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STILLWATER, Okla. – In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, many people are rethinking how they disinfect the surfaces in their homes and workspaces.

Based on what currently is known about the novel coronavirus, it could remain viable on surfaces for hours or days, said Gina Peek, Oklahoma State University Extension housing and consumer specialist.

“Understandably, there has been a large demand for cleaning supplies and some shoppers are coming up empty handed at local stores,” Peek said. “It’s easy to make a simple disinfecting solution at home with just bleach and water. The diluted bleach sol...