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Cleanliness key to battle Covid-19 from inside our homesBeing armed with preventive measures will give us a better chance at fighting Covid-19
DH Web Desk
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Keep all surfaces clean. Credit: Pixabay Photo
Keep all surfaces clean. Credit: Pixabay Photo

As Covid-19 infections continue their climb, being armed with preventive measures inside the four walls of our homes will keep us safer.

Here are 3 golden rules for keeping your home clean during the pandemic, especially while taking care of someone infected with Covid-19 under home isolation.

1. Keep all surfaces clean: Cleaning surfaces properly at regular intervals kills the virus. Special focus should be given to floors and surfaces that are touched frequently.

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2. While using bleach or similar disinfectants, use a mop with a handle.

3. Do not sweep your floors with a broom if there is a Covid-19 patient at home.

By following these guidelines Tweeted by MyGovIndia, you can keep the virus at bay inside your home.

Additionally, we at DH recommend those battling Covid-19 and in home isolation to use pulse oximeters daily and keep a note of the readings, along with readings of your temperature.

Make sure you are following proper hand hygeine, whether Covid-19 infected or not. Do also follow Covid-19 norms, avoid stepping out unless necessary, and get inoculated at the earliest.

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(Published 25 April 2021, 12:54 IST)