The COVID-19 virus has now affected millions of people all over the world. It spread widely and fast by direct and indirect contact through respiratory droplet transmission. This has forced everyone to take precautionary measures like practising social distancing and staying at home. However, going outside and making interactions with others are unavoidable especially for people who need to go to work and buy food and essentials for their families.
Most people only focus on washing and disinfecting their hands and the goods they bring at home. They tend to forget that shoes also come in contact with germs and bacteria when going outside. It could be the carrier of diseases and viruses and spread it in your house. This article will help you understand the steps to disinfect your shoes and why it is important.
Why do we need to disinfect?
The virus responsible for COVID-19 is known as the SARS-CoV-2. It remains active or materials like plastic, leather, or stainless steel for several hours or up to 3 days.
Shoes, if not disinfected, could be a source for the spread of this virus. Cleaning is not enough since it only removes the first layer of dirt and germs. Disinfecting agents like antiseptic solutions and detergents contain ingredients that kill viruses.
Disinfecting is very important in making sure that the objects, surfaces and other things at home are germ-free and safe to touch for you and your family.
What do we need to do to disinfect shoes?
If you frequently go outside because of work or other matters, it is better to use a single pair of shoes which is solely for outdoor use. Before going into the house, you should remove your shoes and socks and place them at a distance. This is to avoid the members of the household to come into contact with it.
Shoes can contain germs and viruses once exposed outside or any crowded and public places. Knowing that these germs can remain active for several hours, you should know how to properly clean and disinfect your shoes in order to avoid its spread.
Use hand gloves before touching potential contaminated shoes. Use a disinfecting wipe to clean the external surface of the shoes. You can soak it in hot water and use a detergent or soap to wash them and make use of the sanitize option in the washing machine if you have. Dry the shoes in an open and airy area. Lastly, dispose the used gloves and wash your hand thoroughly.
Never assume that your shoes are free from germs and bacteria. It is better to be safe and do the steps above to disinfect them.
We hope this article gave you more information on how to keep your family safer during these times. If you require further assistance on disinfecting your homes, Ilaj offers only highly trained professional cleaners. We carefully vet our staff to make sure they are trustworthy and reliable.
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