Updated: May 22, 2020
A great way to feel productive and pass the time is by deep cleaning your home. If you spend part of your day on a bigger cleaning project, you’ll also feel better about the evening hours you spend binge-watching a TV show. Now’s the time to do the tasks you normally wouldn’t bother with, or perhaps only do once a year. SARS-CoV-2, the virus which causes COVID-19 is believed to be able to persist on surfaces such as glass, metal, and cloth,” Dr. Thomas says. “Experiments looking at similar viruses demonstrated persistence for hours to days.” That means it’s possible to contract the virus if a surface in your home has been contaminated. Disinfecting and cleaning everyday surfaces is a great place to start your spring cleaning.
The 10 most important things to disinfect regularly
1. Countertops, desks, tables
2. Doorknobs
3. Light switches
4. Handles — cupboards, drawers, appliances
5. Toilets
6. Sinks
7. Bathtub, shower
8. Remote controls
9. Towels, sheets, clothing
10. Phones, tablets, keyboards, etc.
A self-quarantine cleaning checklist
1. Dust, pretty much everywhere
2. Deep clean the oven, microwave and sink
3. Organize your junk drawers
4. Clean or replace the shower curtain
5. Polish stainless steel surfaces and wood furniture
6. Clean air vents
7. Wash pillows
8. Clean reusable grocery bags
9. Clean the windows and mirrors
10. Clean your makeup and brushes
11. Clean blinds and window hangings
12. Get at that grout in the bathrooms and kitchen
13. Turn and vacuum your mattresses
14. Clean out trash cans
15. Deep clean the drains in the kitchen and bathrooms
16. Clean rugs, mats and carpets
17. Wash and detail cars
18. Clean the vacuum cleaner and other cleaning tools