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How To Clean After Illness

Cleaning after Illness

• BATHROOM:

• Disinfect with a mix of bleach and water. Clean toilet lever, shower faucets, cabinet knobs, doorknobs and light switches.

• FAMILY ROOM:

• Clean remotes, phones, computer keypads, doorknobs, and light switches.

• Messes from Sickness? Soak it up with a paper towel, put it in a plastic bag, seal it, and throw away. Then clean and disinfect.

• KITCHEN:

• Disinfect all things

• people touch: refrigerator handles, coffeepot, microwave, stove knobs, faucet.

• Add some bleach when washing dishes and utensils.

• BEDROOM:

• Change pillowcases daily. Wash soiled bed linens right away with non-chlorine bleach and hot water. Disinfect all items on nightstand.