7: Disinfecting after going out
Q: During the pandemic, if I have to leave home , what preparation should I make?
💁Tracy:
💁Tracy suggests the follow steps when you get home:
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💁Tracy:
- Prepare different sets of outfits appropriate for the season; they should be changed, washed, and disinfected frequently; do not mix your other clothes with these outfits.
- Prepare different sets of shoes which should be changed, washed, and disinfected frequently; shoes should be left outside of the house.
- Prepare several pairs of gloves; wear clean gloves each time you go out, especially going to stores; dirty gloves should be washed and disinfected frequently.
- Wear a mask when you go out; when you get home, put it in a sealed bag after use; depending on the circumstances, you can either dispose the used masks or disinfect them for later use.
💁Tracy suggests the follow steps when you get home:
- Step 1: put shoes and shopping bag(s) outside the entrance of the house
- Step 2: hang coats in a well-ventilated place, such as outside under the Sun.
- Sept 3: remove the used mask and put it into a sealed bag
- Step 4: remove the used gloves and put them into a sealed bag.
- Step 5: wash face and hands thoroughly
- Step 6: Disinfect the items that are brought back
- Step 7: Disinfecting purchased items from stores
- Step 8: Disinfect areas you have touched after returning home.
Tracy’s Toolbox
ü gloves that cover all fingers, preferably made with fabric, such as cotton that can be disinfected with hot water;
ü various disinfectants , such as 70% alcohol and disinfectanting solutions containing bleach;
ü masks (if available): Surgical Masks are preferable. If not available, you can cover your mouse and nose with cloth masks or even scarf.
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Writing: Jingyi Xi; Translation: Vicki Cheng; Artwork: PotterW
