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.
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.
Published 25 April 2021, 07:24 IST