Sprinkle baking soda before vacuuming and let it dwell for 30 minutes before vacuuming to refresh heavily soiled areas . Baking soda is a natural cleaner , sanitiser and deodoriser that is safe and highly effective . It can remove smells , moisture , stains and grime from fabrics and organic materials , leaving them bright and as good as new .
Ensure to wash beddings , cloth covers and towels in the bedroom , bathroom and living rooms every week to inhibit the growth of dust mites and illness-causing germs . Keep multiple pairs for the following to replace and wash them routinely , and maintain optimum household hygiene .
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Bedsheets Pillow and cushion covers Table cloths Mirror & glass covers Blankets and pullovers
� Hand , face and bath towels
Infectious and communicable diseases spread when you touch a surface or object with illness-causing pathogens . Bacteria , viruses and fungi can survive on different areas for several hours or days . Therefore , you should sanitise common points of contact daily to curb their transmission . You should clean then disinfect the following points to keep family members healthy .
� Faucets , handles , knobs , switches and plugs . � Rails , countertops , tables , armrests , chairs , desks etc .