The risks of infections are overgrowing in everyday life. While we clean and mop our houses regularly, they only remove the dust. On the other hand, disinfecting the house kills the germs. The global crisis brought by the Coronavirus has changed people’s perception of a “clean” home.
Anti-microbial disinfection services involve the application of disinfectants on various surfaces to eliminate disease-causing microorganisms. Regular disinfecting is an essential part of keeping your home healthy. The disinfection process will help kill the harmful viruses in your house in no time. You can also live in peace knowing that staying at home will protect you from diseases. In addition, if your house is clean and disinfected, you are less likely to develop any symptoms and illnesses whatsoever, ultimately reducing your chances of needing medical services or assistance.
If you often come down with allergies, disinfection services will be a huge help because they take care of viruses and common allergens – think pet dander, mold, mildew, and dust that accumulate on your carpets, curtains, tapestry, and other household surfaces. Disinfection services can also eliminate elements in your home that can aggravate respiratory issues such as asthma or bronchitis.
How Do You Disinfect Your House?
Self-Disinfecting Methods
There are plenty of disinfection products available in the market today. You can clean visibly dirty surfaces with household cleaners that contain soaps and detergents. While applying the disinfectant product, please follow instructions and precautions for safe and effective use, such as wearing gloves and masks.
The most important thing to consider while using disinfectants is the amount of time the disinfectant needs to remain on the surface to kill pathogens; this is known as Dwell time. No disinfectant works instantly. The complete disinfecting process includes four steps: Pre-cleaning, dwell time, wiping clean, and then rinsing with water. Wiping the area is essential after using disinfectant as it may leave a sticky residue where pathogens can quickly and easily resettle.
A few examples of store-bought disinfectants are disinfecting wipes, disinfecting sprays, etc. They are safe on hard surfaces and most fabrics as they all use nonbleach disinfectants. Using a 10% bleach solution and paper towels, you can also make your disinfectant.
Professional Services
You can also opt for professional disinfection services. They will first inspect the disinfection site to evaluate risk assessment and safe operating methods. Professional disinfection services use specialized tools and disinfectants manufactured for professional use to provide quick and practical disinfection of your house.
Mist Fumigation:
In most cases, disinfection in homes is done through the “mist fumigation” process. This process involves misting the entire house premises. It helps kill microorganisms like viruses and bacteria responsible for severe illnesses and various respiratory diseases. The approach is 100% eco-friendly as the disinfectant used is biodegradable. It doesn’t cause any unnecessary irritations, is non-corrosive, doesn’t contain any oncogenic elements, and effectively combat airborne and contact disease infections.
Fumigation involves the spraying of potassium permanganate and formaldehyde in liquid form. This mixing gives rise to fumes that kill bacteria, pathogens, fungus, and spores. All fumigation methods employ chemical disinfectants and have potential risks, so it is advisable to take all precautions. It is essential to ventilate the ambiance and renew the air before use properly. Fumigation must be done by trained and licensed individuals only.
You can also fumigate your house naturally by using eucalyptus, lavender, clove, or peppermint oils with water in a spray bottle. Use this solution to mist linens and furniture and allow them to air dry. You can try making your own mist repellent spray at home.
Fogging:
The device sprays a disinfectant mist of various particle sizes into the air as aerosol (fog). It’s ideal for ambiance sanitization and surface sanitization. However, it is expensive and may not be perfect for all situations.
Why Should You Get it Done in Your House Regularly?
Recent studies show a spike in the number of diseases, and there are newly adding pathogens every year. To fight these disease-causing germs, we need to disinfect our houses regularly. Cleaning and disinfecting procedures are essential in controlling the spread or transfer of harmful pathogens like bacterias and certain viruses from house surfaces to people. Disinfectants prevent the spread of infectious diseases. It’s essential to note that cleaning a surface simply removes dirt particles. It’s not the same as disinfecting.
Disinfecting involves killing germs and microorganisms. These days, it’s not enough to clean your house every few days. It would help if you made it a habit to disinfect your home surfaces regularly. It’s vital to wipe high traffic areas like doorknobs, desks, phones, light switches, remote controls, shared bathrooms, etc., with a disinfectant spray to reduce the spread of viruses. These are the areas that contact many people throughout the day. Studies show that these pathogens can stay active or infectious on these surfaces for days. Only cleaning will not kill this microorganism. Disinfection is the only way to curb the spread of these pathogens and make your house squeaky clean.
Natural Disinfectants can be a suitable alternative for harmful chemical disinfectants. They can be as effective as chemical disinfectants if appropriately used. However, they tend to work slower than chemical disinfectants, so it’s mandatory to keep the surface wet for a longer time to kill germs effectively. Alcohol is one of the most effective alternatives to chemical disinfectants. It kills germs by breaking down their cell walls. You can also use hydrogen peroxide, vinegar, hot water, and essential oils.
It would help if you cleaned first and then disinfected the surfaces because removing contaminants like dirt particles will make your disinfectant more effective. Be extremely careful while using disinfectants or bleach and follow all the instructions written on the products. Good ventilation is also essential for the disinfection process.
Call professional help if you are not confident. Professional disinfection services will have trained NEA-licensed technicians and proper tools. You can expect these professionals to clean and disinfect every nook and corner of your space using the right tools and chemicals. You may have tried to clean your area on your own, but you will be surprised by the difference in what a professional disinfection service can bring to your place. Professional help will also save you from the harmful effects of disinfectants.
Conclusion
The best method to prevent getting sick is avoiding contact with viruses and bacteria. For this, you need to remove germs and reduce their movement on surfaces at your safe place – your home. Therefore, cleaning and disinfection play an essential role. Apply the disinfectants to the entire surface as it kills germs only when it directly touches it. While you can use the household disinfectants daily, you should make it a point to call in the professionals to do thorough anti-microbial disinfection of your house once every two-three months, along with pest control.
Many disinfecting products are available in the market, like household bleach and nonbleach products like disinfecting wipes, peroxide cleaning products, and antiseptics. When picking a product, always research the product’s ingredients and how it may affect your health or environment. NEA-approved products are always a safer choice as they follow specific standards laid down by the agency. You can also opt for professional disinfection companies that can disinfect your house according to your needs and requirements.
