When young children start
going to playschool, parents may be alarmed for the number of coughs and colds
they seem to pick up on a regular basis. Although I wouldn’t advice a
completely sanitized childhood as the occasional cold is necessary to build
resistance as the children grow, it is a good idea to take some extra care at
home so that colds don’t recur or spread among family members. Here are the top
5 germ hotspots in your home and surroundings that you might not know about:
Doorknobs and handles: Door handles are one of the most neglected
spots for regular cleaning, and you would be surprised at the amount of germs
that can lurk there. From being handled by someone having a cold to children
who may not wash properly after using the restroom, it is definitely a major
hotspot and a daily wipe can really make a difference.
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Food left outside: Food left uncovered can develop bacteria very
quickly and must be handled with care. Ensure that food items are stored in the
refrigerator as much as possible, or covered immediately after use.
In the bathroom: Taps that are handled regularly as well shower
curtains can be sources of bacteria due to the humidity factor, so need regular
cleaning and drying. The toilet seat can be an issue when someone has a bad
stomach infection, in which case try to keep a separate bathroom for the
individual or use toilet covers.
Beds and bedding: Although most germs may not be able to survive
on non-living organisms and the chance of catching a cold or an infection from
just using the same bedding is minimal, it is a good idea to change your sheets
after a bad bout of cold or the flu, just to minimize the risk.
The floor: All parents would have cautioned their kids at one time or the
other to not pick up food that has fallen on the floor, so we do have an idea
of how unclean it can be. A gadget like the Steam Mop from Black & Decker
can be of great help to eliminate germs and bacteria without using chemicals,
and this is especially useful to parents with young babies and toddlers.
Do check out the Steam Mop
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