How to Clean Items from Corona Covid-19 Virus from Various Materials

Kapanlagi.com - The spread of the corona covid-19 virus is becoming more widespread. The way it spreads through droplets is one of the reasons why this virus can spread quickly. Anyone who touches items exposed to the droplets of a corona Covid-19 virus patient can be infected with this virus. Therefore, it is advisable for you to find out how to clean items that are commonly used together.

Cleaning items from contamination of the corona Covid-19 virus cannot be done carelessly. As you know, the corona virus is actually a type of fragile virus. That is why you are advised to wash your hands more often. Because, this virus cannot withstand soap.

However, for cleaning items exposed to the corona covid-19 virus, can it also be done by washing it with soap? What if the object to be cleaned is an electronic item that cannot be exposed to water?

1. Coronavirus Survival on Surfaces

Actually, studies on the transmission of the coronavirus covid-19 through objects or inanimate surfaces are still ongoing. However, what is certain is the fact that this virus spreads through droplets. Therefore, it is very possible for the virus to spread to the surface of an inanimate object.

But did you know that the survival of this virus on a surface actually varies depending on the type of material? Here is an overview of the coronavirus covid-19 survival on surfaces, as reported by merdeka.com.

2. Plastic and Steel Objects

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According to several expert studies, objects made of plastic and steel are the ones where the coronavirus covid-19 can survive the longest. In fact, on objects made of these materials, the coronavirus can survive for up to 72 hours or approximately 2-3 days.

3. Cardboard or Carton Objects

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According to the New England Journal of Medicine, the coronavirus can survive on cardboard or carton surfaces for up to 24 hours.

Based on this assumption, it is possible that the coronavirus (COVID-19) can also spread through packages. This, of course, depends on the delivery time of the package.

4. Wooden Objects

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Many people have been concerned about doorknobs as one of the items that may be contaminated with the coronavirus. This is not without reason, as doorknobs are often touched by many people. But what about the wooden part of the door?

Actually, there is no research that can determine how long the coronavirus can survive on wooden surfaces. However, experts believe that the time would not be significantly different from the coronavirus on other hard-textured surfaces.

5. Items Made of Fabric

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Just like with wood, there is no research yet that can indicate the lifespan or durability of the coronavirus on fabric surfaces. However, a study conducted by infectious disease experts at Brigham and Women's Hospital revealed that the virus tends to survive more easily on objects with flat surfaces and hard textures.

Therefore, based on that study, it is possible that the presence of the coronavirus on fabric may not last as long as on items made of materials other than fabric. Nevertheless, it is still advisable to maintain the cleanliness of fabric-made objects. This is because objects made of fabric, such as clothing, are objects that are very close to your body.

6. Copper

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According to reports from The New York Times and USA Today, the COVID-19 coronavirus can survive on copper surfaces for up to 4 hours.

7. Air

A virus expert named Dr. Vincent Munster at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases mentioned that the corona virus can survive for 10-30 minutes in the air before falling and sticking to the surface of objects.

8. How to Clean Objects from Corona Covid-19 Virus

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Based on the review, you can conclude that the corona virus can survive on the surface of an object for a certain period of time. Therefore, to minimize the possibility of transmission through inanimate objects, it is advisable to clean the objects around you more diligently.

To clean objects from the corona virus, it is not difficult. Considering that the corona virus Covid-19, including a fragile virus structure, cleaning objects from this virus can be done simply by spraying disinfectant onto the surface of the object.

The method of cleaning objects by spraying disinfectant can be done at least twice a day, or depending on the intensity of the use of the object. The more frequently the object is used, the more often it should be sprayed with disinfectant.

To make your own disinfectant with easily available ingredients at home, you can follow the steps in the article titled 'How to Make Your Own Disinfectant, Protect the Environment from Corona Covid-19'.

For cleaning objects made of fabric, you can clean them by washing. You can follow the steps in the article titled 'How to Properly Wash Clothes to Kill Germs and Viruses'.

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