FOR COVID-19 VIRUS HOME RECOVERY PROGRAMME

As we transit into more self-isolation and home recoveries, it is imperative for COVID-19 patients and their household members to upkeep a clean and safe home environment. Cleaning and disinfecting of the home is advised to be done frequently, especially when there are visitors or as household members resume their outdoor activities and lifestyle.

Apart from that, it is important that cleaning and disinfecting MUST be done immediately after
1. Isolation period for the COVID-19 patient
2. Quarantine period for the entire household

Here are the items you will need to prepare before any Home Recovery Programme Disinfecting:

  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), minimally gloves and surgical mask
  • Well-ventilated with windows opened for at least 3 hours before cleaning
  • Magiclean cleaning solutions
  • Disposable cloths
  • Pail and mop
  • Toilet brush

CLEANING AND DISINFECTING TIPS

1. High Touch Point Surface

Use Magiclean Household Multi-Purpose Disinfectant Spray to clean and disinfect. Spray onto a cloth for easy wipe off. Refrain from spraying directly onto surfaces which can cause splashes and further spread of virus.

2. Floor

Mix 1 capful of Magiclean Household Multi-Purpose Disinfectant with every 1L of water. Start mopping from one end of the room to another in a linear direction, leaving the cleaned area untouched. Repeat until entire area is cleaned without overstepping into previously cleaned areas.

3. Bathroom

Disinfect the sink pipes and toilet floor trap with Magiclean Pipe and Sink Cleaner. Spray directly into sink pipes and toilet floor traps and let solution sit for 5 minutes before rinsing off with water.

Mix 1 capful of Magiclean Household Multi-Purpose Disinfectant with every 1L of water. Clean and disinfect all accessible surfaces e.g., basin, taps, toiler roll holders, soap dispensers, door handles, flush buttons, vanity counter drawers etc. Use a separate cloth for toilet seat covers.

Use Magiclean Dual Power (Non-Bleach) Toilet Cleaner or Toilet Bleach, along with  toilet brush for thorough cleaning of toilet bowls.  Flush with lids fully closed.

4. For Kitchen.

Mix 2 capsful of Magiclean Kitchen Bleach in 1 litre of water to disinfect kitchenware. Check product back label to ensure product is suitable for your kitchenware type. Soak kitchenware for 30 minutes before rinsing with water.

5. For Laundry

Viruses can stay on upholstery and fabrics (curtains, bedsheets, carpets, pillows, cushions, mattresses, blankets, duvets, etc) for 2-3 days. Wash all linens with Kao Colour Bleach. Avoid tossing the fabrics when handling and loading into washing machine.

POST-CLEANING FINAL STEPS

1. Mix 1 capful of Magiclean Household Multi-Purpose Disinfectant with every 1L of water before soaking mop-heads and pails in the solution for 30 minutes to disinfect.

2. Double bag all trash collected before you remove all protective wear and wash your hands with soap and water.

3. Shower and change your clothes right after the clean-up and wash these clothes immediately.

Magiclean COVID-19 Home Recovery Disinfecting Tips takes reference from the Ministry of Health (MOH) and the National Environment Agency (NEA) to provide guidance for households and individuals currently on Home Recovery or residences that may be exposed to the COVID-19 virus. This document is based on current knowledge of COVID-19 and has been adapted from existing guidance documents from MOH and NEA.  NEA website reference: https://www.nea.gov.sg/our-services/public-cleanliness/environmental-cleaning-guidelines/guidelines/cleaning-and-disinfection-guidelines-for-households-on-home-recovery. Always check the individual product back label for more information before using.