7 Tips After Traveling, Do This When You Arrive Home to Prevent Corona Covid-19

Kapanlagi.com - Amidst the pandemic of the corona virus or covid-19, staying at home movement has been encouraged to prevent the spread of the corona virus. However, it is not uncommon for some people to still travel either due to work that cannot be done at home or sudden needs such as buying basic necessities.

In situations like this, the spread of this virus can occur anywhere. This happens because when traveling, you may be infected with this virus. Therefore, cleanliness is the most important thing to do. So, what should be done after traveling?

1. Enter the House Without Shoes

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The first step that must be taken is to get used to taking off your shoes in front of the door before entering the house. Get rid of all the things you don't need, such as purchase receipts or small pieces of paper in your pockets.

It is a common habit for some people to enter the house tired and not bother taking off their shoes. Often without realizing it, wearing shoes inside the house is a common practice.

However, shoes are one of the carriers of germs and viruses. Shoes that have been worn all day in wet, dusty, muddy, or even animal waste areas. That's why it's important not to be lazy to take off your shoes before entering the house.

2. Dispose of Masks After Use

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Currently, masks have become the main tool to prevent or protect against the coronavirus. The use of masks is recommended for people who are sick or for those who are taking preventive measures to avoid this deadly virus.

Due to the spread of the coronavirus, masks have become harder to find in the market. People tend to reuse masks to protect themselves from COVID-19. However, masks should be used once and then disposed of properly.

Why is that? The mask you have used all day may be contaminated with viruses and bacteria. That's why it is not recommended to reuse masks.

Masks are disposable items, therefore, destroy the mask before disposing of it. You can do this by cutting the mask and putting it in a plastic bag before throwing it in the trash.

3. Spray Disinfectant on Belongings

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Before entering the house, the next step to prevent the spread of the corona virus is to spray disinfectant on belongings. Disinfectant is a liquid that is believed to kill or reduce the number of microorganisms to a lower dangerous level.

Disinfection can be applied to clothes, cell phones, glasses, keys, work devices, laptops, wallets, and other objects such as e-money cards used for public transportation.

Actually, the disinfection process requires equipment and materials that can be used. However, due to the corona outbreak, there are many alternatives to easily and simply make disinfectants using household ingredients or products.

4. Do Not Touch Anything

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When you arrive home, get used to not touching anything like using your cellphone first, or sitting and relaxing. Also avoid direct contact with children or other family members.

This step is to avoid the possibility of still carrying bacteria or viruses from outside the house. If you still touch items in the house, this can cause the virus in your body to transfer to other objects.

5. Wash Hands with Soap

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Hands are the main medium for spreading viruses and bacteria. Therefore, after traveling, before your hands touch anything, make sure to wash your hands first.

During the outbreak of the corona covid-19 virus, WHO and the government constantly remind to wash hands as often as possible. Washing hands after traveling is an effective step. Because, during traveling, someone is exposed to air pollution and touches various things, which can make microorganisms stick to your hands.

It is advisable to wash hands using soap. In addition, the duration of hand washing is 20 seconds. Make sure all parts of the hands are thoroughly clean, such as the gaps between the fingers, the back of the hand, and the wrist.

6. Take a Shower Immediately

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Often you are lazy to take a shower after traveling, with the reason of being tired and wanting to rest for a while. Although it sounds trivial, this bad habit should be immediately abandoned. Taking a shower is one way to get rid of germs and prevent the corona virus.

After traveling, a lot of dust and pollution stick to your body. Germs and viruses that stick can be eliminated by taking a shower. Make sure the clothes you have worn are placed in the laundry basket. You can also put your dirty clothes in the washing machine.

7. Finally Greeting Family

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After completing the 6 steps above, it can be said that it is safe to interact with your family. In addition, you are also free to lie down on the bed or sofa, in a clean condition and free from germs and viruses.

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