Bleach has always been synonymous with cleaning and disinfection since it is capable of destroying bacteria, fungi and viruses. And today more than ever it has become an ally in preventing the risk of contagion from coronavirus, something especially important in the homes of the elderly.
The World Health Organization recommends the use of sodium hypochlorite products for surface disinfection that are frequently touched in homes and help prevent the spread of the coronavirus. And it is that when the bleach comes into contact with dirt, stains, germs and odors, chemical reactions occur that break the dirt molecules, eliminating microorganisms.
The specialists of the multinational Henkel remember some of the multiple uses of bleach To get the full potential of this product in daily cleaning, thus avoiding the spread of COVID-19 in the home environment:
- Clean and disinfect multiple surfaces. Bleach can be used as a general household cleaner, not only to deep clean but also to disinfect. It is ideal for cleaning those surfaces with which the elderly are in constant contact such as knobs, taps, doorbells, etc.
- Disinfect and whiten the bathroom. Both in the WC and in the sink or bathtub, being humid places, fungus and mold can appear and, for this reason, special attention should be paid to them. To prevent the appearance of those blackened areas, all you have to do is apply a splash of bleach and let it act for a few minutes. Then dry well with a cloth.
- Clean and disinfect appliances. Bleach is a great deodorizerends bad odors since in addition to destroying germs, it breaks down the malodorous substances that they produce.
- Probably one of the best known benefits of bleach is its excellent whitening power and stain remover on clothes. It is recommended to always check the fabric label to find out if bleach can be used on it.
- Wash fruits and vegetables with bleach. The WHO itself advises dissolve 2 ml. (1 teaspoon) of bleach in a liter of water to ensure that any type of vegetable and fruit is disinfected before eating. In addition, this product is also suitable for the disinfection of drinking water.
Today more than ever bleach has become an ally to prevent the risk of contagion of coronavirus at home
In addition to knowing the multiple uses and benefits of bleach to prevent the spread of coronavirus within the home, it is important use it correctly following these tips offered :
- Never mix bleach with other chemicals, ammonia, acids or alcohol, or with any other household cleaning product as it can release toxic gases. And despite the fact that vinegar is a natural product, they should not be combined either.
- It is advisable avoid contact with aluminum surfaces, furniture and carpets. In case of doubt, it can be tested in an inconspicuous area of the surface to be treated. In the case of textileread the label of each press and/or fabric to find out if bleach can be used on them.
- Do not fill bottles or containers with bleach, this could lead to misuse, or worse, accidental ingestion.
- uses the required amount of product. Adding more than the right amount not only does not guarantee you more cleaning power, but it can also result in disaster and, conversely, if you use too little, you will not be taking advantage of all the disinfectant power of the bleach. The World Health Organization recommends a concentration of 0.5%, which corresponds to mixing 130 ml of bleach in 870 ml of water.
- To make sure you don’t run any risk, wear gloves to avoid irritation and ventilate the house while cleaning.