Are you currently battling Covid, or do you have a family member doing so?

Home recovery is now the default for people infected with Covid-19 who have mild or no symptoms. While the infected isolate themselves in a room and refrain from interacting with anyone, there is still a higher risk to other people living in the same home. That makes thorough precautions essential.

Prevention is better than cure. Everyone in the household should prioritise keeping the home clean to fight off germs and bacteria for your family's health during this period.

Clean and disinfect your home

The first thing to know is that cleaning and disinfecting are two very different things. Cleaning is about removing contaminants from a surface, while disinfecting is about killing pathogens.

While we keep the rest of the home clean, we often overlook high-touch points that should be cleaned and disinfected daily.

Examples of high-touch surfaces to clean and disinfect daily

  • Doorknobs
  • Table surfaces
  • Hard dining chairs (seat, back and arms)
  • Kitchen counters
  • Bathroom counters
  • Faucets and faucet knobs
  • Toilets (seat and handle)
  • Light switches
  • TV remote controls
  • Game controllers

Read on for some of the best disinfectant products in Singapore to help you and your family combat the pandemic.

1. Disinfectant sprays

Disinfectant sprays are a quick and easy means of germ protection. Spray them onto soft surfaces like bedsheets and linen, sanitise your sofa, or simply deodorise the air. They kill 99.9% of viruses and bacteria, prevent mould and mildew from growing and help eliminate germs and odours.

Most brands also come in different scents. Household cleaning products don't get any better smelling than these. They usually come in value packs, so look out for good deals near you.

  • Dettol Disinfectant Sprays
  • Lysol Disinfectant Sprays

2. Antiseptic solutions

The beauty of antiseptic solutions is that they can be used to sanitise almost everything in your home, on top of killing 99.9% of germs. Use them for cleaning the floor, surface cleaning, laundry sanitisation, disinfecting babywear, and even cleaning cuts and wounds. A must-have in every home, especially with kids around.

Bleach is also one of the best household cleaners against any virus, and most homes already have it. Use a pre-mixed solution of hot water and bleach to wipe down surfaces like tables and chairs, doorknobs, light switches, remotes, handles, desks, toilets and sinks. Just keep this mixture away from fabric that could discolour.

  • Dettol Antiseptic Germicide
  • Clorox Bleach Solution

3. Disinfectant wipes

Now that most of us are back in offices, venturing outdoors more frequently or even travelling overseas, our disinfectant products need to be more compact but more powerful than ever.

Disinfectant wipes can be used on electronics including smartphones, tablets and remote controls, which are magnets for germs and bacteria. They are easy to use, making them perfect for the home, the office and on the go. They also kill 99.9% of viruses and bacteria, including those that cause flu.

Definitely a must-have when you're out and about. Keep one in your bag, your office desk, your car or even your diaper bag so you can sterilise baby toys and gear frequently while on the go. They are usually sold in single canisters, multi-packs or small travel packs at most retailers.

  • Clorox Disinfecting Wipes
  • Lysol Disinfecting Wipes