Cleanup
Walls, hard-surfaced
floors, and many other household surfaces should be cleaned with soap
and water and disinfected with a solution of 1 cup of bleach to five
gallons of water. Be particularly careful to thoroughly disinfect
surfaces that may come in contact with food, such as counter tops,
pantry shelves, refrigerators, etc. Areas where small children play
should also be carefully cleaned. Wash all linens and clothing in hot
water, or dry clean them. For items that cannot be washed or dry
cleaned, such as mattresses and upholstered furniture, air dry them in
the sun and then spray them thoroughly with a disinfectant. Steam clean
all carpeting. If there has been a backflow of sewage into the house,
wear rubber boots and waterproof gloves during cleanup. Remove and
discard contaminated household materials that cannot be disinfected,
such as wallcoverings, cloth, rugs, and drywall. |
