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Published on March 10, 2020

How to banish COVID-19 germs in your home and beyond

COVID-19 Germs

With ongoing news reports about the coronavirus, COVID-19, outbreak, you may have become much more vigilant about cleaning to prevent the spread of the virus in your home or place of work or community gathering.

Both the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the federal Environmental Protection Agency have detailed advisories and recommendations for cleaning and disinfecting homes, businesses, schools, places of worship and other community facilities. These recommended disinfectants are also effective against other infectious diseases, like influenza.

Below is a link to the specific recommendations: