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For many people, staying safe from the new coronavirus means staying home. But infectious germs can live in your house, too.
To minimize the risk of getting sick, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend taking action to disinfect high-touch surfaces, such as countertops, doorknobs, cellphones and toilet flush handles, since some pathogens can live on surfaces for several hours.
However, many people don’t disinfect properly, says Brian Sansoni, head of communications for the American Cleaning Institute, a Washington trade group that represents product manufacturers. First, you might need to clean—removing grease or grime—before you disinfect. Second, the disinfectant needs to remain on the surface, often for several minutes, before it dries or is wiped off. “Check the label for wait times to make sure the virus kill is effective,” Mr. Sansoni says.
In recent days, bleach and other cleaning products have been in short supply. Mr. Sansoni says manufacturers have cranked up production to keep up with demand. That said, he cautions against overusing chemical cleaners and, worse, mixing cleaners in hopes of boosting their effectiveness.
“There is no need to panic-clean,” he says. Just read the labels on everyday products to clean and disinfect the right way. “They’ll do what they’re supposed to do.”
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