The Covid-19 pandemic has made all of us hyper-aware of viruses and germs in limiting the widespread of diseases.
The fourth wave of the pandemic is happening globally, fuelled by the highly transmissible Omicron variant. In Malaysia, the Omicron variant is now dominant.
How can we keep ourselves and our loved ones safe from viruses and germs while reclaiming our home, work or study space, as a clean zone?
First, know what you’re dealing with and use a disinfectant product that can help you to stay safe and hygienic. Always follow the product label’s instructions as recommended for proper usage and contact time.
Covid-19 is a respiratory virus that can spread via droplets when someone who has the virus coughs, sneezes or touches their face and then touches a surface.
A study found that the novel coronavirus can remain on surfaces for several hours to days. During this period, it may be possible that people can become infected by touching a surface or object contaminated by the virus and then touching their face. You need to disinfect those surfaces from the novel coronavirus.
Use a disinfectant such as the Clorox Expert Disinfecting range that helps you disinfect your home, workplace, school or university like a professional.
Developed with components used in Clorox professional lines that are intended for hospitals and medical services, it is EPA-approved to kills 99.9% of both viruses and bacteria in one minute, including the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes Covid-19. It works professionally and thoroughly, making it a good choice to keep your space safe from germs and viruses including the Covid-19 virus.
Clorox has been in the business of cleaning and disinfection solutions since 1913. According to Euromonitor International Limited; Home Care 2020 edition, Clorox is the #1 Bleach brand in the world and has been trusted for generations to kill 99.9% of germs. Its claims are backed by data and its products have been tried and tested even before the pandemic by professionals and home users.
Clorox Southeast Asia sales and marketing director Paulo Lao said the highly transmissible Omicron variant makes it vital to disinfect hard surfaces more frequently to lower the risk of infection.
“Aim to disinfect frequently touched surfaces like keys, door knobs and handles, mobile phones, tablets, laptops, desktops, keys, the interior of your vehicle and even parcels and deliveries. It is better to be extra vigilant to stay safe.
“The transmissibility of the Omicron variant means that we can be the ones who bring the virus into our homes and pass it to our loved ones. It is important to disinfect the items we come in contact with for safety, hygiene and peace-of-mind,” he said.
To reclaim your space and protect yourself and your loved ones in the face of rising Omicron cases, Clorox shares the following safety tips:
- Work, school and college space safety
Collaboration is a large part of in-office and in-person school or college sessions. While it is important to maintain social distancing, we might come in contact with items that have been touched by others. It is okay to be a ‘clean freak’ by disinfecting your work or study area when you arrive and again after lunch.
- Create a Prevention Pack
Keep illness prevention items (such as face masks, face shields, hand sanitizer, disposable gloves, disinfecting wipes and disinfecting spray) in a centralised spot in your home, the centre console of your car, at your work or study station, or inside your purse/backpack for when you’re on the go.
- Disinfect all your devices and ‘carry-ons’ daily
Your carry-ons such as your handbag, backpack, laptop, and mobile phone may come in contact with droplets – from yourself or from those around you. Always give these items a good wipe down. Be sure to bring along the Clorox Expert Disinfecting Wipes flowpack when you are out and about to ensure that your personal items are safe and not inadvertently spreading the virus.
- Disinfect your vehicle
We spend so much time in our vehicles, often taking off our masks. Keep Clorox Expert Disinfecting Wipes within reach, to wipe down and disinfect hard surfaces in your vehicles. Remember to wipe the air conditioner vents and the door handles both inside and out.
- Spray the germs away
Before bringing groceries or parcels into your home, spray them down. Keep Clorox Expert Disinfecting Spray at the entryway to quickly disinfect items to keep you safe from viruses and bacteria. - Disinfect high-touch hot spot surfaces in your homes
Handrails, light switches, handles and doorknobs are all notoriously covered in germs, as are high-touch items like phones, computer keyboards and TV remotes. Give the in-home usage a good once-over daily with Clorox Disinfecting Wipes as they kill 99.9% of viruses and bacteria including the Covid-19 virus in just 15 seconds.
The Clorox Expert range includes Clorox Expert Disinfecting Wipes Flowpack of 15s and 30s and Clorox Expert Disinfecting Spray. Clorox products are available nationwide at leading retailers and online retail partners LazMall and Shopee Supermarket.
