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Protect Your Home from Germs: A Comprehensive Cleaning Guide

As we navigate the world of COVID-19, it’s essential to remember that germs have always been present in our daily lives. In fact, a study found that half of the 100 homes assessed tested positive for a foodborne pathogen. To safeguard your health and well-being, we’ve compiled a thorough cleaning guide to keep your living spaces sparkling and safe.

Daily Cleaning Essentials

1. Sanitize High-Traffic Areas: Regularly wipe down doorknobs, light switches, faucets, remotes, keyboards, and frequently touched items with a disinfectant.
2. Wipe Down Counters and Tables: Use an antibacterial disinfectant to clean countertops daily, especially after food preparation.
3. Sweep Up Post-Cooking Floor Debris: Clean up loose dirt, food, and debris that falls to the floor after cooking to prevent bacteria from spreading.
4. Do the Dishes: Wash dishes promptly, sanitize sponges daily, and avoid using them altogether if possible.

Recommended Cleaning Products

• Lysol All Purpose Cleaner
• Clorox Commercial Solutions Disinfecting Wipes
• Clorox Healthcare Bleach Germicidal Cleaner
• ECOS Dishmate Hypoallergenic Dish Soap
• O-Cedar Microfiber Flip Mop

Weekly Cleaning Tasks

1. Clear Off Sink Crud: Use baking soda to clean and deodorize sinks.
2. Mind the Bathroom Mirrors: Wipe away toothpaste spatter and soap residue with a disinfecting cloth.
3. Wipe Down Waste Bins: Clean the inside and outside of waste bins with a vinegar solution.

Bi-Weekly Cleaning Tasks

1. Keep That Toilet Gleaming: Use a long-handled toilet brush and toilet bowl cleaner to sanitize the rim holes and entire toilet.
2. Stay Ahead of Microwave Grime: Clean up spills immediately and deep clean the microwave every two weeks with lemon juice and a disinfectant wipe.
3. Mop the Floors: Sweep up messes daily and mop floors bi-weekly to prevent dirt and germs from building up.

Monthly Deep Cleaning Tasks

1. Scrub the Shower and Tub: Use a shower cleaner to scrub each surface thoroughly and rid them of bacteria.
2. Clean Smudges Off Windows: Use a window cleaner and wipe every area, including the windowsill.
3. Vacuum Rugs and Carpets: Use a vacuum cleaner to remove dust and debris from rugs and carpets.

Cleaning Kit Essentials

• EPA-registered disinfectant agents
• ECOS PRO Glass Cleaner
• ECOS Dishmate Hypoallergenic Dish Soap
• ECOS Wave Gel Auto-Dishwasher Detergent
• O-Cedar Microfiber Flip Mop
• White vinegar
• Baking soda
• Sponges
• Eureka PowerSpeed Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaner