Chan School of Public Health, tells SELF.
(It may also be possible to just inhale the droplets before they land on your body.)
So lets get right to the cleaning Qs and As.
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How often do I need to clean my home right now?
Yes, even in non-pandemic times.
Feel free to increase how often youre cleaning and disinfecting based on your routine.
What should I use to clean and disinfect?
It depends on if youre talking about hard or soft surfaces.
One is a household disinfectant like the jot down you buy in a store.
In other words, many of the products on this list arent obscure cleaners that only pros know about.
And be sure to follow the instructions on the label of whatever youre using.
What about cleaning bedding, clothing, and other laundry?
But Tierno does say that paying attention to bedding is important because germs can collect there.
So, if it soothes you to change your sheets more frequently, go right ahead.
Do I need to clean every package and item that comes into my home?
Food and Drug Administration.
What if someone has been in my house?
Do I need to clean again?
This seems like a great opportunity to plugsocial distancing.
While a cute little kickback at home sounds fun, social distancing includes limiting visitors whenever possible.
How do I clean if someone in my house has the new coronavirus?
Ideally, there should be a bathroom only they use, as well.
We know: A separate bedroom and bathroom is a luxury a lot of us dont have.
This sounds counterintuitive, but it makes sense.
At the risk of sounding like a glitchy robot, wash your hands thoroughly when youre done.
It really can help minimize your risk.
You should take a few more precautionary steps too.
You should also check that to handle any food-related items that you cant throw out with gloves, theCDCsays.
And, of course, wash your hands thoroughly after youre finished.
Practice good, regular hygienehome, personal, and foodand itll go a long way, Tierno says.
