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STEPS YOU CAN TAKE TO CLEAN AND DISINFECT YOUR HOME 


Here are five steps you can do to sanitise your living area from bacterias and viruses:

 


1. Prepare your cleaning materials:

 

- Wear a mask to cover your mouth and nose, wear disposable gloves and a use bleach solution or any appropriate disinfectant with indication of effectiveness against bacterias and viruses. 

 

- Keep the windows open for ventilation, and remember to avoid touching your face and eyes. 


 

2. Get ready to clean surfaces:

 

- Prepare the disinfectant or bleach solution (as indicated in the product description).


- Use a mop to clean the floors of your home from one end to another. 

 

- Use disposable cloths or rags to wipe toilet surfaces and frequently touched areas, such as handles, doorknobs, remote controllers, armrests, switches, etc.

 

- Do not use a spray pack to apply disinfectant as it may create splashes which can further spread the virus.


 

3. Wash fabrics properly:

 

- Use a washing machine and detergent to wash fabrics, such as bed sheets, pillow covers and blankets.


 

4. Finishing up:

 

- Repeat mopping the floor of your living area from one end to another, but avoid going from uncleaned areas to cleaned areas, to avoid dirtying the cleaned area.

 

- With your gloves and face mask on, throw all used cloths, as well as other waste, into a proper plastic trash bag. Tie the trash bag and dispose of it properly. 

 

- Remove and dispose used gloves and face mask. Then wash your hands with soap and water. Separate clean-up waste from other household waste.

 


5. Remember to do personal hygiene after you are done:

 

- Shower and change your clothes.


- Ventilate your living area.

 

- Remember to avoid sharing household items, and wash used items thoroughly with soap and water.




For more information on cleaning and disinfection procedures, go to the Guildelines page here





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NOTE: The information in this webpage is adapted from the National Environment Agency, Singapore.