Keep the flu out of your home. Not worried? You should be. The CDC says that all states except Hawaii are suffering widespread flu, and the season will continue for at least a couple more months.
This morning, Morning Express on HLN (Headline News) had an expert who offered specific measures we can take BEFORE the flu invades our homes and families. They’re worth repeating here. (Parentheses are my additions.)
- Everyone should wash hands often (use any soap and scrub for 30 seconds–temperature of water doesn’t matter).
- Clean hard surfaces, including all handles (and doorknobs) with an anti-viral cleaning agent (commercial, or, to be eco-friendly, hot water and vinegar or Simple Green).
- Dry hands on paper towels instead of on a community towel. (Minimize the harm to the ecology by buying paper towels made of recycled materials).
- Clean toys, hand-held games, remotes–any solid thing the family touches. (Use that anti-viral cleaning agent.)
- Use a humidifier. Flu germs hate warm, humidified air.
- Gargle green tea.
My main chore today is to flu-proof my home. Please do the same, dear readers.
Be well.