The Easy Way to Prevent the Spread of Cold and Flu Germs

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To prevent the spread of cold and flu germs and to help you stay healthy this year, Doc Spotless has prescribed the following tips.

With cold and flu season upon us, prevention is the key.

A handy cleaning tool to have around your home, office, or car is Clorox Disinfecting Wipes. 

Use them to disinfect  commonly touched surfaces in your home, office, or car. Germs can live up to 72 hours on many different types of surfaces.  The following are surfaces we recommend you disinfect regularly to prevent the spread of cold and flu germs.

Disinfect Door Knobs

Disinfect Door Knobs

Disinfect door knobs on all sides of  the handle or knob. Make sure you get both sides of the door, and door knobs. Germs love to hide so be thorough.

Disinfect all Commonly Used Handles

Disinfect all Commonly Used Handles

To prevent the spread of cold and flu germs, think about what handles you touch regularly. Disinfect as many of  the handles as you touch. Remember germs love to hide and can live for up to 72 hours on most surfaces.

Disinfect Light Switches

Disinfect All Light Switches

The next time you turn off the lights remember that germs are not afraid of the dark so make sure you disinfect all light switches.

Disinfect Phone Receivers

Disinfect Phone Receivers

Don't want to phone in sick? Disinfect all phones to prevent the spread of cold and flu germs. Phones are great inventions that allow us to share information quickly and efficiently, but, they are also a great place to share germs. Remember to share your thoughts not your germs. prevent the spread of cold and flu germs by disinfecting all phones.

Disinfect Keyboard and Mouse

Disinfect Keyboard and Mouse

After hours of playing Angry Birds, you will need to disinfect your keyboard and mouse. Just like Angry Birds, germs get thrown all over the place and one of their favorite places to land is your computer equipment. Disinfect regularly, especially after someone else uses your computer.


Disinfect Copy Machine

Disinfect Copy Machine

Germs love to copy themselves and can hide on places like the copy machine. To prevent the spread of cold and flu germs, make sure you disinfect any buttons or machines used regularly.


Disinfect Frequently Used Objects

Disinfect 

Frequently Used Objects

Think of all the small items you use throughout the day. If other people use them too it is idea a good idea to disinfect them. Some items may include calculators, pens, hole punch, scissors, stapler, etc. Disinfect all commonly used items to prevent the spread of cold and flu germs.

Disinfect Toilet Handle

Disinfect Toilet Handle

If germs had a choice of night clubs to hang out at, it would be in the bathroom on the toilet handle. To flush away germs and prevent the spread of cold and flu germs, disinfect the toilet handle regularly.


Disinfect Sink Handles and Soap Dispensers

Disinfect all Sink Handles and Soap dispensers

Washing your hands after going to the bathroom is a great idea, but did you ever think about the germs that collect on the dispensers and sink handle? To prevent the spread of cold and flu germs disinfect your sink handles and dispensers.

Disinfect the Water Cooler

Disinfect the Water Cooler Handles

What's all the gossip around the water cooler? They are talking about easy ways to prevent the spread of cold and flu germs. Drinking plenty of fluids  is a good idea and can actually aid you in your fight against sickness, but don't forget to disinfect the handles on your water cooler or the gossip tomorrow may be about how you got sick. Disinfect and clean these handles regularly to prevent the spread of cold and flu germs.

Disinfect Coffee Pot Handle

Disinfect Coffee Pot Handle

Wake up to a fresh pot of coffee not a fresh batch of germs.  Clean and disinfect coffee pot handles frequently to prevent the spread of cold and flu germs.

Disinfect the Microwave

Disinfect Microwave

Microwaves are one of this century's most influential inventions. Be sure you disinfect all buttons and handles on the microwave. Sick people need to eat too and it is very likely they will be using a microwave to heat up their chicken soup. Prevent the spread of cold and flu germs by disinfecting the microwave. 

Disinfect the Refrigerator Handles and Door

Disinfect Fridge Handle and Door

Cold on the inside, cold germs on the outside. Disinfect the refrigerator handle and door to help prevent the spread of cold and flu germs.

Disinfect Toys

Teach your kids to share their toys not their germs. One of the easiest ways to prevent the spread of cold and flu germs among children is to disinfect their toys after each use. Keep kids happy and healthy disinfect their toys.

Other ways to prevent the spread of cold and flu germs include:

• Wash your hands regularly with soap and water. Doing this often is one of the best ways to prevent the spread of cold and flu germs. If no soap and water is available use hand sanitizer.
• If you need to shake someone's hand, wash your hands or sanitize them shortly after.
• If you have to sneeze, sneeze into your bent arm around the elbow and face away from other people or objects.
• Keep your hands away from your face. Germs will most often find the break in your bodies natural armor around the openings in your face. Keep your fingers out of your nose, eyes, ears, mouth etc. Putting objects into these areas can also put you at risk. Prevent the spread of cold and flu germs by keeping your hands away from your face.
• Use a fresh tissue. Don't reuse facial tissues as it is a playground for germs.
• Get vaccinated.  Getting vaccinated  against the flu will not prevent you from getting a cold, but it can prevent you from getting the flu.
• Stay away from crowds. If you can avoid busy public place do it. Public transportation, airplanes, malls, and other crowded places are loaded with people who could potentially infect you will a cold or flu. 
• If you are sick STAY HOME! I know we were all raised with the notion that sharing is a good thing, but sharing our germs with others by going to works, school, and other public places is not acceptable. You can prevent the spread of cold and flu germs by avoiding contact with others. No one wants your germs so keep them to yourself.  

Want to see how easy it is to spread cold and flu germs? Watch this video.

Click here to see a fun video that teaches you and your kids how to stay healthy and prevent the spread of cold and flu germs. Click here and let Timon and Pumbaa teach you fun tips to stay healthy.

For more info on how to prevent the spread of the cold and flu this season visit Clorox and WebMD's  websites.

Can you think of any other place germs like to hide or do you know other easy ways to prevent the spread of cold and flu germs? We would like to hear from you. Post your comments below.

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