Does My Child's Illness Warrant a Pediatric Urgent Care Visit?
When your child gets sick, it can be difficult to know whether they need a doctor’s appointment or an urgent care visit. Learn more here.
Best Cleaning and Disinfection Practices for COVID-19
The best way to disinfect hard surfaces includes using household bleach.
You can prepare a bleach solution by:
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Mixing 5 tablespoons (⅓ cup) of bleach with 1 gallon of water or…
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4 teaspoons of bleach with 1 quart of water
If you don’t have bleach, don’t worry. There are many other household products that can be used as a disinfectant against COVID-19
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Soap and water
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Hydrogen peroxide
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Rubbing alcohol products with at least 70% alcohol
Don’t forget to clean frequently touched surfaces such as tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets, and sinks. For increased effectiveness, be sure to scrub each surface down thoroughly and let air dry.
Wear disposable gloves to clean and disinfect as cleaning solutions can be harsh on your hands.
For linens, clothing, stuffed animals, etc
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Avoid shaking dirty laundry as this can disperse the virus through the air
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Wash items, following the directions according to the manufacturer
For more information, check out the CDC website at:
Disinfecting Your Home If Someone Is Sick
Resources: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (cdc.gov)
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