Coronavirus: 9 Parts to be Cleaned and Sterilized When Back From Outside

2020-04-15

The coronavirus epidemic began to spread gradually in world, first China, Italy, Spain, UK, France, Germany, Europe, and then Canada, USA. And Until now, the total confirmed cases in the world climbed to more than 2 million, and confirmed deaths increased to 134 thousand which is terrible, and seems to be more terrible in several days. In this case, many country governments issued and started the “Stay-at-Home” policy, requesting people to stay at home to prevent the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Although everyone obediently spend most of their time at home complying with the stay-at-home policy, there are times when they have to go out, such as grocery shopping, takeaway, dog walking, etc. You know, no one would stay at home totally without any kinds outside activities. In this case, If have to go out, how to disinfect to ensure the safe of the family?

Ok, there are some parts to be noticed, and cleaned.

Hair

When going outside to supermarket, throwing rubbish, or some other public places, the possibility that hair is contaminated by high concentration droplets with active virus is very low, so it is not necessary to wash or disinfect the hair after get back home. Just keep a normal daily clean, for example, wash the hair when take a bath.

Skin

Respiratory droplets and close contact transmission are the major routes of transmission. There is no evidence that novel coronavirus could invade the human body through the skin. So, do not worry too much. But, washing hands is required after back home, and better to build the habit of washing hands during the coronavirus pandemic. Washing hand is to avoid coronavirus going into the body when touching the eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands.

Eyes, Nose and Mouth

It was proved that mucosa was the major routes that coronavirus invade into the body, which is said that eyes, nose and mouth are non-protective against coronavirus. So, do not touch eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands when get back from outside.

Clothing

The possibility that coronavirus infect humans by contaminating clothing is very low, because there were no explicit and specific confirmed cases that were infected by clothing. But, there is special case. If you have been to a certain place with many coronaviurs infected person, such as a hospital with coronavirus infections collected to treat, or you have been in contact closely or touch with some one with suspected coronavirus symptoms, than better to clean, sterilize, and wash the clothing immediately.

Sole

It was said by some experts that the shoes sole may be a carrier of coronavirus when stepped on the ground dust with droplets. Yes, it is possible, but do not worry too much. As known, the quantity of coronavirus of droplets falling to the ground is very small. And even though the sole stepped on the ground, the possibility to be infected by coronavirus is quite low. So there is no need to disinfect the soles in daily life, just keep it clean. It is recommended to change shoes at the door after returning home, do not wear shoes into the room.

Mask

The outer layer of the mask is the dirtiest and most likely to be contaminated with bacteria and viruses. Try not to touch the outer layer of the mask when you go home and take the mask off. Just place the disposable medical mask in a clean, ventilated environment to make it dry. Then it can be reused after that in case of mask shortage. However, it is best to disinfect and sterilize the mask before reuse it. Disinfection spray, and ZeroVirus Space Portable Sterilization Bar may be some good choices.

Mobile Phone

It is recommended to turn off the mobile phone, use tissues dipping with 75% alcohol or some other sterile tissues that do not damage the electronic equipment to wipe the surface of the mobile phone.

Keys

Keys are always be neglected. It is better to clean it with an alcohol-based disinfectant, wipe it with an alcohol cotton wiper.

Shopping Bag

It is better to take own shopping bag when going outside shopping. The disposal shopping bag is not safe and clean enough, who knows. And it is recommended to clean or sterilize the surface of shopping bag with disinfection spray after get back home.

Some one would say that to clean the nine parts in daily life is a bit complex, and over worried. Yes, it is somewhat a bit. But who knows where the coronavirus is? Stay at home, and keep families protected are the most important.

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