One of the benefits of telecommuting or working at home is being free from the “epidemics” that can sweep through an office building or school (some schools near me are using “snow days” to shut down as “flu days” since we have no snow problems but massive flu problems this year!)
But everybody has to go out in public some time.
These tips are summarized from a “8 Ways To Avoid Germs” by avoiding where they commonly are found in greatest concentration
1. Don’t Touch the First Floor Elevator Button - Use your elbow instead
2. Sanitize shopping cart handles and don’t put your produce in the cart seat… no telling what’s been sitting there.
3. Escalator handrails can be very germy - try to avoid using them if you can.
4. Use the first toilet. It’s usually least used.
5. The office coffee pot needs to be cleaned with vinegar-water solution poured through weekly. Use your own mug and keep it clean with the same type of solution (unless you microwave office sponges).
6. Beware of kitchen sponges, dish rags, and cutting boards which can harbor more germs than your batroom. Microwave sponges two minutes on high to sterilize them.
7. Your office desk, telephone, and computer keyboard may be dirtier than the toilet. Use a disinfectant wipe to clean the desktop, computer keyboard, and phone.
8. Avoid hand shaking and kissing, at least during flu season and wash afterwards!
Also “scrub your hands with warm water and soap for at least 15 to 20 seconds after using the bathroom; eating, working, or playing outdoors; playing with pets; or coughing, sneezing, or blowing your nose. Anything less than 15 seconds won’t do the job. ” Soap and water does just fine. “Antibacterial” sanitizers may do harm long term.
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