Diwali deep-cleaning : A quick checklist to ensure a disinfected home

With Diwali comes the yearly ritual of disinfecting and deepcleaning our homes However your basic cleaning ritual might not be sufficient to the changing needs of the environment we live in If the deadly viruses around us have taught anything disinfection should be as much a goal in our regular cleaning rather than just the basic visible cleanliness Therefore it becomes necessary to know the right way of cleaning and disinfecting homes that lends itself to a responsible celebrationWhile we plan to welcome Goddess Lakshmi by cleaning and decorating our living spaces inside out we should be aware of those corners that are prone to infections diseases and require our special attentionThe RampD team at ITC Savlon shares some tips to maximize hygiene and ensure germfree cleaning this DiwaliClean your KitchenAs the excitement builds for us to be able to open our houses to guests and have the kitchen work overtime to put out scrumptious meals do spend a moment on considering thorough kitchen disinfection Bear in mind that the multiple ways in which we use our home kitchen carry with it the burden of microbes that can cause infectionsA disinfection ritual will ensure that any chances of microbial contamination to your person or to the food being cooked gets eliminated Be it organizing shelves and arranging jars wiping the crockery cabinet or cleaning the refrigerator all you need is a multipurpose disinfectant and cleaner by your side A Spray amp Wipe Multipurpose disinfectant cleaner that is readily available makes the task of cleaning convenient with its dual action of cleaning and disinfection together The added feature of a citrus fragrance also helps keep the space smelling freshRefresh your BathroomWhen we spruce up our homes around Diwali we often forget to place our bathroom hygiene on the priority list Bathrooms are breeding corners for germs and harmful microorganisms As we accommodate our guests for a gettogether or a game of cards lets also keep in mind that bathrooms are the second most used space by guests It becomes crucial therefore to effectively clean our restrooms and keep them dry Make sure you buy a multipurpose disinfectant to clean the floor wipe the washbasin and faucets or other frequently touched areas Add a scented candle of a fragrance diffuser with some essential oil poured in to uplift the space and leave it smelling fragrantStyle your living roomWe often indulge in renovating your living areas just before Diwali but there are other comparatively smaller purchases that might help you bypass an overhaul One can brighten up living spaces with new drapes and brightcoloured cushions giving a cozy look to your favourite couch At times buying new furniture sofas etc gets beyond budget so indulge in fabric covers instead They give your existing furniture a great facelift You could also look at rearranging the furniture placement and adding new wall art Simple additions like this often give the entire space a new look While you move around the furniture or add new drapes make sure you spray them down with a surface disinfectant spray regularly since they are not washed as frequently Spray Surface Disinfectant Spray post dusting to kill 999 per cent of germs This helps you welcome guests to a safe environment and a quick spray after the party winds down ensures you and your family also stay protectedOther tipsAccording to WHO if hand hygiene is done properly this can be over 90 per cent effective in preventing the spread of harmful germs and HCAIs So lets ensure to keep our hand hygiene at par by washing hands regularly and wiping down doorknobs spraying playing cards or serviette holders with a disinfectant from time to timeAs we get excited to meet our friends families this festive season we must be cautious while doing handshakes exchanging highfives etc to control the germ transmission This can be done by replacing towels with tissue papers in the guest bathroom so that no two people use the same towel Another way is by placing hand sanitizer bottles that could be accessible for guests enabling them to use it as and when requiredAlso Read Why be scared of pumpkins when you can dish them out in style