The CDC relaxed its rules on cleaning to prevent COVID-19, saying intense disinfectants are likely doing us more harm than good

• The CDC released new guidance Monday, warning there are health risks associated with overly intense disinfection.
• The coronavirus very rarely spreads to people from surfaces, the agency said. 
• Independent health experts agree: soap and water works fine.

If you're still disinfecting just about everything you own to prevent the spread of COVID-19, it's time to stop. 

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its guidance Monday for how to clean and disinfect surfaces properly to prevent the spread of COVID-19 at home and in facilities.

The agency now says, by and large, good old fashioned cleaning with soap and water or detergent can protect against COVID-19 infections just fine.

You don't need to waste time trying to completely obliterate this virus on surfaces using sprays and disinfectant. 

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