Winter is coming and that means cold and flu season is upon us. Follow these tips to help prevent you and your family from getting sick.
Keep your air fresh and clean
It’s important to keep a couple of windows open to ensure that the air in your house isn’t stagnant and stuffy.
Dust
Get rid of the dust in your home to avoid allergies and head colds. Dust, vacuum and mop more often.
Disinfect your home
Regularly wipe down all contact surfaces in your home with disinfectant and antibacterial wipes.
Towels and bed linen
Wash your towels and bed linen more frequently to get rid of germs.
Remove your shoes
Stop tracking germs into your house by taking your shoes off when you come in. It’s also important to remove your clothes, put them into the laundry hamper immediately and take a shower when you get home.
Stock up your medicine cabinet
Throw away any expired medicine and stock up on cold, flu and allergy meds. Make sure that you have vitamins and Echinacea to boost your immune system during this time. You can also boost your immune system by drinking ginger tea with lemon and honey.
Keep your hands clean
When you are out be sure to carry around a small bottle of hand sanitizer with you and wash your hands regularly at home.
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