Any object or surface can be contaminated with viruses by people with flu coughing or spitting. Cleaning objects and surfaces is a good way of protecting yourself from infection.
- Contact surfaces such as door handles, furniture, toilet seats, etc., should be cleaned regularly with hot water, soap or standard household products.
- Objects used by a person who is ill must be thoroughly cleaned on a regular basis (at least once a day).
- A sick person’s laundry can be done in the washing machine along with the rest of the family’s laundry.
- The same applies to the dishes: they should be washed with water and soap.
Dispose of refuse
- All refuse (masks, tissues, nappies, sanitary products, paper towels, etc.) used by people who are ill are infectious and must be disposed of carefully.
- After handling refuse you should wash your hands.
Last modification 22.04.2020
Contact
Federal Office of Public Health FOPH
Prevention and Healthcare Provision Directorate
Communicable Diseases Division
Schwarzenburgstrasse 157
3003
Bern
Switzerland
Tel.
+41 58 463 87 06