Some rules of hygiene to reduce transmission of viruses

Winter is often a period of exchange of microbes important, both for children, babies, and for adults. To limit the spread of viruses, there are simple solutions. Wash your hands, be careful when coughing, here are some actions that can limit the transmission of certain diseases.

Hygiene rules for colds

Take precautions when blowing his nose, sneezes, spits, coughs because these gestures disseminate postilions. Cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze with a handkerchief or disposable arm, not with your hand! Do not spit on the floor but in a tissue. After use, dispose of it immediately into a trash can with lid. Wash your hands as often as possible.

Hygiene in the home

Especially if you have children in infancy, the hygiene is crucial. Inside, put systematically slippers! Know that your shoes are in daily contact with sputum, feces and other contaminants. If you receive do not hesitate to ask guests to remove their shoes. Why keep a stock of shoes of all sizes in the lobby! Do not share towels or your toothbrush. .

Some rules of hygiene in the kitchen

Generally, the temperature of your refrigerator should not exceed 5 ° C . In addition, bacteria can proliferate.

Beware cutlery: a knife that cut the raw meat must not be used to cut vegetables. It may contain bacteria in meat and contaminate you. For more information, visit Quality Food Products .

NB : If someone grabs you from gastroenteritis or flu, go all the dirty dishes in the dishwasher. It goes without saying that we should also wash your hands before making any dish.

Hygiene in toilets

Close the lid before flushing with water. Because it casts a little droplets everywhere, including on a clean paper towel you use. And of course, wash your hands after using the toilet.

Hygiene with pets

Pets can transmit diseases in various ways: licking, biting, scratching, flea bites. You can avoid most by maintaining your pet's vaccinations.

Also, wash your hands after petting an animal, and show an example for your children. Finally, do not sleep with her baby pet!

Hygiene rules for the household

This is not because you are using a powerful product that does not rub! Antibacterial wipes, for example, do not wash well. Do not use to clean the floor and the kitchen! They are only back-up solutions .

Do not increase the dose of either product because it does not wash better off. In doing so, you may also make the toxic air in your home.

NB : remember to ventilate your home at least 15 minutes per day.

How to wash hands

It's the hands that spread most diseases, wash your hands is a gesture necessary to protect themselves. Repeat as often as possible:

- Before eating, baby food or a meal;
- After coughing or sneezing or blowing your nose;
- After being in contact with the world (eg transport);
- After using the toilet or changing baby;
- After touching animals;
- After touching garbage.

He should wash hands with soap and water or sanitize with alcohol- if you are traveling. To do this, wet your hands, lather them and rub them. Do not forget the back of the hand, between fingers, under fingernails and wrists. Rinse and dry your hands afterwards with a clean towel (not a dirty cloth). That all these things that gets rid of germs.