Precautionary steps to take during Corona outbreak.
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Updated May 2020
(Click on blue lettering below to go to sites for at CDC.)
Updated May 2020
These tips and others from the CDC - (Center for Disease Control and Prevention) It’s important to note that the vast majority of COVID-19-related mortality is for those individuals with pre-existing conditions and over the age of 65.. Those actually being dramatically affected "have" pre-existing conditions or chronic pre-existing conditions. Overall, however, the COVID-19 fatality rate is far lower than that of past corona virus epidemics. Based on the ratio of deaths to confirmed cases so far, it appears to be about 2%.. Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), by contrast, killed 9.6% of those infected, and Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) killed 34.4% of cases. |
Cleaning Tips
Tip # 1 - To give a toilet a good cleaning out if using a pumice stone to get the rings out of or for the scrubbing of them in general. Pour a small bucket of water down into the toilet bowl and the water level will become much lower afterwards. Do not flush, as this acts as one. Bringing the water level down much lower to be able to access stains or rings directly with stones or scrubbers. Many times I use the small trash can in and from the bathroom I am cleaning, emptying the trash and then filling from the tub with water. As I usually wash the trash can out anyways and it's right there. Eliminating a special trip to get one.
Tip # 2 - I use safe and non toxic detergents in a bucket of warm wash water for cleaning virtually anything. Like dish washing detergent, as it's a grease cutting agent, or Mrs. Meyer's cleanser (Lavender), or Murphy's oil soap . Depending on what I am cleaning. If wood, granite counters, bathrooms, kitchens, along with the items in.
We all have our own personal preferences for the things that work best for us. I find many choose cleaners for the scents of, lower or higher toxicity levels, or if they're biodegradable or green certified products. Then also depending on where we each shop.
I don't use plastic gloves when cleaning in homes like many do. So with having my bare hands in the very cleaners and solvents I am using, I've become well aware of the toxicity levels of different cleaners and solutions I and others use. Although I do carry a box of plastic gloves for when the need arises. Like for when using bleach, oven cleaners or for using stronger solvents when necessary.
Tip # 3 - For stainless steal cleaning and to have look like new, I use Weiman stainless steal cleaner and polish or have used WD-40. We used WD-40 when I was in the Navy.
Tip # 2 - I use safe and non toxic detergents in a bucket of warm wash water for cleaning virtually anything. Like dish washing detergent, as it's a grease cutting agent, or Mrs. Meyer's cleanser (Lavender), or Murphy's oil soap . Depending on what I am cleaning. If wood, granite counters, bathrooms, kitchens, along with the items in.
We all have our own personal preferences for the things that work best for us. I find many choose cleaners for the scents of, lower or higher toxicity levels, or if they're biodegradable or green certified products. Then also depending on where we each shop.
I don't use plastic gloves when cleaning in homes like many do. So with having my bare hands in the very cleaners and solvents I am using, I've become well aware of the toxicity levels of different cleaners and solutions I and others use. Although I do carry a box of plastic gloves for when the need arises. Like for when using bleach, oven cleaners or for using stronger solvents when necessary.
Tip # 3 - For stainless steal cleaning and to have look like new, I use Weiman stainless steal cleaner and polish or have used WD-40. We used WD-40 when I was in the Navy.
Tip # 4 - Easiest way to clean a microwave I learned from a client is, microwave a cup of water to boiling in the microwave just before cleaning. Like many of us do to make our coffee or tea. This leaves the humidity level very high and a coat of hot water left on the walls and ceiling of the microwave. Giving it a pre-soak with hot water, humidity and moisture. Loosing up spills, sprays of food and drink, having them virtually fall off onto your cleaning rag or paper towel without much scrubbing. But most I find are easily cleaned with good wet sponges and a little soaking at times too. If they are really bad.
Tip # 5 - Getting rid of mold from shower ceilings and places. I use bleach in a 50/50 mix with water from a spray bottle to apply to shower ceilings or other areas. Labeling the bottle as such or discarding afterwards. Using goggles, as one needs to look up at where they are spraying. As it's typically the higher areas like the ceiling of a shower area that has accumulated mold. Especially in those with little to no ventilation. So while spraying the bleach/water mixture up to a ceiling, a fine mist of is falling back down, getting on one's arms, head and clothing. I spotted many good t-shirts when doing this. Besides having my head, hands and arms coated with bleach afterwards. So wearing throw away long sleeved clothing and gloves that one can cover themselves with is recommended when doing. And especially goggles for eye protection. Maybe even a hat and face covering for those that don't want any bleach on them. Removing all the items from an area being treated too. Not to have a bleach residue left on them.
Also keep in mind, this will cause the paint to eventually peel and come loose from ceilings or areas that bleach is applied too. Especially after some time and repeated applications of. But is unavoidable and one can always repaint those areas when it has become too unsightly. Both the mold and bleach break down the paint after time, causing this to happen. But paint flaking off is much less obtrusive than black spots of mold. And less detrimental to health factors or one's sensitivities to mold.
