How cleaning your furniture helps prevent the spread of COVID-19

Jul 17, 20 How cleaning your furniture helps prevent the spread of COVID-19

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Blog provided by Wicker Paradise Even before the current pandemic, cleaning your furniture was a healthy practice that helped prevent the build-up of dirt, dust, and other materials that attract germs and allergens, which cause disease and discomfort. With the advent of COVID-19, it has become much more crucial to clean and disinfect your often-used furniture, since the coronavirus has been known to live on common household surfaces. According to the research, the virus can stay on surfaces such as metal for 5 days and on wood for 4 days. The virus can also stay on surfaces such as plastic and stainless steel for 2 to 3 days. Because of this, it is crucial to clean and disinfect your indoor and outdoor furniture regularly. Cleaning removes dirt and other materials that attract germs, but disinfecting is necessary to kill any germs left after cleaning. Cleaning can be done with a sponge or cloth dipped in a soap and water solution, while disinfecting should be done with potent germ-killing solutions that can get rid of the coronavirus on contact. The EPA has a list of disinfectants effective against the coronavirus, while the CDC also has directions for making homemade disinfectant solutions out of water and bleach or alcohol. Be sure to stay safe and follow the instructions as you keep your house and furniture clean and healthy. If you need any new indoor or outdoor wicker furniture during this time, Wicker Paradise is still available to meet all of your wicker furniture needs. Order online or set up an appointment by phone...

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