Winter
is almost here and with it the dreaded flu season. While it’s difficult to
predict when the flu season will come or go, in most cases it begins somewhere
between October and early November and can last until May.
Of
course, the flu is not the only transmittable disease. Dangerous microbes are
always on a prowl and if you live with your family, the disease can catch up to
every single family member. Unless you stop it.
If you
want to save your family members from catching whatever has been bugging you
for the past week or so, you have to make a cleaning checklist in order to make
sure your home is germ-free. Germs are always multiplying and waiting for
someone to infect.
In
this article, we are going to share some of the professional post-flu cleaning tips
we received from Maids of Jacksonville, an experienced cleaning
company. Read on to learn what you can do to cut disease down before it strikes
from reputable house cleaning maids.
The Bedroom
When
we are sick, we often stay in bed. This makes us feel better but also helps
contaminate the bedroom. Fortunately, it does not have to stay that way.
First,
you need to disinfect all the light switches, bedside tables, door handles and
other surfaces you frequently touched. You can use a store disinfectant or a
homemade vinegar cleaning remedy.
Make
sure to wipe down all these surfaces with a microfiber cloth. Then proceed to
clean all the other door handles, light switches and surfaces you touched
throughout the house.
One
thing you need to pay more attention to are the beddings and blankets. Sick
people tend to sweat more, meaning you will have to wash all the sheets and
blankets after you’ve gotten better. Make sure to leave nothing behind and use
the highest appropriate temperature for the fabrics.
The Kitchen
The
kitchen is also a fertile breeding ground for germs, as some people with the
flu tend to develop a strong appetite (while for others, the opposite is true).
Again, make sure to disinfect any areas you’ve come in contact with such as the
fridge door handle, drawers, and cabinets and other surfaces.
You
can use store disinfectants or disinfectant wipes as well as a home-made remedy
or the steam cleaner. Let the cleaner sit on the surface for a while before
wiping it away with a microfiber cloth.
The Bathroom
The
bathroom is always a high-risk area, especially if you or any of your family
members were sick. Since your entire family shares this area, the chance to
infect other members of the family is extremely high. That said, make sure to
thoroughly clean the entire bathroom including the toilet, the sink, the flush
handle, door and vanity handles and other areas you frequently touched. Make
sure to also wash all the used towels.
Electronic Devices and Appliances
One
thing most people tend to forget is disinfecting the electronic devices shared
by all the family members. This includes TV remotes, mobile phones, keyboards,
computers and other devices your sick family members touched. If you haven’t
cleaned these devices in a while, now is a good chance to use a disinfectant
wipe or a slightly damp microfiber cloth to clean them. Make sure to take care
not to get any water or alcohol near the electronic core of the device.
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