How often should you clean your light switches? (Page 2 ) | November 30, 2023
Annonce:
For most homes, cleaning light switches should be part of your regular household cleaning routine. As a rule of thumb, aim to clean them:
1. Once a week in normal use conditions.
2. Twice a week if there is a sick person in the house, to prevent the spread of germs.
2. High-Traffic Public Areas and Workplaces:
In public spaces, offices, or areas with high foot traffic, light switches should be cleaned:
1. Daily, due to the increased number of different individuals touching the switches.
2. Whenever visibly dirty, such as when there are visible fingerprints or grime.
3. Healthcare Facilities:
Healthcare environments require strict hygiene and cleaning on a more frequent basis:
1. Multiple times a day, given the high risk of contamination and infection.
2. After any type of patient interaction near the switch area.
Best Practices for Cleaning Light Switches:
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