Also keep in mind, this will cause the paint to eventually peel and come loose from ceilings or areas that bleach is applied too. Especially after some time and repeated applications of. But is unavoidable and one can always repaint those areas when it has become too unsightly. Both the mold and bleach break down the paint after time, causing this to happen. But paint flaking off is much less obtrusive than black spots of mold. And less detrimental to health factors or one's sensitivities to mold.
Tip # 6 - Places most often overlooked with cleanings. As a professional cleaner I practice my cleanings with detail and thoroughness. Most the time others don't realize all the areas or things I have cleaned in their home. As they hadn't seen or noticed the dirt to know I cleaned those areas. Like washing the decorative exposed bulbs in light fixtures above bathroom sinks and their large mirrors. Or washing off the dust on the top of room and closet doors and their door frames. Or cleaning the top of kitchen cabinets that have space between them and the ceiling. Which many times not only have months or years of dust accumulated on top of, but layers of grease from cooking as well. Especially on those that are directly over the oven and stove. And then washing the decorative items that may be placed up there as well.
Cleaning areas under or behind furniture such as recliners, couches and TV tables. Moving them and getting those areas that many times dirt, dust and food crumbs have a good place to accumulate and hide. Preventing insects like spiders, roaches, or ants from doing the same.
And cleaning light switch covers, handles on furniture like dressers, and knobs/handles on appliances, kitchen and bath cabinet handles and faces of, and desk and dresser knobs or handles. And then of course washing door knobs and the areas around them. As a detailing cleaner I am well aware of all the things we touch and handle daily. So this is normal routine for me that I practice in my cleanings. One, they many times get overlooked, and two. Are the most touched and common places for attracting and harboring germs, bacteria, grease and dirt. As they are touched and handled much more often. Daily, if not numerous times in a day. By one or many. Not always with the cleanest hands. Just because one doesn't "see" any dirt, doesn't mean things are actually clean. There is a big difference from something looking clean, to it being clean. Bacteria and germs typically can't be seen. So just knowing those things are handled regularly, I clean them, regardless of the appearance of.
Cleaning areas under or behind furniture such as recliners, couches and TV tables. Moving them and getting those areas that many times dirt, dust and food crumbs have a good place to accumulate and hide. Preventing insects like spiders, roaches, or ants from doing the same.
And cleaning light switch covers, handles on furniture like dressers, and knobs/handles on appliances, kitchen and bath cabinet handles and faces of, and desk and dresser knobs or handles. And then of course washing door knobs and the areas around them. As a detailing cleaner I am well aware of all the things we touch and handle daily. So this is normal routine for me that I practice in my cleanings. One, they many times get overlooked, and two. Are the most touched and common places for attracting and harboring germs, bacteria, grease and dirt. As they are touched and handled much more often. Daily, if not numerous times in a day. By one or many. Not always with the cleanest hands. Just because one doesn't "see" any dirt, doesn't mean things are actually clean. There is a big difference from something looking clean, to it being clean. Bacteria and germs typically can't be seen. So just knowing those things are handled regularly, I clean them, regardless of the appearance of.
Tip # 7 - Practicing clean living habits. The number one thing to do to prevent one from getting the cold or the flu or not to be getting sick in general is, to wash one's hands regularly and often. Then by shear logic, the number two thing would be, to wash what one's hands touch regularly. We all are seeing this much more these days in public places like grocery stores. Having antibacterial wipes for our hands and/or wiping down the carts they will be handling.
I like to wash my hands after using a restroom. Although I've seen and imagine you have too, others that don't. I am not offended or judgmental when others don't. I'm just simply aware of. So the paper towels I use to dry my hands off with in a public restroom are the same towels I use to open the door with before discarding them. Not touching a door handle after someone may have without having washed their hands. I wipe down the whole door handle in the process of doing so, for others. Or many times when discarding my towels, using them to push down the others in the trash, as most just toss them in the trash receptacle, maybe making it appear full when it just needs to be pushed down and compacted a little. Leaving much more room then for others to just toss theirs in. I always like to leave a place a little nicer than I found it, wherever I am. Hopefully making it more pleasant, cleaner and convenient for others to use. I am noticing more trash containers closer to the exit doors of public restrooms these days. So I believe others are thinking this way too. I am at a loss when all they have is hand blow dryers.
I like to wash my hands after using a restroom. Although I've seen and imagine you have too, others that don't. I am not offended or judgmental when others don't. I'm just simply aware of. So the paper towels I use to dry my hands off with in a public restroom are the same towels I use to open the door with before discarding them. Not touching a door handle after someone may have without having washed their hands. I wipe down the whole door handle in the process of doing so, for others. Or many times when discarding my towels, using them to push down the others in the trash, as most just toss them in the trash receptacle, maybe making it appear full when it just needs to be pushed down and compacted a little. Leaving much more room then for others to just toss theirs in. I always like to leave a place a little nicer than I found it, wherever I am. Hopefully making it more pleasant, cleaner and convenient for others to use. I am noticing more trash containers closer to the exit doors of public restrooms these days. So I believe others are thinking this way too. I am at a loss when all they have is hand blow dryers.
Thanks for reading.