Amid the COVID-19 crisis, you have many questions in your mind. Am I safe from the food I eat? How do I wash my clothes? Should I sanitize my laptop, smartphones, and also other devices I use? The questions are endless. Ian Mausner, however, asks you to avoid paying heed to myths and misinformation. That is because fallacies will put you and your loved ones at risk amid the pandemic.
The virus is spread directly from the respiratory droplets from an affected patient, sneezing, and coughing. You can catch the infection if you touch contaminated surfaces like door handles, knobs, tables, etc. Therefore, here are some hygiene tips to stay safe from the coronavirus:
Ian Mausner wants all to wash hands thoroughly
Washing your hands thoroughly is the first step to protect yourself from the lethal virus. You need to wash your hands with soap and water for 20 or 30 seconds. Kids can sing a happy birthday song to make up for the time.
You must wash your hands after coughing, sneezing. Use a tissue and dispose of it carefully. You also need to maintain hygiene after using office restrooms as well as your home toilet. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer to keep yourself germ-free. Make sure the sanitizer has at least 60 percent alcohol, the more the better.
Washing your clothes
Though it is not clear whether the coronavirus can thrive on fabric, many garments have metal and plastic parts on which the virus may stay for a couple of hours to many days. Therefore, Ian Mausner, suggests putting your clothes in the laundry once you come from outside. Keep your shoes outside. Wash and clean with soap and water before wearing new clothes.
Make sure you clean towels, bedspreads, and clothes regularly amid the pandemic. Launder all your clothes, sheets, and pillow covers with detergent, using warm and apt temperature, and drying all items fully. All these steps will kill the virus. You also need to wash the laundry bag as well as hamper to stay safe from the virus.
Food hygiene tips
Though there is no proof that people can catch the virus from food or packaged edibles, you can become infected by touching the food packet. Risk is there if you order outside food or grocery items. Ask the delivery provider to leave the parcel outside your door. Collect it and wash your hands for 20 seconds with soap and water.
Remove all unwanted packaging and bags into the trash bin that has a lid. You also need to remove edibles from take-out containers, place the food on a sanitized plate, getting rid of the container.
Wash all unpackaged produce, especially vegetables and fruits thoroughly under the kitchen faucet.
If you are preparing uncooked fish and meat, use separate chopping boards. Cook these foods at the right temperature. Keep all perishable food frozen or refrigerated. Focus on the expiry dates of edibles. Always use sanitized plates, spoons, and also forks while eating.
Conclusion
These tips will help to protect you from the coronavirus. Maintain hygiene, wash your hands thoroughly, and do laundry regularly.
