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5 Tips for Sanitizing Your Things During a Move
Moving during the Coronavirus pandemic? Fortunately, you don’t need to spend hours showering all of your household belongings in Purell in order to avoid catching the virus. In fact, preventing the spread of viral infections is something that can easily be done in seconds with the right sanitation methods and common-sense precautions.
According to the CDC, transmission of Covid-19 occurs most commonly through close contact with other people via respiratory droplets. However, evidence does suggest that the virus also remains “viable for hours to days on surfaces made from a variety of materials.” Therefore, it is in your household’s best interest to clean and sanitize surfaces in order to prevent the spread of Covid-19. So, what exactly does cleaning and disinfecting mean? Per the CDC, cleaning means removing germs, dirt and impurities from surfaces. Disinfecting, on the other hand, means using chemicals to kill germs on surfaces. By cleaning and disinfecting all surfaces during and after a move, you can dramatically lower the risk of spreading a viral illness, such as Coronavirus. Still nervous about moving during a pandemic? Here are 5 quick tips for sanitizing your things during a move.
Have cleaning materials on-hand during the move
Disinfect high-touch surfaces first
Place hand sanitizer by the door
Leave doors open for movers
Wipe down cardboard boxes
How do I make a homemade disinfectant?
One of the best ways to avoid catching a viral illness during a move is by disinfecting high-touch surfaces and moving boxes before, during and after the move. Fortunately, if you’re without a disinfect spray, such as Lysol, you can easily whip up a DIY homemade solution. For hard, non-porous surfaces, the CDC recommends using a diluted household bleach solution by mixing 5 tablespoons bleach per gallon of water or 4 teaspoons bleach per quart of water. Other easy-to-find household products that make excellent disinfectant solutions include hydrogen peroxide and rubbing alcohol.
Washing your hands frequently, conducting a deep clean of the new home and wearing a mask during the moving process are all additional ways to avoid catching a viral illness during a move. Make sure to also ask your moving company about any and all precautions they plan to take when moving household belongings to the new home. For instance, do the movers plan to wear gloves or masks? Is it possible for them to wear slip-on booties over their shoes (or no shoes at all)? Do the movers plan to practice good hygiene (i.e. washing hands) on moving day? These are all important questions to ask before moving day arrives.
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