Germs, germs, germs…
Here’s something I don’t usually think about…. With all the extra folks wandering around your house during the holidays, your home is sure to become a haven for germs. The Maids Home Services has some tips for keeping those pesky germs at bay and keeping your home safe from viruses during the holidays.
– Wash your hands regularly in warm, soapy water. Place antibacterial hand sanitizer in plain view for guests to use. Make an effort not to touch your mouth, nose or eyes without first washing your hands.
– Spray disinfecting spray on a cloth and wipe all hard surfaces — doorknobs, appliance handles, keyboards, remote controls, light switches, phones, facial tissue box covers, tables, chairs and counters. Viruses can live for up to 48 hours on hard surfaces.
– Keep germs at bay in the bathroom by stashing disinfecting wipes near the toilet and sink for easy, quick clean up whenever needed.
– Hosting overnight guests? Wash items like towels and bedding in hot water with soap. Be sure not to share these items until they are thoroughly cleaned.
– To keep children safe, an effective way to clean and sanitize toys is to put them through a dishwasher cycle. Make sure items are dishwasher safe and are placed securely on the racks away from the heat source. Turn off “heat dry” and run the wash cycle as usual.
Another tip for keeping germs at bay? Encourage kids to soap up by keeping “fun” soaps at their level. Whether you buy cute-shaped soap dispensers or bar soap with embedded Santas, giving kids something they’ll like to wash with will certainly improve your chances of getting them to suds up! For a fun soap product for kids that I loved, check out Squid Soap by the folks at Airborne!
