What SURFACES should you DISINFECT for the CORONAVIRUS

CORONAVIRUS – WHAT SURFACES SHOULD YOU DISINFECT – As seen on 3TV/Phoenix – Good Morning Arizona – Monday, March 23, 2020 – 8:45am

The CDC defines cleaning as, removing germs, dirt and impurities from surfaces. This does not kill germs, but by removing them, it lowers their numbers and the risk of spreading infection

Disinfecting is interrupting and killing germs, bacteria, viruses etc.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates the Coronavirus could be viable for hours to days. In the air, probably 3 hours, on hard surfaces 3 – 9 days. You will pick up more of the virus from hard surfaces than soft, like clothing, upholstery etc.

AREAS YOU SHOULD DISINFECT

In your home disinfect 3 times a day.

Door Handles

Light Switches

Toilet Handles

Desk phones and cell phones

Remote controls

Microwave oven and refrigerator handles, cupboard handles

Seats and handles on exercise equipment

Bottoms and handles on purses, briefcases, and diaper bags. Don’t sit these on counters or tables

Men’s wallets

Tables

Door Knobs

Desk

Faucets

Sinks

Clothes Hampers

Steering Wheel

ATM Keys – any area you touch

Credit Cards

Hand Rails

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