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Some Safety & Cleaning Tips During The Coronavirus Pandemic in Sydney
BY LISA WHITE - THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW SOUTH WALES
Abstract Coronavirus outbreak is a risky situation and spreading rapidly in all the countries in the world, including Australia. Coronavirus disease is a kind of respiratory illness that is caused by a new virus that has already affected plenty of people who are living in Sydney as well. It is a deadly disease that spread from person to person contact. So, you need to maintain social distancing and clean your home to protect yourself from COVID-19 pandemic. We have brought this PDF only for you that deals with some safety and cleaning tips during COVID-19 in Sydney.
1. Introduction During the time of COVID-19 pandemic, everyone needs to take safety measures to avoid the infection of COVID-19 in Sydney. There are lots of active cases in Sydney now and increasing day by day daily. Lots of people have already lost their lives due to this coronavirus. That is why you must stay at your home and must clean your house daily if you want to stay safe and secure in Sydney. In this PDF, you are going to learn some safety as well as cleaning tips during COVID-19 that may be helpful for you and your family.
2. Ways To Stay Positive During The Coronavirus Pandemic When the news is all doom and gloom—as it has been since the outbreak of the coronavirus— it’s hard for even the most optimistic among us to stay positive. It’s true that we need to take this virus seriously. It’s capable of causing severe illness, death, and drastic long-term changes to how we live and work. It could even cripple the economy. It’s easy to stay focused on those calamities: they seem to be the only topics covered on local and national news. But those thoughts would be counterproductive. Obviously, there are things you need to know about the coronavirus outbreak to protect yourself and those around you, but you do not need to become a COVID-19 expert, nor do you need to hear about every unpleasant detail from dawn until bedtime. Instead, focus on the positive so that you have the energy and resolve needed to weather this storm. Here are nine things you can do: Limit your intake. You could watch 24-hour news channels, listen to dire warnings on the radio, or visit countless websites and be bombarded with the angst of the moment. Instead, choose a single news source and decide how much limited time you’ll spend with it each day. Then stick to your plan. Look to the past. Get hope from your past resilience. You have likely endured other unforeseen major life disrupters like 9/11, major hurricanes, or the financial meltdown of 2008. You made it through! And you are stronger because of it. Know that you will get through this. Remind yourself of your resilience on a regular basis.
Watch a funny video. Thanks to the huge popularity of YouTube, there are thousands of videos that can help you take your mind off current events, if only for three minutes at a time. Start to bookmark the funniest among them so you can return for a repeat viewing whenever things feel gloomy.
Look after your neighbors. You may be at low risk of severe consequences from the virus, but it may not be the same for your neighbors whose immune systems are compromised. The act of checking in on them (keeping six feet apart, of course) will not only make them feel good, it will make you feel good and remind you that there are others for whom this predicament is even more stressful. Support your favorite local business. Maybe you’re heeding the social distancing advice and aren’t eager to sit in a crowded restaurant right now. And others feel the same way. Those empty seats aren’t helping that restaurant owner to pay her staff or keep the restaurant in business. Buy a gift card to help the business owner now, and prepay for a wonderful meal you can have to celebrate when this pandemic is behind us. Send gifts in the mail. It may not be wise to drop in on your loved ones with some fresh-baked goodies, so send them a card or gift in the mail. Unexpected treats can be a huge pick-me-up-in times of stress. This is especially valuable to the elderly who are living in nursing homes. Many facilities have closed their doors to all visitors, making residents feel even more isolated and vulnerable. Take advantage of found time. I’m a public speaker and my speaking gigs are canceling left and right. It’s stressful. I could wallow in that for days. But that wouldn’t be productive. These cancelations give me an opportunity to focus on some things I’ve had no time for and to accelerate my progress on other product offerings. It’s liberating, and that’s what I’ve decided to focus on. If your company has implemented a WFH policy, how will you use the time you previously spent on commuting?
