After COVID-19 recovery, we do need disinfect the home, it is recommend to focus on the cleaning, and disinfecting as the assistance.
According to a recent comprehensive study, COVID-19 only lives for two or three hours in the air at room temperature, but can live longer when attached to a smooth surface, longest in a dark, cold, and humid environment.
Without any disinfection, the maximum survival time of the novel coronavirus is six to nine days on the surface of inanimate objects in a near-normal environment. According to current research, it is possible that these viruses can be transmitted to others, but the probability is not high.
At home, physical disinfection and daily cleaning are more important than chemical disinfection.
Soaps and detergents can reduce the risk of contamination, and indoor ventilation, drying bedding and cooking at high temperatures are also economical and effective disinfection measures.
If there are no infected families, there is no need to frequently use chemical disinfectants. Just keep ventilation, wash hands frequently, and disinfect common items with alcohol.