Dealing with a Norovirus outbreak in your home can be a challenging and unpleasant experience. However, taking swift and effective action to disinfect your living spaces is crucial in preventing the further spread of the virus. In this guide, we will explore the steps to disinfect your house after Norovirus using SteriGENE, a powerful disinfectant known for its effectiveness against various pathogens.

Understanding Norovirus

Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that causes gastroenteritis, leading to symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach cramps. It can spread rapidly through contaminated surfaces, food, and person-to-person contact. Proper disinfection is essential to break the chain of transmission and ensure a safe living environment.

Choosing SteriGENE Disinfectant

SteriGENE is a trusted disinfectant that has been proven effective against a broad spectrum of pathogens, including Norovirus. Before using any disinfectant, it’s crucial to read and follow the product instructions carefully. Ensure that SteriGENE is suitable for the surfaces you intend to disinfect and that you have the necessary protective gear, such as gloves and masks, as recommended by the product guidelines.

Tips for Disinfecting Your House After Norovirus with SteriGENE:Airstel disinfectant range

  1. Isolation and Ventilation

    • Norovirus can linger in the air for some time after an infection.
    • Begin by isolating the affected areas to prevent further contamination.
    • Ensure proper ventilation by opening windows and doors to allow fresh air to circulate.
    • AirSTEL is an airborne disinfectant, designed for rapid decontamination of the air, as well as hard-to-reach surfaces and crevasses around your home.

  2. Disinfect hard and soft surfaces

    • Norovirus can live on hard and soft surfaces for weeks, and can continue to infect your family if left untreated. SteriGENE is the best disinfectant for killing and eliminating Norovirus in your home.
    • Spray SteriGENE on hard surfaces, allow to dwell for 30 seconds, then wipe away with a clean cloth. SteriGENE is a cleaner and disinfectant in one, so there is no need to pre-clean a surface before applying SteriGENE. Pay special attention to high-touch areas such as doorknobs, light switches, countertops, and bathroom fixtures.
    • Clear, unscented SteriGENE can also be sprayed on soft surfaces such as sofas, curtains, blinds, and any other soft furnishings that are not appropriate for the washing machine. Spray SteriGENE over soft furnishings and allow to air dry.

  3. Don’t forget the laundry

    • Norovirus spreads faecally and can survive in water. This means it can easily get into your laundry and even survive a laundry cycle.
    • Add SteriGENE Laundry Liquid to your washing machine, along with your usual detergent, to ensure a thorough disinfection of clothing, bedding, towels, and anything else used by an unwell person, or people, in your home.

  4. Maintain Personal Hygiene

    • Thoroughly wash your hands with 4KLEEN Handscrub and water. SteriGEL hand sanitiser can also be used to maintain hand hygiene and keep Norovirus at bay, in between more thorough hand washes.

Disinfecting your home after a Norovirus outbreak is a crucial step in safeguarding the health of your household. SteriGENE, with its proven effectiveness against Norovirus, provides the most reliable solution for thorough disinfection. By following these tips and adhering to the product instructions, you can create a clean and safe environment for your family.