At home, and with the Corona pandemic, you may develop fear, tension and anxiety about the best way to sterilize furniture, so how do you eliminate the virus at home?
How do you deal with your negative fears and feelings in the midst of the pandemic?
How long does the virus live on surfaces?
Will white vinegar kill him?
These and other questions are answered in this report.
Let's start with sterilization, as it is best in the midst of the pandemic spreading globally to make sure to clean and sterilize your home well to eliminate the emerging corona virus that causes "Covid-19", and to avoid transmission of infection.
In this report - which was published by the French newspaper "Le Figaro" - writer Isabel Kuhn reviews a number of valuable advice for household sterilization.
How long does the virus live on surfaces?
The author says that the emerging corona virus can live as follows:
From 2 to 6 days on plastic surfaces.
5 days on glass or ceramics.
3 to 5 days on stainless steel.
One day on cardboard and plain paper.
12 hours on textiles.
From 2 to 8 hours on aluminum.
4 hours on copper.
However, even if it remains on surfaces for that long, this does not necessarily mean that it will be contagious.
And Dr. Philippe Karenko - a specialist at the Hier Medical Center in southern France - confirms that "in order to be infected, certain conditions must be met. In all cases, the hands are the carrier of the virus, so washing hands effectively breaks the chain of infection."
Cleaning materials
In most cases, the use of cleaning materials is sufficient to eliminate the Corona virus - its scientific name is SARS Cove 2 - as the outer envelope of the virus decomposes as soon as it is exposed to the surface effect found in cleaning materials.
According to Dr. Philip Karenko, "The outer shell plays a crucial role in transmitting infection, and with it, the virus is able to infiltrate into cells."
He adds that there is scientific evidence that cleaning materials have shown effectiveness in killing the virus within 15 minutes in laboratories.
But Karenko stresses that home sterilization becomes necessary in the event that one of the family members is infected with the virus, and in this context he explains, "It is necessary to clean the house first, otherwise sterilization may not be effective, as the bacteria and viruses are protected by dirt, and then the disinfectant will not be effective." Against it. "
So experts recommend that cleaning be in 4 stages: disinfect, rinse, sterilize, and rinse again.
Experts stress that the rinsing process is important and should not be overlooked, because it removes the remnants of sterilizers and disinfectants on the floors, so as not to endanger the health of children and animals.
How is sterilization done?
Bleach is the most used disinfectant, and the World Health Organization has confirmed since December 2019 that it is an effective antiviral.
And until the present moment, experts have not found any virus resistant to bleach, but on condition that it remains on surfaces for a period of at least 5 minutes.
Care should be taken when using bleach, as it is not recommended to dilute it with hot water or mix it with other products, because this may lead to the emission of unpleasant odors, and the mixture may become dangerous to human health.
Bleach can cause skin burns, so you should wear household gloves when using it.
In addition, the shelf life of these materials is short, not exceeding two days if mixed with water, 3 months after opening a small package, and 6 months for a large package.
Another effective disinfectant is the use of alcohol that does not leave any residue on surfaces and does not require rinsing.
Steam cleaning and high temperatures are also a safe method, as SARS Cove 2 cannot live more than 5 minutes at 56 ° C.
As for wet wipes, the types conforming to the European standard of sterilization are effective against viruses with an outer covering, according to the author.
The author stresses that white vinegar is not effective against the emerging corona virus, because it is resistant to acids, unlike other viruses that white vinegar eliminates.
How do you deal with the psychological impact of the Corona pandemic?
We turn to feelings, as many individuals have conflicting feelings about the new conditions prevailing due to the Corona pandemic, the continuous fluctuation in the numbers related to it, the continuous change in both the restrictions imposed by governments due to the pandemic, and expert advice on ways to deal with the current circumstances.
And a psychological counselor at the Cleveland Clinic - Dr. Scott Pia - recommended taking measures, practicing actions, and obtaining things that generate positive feelings, as well as communicating with individuals who "bring positivity into our lives."
He said, "Perhaps it is useful to ask ourselves what we can do in the present day or in the coming days, what may contribute to bringing about the required change in our feelings and in our life, about the things that help us to have a good mood, and perhaps about individuals who can help raise our spirits." Instead of those who play the chord of depression. "
The psychological expert pointed out that the state of uncertainty that the world is experiencing today can lead to a feeling of anxiety, stressing that ignorance of the future of events may generate difficult feelings such as frustration, which in turn push individuals to withdraw and surrender.
Dr. Biya recommended dealing with the current situation "day by day" rather than looking far to a future littered with extreme uncertainty.
He added, "If you feel frustrated, try to come against your desires. If you want to stay in bed, get up and move your body, and if you want to introduce yourself, resist this desire and try to communicate with a friend."
Giving gifts
He explained that giving gifts to others can enhance one's mood, believing that it is a way to make a strong positive impact on the feelings of the other and thus improve his mood and raise his spirits.
"In fact, presenting a gift to someone can return to us by multiplying the positive psychological impact," he added. "Giving gifts activates the positive chemistry in a person."
He went on to say, "This may be a good time to direct our energy towards creating good healthy habits. Let us be patient and remember that establishing a habit in one takes only 66 days."
On the other hand, Dr. Pia said that the change of seasons is causing some to feel what is known as "seasonal depression", pointing out that the coming months may turn the low-grade depression felt by many individuals due to the restrictions imposed by the pandemic into a real psychological struggle.
"If we feel a little desperate and pass through the change of seasons, those who suffer seasonal affective disorder may face a severe challenge," he added.
The psychiatrist believed that following the following advice could benefit a person:
Physical exercise: Whatever type of physical exercise, it has a positive effect on one's mood.
Maintaining social links: It is good to plan to maintain social ties. Interactions with family members and friends, whether online or during outdoor activities, and within conditions that achieve physical distancing can be beneficial.
Time management: Being busy with a structured schedule is beneficial. There is a good biological treatment for depression called "activity scheduling."
And if a person can schedule his time and occupy it with purposeful, recreational and personal activities provided that he adheres to it, then this will ensure that he is pulled out of the misery of negative feelings into a positive living reality, which changes what the brain does biologically.