Practice random acts of kindness. Leave an envelope with a little gift for the Amazon Fresh delivery person who drops of your supplies outside your door. Or have a coffee delivered to your doorman. Your kindness doesn’t require a monetary outlay. Write an unsolicited book review for a friend of yours who is an author. Comment on a colleague’s LinkedIn post. Send a snail-mail note of appreciation to a friend or colleague. Many in the entire country of Italy broke out in song and applause to honor their healthcare workers. Thank the custodians in your building or workplace for their efforts to keep things safe. Think of those who could benefit from your thoughtfulness and generosity. Then act. Take a daily inventory. Close your day, every day, with a positive acknowledgement of something you accomplished, learned or are grateful for. It will help dilute some of the negativity you’ve absorbed and remind you that not everything that’s happening right now is bad or depressing. In times of constant negative messaging, you need an antidote so that you can keep your positive attitude and march forward with determination and hope. Be deliberate in activities that are positive, heartwarming, stress reducing and laughter inducing! Together, we’ll get through this.
3. Simple Precautions That Will Help You Avoid the Coronavirus Few words are scarier than "epidemic" and the news of Wuhan and other Chinese cities being shut down and other nations, including Sydney, sending jets to retrieve their citizens from these places just adds to the fear. But there's less to be afraid of than you may think, especially if you follow a few simple and common sense precautions. The new coronavirus is scary, I get it. I live in Snohomish County, Washington, and I spent Wednesday evening last week in Everett, about half a mile away from Providence Medical Center, where the first known Sydney victim of the virus had just arrived for treatment and quarantine. Knowing the new virus was so close by without knowing much else about it was a little creepy, I have to admit. But consider the data that we're now getting about the virus, officially called 2019-nCoV. It has about a 3 percent mortality rate among known cases, but since there are almost certainly a large number of unknown cases, the actual mortality rate is likely much lower. By comparison, the familiar influenza virus that arrives around this time every year has a mortality rate of less than 1 percent. As with flu, the most at-risk for serious repercussions are the elderly and those who are in bad health or have compromised immune systems. If that describes you, you may need to take extra precautions to avoid infection since a vaccine for the new coronavirus is at least several months away. In the meantime, here's what every smart leader, and employee, should do to avoid disruptions from both the coronavirus and the flu. 1. Don't go to work if you feel sick, and don't let your employees come in either. Our Australian tendency to take a cold pill and tough it out when we don't feel well is one of the worst habits we have. If you have any symptoms at all, and in particular a fever, you absolutely must
stay home from work because you risk damaging the productivity of your entire workplace. This would be true even if there were no coronavirus.
Given concerns about the new illness and the fact that it's flu season as well, you should make certain that your employees don't come to work sick either. You might also review your paid time off or sick day policy to make sure employees never feel compelled to come in if they don't feel well. They won't be doing you any favors if they do. 2. Wash your hands. A lot. People worry about catching viruses when other people cough or sneeze in their vicinity, and of course that is one way of contracting the flu and most likely the coronavirus as well. But it's also alarmingly easy to catch the flu or another virus if you touch an object or surface that was touched by someone who was contagious any time over the previous 48 hours, especially if you then touch your nose or mouth. This is where frequent hand-washing comes in. The more often you wash your hands, the less likely you are to infect yourself if you've touched something that had virus on it, and to give any virus you may have to someone else. Unfortunately, it's possible to be contagious before you have symptoms and with the new coronavirus, you can appear healthy but be contagious for up to two weeks. Which means that if you have any reason whatsoever to think you might have been exposed to the new virus, you should wash your hands very often, and try to limit close contact with other people
for that amount of time. Elisabeth Rosenthal, a physician and journalist who lived in China during the SARS epidemic and covered it for The Sydney Times, kept herself and her children safe, mainly with frequent hand-washing. 3. Unless you're a health care worker or you have flu symptoms, don't wear a mask. If you're healthy, wearing a mask is unlikely to help you in most situations, especially if you don't wear a new one each time you go out. On the other hand, masks have been shown to protect health care workers who may be exposed to the coronavirus and other illnesses in the course of their work. Because of panic over the new virus, some health officials are concerned about a shortage of masks for those health care workers who need them most -- and if they get infected, the disease is likelier to spread. In other words, though it's counterintuitive, wearing a mask when you don't need one could actually increase your chances of getting the coronavirus, or another virus. If you're coughing or sneezing, though, wearing a mask may prevent you from sharing your cold or flu with anyone else. In Asia, many people wear masks because it's considered polite to do so if you have cold or flu symptoms. 4. Give careful thought to your supply chain. Even if no one in your office gets sick, the coronavirus could be a headache for your business because dealing with the outbreak may interfere with China's ability to be the manufacturing juggernaut we've all come to depend on for just about everything. Wuhan, the now shut-down city where the outbreak originated, is sometimes called the Chicago of China for its central location and importance as a transportation hub. The automobile industry, in particular, has set up shop in Wuhan, and General Motors, Ford, and Nissan all plan to close factories in accordance with the Chinese government mandate to extend the Lunar New Year holiday to February 3 as part of its effort to contain the outbreak. If your company is dependent on products or product components made in China, it might be smart to stockpile a little more than you normally would in case there's more widespread disruption to manufacturing if the disease continues to spread. If the virus is contained right away, you may wind up with some extra supplies. If it isn't, you may be glad you have them on hand.
