The on-going coronavirus pandemic has crippled the entire human race to the teeth. From health to the economy, the virus has taken its toll in every major facet of life. To combat the health crisis, the government and the medical authorities across the world have issued guidelines taking into account the communicability of the coronavirus. Measures like nationwide lockdown, social distancing, regular hand- washing, and proper home sanitization have been suggested to flatten the ‘infamous’ curve.

Despite being aware of the quick transmission of the virus and its presence outside our houses, there is at least one member in the house who has to step outside for daily procurements. Moreover, people from outside can visit your house, be it a 2BHK flat in Ghodbunder Road or a magnificent villa in Goa, for regular maintenance work or personal grooming services. Due to this, the threat of the virus reaching your house is always in action. Therefore, the need to regularly sanitize your home arises.

Here are a few home-sanitization tips and tricks to follow during COVID-19 pandemic:

1. Cleaning Vs Disinfecting: Clear The Blur

Before you begin with the sanitization process, you must clearly understand the difference between cleaning and disinfecting your house. While cleaning refers to a group of processes like mopping (with plain water), brooming, and dusting that only remove the dirt and other organic matter from the surface, disinfecting means employing chemical substances to kill germs and microbes such as bacteria and viruses.

To safeguard yourself and your family from the menace of coronavirus, it is recommended to regularly disinfect your house besides cleaning.

2. Collect The Essential Sanitization Materials

If you are at war, heavy artillery is important; else, you lose. And, we are already at a war with the coronavirus. Since hygiene begins from home, right home sanitization materials must be in place.

While alcohol-based sanitizers have proved their competence and are widely recommended, phenyl and bleach-based disinfectants also come handy. Moreover, experts advocate the use of discrete substances for individual surfaces to ensure deep cleaning. For instance, if you are disinfecting the window panes of your house, or the floor, phenyl-based disinfectants work the best. To clean upholstery, bedcovers, and other similar items, detergent is enough.

3. Take Care Of Your Safety During The Sanitization Process

When you are indulged in the home sanitization process, you need to remain extra careful and take necessary precautions to safeguard yourself from both the microbial particles and the harmful chemicals present in the disinfectants. It is advisable to use protective equipment like face shields or masks, gloves, head covers, etc. to accomplish the same. For enhanced safety, you can also keep the doors and windows of your house open. In this way, you will be able to safeguard against the harmful chemical fumes that emerge from the disinfectants.

Whether you are residing in one of the best apartments in Mumbai or you have a humble abode by the seaside in Goa, you must amp up your home-sanitization process and bring safety to your family and yourself.