CORONAVIRUS – WHICH SURFACES SHOULD YOU DISINFECT – As seen on 3TV / Phoenix – Good Morning Arizona – Monday, March 23, 2020 – 8:45 a.m.
The CDC defines cleaning as removing germs, dirt and contaminants from surfaces. This does not kill germs, but removing it reduces the number and risk of spreading infection
Disinfection disrupts and kills germs, bacteria, viruses etc.
The disease control and prevention centers estimate that the coronavirus could be viable for hours or days. In the air, probably 3 hours, on hard surfaces 3 – 9 days. They absorb more viruses from hard surfaces than soft surfaces such as clothing, upholstery, etc.
AREAS YOU SHOULD DISINFECT
Disinfect at home three times a day.
Door handles
light switch
Toilet handles
Desks and cell phones
Remote controls
Microwave and refrigerator handles, cabinet handles
Seats and handles on exercise equipment
Bottoms and handles on purses, briefcases and diaper bags. Do not put them on counters or tables
Men's wallets
Tables
Door handles
writing desk
Taps
sink
Laundry baskets
steering wheel
ATMs – every area you touch
Credit cards
Handrails
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