Understanding the factors that effect how novel coronavirus and other viruses exists outside of someone’s body can help us all reduce the likelihood of transfer and possible infection.

Bodily liquids, in the form of saliva and mucus, can be spread over 3 metres away when a person infected with COVID-19 coughs or sneezes without catching it in a tissue.

Depending on the type of surface within a property, viruses including coronavirus can exist outside a human body for several days. If conditions are right, it’s reported that coronavirus could exist on indoor surfaces such as metal or plastic for anything up to 9 days.

It’s believed coronavirus will exist on someone’s skin for around 10 minutes. Although this might not seem much, it’s plenty of time for the virus to be transferred to that person’s mouth, nose or eyes and enter the body.

Our teams will clean all exposed surfaces as part of the disinfection service provide to combat the risk of coronavirus transfer. They’ll pay special attention to frequent use touch points, such as door handles, lift buttons, push pads, hand rails and appliances. The disinfectant they use is also sprayed on fabrics, including curtains, sofas, cushions and carpets.