The flu hits you like a freight train, leaving you weak and achy and yearning for nothing more than to burrow under the covers until it lifts. But eventually, that blessed day arrives—you’re feeling better!
Now what? While you might be tempted to jump back into your routine, one crucial step many overlook is a deep cleaning to combat lingering flu germs.
After battling the flu, this might not be the most appealing activity, but hear us out. The influenza virus can live on surfaces for up to 24 hours, posing a risk of reinfection or spreading the illness to others. Imagine that cough or sneeze sending tiny flu troopers airborne, landing on doorknobs, light switches, and countertops – you get the picture.
Why consider professional cleaning after the flu?
While a DIY cleaning blitz is admirable, professional services like LA Clean Co. offer several advantages, especially when recovering from the flu.
Here’s why:
- Expertise and Efficiency: Professional cleaners have the experience and knowledge to tackle a deep clean, focusing on high-touch areas and using effective disinfectants. This ensures a cleaner, healthier environment faster.
- Reduced Risk of Reinfection: LA Clean Co. cleaners use hospital-grade disinfectants that have been proven to kill viruses and bacteria. This minimizes the chance of you or your loved ones getting sick again.
- Time and Energy Saved: Recovering from the flu takes a toll. Let LA Clean Co. handle the cleaning, allowing you to focus on regaining your strength.
- Peace of Mind: Knowing your home is thoroughly disinfected provides security and can speed up recovery.
What Does a Post-Flu Deep Clean Entail?
Here’s a general idea of what you can expect during a post-flu deep clean:
- High-Touch Surface Disinfection: This includes everything from doorknobs, light switches, faucets, and cabinet handles to remotes, phones, and electronics. LA Clean Co. cleaners pay close attention to these areas, ensuring they’re germ-free.
- Bathroom Deep Clean: Bathrooms are breeding grounds for bacteria. LA Clean Co. will disinfect toilets, bathtubs, showers, sinks, floors, and all surfaces with meticulous care.
- Kitchen Sanitization: Countertops, appliances, cupboard doors, and the sink area are thoroughly disinfected to eliminate any lingering germs.
- Laundry Service (Optional): Consider adding laundry service to your deep clean. Your chosen professional cleaners can wash bedding, towels, and other fabrics the sick person uses in hot water with disinfectant to ensure complete germ removal.
- Hardwood Floor Cleaning and Disinfection: Hardwood floors are another area where germs can linger. Professional cleaners will use appropriate cleaning solutions to disinfect and leave your floors sparkling.
- Air Purification: Consider adding air purification to your deep clean. Cleaner air purifiers to help eliminate airborne germs and create a healthier breathing environment.
Tips for Preparing for Your Deep Clean
To ensure a smooth cleaning experience:
- Inform the cleaner in advance: Let them know someone in your household has recently recovered from the flu. This allows them to take appropriate precautions while cleaning.
- Transparent cluttered surfaces: Declutter countertops, tables, and other surfaces to give the cleaners easier access.
- Wash dishes: Empty and clean the dishwasher and sink area to maximize cleaning efficiency.
- Launder sick person’s clothes: Wash their clothes and bedding in hot water with disinfectant before the cleaners arrive.
- Open windows for ventilation: Increased airflow helps disperse cleaning fumes and creates a fresher environment.
Preventing Future Flu Outbreaks
A post-flu cleaning is a great start, but don’t stop there.
Here are some additional tips to prevent future flu outbreaks in your home:
- Wash hands frequently: This is the golden rule of hygiene. Teach everyone in your household to wash their hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after using the bathroom, before eating, and after being in public places.
- Disinfect high-touch surfaces regularly: Regularly wipe down doorknobs, light switches, countertops, and other commonly touched surfaces with disinfecting wipes or sprays.
- Encourage good hygiene practices: Make sure everyone coughs and sneezes into their elbows or tissues, and dispose of tissues promptly.
- Get vaccinated: The annual flu shot is the best way to prevent the flu. Talk to your doctor about getting yourself and your family vaccinated every year.
Remember, the flu can be a persistent foe. Taking proactive steps like professional disinfection can significantly reduce the risk of the virus lingering and causing further problems. LA Clean Co. is here to help you breathe a sigh of relief and reclaim your home as a healthy haven.
