Two Most Important Ways to Prevent Colds and Flu This Winter

We spend more time indoors during the winter. We keep our homes and offices closed up tight to keep the cold air out, and the warm air in. This helps keep the electric bill down, but raises the level of germs in your home and work place.

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The common cold is all around us during the cold winter months and before we know it the flu virus is lurking too. The best way to stay healthy this winter is to follow these tips for prevention:

Tip #1:Wash: Wash your hands with antibacterial soap and do it often. Make sure that there is antibacterial soap at every sink. It’s also important to clean phones and keyboards regularly. Viruses such as the Flu and the common cold are heavily present on these items.

Tip #2: Disinfect: Throughout the cold winter months especially, it is important to disinfect your home and office regularly. Spray down toilet seats, handles, door knobs, light switches, faucets and any other non-porous areas that tend to be touched regularly by many hands. This will greatly help to reduce the transfer of germs from one person to another.

Disinfect bathrooms and kitchen areas at least once a week by cleaning all countertops, floors, and contents with a disinfectant solution. Most times the kitchen and the bathroom are the two rooms with an abundance of germs.

--Image and information courtesy of CSI Cleaning Service.

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