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With Diwali comes the annual ritual of disinfecting and deep cleaning our homes. However, your basic cleansing ritual may not be sufficient for the changing needs of the environment in which we live. If the deadly virus around us has taught anything, disinfection should be as much a goal in our routine cleaning, not just basic visible hygiene. . Therefore, knowing the right way to clean and disinfect homes that lend to a responsible celebration becomes essential.
While we are planning to welcome Goddess Lakshmi by cleaning and decorating our living spaces from inside, we must be aware of the corners which are prone to infections, diseases and require special attention from us. ITC Savlon’s R&D team shares some tips to maximize cleanliness and ensure germ-free cleanliness this Diwali:
clean your kitchen
As the excitement builds for us to be able to open our homes to guests and make kitchens work overtime to have great food, take a moment to consider thorough kitchen disinfection. Keep in mind that we use our kitchen kitchens in many ways carrying with us a load of germs that can cause infections.
A disinfection ritual will ensure that any possibility of microbial contamination to your person or the food being cooked is eliminated. Be it tidying the shelves and arranging jars, wiping down the crockery cabinet or cleaning the refrigerator, all you need is a multi-purpose disinfectant and cleaner. A spray and wipe multipurpose disinfectant cleaner that is readily available, facilitates the task of cleaning with the dual action of cleaning and disinfecting. The added characteristic of citrus scents also helps keep the space smelling fresh.
refresh your bathroom
When we decorate our homes around Diwali, we often forget to put the cleanliness of our bathroom on the priority list. Bathrooms are breeding grounds for germs and harmful microorganisms. As we accommodate our guests for get-togethers or playing cards, let’s also keep in mind that the bathroom is the most frequently used space by guests. Therefore, it becomes important that our restrooms are effectively cleaned and kept dry. Make sure you buy a multipurpose disinfectant to clean floors, washbasins, and faucets, or other frequently touched areas. Add a scented candle to an aroma diffuser with some essential oil poured in to elevate the space and leave it smelling sweet.
style your living room
We often renovate your living areas just before Diwali, but there are other comparatively small purchases that can help you bypass the overhaul. Brighten up living spaces with new curtains and brightly colored cushions that give your favorite sofa a cozy look. At times, buying new furniture, sofas etc. goes beyond the budget, so use fabric covers instead. They give a great face-lift to your existing furniture. You might also consider rearranging furniture placement and adding new wall art. Simple additions like this often give a whole new look to the entire space. When you move around furniture or add new curtains, make sure you regularly spray them with a surface disinfectant spray because they are not washed often. Spray Surface Disinfectant Spray Spray after dusting to kill 99.9 percent of germs. It helps you, welcoming guests, in a safe environment and a quick spray once the party is over, ensures that you and your family stay safe too.
Other Tips
According to WHO – if hand hygiene is done properly it can be more than 90 percent effective in preventing the spread of harmful germs and HCAI. So, let’s make sure to keep our hand hygiene up to par, by washing hands regularly and spraying playing cards, or serviette holders, with a disinfectant from time to time.
As we are excited to meet our friends, families this festive season, we must be cautious while exchanging handshakes, high-fives etc. to control germ transmission. This can be done by replacing the towels in the guest bathroom with tissue paper so that no two people use the same towels. Another way is to have bottles of hand sanitizer accessible for guests so they can use it when needed.
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