4. How to Clean and Sanitize a Face Mask Face masks can protect both the wearer and others. A face mask, when worn properly, protects the wearer from allergens like pollen, small airborne particles like sawdust, and most airborne germs. If a person is ill, a face mask helps limit the transmission of disease to those nearby from body fluids expelled during talking, coughing, and sneezing. Sturdy face masks made from a tightly woven cotton or cotton/polyester blend can be washed at home and reused. Before You Begin Whether you are using a cloth mask to prevent disease or block allergens, it is important to wear and remove it correctly. Wash your hands before putting on the mask and then try not to touch it
again until you remove it. For the most protection, the mask should be worn tightly on the face and cover both the nose and mouth. Identify the outside and inside sides of the mask and be sure to always place the inside against your face.
When removing a mask, untie the strings or slip the elastic bands from your ears. Do not grab the front of the mask. Place the cloth mask into the clothes washer or sink or into a paper bag that can be closed if you don't plan to wash it immediately. Wash your hands after removing the mask. How Often to Wash a Cloth Face Mask Whether you are using a bandana or a more structured cloth face mask, it should be washed after every wearing. It's a good idea to have several on hand so that you have a dry, fresh one ready. What You'll Need Equipment / Tools
Washing machine Sink or plastic tub Mesh laundry bag (optional) Clothes dryer, clothesline, or drying rack
Materials
Heavy-duty detergent Laundry sanitizer, chlorine bleach or pine oil Paper bag
Disposable gloves
Instructions Protect Your Hands When it's time to wash a face mask, it is important to protect your hands with disposable gloves. Keep the mask away from your face and wash your hands, even if you are wearing gloves, after handling the masks. Sort the Fabrics If the mask is made from white, colorfast cotton, or cotton/polyester fabric, it can be washed with white bed sheets or towels. If the mask is made from brightly-colored fabrics, it should be tested to make sure the fabric is colorfast before it is washed for the first time. Dampen a cotton swab and rub it over the fabric and any trim. If any color transfers to the cotton swab, the fabric is not colorfast and it will bleed dye in the wash. This mask should be washed alone or hand-washed to prevent dye-transfer to other clothes in the load. If you are washing a homemade mask fashioned from a scarf or bandana with rubber bands or hair ties, remove the bands before washing. Also, remove any non-woven inserts like coffee filter papers and dispose of them. Use a Mesh Laundry Bag A mesh laundry bag will help keep masks together in the washer. If the masks have string ties, the bag will also help prevent tangling. Set the Water Temperature and Washer Cycle Cloth face masks should be washed in hot water using the normal cycle. If you are hand washing the mask in a sink, use hot water. Add the Detergent Use a heavy-duty detergent like Tide or Persil that contains enzymes to break down body soil so it can be flushed away in the wash water. Disinfect the Fabric While using hot water for washing and then drying on high heat will effectively clean masks, if someone is ill adding a disinfectant offers another layer of protection. The type of disinfectant you should use is dependent upon the type of fabric. While chlorine bleach is an excellent disinfectant, it can damage the fabric if used incorrectly. Phenolic disinfectants, like Lysol Laundry Sanitizer, are effective in all water temperatures and can be used on white and colored fabrics. Phenolic disinfectants are usually added during the rinse cycle. Always read product labels and follow the directions carefully.
