The coronavirus outbreak has thrown the world into chaos and disrupted all of our lives. As if that wasn’t bad enough, we also won’t be getting a cure or a vaccine anytime soon, so there’s no telling when this situation will be resolved.
The good news is, you’re not helpless. By practicing good personal hygiene and regularly cleaning and disinfecting your home, you can greatly reduce your and your loved ones’ exposure to harmful germs and parasites.
In the following article, we’ll address some common questions and misconceptions about Anchorage house cleaning and disinfection. Read on to learn how to more effectively protect yourself and your family during these difficult times.
Is cleaning the same as disinfecting?
It’s an unfortunate fact that many of our fellow Americans think the terms cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting are basically synonyms. Very few individuals are actually aware of the big differences between these three types of cleaning.
This wouldn’t be a problem under regular circumstances, but during the COVID-19 pandemic it can actually endanger people’s health by making them think they’ve disinfected a surface when all they did was sanitize it.
What is the difference between cleaning and disinfecting?
Cleanliness is more important than ever before these days. Knowing how to correctly clean and disinfect your place, and making sure your friends and relatives are also aware of it, can have a huge effect on our collective wellbeing.
The crucial differences between cleaning, disinfecting, and sanitizing are:
- Cleaning is the act of using general-purpose household products, or soap and water, to remove dust and dirt from a surface by washing it or wiping it down. This process generally doesn’t destroy germs, but instead moves them around.
- Disinfecting involves the use of specialized household disinfectants that are designed to destroy microbes. As they don’t remove dust and grime, these products should be applied after a surface has already been cleaned.
- Sanitizing refers to the act of either cleaning or disinfecting an area, but not both. Unfortunately, sanitizing alone simply isn’t enough during the coronavirus pandemic.
It’s important to point out that household disinfectants contain strong chemicals. If you’ve never used a particular product before, take the time to familiarize yourself with the instructions on the bottle before you begin your cleaning.
How often should you disinfect your house?
Under regular circumstances, a home only needs to be disinfected once a month or so, or when a member of your household is sick and you want to ensure they don’t infect anyone else. Needless to say, things are different during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Depending on the number of people in your household and how often they go outside, you’ll need to disinfect your home at least once or twice a week. The best way to do this is to make disinfection a part of your standard cleanings.
When disinfecting your home, pay special attention to frequently-touched surfaces:
- Light switches
- All types of handles
- Doorknobs
- TV remotes
- Video game controllers
- Desks
- Tables
- Counters
- Faucets
- Touchscreens
- Keyboards
- Computer mice
- Reusable bottles
- Keys
Where can I book the finest Anchorage house cleaning service?
Between the coronavirus pandemic, the social distancing, and the way our lives have been put on hold, it’s no surprise that many Americans are feeling depressed and lacking motivation to work or do house chores.
Here at White Lilac, we’d like to lend you a helping hand. We can match you with superbly trained and highly experienced cleaning professionals in Anchorage and nearby communities who will happily clean and disinfect your home while you relax at the Point Woronzof Park.
Book your cleaning today, or give us a call if you’d like to learn more about us. We can’t wait to meet you!