Back to school!

By mudlark • August 23rd, 2009

In most parts of the country kids are going back to school this month or in the next few weeks. And you know what that means – more germs!

The best way to keep your kids (and yourself) healthy this fall is with frequent hand-washing – remember to scrub for a good 20 seconds, long enough to sing the alphabet.

But don’t underestimate the power of wiping down frequently touched surfaces in your home. Get a nice cleaning cloth (my favorite is an old torn up t-shirt), douse it in some apple cider vinegar (and if you don’t like the smell of it, add a few drops of lavender or thyme essential oil), and wipe down door knobs, telephones (don’t forget cell phones), refrigerator and freezer handles, faucet controls, and light switches.

Keep your family healthy this fall with a quick wipe-down and hand-washing several times a day!

Comments(4) Cleaning tips, Health

Comments

By Georgia on October 13th, 2009 at 5:56 pm

Good advice, too many people to don’t realize if you don’t wash with soap, you are just moving the germs around.

By Same on November 8th, 2009 at 3:16 pm

Thanks for the great tips. You guys rock.

By bartender jobs providence on November 16th, 2009 at 1:40 am

We need some germs. In fact, people can be sicked also if there they are not expose to germs. Our immune system will be weakened if it is not “immune” to bacteria. We must not become paranoid over things we don’t see. As long as we follow regular and “acceptable” cleaning habits, there is nothing to worry about.

By Leaky Gut on November 17th, 2009 at 11:02 am

Germs are impossible to avoid. The best thing you can do is to keep your immune system at its best by cutting sugar and processed foods out of your diet.