COVID-19 - Cleaning & Disinfecting (04/06/20)

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Cleaning and Disinfecting Information for Households

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has a webpage providing guidance for households around cleaning and disinfecting, found at:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/cleaning-disinfection.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fcoronavirus%2F2019-ncov%2Fprepare%2Fcleaning-disinfection.html

That page includes:

• Updated links to EPA-registered disinfectant list
• Added guidance for disinfection of electronics
• Updated core disinfection/cleaning guidance

The CDC also puts forth guidance for building your own disinfectant if you are unable to find EPA-approved pre-made disinfecting products on store shelves. They recommend:

Prepare a bleach solution by mixing:

• 5 tablespoons (1/3rd cup) bleach per gallon of water OR
• 4 teaspoons bleach per quart of water

Unexpired household bleach will be effective against coronaviruses when properly diluted. Never mix household bleach with ammonia or any other cleanser.