Want to know how to disinfect your currency? You can use the following methods ...
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1. Sanitiser spray
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Sanitiser sprays work with banknotes and coins, too.
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Dr Sunil Vyas, Pulmonology specialist at Aster Hospital, Al Qusais, said that while there was no study to prove that notes can lead to infection, control measures should be taken.
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Spray each note, and make sure you don't miss any spots. Leave them out to dry before keeping them in your wallet.
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Dr Vyas felt that washing hands with soap and water regularly, or sanitising them, is more important.
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2. Soap and water
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Dr Zaineb Sabri, Internal Medicine Specialist at Medcare Hospital, Sharjah, said that cleaning currency with a cloth soaked in soap and water and leaving it to dry is also a good way to disinfect your currency.
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Coins can easily be cleaned using soap and water.
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3. Disinfectant wipes
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Dr Sabri said that as banknotes are resilient, you can use a disinfectant wipes to clean the notes.
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How you should handle cash
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1. Opt for cashless payments
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2. Wear gloves
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3. Carry a plastic bag
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Keeping currency in a bag instead of directly in your wallet is recommended.
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How to remove gloves correctly.
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Pinch and hold the outside of the glove near the wrist area.
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Peel downwards and away and hold the inside-out glove with the gloved hand.
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Slide your fingers underneath the gloved hand taking care to not touch the outside of the glove.
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With both gloves turned inside out dispose them carefully in a closed bin.
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ATMs in the UAE received new notes in March.
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