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Find out how and when to wash your hands. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f9b05a90643fc559286224d/1607552565273-19DUUQT6CMS580WJG4Z8/tools-stacked-microfiber-cloths.jpg Home - Clean Away COVID With Frequent Cleaning Cleaning the surfaces in your home thoroughly and often will reduce and remove disease-causing germs, protecting you and your family. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f9b05a90643fc559286224d/1605231540940-DWOO6ZOM1KCTA03TDUZ3/iStock-1216428400.jpg Home - COVID-19 Transfers in the Air. Wear a mask and maintain social distancing of at least 6 feet when you leave your home. COVID-19 is a virus that spreads from person to person through droplets that are created when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks. These droplets float through the air and can land in your mouth or nose if you are close by. You can also inhale the droplets and get sick. 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Washing your hands is one of the best ways to keep germs from spreading from one family member to another. Scrubbing with soap and water helps break down the coronavirus, and water washes it down the drain. Always wash your hands: BEFORE eating or preparing food BEFORE touching your face AFTER coughing, sneezing, blowing nose AFTER using toilet or changing diaper AFTER contact with sick family member AFTER touching animals or pets Make sure everyone in your family follows these rules to reduce the spread of germs! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f9b05a90643fc559286224d/1605725689615-2P6J95KEZUBUYJNJSF4C/washing-hands-with-sanitizer.jpg Clean Hands - When in doubt, get the sanitizer out. When you leave home, you may come in contact with COVID-19. Before re-entering your home, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 70% alcohol. Supervise your children when sanitizing their hands, and always keep hand sanitizers out of their reach. 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Disinfectants come in many forms. Some are sprays or liquids. Others are wipes. And still others create a foam. When shopping for a disinfectant, look for one that contains one of the following EPA–approved active ingredients. These ingredients are safer for you and your family. Citric Acid Ethanol Hydrogen Peroxide Isopropanol L-lactic Acid Peroxyacetic Acid Sodium Bisulfate Cleaners and disinfectants are two different types of products. Cleaners are products that remove dirt and germs. Disinfectants are products that KILL germs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f9b05a90643fc559286224d/1607550963694-F377IW0JLNMM40O12XT7/1200px-EPA_Safer_Choice_industrial_logo.png Tools When shopping for soap or an all-purpose cleaner, look for products with the Safer Choice logo on the package. 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These cleaning super heroes outlast other cleaning cloths and contain tiny fibers that remove, trap, and lock away germs from your home’s surfaces. Microfiber cloths can be washed hundreds of times, making them an economical choice. When laundering, wash them separately with hot water and detergent, and don’t use fabric softener or dryer sheets, which can destroy their effectiveness. You can also wash them in a basin or bucket with hot water and detergent. Get the most out of your microfiber cloths. Fold them in half and then half again to create 8 equal sides for cleaning. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f9b05a90643fc559286224d/1608064333935-8I40D0Z2E73GEH0J1MIF/bleach-solution.jpg Tools https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f9b05a90643fc559286224d/1619707100707-3OBPSO0XRIHCIKNMGNPS/clean-away-covid-posters-personal-behaviors-key-messages-extended-format-pehsu.jpg Tools https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f9b05a90643fc559286224d/1619707121892-2T1CFG8T36E7CV3A2B0K/clean-away-covid-posters-products-and-supplies-key-messages-extended-format-pehsu.jpg Tools https://www.cleanawaycovid.org/clean-surfaces daily 0.75 2021-04-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f9b05a90643fc559286224d/1607975956911-I2B86P51FD491KYD7XLC/image.jpg Clean Surfaces - Repeat the cleaning steps for each surface in your home. As you clean each new surface, use a clean side of your microfiber cloth or a fresh microfiber cloth. Not sure which surfaces to clean? Here’s a quick guide: Kitchen countertops, islands, sinks, faucets, faucet handles, refrigerator doors, microwave doors, stove door handles and controls, and cabinet handles Bathroom countertops and sinks, faucets and faucet handles, towel racks, toilet paper holders, toilet seats and toilet handles Non-porous tables and desks where your family members work or study Frequently-touched surfaces like light switches, door knobs and handles, the backs of chairs, stair railings, and cabinet handles https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f9b05a90643fc559286224d/1607976400130-MJU0HLIB3OSPAWTTN0YL/disinfecting-sanitizing-paste.jpg Clean Surfaces - Sanitize in the kitchen. After you clean with soap and water, there are items in your kitchen that may need to be sanitized after they’re used. These include food preparation items such as cutting boards. If you are using a non-wood cutting board, you can sanitize it in the dishwasher. You can also make a sanitizing paste using simple household ingredients: 2/3 cup baking soda 1/3 cup hydrogen peroxide Stir the ingredients together in a container until they reach a paste consistency. Spread the paste over the area and let it sit for 30 minutes. Rinse with clean water and allow the surface to air dry. If you prefer to use a store-bought product, S&S Sanitizer is an EPA-approved sanitizer for use on hard, non-porous food-contact surfaces. