Cómo desinfectar superficies para controlar la propagación del COVID‑19

Ahora más que nunca es importante luchar contra la propagación de gérmenes peligrosos. Aprende a mantener los espacios más limpios y seguros para ti y tus seres queridos

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COVID Cleaning Tips

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    Focus on high-touch surfaces such as doorknobs, light switches, phones, remotes and shared handles.

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    Clean the surface first, then disinfect, since dirt gets in the way of the disinfectant.

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    Check the product label for the specific virus claim and the contact time it requires.

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    Keep the surface visibly wet for that full contact time, then let it air dry.

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    Open a window or run a fan while you clean and follow the label for ventilation and protective gear.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Monitor for symptoms and follow current public health guidance. Wash your hands regularly and clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces to help reduce the spread of germs on surfaces.

Clean visibly dirty surfaces first, then disinfect high-touch surfaces using an appropriate disinfectant as directed. Learn more about disinfecting your home after an illness.

Regularly clean high-touch surfaces and disinfect as needed using an appropriate disinfectant according to label directions. Learn more about how to disinfect an office space.

When used as directed, certain bleach products can kill the virus that causes COVID-19 on hard, nonporous surfaces. Learn more about using bleach to kill viruses and germs on surfaces.