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Spring Tips for Cleaning & Disinfecting Your Home

March 19th, 2020 by Coldwell Banker Tomlinson

Spokane Landscaping Trends

COVID-19 is a new reality that is now affecting our homes and the way we live. It's more important than ever to clean and sanitize your home. We've combined a spring-cleaning checklist with tips from the CDC to help you protect your home. Here are some best practices to keep your home clean and virus-free.

Disinfecting Your Home

This article from the CDC provides a great overview of how to clean & disinfect your home!
The CDC recommends disinfecting high-touch areas at least once daily.
Cleaning & disinfecting are very different things! Clean surfaces first to remove contaminants from surfaces. Then, disinfect to kill any germs or pathogens.
Clean surfaces using soap & water.
Disinfect surfaces to remove germs using a variety of disinfectant solutions.
Disinfect high-touch areas such as faucet handles, doorknobs, stair rails, and countertops.
There's a lot of information out there. The safest bet is to refer to CDC Guidelines.

General Spring Cleaning Tips

Start with a general de-cluttering in each room
Strip beds, wash pillows & comforters
Deep clean mattresses - sprinkle baking soda, let stand, then vacuum
Dust and clean walls & baseboards
Clean window sills & sliding door tracks
Dispose of expired meds at approved drug take-back location
Donate old blankets & towels to an animal shelter
Clean all remote controls with alcohol and cotton swabs
Remove stove knobs and soak in white vinegar; clean stove face
Clean & sanitize light switches, doorknobs, microwave buttons, fridge handle
Scrub inside & outside of all garbage cans
Clean & de-scale coffee maker
Replace all sponges
Dust and clean ceiling fans - don't forget the top
Wash all pet toys
Clean & sanitize washing machine according to the manufacturer's directions

Categories: Home Improvement

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