Cold & Flu season is no joke – especially when you have a lowered immune system. I spent many a winter bouncing from one virus to the next, until I found some solid ways to cut down on introducing germs and bacteria into my system. While everyone’s lifestyle and immune system are different, these tips are designed to help anyone reduce the risk of getting sick. If you’re interested in reading my more comprehensive guide to avoid getting sick beyond disinfection, you can read that here. Take a look at my top disinfection tips to avoid illness:
Disinfection At Work
- Using your preferred disinfectant, wipe down your work phone and cell phone in their entirety (buttons and all) – these are placed right up against your face.
- Take another wipe and disinfect your keyboard and mouse – you will touch these and then your face all day long, no matter how careful you are!
- Finally, wipe down the majority of your desk and then the door handle (inside & out) of your office.
Disinfection At Home
- Disinfect your phone when you get home from work since you will be touching it and then your face many times at home as well.
- Wash your hands as soon as you come home, I usually go up to nearly my elbows when I first come in the door.
- Change out of your work clothes as soon as possible – I never wear clothes that have been out and about in the world on my bed and try to change as soon as I get home whenever possible.
- Try to disinfect other commonly used items like remotes and doorknobs at least once a week.
Disinfection On the Move
- I try to disinfect my steering wheel and car door buttons about 2 times a week – similarly to the phone and computer, you are touching this and then your face without thinking.
- Always keep sanitizing wipes in your car and hand sanitizer in your bag – I try to wash my hands before eating, but in a pinch sanitizer will do!
- Try to avoid touching door-handles – I always wear a loose jacket or sweater to grab with that instead of my hand.
My Preferred Cleaning Products
- Personally, I keep a pump of hand sanitizer on my desk and in the driver’s side door of my car for easy access.
- I love Lysol or Clorox wipes for the car and desk disinfection
- I personally bleach my bathroom once a week with Clorox, as I like the sink area to be very clean.
- Love spray sanitizers like the Honest Company one pictured because they are less harsh and easy to use on the go.
So those are my top tips for daily disinfection to avoid illness. What are some of your tips & tricks to fight germs? Let me know!
