Disinfect to protect

Disinfecting is defined as the treatment of surfaces/equipments using physical or chemical means where
the number of germs is reduced. Disinfection reduce the number of germs that cleaning alone did not
accomplished. The risk of infection is growing rather than declining. Disinfecting, specially during this
time of pandemic is one of the best ways to help reduce, or stop the spread of viruses. It is also
recommended that aside from practicing proper personal hygiene by observing and following protocols
set by government, it is also very important to disinfect our homes, places of work, restaurants,
hospitals, schools etc. Places that needs to be disinfected are the ones that are touched many times on a
daily basis and are in common areas. Theses surfaces can also carry viruses which can survive for a long
period if time. It is also very important that while disinfecting, one should wear the necessary and
appropriate gears such as gloves and mask as protection. In this time of pandemic, the most commonly
used material for disinfecting surfaces in the house and other places is the bleach and mixed with water.
By regularly disinfecting our homes, we can help reduce, if not totally avoid the spread of virus.