Not only personal hygiene, the cleanliness of the house also needs to be maintained. This is important to do as an effort to reduce the risk of transmission of the Corona virus, especially if there are residents of the house who are undergoing self-isolation.
Corona virus spreads quickly and easily spreads. The transmission is not only from people with COVID-19, but also from people who are positive for Corona infection but do not experience symptoms. This asymptomatic person (OTG) does not realize that he has the Corona virus in his body and he can transmit it to other people.
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Therefore, the government urges the public to do physical distancing and stay at home, while people who are categorized as ODP (people under monitoring) and PDP (patients under monitoring) with mild symptoms are advised to self-isolate.
In the self-isolation protocol issued by the government, it is stated that one of the things that must be done is to maintain personal and residential hygiene.
Steps to Clean the House to Prevent Corona Virus Transmission
Corona virus is proven to survive for hours or even days on the surface of an object. Therefore, to prevent infection with the Corona virus, you need to clean the house thoroughly and take disinfection measures if necessary.
The following are the steps for cleaning the house and household appliances to prevent transmission of the Corona virus during the COVID-19 outbreak:
1. Prepare the necessary equipment
Before starting to clean the house, prepare all the necessary equipment, such as masks, disposable gloves that are waterproof with rubber or plastic materials, garbage bags, soap or detergent, disinfectant liquid, and clean cloths.
Leave the windows of the house wide open so that air circulation in your home is smooth while cleaning the house.
2. Clean the surface of the object with water and soap
When you want to clean the house, first wash your hands with soap and water or hand sanitizer, then put on gloves.
After that, clean every surface of objects in the house using a cloth that has been soaked in a mixture of water and detergent. Prioritize rooms that are prone to harboring a lot of germs and viruses, such as humid ones such as the kitchen and bathroom. Prioritize also cleaning objects that are often touched, such as doorknobs, dining table surfaces, armrests,remote television, and water taps.
3. Disinfect the surface of the object
If one of the family members at home is sick or experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, such as cough and fever, he or she is advised to use a separate bedroom and bathroom from other family members.
If this is not possible, carry out daily disinfection measures, especially in bedrooms and bathrooms that are shared with sick family members.
Disinfectant liquid can be purchased online on line. You can also make your own disinfectant at home if you have trouble getting it. How to make it quite easy, namely by mixing 4 teaspoons of bleach solution (bleach) with 1 liter of water. After that, put the disinfectant liquid into a spray bottle.
How to do the disinfection is also easy. You just need to spray enough disinfectant on the surface of the object. Leave it for about 10 minutes, then wipe with a clean cloth until the surface of the object is dry.
4. Dispose of gloves and wash hands after cleaning the house
After cleaning the house and the objects in it, remove the gloves and throw them in the plastic waste that has been prepared.
Make sure all dirt and debris has also been put in the plastic trash before removing the gloves. As much as possible remove the gloves carefully, do not let the outside of the skin.
Tie the plastic trash tightly, then place it in a tightly closed trash can. After that, clean your hands with soap and running water or with hand sanitizer containing at least 60% alcohol.
Other Things That Need To Be Cleaned
In addition to the surfaces of objects that are often touched, there are several other objects that also need to be cleaned or washed in a special way, namely:
Clothes
Wash dirty clothes with warm water and detergent, then dry in the sun to dry. Clothes belonging to family members who are sick may be washed together with other clothes. However, use gloves when washing it.
Cutlery
Prepare separate cutlery for family members at home who are sick. After use, wash cutlery, such as plates, forks, spoons, and glasses, used by a sick person separately and use a different dishwashing sponge. In addition, also use hot water to wash the cutlery.
Bedding
Soak bed linen, pillowcases, and blankets in hot water that has been mixed with detergent before washing. If a washing machine is available, you can use it to wash the bedding. Otherwise, you can wash it by hand, but don't forget to wear gloves.
In addition, be careful when using disinfectants. Direct contact or inhalation of disinfectants can be hazardous to health, especially when present in large quantities.
Purifier
Equipment used to clean the house, such as brooms, rags, and mops, also needs to be cleaned. Wash the equipment with soap and water, then dry it. After that, spray the disinfectant liquid on these cleaning tools and store them in a clean and dry place.
Do not forget to use disposable gloves when cleaning or washing items in the house. Especially when cleaning the belongings of a sick family member. If you're not wearing gloves, make sure you don't forget to wash your hands afterward.
Cleaning the house needs to be done regularly. Involve other family members when cleaning the house, except those who are sick. In addition, all family members at home also need to maintain personal hygiene.
Every family member must wash their hands regularly, especially after coughing and sneezing, using the bathroom, before and after eating, as well as after coming into contact with sick family members.
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