Covid-19 Sanitary use and Practices

 Hello friends, I wanted to reach out to you during this difficult time and share some information that may be helpful to you and your families.

Hygiene is very important these days, but it has always been of the utmost importance to us at Eliza J Elegant Portable Toilets Cape Cod. While running a portable restroom based business, sanitary practices have always been key. We pride ourselves on the cleanliness, hygiene, and upkeep of the facilities that we offer to our customers. In this blog entry I will be sharing with you some best sanitary practices to keep in mind, that you can use to keep your home as germ free as possible! Hygienic practices are of extreme importance right now especially, and they can go a long way to keeping you healthy and germ free. 

Concerns about Covid-19, also known as the Coronavirus may be weighing heavily on your mind. The sudden appearance of this novel virus and its rapid spread has been all anyone can talk about lately, and how could it not be? As this pandemic continues to grow we are seeing more and more  information every day on the news and on social media; about case numbers growing, death tolls rising, and restrictions being put in place to help keep all of us a bit safer. Our everyday lives have been disrupted as schools and businesses close and we are being told to stay indoors and leave our homes only when absolutely necessary. It’s no wonder that everyone is feeling a bit on edge.

The good news is, there are plenty of things that we can all do to protect ourselves! By practicing good hygiene we can all help to stem the spread of this virus, and avoid infecting others  or contracting it ourselves.  Please continue reading to learn what you can do to protect yourself.
 

Reduce the spread of coronavirus

Good basic hygiene may seem pretty obvious, but right now especially it is extremely important. Below is a list of best sanitary practices to kill germs and stop their spread.

Wash your hands!
Washing hands with plain soap and water kills viruses, but only if it’s done thoroughly  and often. Hands should be scrubbed for at least 20 seconds, the time it takes to sing the “Happy Birthday” song twice. Remember to get wrists and fingernails! One big mistake people make is shaking their hands to air dry them. Dry with a paper instead to remove any lingering germs, and when you’re done, use the towel to turn the faucet handle so you don’t re-contaminate your hands. 

As a general practice, think about washing your hands before you leave the house and after touching objects in public places (things like door knobs, elevator buttons, public transportation, etc.) You should also be sure to wash your hands  before, during and after you prepare food. Wash hands before and after you eat, clean your house and change a diaper. And as always, wash hands after you, use the bathroom, blow your nose, cough or sneeze, care for a pet or touch the garbage.

Clean Common Surfaces- Especially in the Kitchen and Bathroom

At home practice routine cleaning of frequently touched surfaces. Focus especially in your kitchen and bathroom as these rooms harbor the most germs. Commonly used areas to clean often, include for example: tables, doorknobs, light switches, handles, desks, toilets, faucets, sinks, and countertops). Use household cleaners and EPA-registered disinfectants that are appropriate for the surface, following label instructions.

Other areas experts say should get a good cleaning include:
Remote controls, game controllers, keyboards, computer mice, cell phones and landlines, and hand railings, along with any other objects you touch on a regular basis. If you’re still going into work elevator buttons and shared cutlery/utensils are a concern. 

To make your own all-purpose cleaning spray, mix the following ingredients into a spray bottle:

• 1 1/4 cups water
• 1/2 cup white vinegar
• 10 drops of your favorite essential oil (optional)

  “Spray liberally on surfaces and wipe clean with a soft cleaning cloth. Generally speaking, all you need is a little all-purpose cleaner and a microfiber cleaning cloth or bar mop towel to clean most of these most-touched areas. All-purpose cleaner can be sprayed directly on your cleaning cloth and then the area can be wiped clean. Spray, wipe, repeat,”  At work, use hot water and soap for anything that can be washed. “For the rest, use a disinfectant wipe,” A weekly clean is what experts recommend, unless someone in the house is sick. Then you should clean your surfaces daily.

Use Hand sanitizer and Stop Touching your face

We know you want to touch your face. Try to refrain! Studies suggest that humans touch their faces  as a form of self-soothing. For those moments when you must touch your face, keep tissues in your pocket to rub itchy eyes and noses (and then throw them away). Wearing glasses, makeup and gloves can also help.
 
Keep your Distance

The main way communities are trying to slow the virus is to practice social distancing. Try to         
keep feet of personal space in public areas to avoid flying droplets from a sneeze or cough (droplets that carry the virus can travel about that distance). Avoid cramped workspaces  and standing shoulder to shoulder with people in bars or subways. The C.D.C. recommends No gatherings larger than 10 people in places hit the hardest with the virus.

Cover your cough or sneeze
Learn to practice “respiratory etiquette,” respiratory etiquette means being aware of where  you cough or sneeze. No matter where you are (even at home) don’t sneeze into your bare hand. Always grab a tissue when you sneeze or cough (no cloth handkerchiefs!), and then throw it away and wash or sanitize your hands immediately. If you don't have a tissue sneeze into your elbow.


We hope that these tips on good hygienic practices I’ve shared with you here will serve you well and be helpful to you during this trying time. In a business that is so focused on public gatherings and seeing each other face to face, we will miss you while we are all practicing social distancing. Just because we cannot see each other in person though doesn't mean that we cannot stay connected. So please continue to check in with us by visiting our blog!

Sincerely,

Eliza J