The dangerous mistake you made at home during coronavirus
It's time to talk about all these disinfectant products you use to fight Covid-19.
You probably do more sanitation andDisinfection of your house in recent months than ever before. Coronavirus' ability tolive on different surfaces This meant that the regular wiping of countertops, door buttons and just about any other place in your home has become essential to ensure the safety of your family and your family. And while diligent disinfecting practices can be very effective atkill the coronavirus, omitting to takeAppropriate precautions with the cleaning products you use to do it canpose a serious risk for health. Unfortunately, according to disease control and prevention centers (CDC), recent data show a lotPeople use their cleansers and disinfectants in a very dangerous way.
According to a recent CDC survey, 39% of the 500 respondents reported participating in high-risk practices with their disinfectants to try to prevent coronavirus transmission. The conclusions of the survey showed that 19% of respondents used bleach on their products, 18% used home cleaning and disinfecting products on their hands or skin, and 4% even have even declared diluted whitening solutions to drink or to gargle, soapy water and other cleaning and disinfecting solutions.
"Respondents who have engaged in high-risk practices have more often reported a detrimental effect on the health they believed resulted from using cleansers or disinfectants," said CDC in his report. "Although adverse effects reported by respondents are not attributed to their high-risk practices, the association between high-risk practices and their adverse health effects indicate a need for public courier on cleaning practices and Safety and efficient disinfection aimed at preventing SARS-COV-2 transmission in households. "
The recent CDC data also indicate that, in 2020, the number ofCalls to poisoned centers Every day, due to exposure to cleaning products and disinfectants, has increased considerably compared to the last two years. Between January and March of this year, the National Antioxual Data System (NDP) received 45,550 calls for exposure related to cleaners (28,158) and disinfectants (17,392). It is an increase of 20.4% compared to the same period in 2019 and a jump of 16.4% of 2018. With increased use due to coronavirus, the CDC also cited inappropriate use of cleaners and disinfectants. as a factor contributing to the tip of the exposure calls.
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"ReduceIncorrect use and prevent unnecessary chemical exposures, users must always read and follow the instructions on the label, use only water at room temperature for the dilution (unless otherwise indicated by the label), avoid mixing chemicals, to protect protection from Eyes and skin, to ensure adequate ventilation and store chemicals out of the reach of children, "advised the Agency. And to help you ensure a healthy living environment for you and your family, here's howDo this thing at home considerably reduces your coronavirus risk.
