For cleaning surfaces such as wooden furniture, hard flooring, plastic items, etc., household cleaning products such as non-abrasive liquid or powdered kitchen cleaners or liquid dish soap mixed with water are fine.
Surfaces that have been in contact with sewage should first be cleaned and then disinfected with a solution of one cup unscented bleach to five gallons of water.
If you are under a boil water order or there is a problem with your tap water, then you first have to disinfect the water you are using for cleaning. Add one cup of unscented bleach to five gallons of water. Do not use ammonia or ammonia products with water that has been disinfected with bleach, as this can create hazardous fumes. Always be careful when using household cleaners or disinfectant products. Read and follow all label directions and warning labels before mixing any products.
Do I need to use a dust mask to clean up my house or business and when do I need one that contains a carbon filter?
When materials are still wet or moist, a dust mask may not be needed. Dust masks are useful when sediments have dried out and cleanup of sediments or other house materials are creating an airborne dust hazard. For this work, look for a dust mask labeled N95 at the hardware store.
If there are organic vapors present, such as fuel oil or gasoline, and ventilation alone is not enough to reduce the vapor levels, a respirator containing an activated carbon filter is useful. You can buy these at the hardware store. Dust masks will not remove organic vapors.