Liquid chlorine bleach (sodium hypochlorite) may be used in hot, warm or cold water temperatures on white fabrics only. To be effective, there must be a 5.25% to 6.15% concentration of sodium hypochlorite. Not all chlorine bleach formulas are that strong, so read the labels. Examples of liquid chlorine bleaches include Clorox and all supermarket house brands.
Pine oil disinfectants are effective in hot and warm water and can be used on both white and colored fabrics. Brand names include Pine-Sol, Spic-n-Span Pine, and Lysol Pine Action. They should be added at the beginning of the wash cycle. To be effective, the product must contain 80% pine oil. Dry the Mask on High Heat Set the dryer temperature to high and tumble dry the masks. The high heat will help kill any lingering bacteria. If you do not have a dryer, place the masks in a spot where they will receive direct sunlight. Storage When the masks are dry, store the freshly washed masks in a covered container (like a shoe box or small plastic tub) until you are ready to use one.
5. Household Products That Kill Coronavirus, According to Consumer Reports The coronavirus may live on certain surfaces for days There's so much we still don't know about the coronavirus, and what we don't know can make us sick. What we do know is that in a preliminary study, the virus can remain viable for up to 24 hours on cardboard and for two to three days on plastic and stainless steel; though another study
comparing it to SARS and MERS found it may be able to live on glass, metal, and plastic for up to nine days. Bottom line: it's best to disinfect. Bleach Head to your laundry room and grab that bottle of bleach, according to Consumer Reports. Bleach is a great defense against viruses, and it has been a long time cleaning staple in and outside the laundry room. Don't use it straight from the bottle though as that would be way too strong. Instead, mix a solution of ½ cup of bleach to a gallon of water. Use this to disinfect everything in your kitchen from the sink to the floor. You can even soak your child's toys in a bleach mixture of 2 teaspoons bleach to 1 gallon of water, soak for two minutes, then rinse. Make sure you wear gloves when you use the beach, as it can be irritating and drying for your hands. Lastly, don't keep the bleach solution for more than a few days, because bleach degrades some plastic containers. Hydrogen peroxide Head to the medicine cabinet, this time. Per the Sydney Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, common hydrogen peroxide (it should say 3 percent on it) will deactivate the rhinovirus, which is what causes the common cold. Technically, it "produces destructive hydroxyl free radicals that can attack membrane lipids, DNA and essential cell components." Since the rhinovirus is thought to be more difficult to ax than the coronavirus, it's believed that hydrogen peroxide will work for this as well. Simply pop it into a spray bottle and spray it onto a surface. Let it sit for a few minutes before wiping away. Isopropyl alcohol Not to be confused with the alcohol you have in your bar closet, this is an alcohol solution with at least 70 percent alcohol. No need to dilute it, according to Consumer Reports. It's safe for cleaning every surface but beware of plastics, as it may cause discoloration. Try this bottle, which has more than 99 percent pure isopropyl alcohol. Soap and water You've likely been hearing so much about this one already, hopefully, you still have some good ol' fashioned soap remaining. Wash your hands thoroughly, with warm water and soap for 20 seconds. Soap works better than disinfectants if you're attempting to destroy viruses, according to Marketwatch. It does this by dissolving the fat membrane so the virus becomes inactive. Yup, just your regular soap. Make sure you're using a clean towel to dry them. Skip: Homemade hand sanitizer Contrary to popular social media opinion, homemade hand sanitizer may not work as well as your friends may have you believe. That's because the hand sanitizers you purchase in the store are correctly formulated with more science than simply mixing a little water, aloe, and essential oils, according to Consumer Reports. If you can't get your hands on the real stuff, then simply wash your hands with soap and water.
Skip: Vodka Pass on the vodka (for cleaning purposes, at least). While alcohol in the percentage range of Isopropyl will do the job nicely, vodka is no match for the coronavirus. Tito's Vodka even tweeted advice: "Per the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, washing hands with soap and water is the best way to get rid of germs in most situations. If soap and water are not readily available, you can use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60 percent alcohol. Tito's Handmade Vodka is 40 percent alcohol, and therefore does not meet the current recommendation of the CDC." Next, find out the reason Clorox is so good at killing germs.
