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Need advice on how to clean your house to prevent COVID-19? Here it is

Posted: Sun, Mar 15, 2020 2:39 PM

Winneshiek County Health, based upon the recommendations of the Iowa Department of Public Health, is giving advice on cleaning private homes.

--Regularly clean all frequently touched surfaces.  This includes but is not limited to countertops, doorknobs, door handles, telephones, buttons in elevators, faucets and toilet flushers, and remote controls.
--Disposable wipes are useful.
--A disinfectant that indicates it kills influenza and human coronavirus is effective.  There are many different brands of effective disinfectants.  Most often the one you currently purchase is sufficient.
--Provide tissues and no-touch garbage cans.
--Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.  Use a paper towel to dry your hands.  An alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60 percent alcohol can also be used.  If using hand sanitizers, be sure to keep several in visible locations.
--As the weather warms up, you may wish to open windows to encourage fresh air exchange.