We Can Ease Up on the Disinfectant

The risk of catching COVID-19 from surfaces isn't high enough to justify overcleaning

While hospitals may have reason to pursue a near sterile environment, that level of cleanliness is unnecessary in our homes. Deliris/Shutterstock

A lot has happened over the past year, so you can be forgiven for not having a clear memory of what some of the major concerns were at the beginning of the pandemic.