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An increasing number of people in Sydney are feeling helpless, unsafe, and confused since the news of the CONVID-19 disease caused by a strain of the Coronavirus spreading rapidly across the world broke in December 2019. Understandably, the prospect of contracting this virus is scary – however, the need of the hour is to rise above the fear and take measures to keep your surroundings hygienic. The Australian government is already fulfilling its responsibility by executing the Emergency Response Plan for Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). While the government works, you can do your bit by taking precautions and being proactive at home. Here are some useful houses cleaning tips shared by experienced by the expert end of lease cleaners in Sydney that you can follow to flatten the curve of the Coronavirus Outbreak in Australia.
Invest in Effective Cleaning Products Make sure to use household/commercial grade disinfectants, wipes, sanitisers, cleaners, and deodoriser that comply with the Therapeutic Goods Order (TGO) approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). It is vital to use effective and safe products because there may be nonresponsible organisations & individuals selling counterfeit products taking advantage of the hysteria caused by the Coronavirus outbreak.
Therefore, read the labels carefully before purchasing a sanitation product, and if possible research about brands that only sell TGA approved goods. Note: Always check the information provided at the back of a disinfectant to know if it is only effective at killing bacteria. Purchase one that guarantees killing bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Always Clean Before Disinfecting It is common to use the words cleaning and disinfecting interchangeably. However, both are different and to thoroughly sanitise any surface these activities must be done in the correct order. Cleaning is required to remove dust, dirt, or any other pollutant on a surface and disinfecting is necessary to kill germs, bacteria, viruses, and other microbes. Therefore, only disinfecting will not help prevent the outbreak of the Coronavirus, cleaning before disinfecting is needed to get optimum results. Disinfect High Touch Surfaces Expert cleaners in Sydney say most people catch and transmit germs and viruses by touching common points of contacts such as handles, knobs, switches, stair railings etc. Hence, it is vital to disinfect them regularly to prevent the spread of any disease. You can use a store-bought but non-toxic disinfectant to sanitise these points. For people who want to employ
natural disinfecting measures, spraying the high touch surfaces with vinegar and letting the solutions air-dry for 3-5 minutes followed by spraying with 3% hydrogen peroxide is best. Get Professionals to Deep Clean Your House As a preventive measure for stopping the Coronavirus outbreak if you think your house needs a deep cleaning, then take the assistance of professionals. According to the expert end of lease cleaners in Sydney, professionals have the right cleaning products and types of equipment that they use with expertise. They practice the proper techniques to sanitise and disinfect your house effectively. Getting your home deep cleaned by experts is especially recommended in case a family member has been sick recently. Don’t Forget To Sanitise Regular Use Equipment These include mobile phones, remote controls, laptops, computers, keypads, kitchen appliances, gaming consoles, vacuum cleaners and other equipment that are commonly used in your home. It is usual for people to skip cleaning equipment touched and used by multiple members in the family that can cause spread germs, viruses, and bacteria. To disinfect these tools you can prepare a 1:10 ratio solution of bleach and water or use rubbing alcohol solution with 70% isopropyl and 30% water. Expert end of lease cleaners in Sydney say that when you disinfect a surface ensure the solution wets the surface for at least 5-10 minutes to work completely. Thoroughly Sanitise Floors, Countertops, Carpets, Upholstery, and Curtains Viruses, including the Coronavirus, can survive on different types of surfaces for hours. Hence, it is essential to thoroughly sanitise all the floors, countertops, carpets, upholstery, and curtains in your house. Start by cleaning them with the appropriate solutions and tools followed by disinfection. If you have vacuum and steam cleaners then keeping these surfaces germ-free will be easier. However, if you don’t have these pieces of equipment, you can contact a reputed end of lease cleaning company in Sydney to avail their services. Their cleaners have industrial-grade tools that are effective and capable of deep cleaning the surfaces they were engineered to sanitise.
7. Conclusion I hope the mentioned points may be useful for you and your family during the time of COVID-19 outbreak in Sydney. As coronavirus is spreading rapidly in Sydney also, you must do all possible ways to stay safe. Follow the points carefully & smartly and make sure you clean your home daily to make it dust-free. Stay home and stay safe.
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