The Importance of Covid Disinfection
The coronavirus pandemic has drastically changed our lives, from the way we work to the way we socialize. One of the most important changes is the need for increased hygiene and sanitation practices. To protect ourselves and others from this virus, one of the best ways is through Covid disinfection.
Covid disinfection is a process that uses special cleaning products and techniques to destroy germs, viruses, and bacteria on surfaces. This includes SARS-CoV-2 – the virus that causes COVID-19. The goal is to reduce the risk of spreading infection by eliminating or reducing harmful microbes on surfaces.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends regular cleaning and disinfecting of frequently touched items such as doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets, and sinks. They also suggest using EPA-registered disinfectants on these surfaces.
It is essential to understand that cleaning and disinfecting are two different processes. Cleaning removes dirt while disinfecting kills germs on those surfaces. To properly sanitize a surface it must first be cleaned with soap or detergent.
Covid disinfection is an important part of keeping our homes and workplaces safe during this pandemic. It can help reduce the risk of spreading infection by killing germs on surfaces which could otherwise be transferred to people. It is important to use EPA-registered products that are effective against SARS-CoV-2 when cleaning or sanitizing.
Covid disinfection can also help reduce other illnesses like colds or flu viruses by regularly sanitizing frequently touched items like doorknob handles or light switches.
In addition to using EPA registered products, there are other steps you can take to reduce your risk of spreading infection such as washing your hands often with soap for at least 20 seconds; avoiding touching your eyes, nose, or mouth; covering your mouth when you cough; staying away from people who are sick; wearing a face covering in public; avoiding close contact with people; and regularly cleaning and sanitizing frequently touched items.
Covid disinfection is an essential part in keeping yourself and others safe during this pandemic, and following CDC guidelines for cleaning and sanitizing frequently touched items can help reduce the spread of infection.