Effective Environmental Disinfection: Step-by-Step Guid

What is the best frequency for disinfection?

It's a common misconception that more frequent disinfection is always better. Generally, a weekly or biweekly schedule is sufficient.

Our surroundings are teeming with billions of microorganisms, yet we manage to live healthily. This suggests that we don't need to eliminate a large number of these microorganisms to maintain our health. On the contrary, excessive disinfection can drastically reduce the microorganisms in the environment, potentially weakening our immune systems due to the lack of stimulation from pathogenic microorganisms. This principle also applies to pets.

Which parts of the home should be disinfected?

When disinfecting your environment, focus on the following areas:

Air – Ensure to avoid areas where food is stored.

Choose a disinfectant with a mild odor.

Use a lower concentration of disinfectant.

Floors or tiles – Avoid mopping immediately after applying the disinfectant; allow it to work for a while.

You can use a mop or spray directly onto the surface.

Use a normal concentration and ensure pets cannot lick it.

What is the best disinfectant?

When purchasing a disinfectant, carefully examine its chemical composition and the types of microorganisms it can kill.

Common disinfectants include:

Creosol Soap: A phenolic disinfectant (Lysol is also in this category); it's affordable and commonly used in veterinary hospitals.

Nizoral: Contains benzalkonium chloride; a surfactant; it has the advantage of being less irritating and can be used to disinfect furniture.

84: Contains hypochlorous acid; it's inexpensive and effective at killing viruses, including smallpox viruses.

Welspun, Dettol: Contains pchlorooctylphenol; effective against bacteria and fungi; it has minimal skin irritation.

Do not mix disinfectants, as this can lead to chemical reactions!

It's best to switch brands after using one bottle of disinfectant. This helps prevent pathogens from developing resistance and is a more scientific and reasonable approach!