How do I sanitise my home in Nairobi after illness?

After a household member has been ill with a contagious infection (flu, COVID, typhoid, stomach bugs), proper sanitisation removes pathogens and prevents spread to other household members.

High-Touch Surfaces to Prioritise

• Door handles, light switches, and remote controls
• Toilet flush handles, toilet seats, and bathroom taps
• Phone screens and keyboards
• Bed rails, bedside tables, and shared furniture in the sick room
• Kitchen surfaces and handles

DIY Post-Illness Sanitisation

1. Wear rubber gloves throughout
2. Ventilate all rooms — open windows to allow air exchange for 30 minutes
3. Clean surfaces with detergent first — this removes organic material that prevents disinfectants working
4. Apply hospital-grade disinfectant (70% isopropyl alcohol, or bleach diluted 1:100) to all high-touch surfaces
5. Leave disinfectant for the required contact time (check label — usually 1–5 minutes)
6. Wash all bedding, towels, and clothing at 60°C
7. Dispose of used tissues, medication packaging, and other waste in sealed bags

Professional Post-Illness Cleaning

Bestcare provides professional fogging and disinfection services using EPA-approved hospital-grade disinfectants that penetrate all surfaces, including airborne pathogens. This is particularly recommended after COVID, typhoid, or gastroenteritis outbreaks in a household.

Book a post-illness sanitisation — visit Bestcare Cleaning Services or call 0709004600.