Cleaning up after flu and colds

Let’s start with the bedding. The patient sweats a lot while lying in bed. Try using two or three sheets instead of one: it is much easier to wash them later than to clean the whole mattress. The extra sheet will help absorb excess moisture. You can also use an extra pillowcase for the same purpose.

As soon as the disease is gone, immediately send the linen to the wash at high temperature — this will kill the bacteria. And the mattress, if possible, should be ventilated in the fresh air.

Now let’s sanitize things that were used during the disease. Laptop, smartphone, TV remote, door handles, switches — all this should be treated with a reliable antibacterial agent. You don’t want dangerous germs to be transmitted to your loved ones through these frequently used items, do you? Use an alcohol solution to clean your keyboard, tablet and phone.

Why not have a nice draft? Even if it’s not hot outside your window, you should thoroughly air out your home after an illness. Let fresh air penetrate into every corner and take away all traces of illness. Perhaps, for this you will have to wear a fur coat and an ushanka hat, but it is worth it!

Let’s move to the bathroom. It’s time to send the towels and bathrobes that were used during the illness to the wash. Remember, the washing temperature should be as high as possible! Then disinfect all surfaces, pay special attention to the plumbing and the trash can. It is not necessary to use caustic purchased means: you can simply prepare a 50% alcohol or vinegar solution. The final touch: soak your toothbrushes in hydrogen peroxide for half an hour. Don’t give bacteria a chance!