The last thing you want at the end of the year is to be infected with the flu. However, with flu season raging from December to February, there is a higher than average possibility of contracting some sort of illness during these months. With this in mind, it is a good idea to take extra precautions to avoid getting infected with the flu. These precautions include proper cleaning methods that will limit the spread of germs in a school, office, or home setting. Below are some cleaning tips for flu season that will kill germs and lower the chances of anyone getting sick.
Clean sink faucet handles
Whether at a school, office, warehouse, home, or any other setting, there will probably be a sink. Sinks are in bathrooms, kitchens, doctor’s offices, and other kinds of rooms, and can get very dirty. To prevent the spread of germs, it is a good idea to regularly wipe down the handles of the sink faucet. Sink faucet handles are always dirty because they are handled by dirty hands all day, and should be cleaned at least daily with the quick swipe of a disinfectant wipe.
Sanitize plastic kids’ toys
Let’s face it— kids are not the cleanest demographic. They spread germs quickly, and the toys that they play with can get grimy and contaminated. Be careful about contact with publicly-used kids’ toys, like those in waiting rooms or schools. Sanitize toys as often as possible with disinfectant wipes.
Wipe down surfaces
Flat surfaces can easily collect germs. People use, lean on, and generally make frequent contact with desks, tables, countertops, and other surfaces. Use soap and water or a simple disinfectant wipe to clean these areas at least daily (and more often depending on usage frequency). While this list focuses on cleaning tips for flu season, this is a good habit to maintain year-round.
Clean touch screens
As the name implies, touch screens are touched constantly. The amount of dirty hands and fingers making contact with the screen is enough to make it a germ farm, which is why it is important to clean touch screens as often as possible. Once or twice a day should be adequate, but be sure to clean immediately if you notice any especially germy behavior (someone coughing into their hand and then touching the screen, for example).
Disinfect regularly
During flu season, disinfectant is your best friend. There are wipes, spray and other kinds of disinfecting cleaners that will make cleaning much easier and more efficient. Be sure to research the correct ways to kill flu pathogens.
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