Having a flu free home may seem almost impossible, but there are some simple things you can do to keep your family healthy this upcoming flu season.
- Keep shoes off: Germs and viruses can easily be tracked into your home when shoes are worn around the house. Keep your shoes by the door and put on slippers or comfy socks instead.
- Utilize the dishwasher: Do your children or pets have lot’s of plastic toys? If so, run them through the dishwasher regularly to eliminate most germs. Just be sure that the toys are dishwasher-safe before putting them through the wash.
- Keep the remote clean: Since remotes are used by all or most people in the home and are frequently used when someone is sick, wipe them down with disinfectant wipes regularly. Many people don’t think to clean their remotes but they are a hot spot for bacteria and viruses.
- Change out your doorknobs: Did you know that aluminum, copper, iron, lead and silver are all anti-microbial? These materials actually slay germs! Switching out your doorknobs for attractive brass ones may go a long way in keeping nasty flu germs out of your home.
- Humidify: Did you know that dry air is the perfect playground for viruses? Keeping your home at 40%-60% humidity can lower the amount of air-born flu viruses by 30%! That’s definitely worth the investment in a humidifier!
- Get a new kitchen sponge: Kitchen sponges are a huge breeding ground for germs. A good rule of thumb is to replace your kitchen sponge every week or you can microwave it for 2 minutes to get rid of most germs.
Try out these simple tips in your home and see if they make a difference in keeping that nasty flu virus out of your home this upcoming flu season!