{"id":1720,"date":"2021-01-20T19:26:53","date_gmt":"2021-01-20T19:26:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/unitedwaterrestoration.com\/blog\/?p=1720"},"modified":"2023-12-19T13:58:55","modified_gmt":"2023-12-19T17:58:55","slug":"how-to-prevent-the-spread-of-viruses-in-the-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/unitedwaterrestoration.com\/blog\/how-to-prevent-the-spread-of-viruses-in-the-home\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Prevent the Spread of Viruses in the Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coronavirus has changed the lives of nearly everyone in the world. Many have undertaken the conscious task of helping prevent viruses spread in their homes and in the world everyone lives in. Preventing the coronavirus is important to all, as it can affect anyone regardless of age.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/index.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CDC has set out specific guidelines<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to ensure the health of those who depend on you and to prevent viruses from spreading in the home, workplace, or in public. These guidelines have been fine tuned and tailored to meet the needs of the coronavirus.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/unitedwaterrestoration.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">United Water Restoration Group<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> would like to provide you with a few tips on how to prevent viruses from spreading in your home. The coronavirus has drastically changed the lives of everyone, and even with a vaccine, these changes seem to be staying for some time. We want to provide you with tips to help prevent the coronavirus from spreading in your home. These tips will help provide you with a better understanding of how you can keep you and your loved ones safe.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/unitedwaterrestoration.com\/decontamination-and-disinfection-services\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-default\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#750E0E;border-color:#5e0c0c;border-radius:9px;-moz-border-radius:9px;-webkit-border-radius:9px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:0px 24px;font-size:18px;line-height:36px;border-color:#9f5757;border-radius:9px;-moz-border-radius:9px;-webkit-border-radius:9px;text-shadow:none;-moz-text-shadow:none;-webkit-text-shadow:none\"> Decontamination Services<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Wearing a Mask<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Though wearing a mask has been highly contested in the United States, it is recommended by the CDC guidelines. Though masks are not perfect, they can help prevent viruses from spreading even in your own home. If you\u2019re planning on having guests over, whether it\u2019s a small or large party, masks can assist in preventing the spread of the coronavirus.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Though not everyone wants to wear a mask during a social gathering, it may be best to help protect those you care about and yourself. The CDC still recommends social distancing, however, after nearly a year of distancing, it is logical to find yourself a little stir crazy and in some need of socialization. Socialization is a very important component to healthy living and comes with a plethora of health benefits. Though, if you are going to host an event, it is highly recommended that you wear a mask.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Washing Your Hands<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The average person should wash their hands for 20-30 seconds with hot water and soap. This will help prevent viruses from spreading and coronavirus. Even at home it is highly recommended you wash your hands after any encounter and avoid touching your mouth, nose, ears, or eyes prior to washing your hands.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Cleaning Before &amp; After<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re hosting a party and want to help prevent viruses from spreading, one of the best ways to achieve this is to clean. High-touched items, such as cabinets, furniture, appliances, countertops, and doorknobs. These items are touched frequently and have the most likelihood of hosting the coronavirus and causing a spread. If you\u2019re hosting a party and want to prevent viruses from spreading, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/unitedwaterrestoration.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">United Water Restoration Group<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can assist.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/unitedwaterrestoration.com\/blog\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-default\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#750e0f;border-color:#5e0c0c;border-radius:9px;-moz-border-radius:9px;-webkit-border-radius:9px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:0px 24px;font-size:18px;line-height:36px;border-color:#9f5757;border-radius:9px;-moz-border-radius:9px;-webkit-border-radius:9px;text-shadow:none;-moz-text-shadow:none;-webkit-text-shadow:none\"> Read Other UWRG Blogs<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our <a href=\"https:\/\/unitedwaterrestoration.com\/residential\/services\/decontamination-and-disinfection-services\">disinfecting services<\/a> follow CDC guidelines and take aim at eliminating any sign of the coronavirus in your home. Cleaning before a party helps ensure your guests are protected in case your home is unknowingly infected. Utilizing <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/unitedwaterrestoration.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">United Water Restoration Group<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019s disinfecting services after a party helps protect you and your loved ones.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/unitedwaterrestoration.com\/contact\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-default\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#750E0E;border-color:#5e0c0c;border-radius:9px;-moz-border-radius:9px;-webkit-border-radius:9px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:0px 24px;font-size:18px;line-height:36px;border-color:#9f5757;border-radius:9px;-moz-border-radius:9px;-webkit-border-radius:9px;text-shadow:none;-moz-text-shadow:none;-webkit-text-shadow:none\"> Contact Us<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To learn more about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/unitedwaterrestoration.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">United Water Restoration Group<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019s disinfecting services, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/unitedwaterrestoration.com\/decontamination-and-disinfection-services\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">we encourage you to check out our blog regarding these services<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If you\u2019d like to use our services to prevent viruses from spreading, you can <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/unitedwaterrestoration.com\/search?zip=\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">contact us on our website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">! We provide services in <a href=\"https:\/\/unitedwaterrestoration.com\/us\/florida\/ormond-beach\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ormond Beach, Florida<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/unitedwaterrestoration.com\/us\/florida\/jacksonville\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jacksonville, Florida<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/unitedwaterrestoration.com\/us\/florida\/daytona-beach\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Daytona Beach, Florida<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/unitedwaterrestoration.com\/us\/florida\/orlando\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Orlando, Florida<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/unitedwaterrestoration.com\/us\/florida\/tampa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tampa, Florida<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/unitedwaterrestoration.com\/us\/florida\/melbourne\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Melbourne, Florida<\/a>, and many other locations around Florida!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Coronavirus has changed the lives of nearly everyone in the world. 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