As many homeowners anticipate the gradual transition away from COVID-19 stay healthy at home order, local home and carpet cleaning services remain focused on giving clients the services and information they need to promote safer health. To help you maintain proper hygiene in the coming months, below are the CDC’s COVID-19 prevention recommendations to offer a few essential cleaning tips.

5 CDC Recommendations for Cleaning Against COVID-19

1. Wash Hands Frequently

The coronavirus is easily transmitted through hands-to-face contact. As such, you should thoroughly wash your hands after coughing, sneezing, being around a sick person, going into public, or touching shared surfaces outside of your household.

Ideally, you should scrub your hands with soap and warm water for 20 seconds. If soap and water aren’t available, use a hand sanitizer that has 60% alcohol content or higher.

2. Clean Visibly Surfaces First  

Viruses and other pathogens can be harder to kill if they are on dirty surfaces. Before disinfecting, you should scrub and wipe down all visibly dirty surfaces, such as tables, counters, and floors. Professional carpet cleaning services are also recommended if your home or business has carpets, as germs may be hiding in fibers. Deep furniture cleaning is also recommended for heavily-used chairs and sofas.

3. Disinfect Cleaned Surfaces & Frequent Touch Points

Once surfaces are properly cleaned, you should disinfect them to kill any viruses, bacteria, or other types of pathogens that remain. Areas that are touched often, including doorknobs, toilet handles, and railings, will need to be disinfected more frequently. To ensure effective results, use an EPA-approved disinfectant, such as those that contain germicidal bleach or hydrogen peroxide.

4. Ventilate While Disinfecting

While many disinfectant products can effectively sanitize surfaces, most produce fumes that can be hazardous or irritating to people. Keeping windows and doors open, as well as using fans, during cleaning will encourage ventilation and improve air quality to minimize these risks. Follow any other protective recommendations offered by the product’s instructions, such as wearing gloves, goggles, or face coverings.

5. Immediately Remove Garments When Returning Home

Since the coronavirus may continue to live on textiles, you should remove clothing, including any face masks, when you’re re-entering your home from outside. To contain any possible contamination, immediately place the garments in a designated laundry bin or directly into the washing machine.

Providing hardwood, tile, and carpet cleaning services throughout Waldoboro, ME, Superior Cleaning is committed to helping the community maintain sanitary homes and businesses. That’s why this company has partnered with many local hospitals and medical offices to thoroughly sanitize shared spaces and prevent local infections. If you require COVID-19 preventive care, these professional carpet and rug cleaners will provide the reliable results you need. To learn more about their home, commercial, and carpet cleaning services, visit this team online. For estimates or scheduling assistance, call the office at (207) 522-1419.