Do I need to spray my shoes with alcohol after going out? How do I disinfect my shoes after going out?

We all know that the new coronavirus is a relatively serious new virus recently. It is highly contagious, so we must do a good job of daily disinfection and protection, especially after going out. So do you need to spray alcohol on your shoes after going out? Let's take a closer look!

Do I need to spray my shoes with alcohol after going out?

Some netizens said that after coming back from going out during this period, they must spray their shoes with disinfectant and leave them outside the door.

The doctor introduced that after returning home from going out, you can put your shoes in a ventilated place outside the door, or put them in the entrance, and change into clean home slippers. After leaving them for a certain period of time, even if you step on contaminants, the virus will no longer be infectious.

There is no need to panic. The probability of stepping on fresh contaminants of the virus when going out is very low, and we will not pick the soles of our shoes with our hands, so the probability of the virus spreading through the soles of shoes is relatively low. As for whether it is necessary to spray disinfectant, based on the above probability, it is actually not necessary.

If you touch something dirty outside, don't rub your eyes or pick your nose with your hands, and don't put your hands in your mouth. Just wash your hands when you get home, and you can leave your clothes and shoes at the door without special disinfection.

How to disinfect shoes after going out

1. Differentiate between indoor and outdoor shoes. It is best to have one pair of shoes for going out. Leather shoes or rubber shoes are recommended. They are airtight and water-permeable and are easy to clean and disinfect.

2. Place a small bottle of alcohol at the door, preferably a small bottle that can spray, and spray your shoes before taking them off at the door;

3. It is recommended to clearly divide the entrance into different areas, and do not mix indoor and outdoor shoes, and do not bring outdoor shoes into the house;

4. On rainy days, if there is mud on your shoes, you can spray them with alcohol and then wipe them with disinfectant wipes to remove the mud. Be sure to wash your hands carefully after wiping to ensure good hand hygiene.

Disinfection method upon entry

The disinfection method upon entry is as follows:

1. At the door of your home, use a clean rag to wipe off the dust on the surface of the key and open the door.

2. Continue to use the rag to wipe off most of the dust on the sole. The treatment method of the rag is the same as above.

3. Put on disposable shoe covers and enter the living room.

4. Use 75% alcohol to spray and disinfect your hat, clothes, pants, backpack, gloves, shoes, keys, etc.

An outstanding advantage of using alcohol spray for disinfection is that the alcohol evaporates quickly without any residue. If someone in your home is allergic to alcohol, you can use other disinfectants.

5. Use alcohol to spray and disinfect the living room, paying special attention to areas such as shoe racks.

How to disinfect after returning from going out

Before going out shopping and returning home, you should take off your mask, tie it tightly and put it in a trash can, then wash your hands with running water. If necessary, coats, shoes, including soles and shopping bags should be disinfected with 75% alcohol spray.

When performing home disinfection, you should first ventilate your home, ensuring ventilation at least once in the morning and evening every day, and each ventilation lasts at least 30 minutes. Indoor and outdoor air circulation can reduce the risk of disease transmission. If there is no natural ventilation environment, mechanical ventilation such as exhaust fans can be used for ventilation.

For cleaning of home environment and items, first clean your hands, preferably wear household gloves and masks, and disinfect with a 1:100 diluent of 84 disinfectant. The key aspects of home disinfection are tableware and tea sets, which can be disinfected by boiling for 15 to 30 minutes. They can also be disinfected in a disinfection cabinet.

The surfaces of objects that are frequently touched, such as countertops, door handles, telephones, switches, kettles, handles, etc., can be wiped and disinfected with a 1:100 dilution of 84 disinfectant.

The floor can be disinfected by mopping, using the same 1:100 84 disinfectant, mopping for 30 minutes, and then clean with water and wipe clean.

To disinfect towels, clothes, quilt covers, etc., you can first soak them in hot water, then soak and wash them in a special clothing detergent and disinfectant, and finally rinse them with clean water.

After disinfection, the disinfection tools should be cleaned immediately, such as mops and rags, to avoid secondary contamination. Then remove the mask and gloves in turn and wash your hands.