{"id":36978,"date":"2021-09-10T00:00:17","date_gmt":"2021-09-09T16:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/easyparcel.com\/blog\/my\/?p=36978"},"modified":"2024-11-19T11:37:16","modified_gmt":"2024-11-19T03:37:16","slug":"disinfect-parcels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.easyparcel.com\/my\/disinfect-parcels\/","title":{"rendered":"Should I Disinfect My Parcels During This COVID-19 Pandemic?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us are getting more home deliveries than ever before. Many have questions about how to safely unpack newly arrived goods. Should I be wiping down every package? Is it better to leave it outside for a few days? Whether it\u2019s mail or parcel, here are some\u00a0basic tips for handling all of your deliverables<\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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How Long Does The COVID-19 Live On My Parcels?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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According to early research, COVID-19 may\u00a0remain viable for hours to days on surfaces made from a variety of materials<\/strong>, such as up to 24 hours for cardboard and 3 hours for plastic. In general, because of the poor survivability of these viruses on surfaces, there is likely a very low risk of spread from products or packaging that are shipped over a period of days or weeks at ambient temperatures.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Should I Disinfect My Parcels?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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At this time, there is no evidence that the COVID-19 is spread through environmental exposures, such as coming into contact with contaminated surfaces. To be extra cautious, you can disinfect your parcels in this way:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Instead of handing items from the delivery hero at your door, you can choose to have it left outside their door for you to practice contactless pick up.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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If you\u2019re still really nervous about your parcels, you can leave it untouched in an isolated space for several hours \u2013 possibly a whole day before opening them.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Remove the items from the outer packaging, and dispose of them immediately. Be sure to wear a mask all the time while doing this.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Wipe down any table-top surfaces used for opening and also your parcel content.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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After discarding the parcels, be sure to wash your hands thoroughly with either soap and water or alcohol-based hand sanitizer.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Remember this: on the way to picking up your package, you may be touching a number of things, such as an elevator button, the shared doorknob on the front door, or the pen that you use to sign for a parcel. Being aware of your contact with these surfaces is important as well.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us are getting more home deliveries than ever before. Many have questions about how to safely unpack newly arrived goods. Should I be wiping down every package? Is it better to leave it outside for a few days? Whether it\u2019s mail or parcel, here are some\u00a0basic tips for handling all of your deliverables. How Long Does The COVID-19 Live On My Parcels? According to early research, COVID-19 may\u00a0remain viable for hours to days on surfaces made from a variety of materials, such as up to 24 hours for cardboard and 3 hours for plastic. In general, because of the poor survivability of these viruses on surfaces, there is likely a very low risk of spread from products or packaging that are shipped over a period of days or weeks at ambient temperatures. Should I Disinfect My Parcels? At this time, there is no evidence that the COVID-19 is spread through environmental exposures, such as coming into contact with contaminated surfaces. To be extra cautious, you can disinfect your parcels in this way: Step 1 Instead of handing items from the delivery hero at your door, you can choose to have it left outside their door for you to practice contactless pick up. Step 2 If you\u2019re still really nervous about your parcels, you can leave it untouched in an isolated space for several hours \u2013 possibly a whole day before opening them. Step 3 Remove the items from the outer packaging, and dispose of them immediately. Be sure to wear a mask all the time while doing this. Step 4 Wipe down any table-top surfaces used for opening and also your parcel content. Step 5 After discarding the parcels, be sure to wash your hands thoroughly with either soap and water or alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Remember this: on the way to picking up your package, you may be touching a number of things, such as an elevator button, the shared doorknob on the front door, or the pen that you use to sign for a parcel. 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