clean the better soaking it gives. To me, it’s best to thoroughly wet a good thick clock, spray the surface with a disinfecting cleaner like Fantastic and give it a good wiping (and wetting down), then let it air dry.
I also use this method, apart from surfaces I wouldn’t want bleached, like wood Tables, etc:
The CDC recommends people create their own bleach solutions by mixing 5 tablespoons of bleach per gallon of water or 4 teaspoons bleach per quart of water.
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Do you have alternatives to recommend?
originally posted by: new_here
a reply to: violet
Do you have alternatives to recommend?
I've been wanting to share something I use, but it sounds bizarre so I've been hesitant. But I believe it is good to use on fabric. Old fashioned Listerine that I put in a spray bottle. It contains a large amount of alcohol, plus thymol (anti-bacterial, viral, parasitic.)
I mist it on furniture, carpeting, curtains, the fabric in my car. I've started keeping a small bottle in my car to mist myself (clothes, hair) before I go into a store to 'ward off' germs, then afterwards too. It makes me smell a bit medicinal, but whatever. I know if I can put Listerine in my mouth, I'm not putting anything toxic on surfaces around me. It doesn't damage or stain cloth.
What do you think, ATS? Waste of time, or worthy of discussion?
originally posted by: dollukka
Aseptic cleaning
Start cleaning where it is clean and proceed to dirty, this way you won´t spread germs to clean area.