Breaking my self isolation

Our boiler packed up, and our plumber was here last week replacing it. Tried to keep safe distancing for all our sakes, but we had no heat for several days and it was very cold in the evenings. Plus we were really worried after Boris’ announcement last Monday that he wouldn’t be able to get a new one. The thought of how long it could last without one.
He also said other plumbers were buying up new boilers at the warehouse, a new type of stockpiling.

Tanith if you do all the things that you should, you will be fine, if you make him a coffee though, either put the cup, using gloves, in to the DW , I’m not sure about the rules when hand washing cutlery and cups.

Perhaps he could wear some rubber gloves - I am lucky to have loads of them here that were for caring for OH.

You open your door to let him in and move away .

You leave the door open to the room he will be working in.

You thoroughly clean the loo and sink before he arrives.

Ask him to bring his own cleaning products and clean everything thoroughly that he has touched whilst doing the repair .

Don’t offer him a drink .

Stand away when he goes and you close the door behind him.

Stay out of the room as long as you can , yesterday WHO info suggests it doesn’t stay in the air long as it is heavy and drops onto surfaces .

I remember using Milton in the washing-up water years ago if the family had colds. If it was safe enough to soak baby's bottles then it was also safe enough to use with cups/dishes. I think everything was washed down with Milton if I remember rightly, bathroom and kitchen. It used to come in handy.

Well diluted bleach would also suffice. I often use it to clean my teacup now and again when tea-stains build up. Given a good rinse you can't taste any bleach.

Thanks everyone, he wore gloves and mask and cleaned everything when he finished he’s replaced the valve that was leaking thank goodness all is working well now.
I’ve cleaned everything again now he’s gone, I think we were both glad of the distraction as difficult/strange as it was .