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f9b05a90643fc559286224d/1607976302510-Z0HVTO3AHC5OFJTAIEVK/cleaning-countertop.jpg Clean Surfaces - Clean your surfaces to reduce + remove germs. The trick to keeping your home safe is to clean your surfaces thoroughly and often. This will reduce and remove disease-causing germs from your home. Follow these simple steps to get the job done. Gather your essential supplies — soap and water or an all-purpose cleaner and your microfiber cloths. Spray the soap or cleaner on the surface. Scrub the surface using a clean microfiber cloth to loosen and remove grime, dirt and germs. Wipe the surface clean with your microfiber cloth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f9b05a90643fc559286224d/1605630454144-WILAPGIF2Q4DG2899SC9/cleaning-disinfecting-microfibers-washing-machine.jpg Clean Surfaces - Wash your microfiber cloths. When you’ve finished cleaning, wash the dirty microfiber cloths separately in the washing machine with hot water and detergent. Don’t use fabric softener or dryer sheets, which can weaken microfiber’s effectiveness. You can also wash them in a basin or bucket with hot water and detergent. Remove your gloves and wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water for 20 seconds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f9b05a90643fc559286224d/1619707080876-2O0OIWZQGGYN8G1MPH6V/clean-away-covid-posters-cleaning-instructions-key-messages-extended-format-pehsu.jpg Clean Surfaces https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f9b05a90643fc559286224d/1619707249840-48Y84PEYT986FAVIW2DQ/clean-away-covid-step-by-step-FINAL-pehsu.jpg Clean Surfaces https://www.cleanawaycovid.org/protect-to-disinfect daily 0.75 2021-04-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f9b05a90643fc559286224d/1608055942333-ZMP2HFETP19BEYS1LZAE/disinfecting-open-window.jpg Protect To Disinfect - Before you disinfect, protect yourself and others. Take these precautions before disinfecting surfaces. No children or pets - Make sure your children and pets are safely in another room Properly ventilate - Open a window or turn on an exhaust fan to ventilate the area, especially if using the bleach solution Protect yourself - Put on your cleaning gloves and wear a mask before beginning the disinfection process NEVER use disinfectants on food or food preparation areas, such as cutting boards. Learn how to sanitize these instead. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f9b05a90643fc559286224d/1607978245069-59BXTIYW8FV3IBXENADA/image.jpg Protect To Disinfect - Pregnant or suffering from respiratory illness? If possible, have another adult in your home tackle the disinfecting. If this isn’t an option, use a disinfectant that contains one of the safer active ingredients. One of the safest active ingredients is hydrogen peroxide, and there are several disinfecting products on the market that are hydrogen peroxide-based. AVOID disinfecting products that list ammonia as an active ingredient if you are pregnant or have asthma. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f9b05a90643fc559286224d/1607976809705-EVTY8TIV6LVKS910VX1E/disinfecting-if-someone-is-sick.jpg Protect To Disinfect - Caring for your loved one. Keep your loved one in a separate area or room. If possible, have them use a separate bathroom. All family members, including your sick family member, should wear masks and maintain social distancing of at least 6 feet when in the same room. Be sure to wash your hands often and thoroughly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f9b05a90643fc559286224d/1608231155044-B2QBXJPANGH2RY5YDB6P/disinfecting-various-products-on-counter-3.jpg Protect To Disinfect - Add a disinfecting step. With a sick loved one at home, you’ll need to disinfectant your surfaces after cleaning them in order to protect other family members. Cleaning reduces the number of disease-causing germs, and disinfecting kills remaining germs. Clean surfaces in the home with soap and water first, then disinfect those same surfaces. Follow the protective steps below before starting the disinfection process. 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Always read the label on the disinfectant product to find out how long the disinfectant should remain on the surface for it to be effective. This is called the “contact time.” When you apply or spray a disinfectant on a surface: Leave it glistening or sparkling wet for the recommended contact time Set a timer to make sure it stays on the surface for the correct amount of time Wipe it dry with a clean microfiber cloth when the timer goes off Once you’ve finished the disinfecting process, safely store your products, remove your gloves and wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water for 20 seconds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f9b05a90643fc559286224d/1605632570097-LLGP0DXLW8UI837UWME3/disinfecting-faucet-handle.jpg Steps To Disinfect - Disinfect step-by-step. Now that you’ve taken the necessary precautions, here’s how to safely disinfect your home’s surfaces after you have cleaned them: Gather your disinfectant and clean microfiber cloths Put on your gloves and a mask Spray or apply the disinfectant to the surface or stream the disinfectant into your microfiber cloth and wipe the surface with the wet microfiber cloth Leave the surface glistening wet with the disinfectant for the recommended contact time Wipe it dry with a clean microfiber cloth Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water for 20 seconds after safely storing your products and removing your gloves https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f9b05a90643fc559286224d/1608232067448-O7IDNP9F7MJ4C2844J3F/disinfecting-door-handle-2.jpg Steps To Disinfect https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f9b05a90643fc559286224d/1605735970714-6I4UWSF5AO9IKKDIAJP3/disinfecting-laptop.jpg Steps To Disinfect https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f9b05a90643fc559286224d/1605632428688-YBJH91BJX655VCXC0PNA/disinfecting-store-away-from-children.jpg Steps To Disinfect - Clean it up. 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