AFTER DARK CLEAN AND DISINFECT WITH ME // 15 MINS DAILY ROUTINE // COVID 19 CDC GUIDELINES

After Dark Clean and Disinfect for Covid-19

This video takes you through my routine step by step to show you all you need to do to keep your home disinfected. Covid 19 is known to stay on surfaces for hours up todays, and possibly longer.

While we are only going out if absolutely necessary just for groceries, my husband still has to
go to work. He works in a hospital, so keeping my home disinfected the best I can is super important. Fortunately, I’ve gotten the disinfecting down to about 15 minutes, and I’m going to show you how I do it.

Make sure to watch the whole thing though because there are some things you could be doing that might make your disinfectant to NOT disinfect

It’s 11 at night, all my family is in bed and this is when I like to do the disinfecting for a very specific reason which I’m going to get into in just a minute. I’m working with cleaners that I want to sit on surfaces for 5 minutes. I don’t want little hands grabbing a handle or doorknob that has bleach on it, so It’s easier to do it when they are all in bed.

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Disinfecting is really a 2 step process.

1. Clean the surfaces - wipe off the dirt, food crumbs and dust using soap and water.

2 Use a disinfectant. The reason for this is that disinfectants are great at killing
bacteria and viruses, but not so good at cleaning, so if you are trying to use a disinfectant spray on a surface that is dirty, it will be less effective.

See how to make a DIY disinfectant spray that uses bleach and follows CDC guidelines for dilution.

In the kitchen - clean counters and tables with all purpose cleaner. Wipe down handles, doorknobs, fridge, dishwasher, handles, stove knobs and doors, high chair, backs of chairs, light switches and more. Clean the sink and faucet.

Don't forget the bathroom counters, toilet handle, sinks and faucets.

In the family room - remote controls, phones, keyboards and tablets. Replace hand towels with new clean ones.

Do you have a disinfect routine at your house? Leave a comment and let us know!

[divatudeboutique]

Thanks for the info and explanation of your process. I think it’s important to also emphasize that not all bleach is equal and not all bleach disinfects surfaces. Some assume that the Splash-less and variously scented bleaches work the same way and they do not! They are made for whitening and deodorizing areas. Most don’t compare the labels to see the difference. I learned that in a science based cleaning group. I hope that helps someone. Stay well! 💕

[TheZudes]

We need to do this at our house with 7 kids! :)

[nmcelroy]

Thank you for this video. Now I have a better idea on how to disinfect the house. Question, can you also do one of these with your steamer? I just purchased one (based on your reviews I have the NEAT) and I would also like to know how to properly disinfect with a steamer too (as sometimes bleach supplies can run low). Thanks!

[debbievonklock]

How do you make your soap and water solution?