We’re all aware of the necessity of social distance by now, but there are times when we need to leave the house for necessities like groceries, vegetables, and milk. Here are some suggestions for ensuring optimal protection and avoiding germs:
Washing vegetables
Here are some tips that you could practice to ensure maximum protection and avoid germs:
1. The importance of washing hands to prevent the spread of Covid-19 cannot be emphasised enough. Even when you are going to rinse vegetables, you must ensure that your hands are clean. Wash them for at least 20 seconds prior to cleaning fruit and vegetable produce. It is a good idea to wash them afterwards too.
2. Wipe down the counter where the non-sterile food was kept. Wash the fruits and vegetables in cold water for at least 30 seconds. Harder veggies like potatoes and carrots can be cleaned with a scrub brush and water.
3. The viruses can survive for a while on your fruits and vegetables. So they need to be disinfected. Soak them in water for 5 minutes with potassium permanganate and then rinse them. Or simply scrub them for 20 seconds under running water.
4. Rinse the counter or tabletop where you had set down your purchases.
5. If your food is present in a tin or plastic container, wash it with soap and water.
6. Try not to pay with cash as it changes hands numerous times. A banknote may contain the virus. Use online transactions wherever possible.
7. Wash your clothes with water and detergent as soon as you come in. And don’t let anyone come in contact with you until you have cleaned yourself.
These are times when we can’t leave anything to chance. We must be fanatic about keeping ourselves and everything around us disinfected. This measure is as important as social distancing. Stay home, stay safe and maintain personal hygiene.
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