7 Green Cleaning Tips To Keep COVID-19 Out Of Your Home
It's no secret that the world is facing a pandemic. COVID-19 has already caused widespread panic and claimed thousands of lives. To help protect ourselves and our families, we need to take all necessary precautions. One of the most important things we can do is keep our homes clean and disinfected.
Fortunately, there are plenty of green cleaning tips we can follow to help keep our homes clean and safe. Green cleaning is not only effective, but it's also gentle on the environment. Here are 7 green cleaning tips to keep COVID-19 out of your home:
1. Start By Choosing Your Bleach-Alternative Start By Disinfecting All Surfaces
To disinfect all surfaces, you're going to want to use an eco-friendly alternative to bleach, such as:
If you choose to use peroxide, we recommend getting a regular bottle anywhere and sticking a sprayer on top of it. This will make cleaning a whole lot easier.
2. Disinfect All Surfaces
Once you have your bleach alternative, you can start cleaning! Start by spraying the product onto your surfaces, then allow it to clean and disinfect for a few minutes. If you’re using one of the first two products (in the list above), wipe the surfaces clean with a cloth or sponge. If you’re using peroxide, there is no need to wipe it off.
Another important note for peroxide-users: don’t worry about ruining any surfaces - peroxide doesn’t ruin anything, even if you spray it on something directly!
3. Disinfect Your Hands Often
This step is important whether you're at home, at a local store, or at your place of work. To avoid bringing COVID-19 into your home, you also need to avoid catching COVID-19 yourself. Disinfect your hands once you enter a new space and once you leave by either:
Washing your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
Using green hand sanitizers such as Graydon's or Attitude's.
And just to make sure you're being as health-conscious as possible, remember not to touch your face!
4. Open Your Windows
You heard that right. Opening your windows can help keep your home germ free.
How? By allowing fresh air to enter and circulate. When you keep your windows shut tight for long periods of time, you're actually creating a tightly sealed space for germs and bacteria to thrive. So instead of trapping yourself in with all the dust, you should make sure that you're opening your windows for at least 20 minutes a day.
This is especially important when you have company over, even if it is just a crack during the Winter.
5. Make Sure Everyone Follows These Tips
If you want to keep COVID-19 out of your home, then everyone in your home is going to have to get on board by following these cleaning tips and taking the proper precautions. The easiest way you can ensure this happens is by following these steps:
Make sure that everyone is aware of the risks associated with COVID-19.
Tell them what they can do to help prevent the spread of the virus.
Create a schedule for cleaning and disinfecting your home.
Make sure that everyone in your household is following the proper hand-washing techniques.
6. Spend Time Decluttering
We know - decluttering can be time-consuming, but clutter is known to create a breeding ground for bacteria and viruses. So, unfortunately, it is a necessary chore.
But we have good news for those of you who live with other people: there is a way to make this chore easier! The trick is to create a plan and divide the tasks among everyone in your household. Here's how you can do it:
Make a list of all the areas in your home that need decluttering.
Assign each area to a specific person in your household.
Set a deadline for when the decluttering should be completed.
Make sure everyone knows where you can put the items they declutter.
Have a plan for what to do with the items you declutter.
7. If Possible, Hire A Residential Cleaning Service
If you're feeling overwhelmed by all the cleaning and decluttering that needs to be done to keep COVID-19 out of your home, then it might be time to consider hiring a residential cleaning service. They are professionals at keeping spaces clean and disinfected on a regular basis. Here are three scenarios in which they can be especially helpful:
If you have a large home and aren’t able to complete all the cleaning yourself.
If your family doesn’t want to participate in household cleaning, and it would be easier for professionals to get all the work done for everyone.
If there is significant decluttering that needs to be accomplished (you can even continue with your own cleaning after utilizing decluttering services).
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Final Thoughts
And if we were to give one last tip that isn't cleaning related, it would be: remember that we're all in this together, and to be kind to yourself and others during this challenging time. By using these green cleaning tips, you are not only keeping your home clean and safe from COVID-19, but you are also protecting the environment and our communities.
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