Everyday cleaning
A Quick Reset for High-Touch Surfaces
Keep a simple routine for frequently touched household surfaces without turning routine cleaning into disinfection.
Materials
- A clean cloth
- Water and soap or a cleaner suited to the surface
- The product label
- A short list of surfaces to check
Steps
- Check frequently touched surfaces such as doorknobs, light switches, and countertops.
- Clear small items so you can reach each surface.
- Clean the surface with water and soap or an appropriate cleaner, following the product label.
- Give visibly dirty surfaces the extra attention they need instead of assuming every surface needs the same treatment.
- Put supplies away and repeat the routine regularly or after visitors.
Safety and boundaries
- Never mix bleach with ammonia, acids, vinegar, alcohol, or other cleaners.
- Follow the authoritative source and every product or equipment label and direction.
- Stop and use a qualified professional or the appropriate authority for hazardous materials, mold, asbestos, biohazards, or conditions outside routine household cleaning.
- Disinfection may be needed in some circumstances; consult CDC guidance and follow the disinfectant label rather than improvising.
Sources
When and How to Clean and Disinfect Your Home | Water, Sanitation, and Environmentally Related Hygiene (WASH) | CDC
Clean high-touch surfaces (for example, light switches, doorknobs, and countertops) regularly and after you have visitors in your home. Clean other surfaces in your home when they are visibly dirty or as needed. Clean them more of
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