It is time to take the saying, “Precaution is better than cure” very seriously now, more than ever. With the threatening outbreak of the novel coronavirus at its peak across nations, certain corrective measures are necessary to be taken so as to protect ourselves. In order to contain the spread of the virus, India has been put under lockdown for 21 days straight. While we are all quite aware of the basics, that is, to wash, sanitize and cover up, it is also essential to take some additional preventive steps. Considering the fact that we are now confined to our homes, we are inevitably going to expose ourselves to all sorts of germs.
So, preventing infections from entering our homes is absolutely necessary to keep us and our loved ones safe. Keeping this in mind, below is a list of things you can do to safeguard your home against the novel coronavirus:
Wash and clean everything. It is imperative.
We are all well aware of the concept of social distancing considering that’s exactly what we have been doing every day, religiously. It is recommended to maintain at least 2 feet distance from others. However, with the lockdown in place, it is more than obvious that one has to go out to buy essentials for home every now and then. Even though most stores have been advising their customers to maintain distance, it is your responsibility above all to be careful with the things you buy too. In our daily lives, we are exposed to so many surfaces and objects without realising the germs it carries. So, washing and cleaning is of utmost importance.
- Milk bags should be washed as soon as you get them home: Amongst the essential commodities that are still available during lockdown, milk is one of them. On reaching home, make sure you wash the milk packets thoroughly with soap water. Once you’re done, make it a point to wash your hands clean.
- If you have house help coming in, please instruct them not to touch the door knob: While we understand that these people are actually doing their best to come and maintain the cleanliness of our homes and make our busy lives a little easier, it is also important to follow some hygiene rules here. As soon as they enter your home, ask them to wash their hands and help them understand the need for it.
- Wash all fruits and vegetables once you bring them home: Even though it is necessary to consume fruits and vegetables that are rich in vitamin C, we cannot ignore the fact that they travel a long distance before reaching our local markets.
- Discard/wash clothes properly after coming back home: While it is necessary for us to move out to buy necessary household items, it is also important to come back and immediately put all our clothes for thorough washing. In fact, to provide additional protection to your homes, with Smart Medical Buyer, you can even opt for disposable pillow covers, which you can conveniently discard after a period of time.
Wash your hands frequently and keep your stock up medical equipment
The moment you enter your house, wash your hands immediately for 20 to 30 seconds. Also, remember to wash the tap too.
Besides masks, gloves and sanitizers, it is also important to stock up essential medical equipment such as disposable pillow cases. Disposable pillow cases are a lot lighter in weight and help control infection effectively. To add to it, they also protect from spills and stains. Composed of tissues and poly, they provide enhanced strength and absorbency and are extensively used in health care clinics.
Your gadgets need to be disinfected too
A number of studies related to viruses such as SARS have revealed that germs can live on anything from a number of hours to a number of days, depending upon the type of temperature, humidity and surface. Hence, it is very important to clean your gadgets regularly because just cleaning your hands is not enough.
Make it a point to ensure that all electronics are turned off before wiping it using a microfiber cloth with a very small amount of diluted soap solution and lukewarm water or alcohol.
This sudden health crisis has been teaching us to be more conscious every day. However, besides taking these steps, make sure you also follow a number of things on a day-to-day basis; such as avoiding crowded places, keeping your home clean and improving your immune system through a healthy diet.
At this point of time, it is best to remain indoors and cook your own meals. Above all, it is very important to practice social distancing.
