Does the scientific explanations as to how this Virus is made up, encourage us to wash stuff with soapy water? I think I've seen articles recently in the British press by experts. Hence the thorough hand washing with soap. I am a great hand gel, Dettol clear spray, antiseptic wipes type of person - especially as I have animals and have to deal with lots of places where they sit and shouldn't be. I'd also be tempted to think of Milton. But since reading during this Virus problem that the Virus really struggles to survive once the fatty part of its makeup starts to be compromised, it's my understanding that using sprays and alcohol-based stuff is probably not so efficient as using soap/washing up liquid/hot water to fight it.
I have probably explained this badly but I just get the mental picture of how well washing up liquid works on grease. It's cheap, it's not harmful if it's rinsed properly after use, I believe. I wash down almost everything that comes in and out of the house, and before it does, with hot soapy water. Let it dry thoroughly.Parcel packaging etc., is left outside. ( What a chore it is, you should hear the language). I am now seriously thinking of bags over my shoes for any supermarket visit, and then bin the bags. Neurotic? Moi?
I must be half right because our dustmen have been complaining to the Town Hall about risks - since they don't have the correct clothing for this situation, they say. So we have now received instructions to please put all masks, tissues, gloves, covers etc., in a separate refuse bag, close it carefully and leave it outside our homes until dustman day (twice a week). Then we can put it in the bags in the main wheelie bin for collection with everything else. I swear we are living life in a Sci-Fi film here in France at the moment !