I never fully realized how school affected kids and teachers until after I retired. Up to that time, I was sick every fall. I often suspected that it was a workplace building problem. Then I realized that it was the sheer number of children in the building in close contact with one another on the bus, in the hall, in the cafeteria, in the library, and especially in the classroom.
Well, the simple fact is that neither parents nor teachers can control student population. Students are sent that way from home. What parents and teachers can do though is promote better health habits and minimize exposure.
The Health administration is predicting a very serious cold and flu season, so back to school is the perfect time to teach your children about healthy hygiene habits. Dr. Laura Jana and Lysol have some suggestions on this:
- Teach healthy hygiene habits. See the kid-friendly site www.oopskids.com for ideas. This Web site is an expansion from an existing health campaign with the CDC – Ounce of Prevention http://www.cdc.gov/ounceofprevention/.
- Have your children wash up when they return home from school while you spray their book bags with Lysol. Remember: Lysol Disinfectant Spray kills 99.9% of soft surface bacteria. Check out the Lysol Back to School Information Center at http://lysol.com/send-school-germs-packing/ for more on the topic.
Here are some additional resources for parents at Lysol.com.
- The Germ Information Center (www.lysol.com/germ-information-center/) provides useful information to help families fully understand the threat posed by germs.
- Resources & Downloads (www.lysol.com/germ-information-center/resources/) has a variety of downloads including the “Looking After You” series of booklets, which provide practical information and tips for keeping you and your children healthy from pregnancy through childhood.
Help beat those germs. They are nasty!
WIN IT!
TWO readers will receive a 12.5 ounce Lysol Disinfectant Spray and two 40 count canisters of Lysol Disinfecting Wipes.
HOW TO ENTER. (MANDATORY)
To enter visit leave me a comment on this post with one of your favorite germ fighting tips.
BONUS ENTRIES
1 – Subscribe to my RSS feed.
1 – Follow me on Twitter AND leave your Twitter name here.
1 – Fave this blog at Technorati AND leave your Technorati name here.
1 – Stumble this giveaway AND leave your Stumble name here.
1 – Blog about this giveaway, including a link here.
1 – Place my button on your blog.
Leave an additional comment for each entry you qualify for. You must have completed the first entry according to the instructions to be eligible for any bonus entries.
THE SMALL PRINT.
US addresses only please. This contest will end on Tuesday 09/22/09 at 11:59 pm est. If you’ve entered any of my giveaways before then you know that only comments containing all of the requested information will be eligible for entry. The winner must contact me to confirm they wish to receive the prize within two days of my email notifying them they’ve won. Good luck to everyone!
THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED.
on Sep 15th, 2009 at 8:07 am
never touch bathroom door handles –use some toilet paper to open doors or kick them open with your foot!
on Sep 15th, 2009 at 8:08 am
subscriber
on Sep 15th, 2009 at 9:02 am
DG,
Hi.
Pat.
on Sep 15th, 2009 at 9:04 am
DG,
With my men’s size 11-12-13 boots that last idea could be dangerous to my doors.
Pat.
on Sep 15th, 2009 at 12:03 pm
Some of my favorite germ-fighting tips are: to teach children to sneeze or cough into the bend of their arm or down their shirt instead of into their hand which will spread the germs pronto! Of course the old favorites are to wash your hands often and to stay home if you are sick!
on Sep 15th, 2009 at 12:53 pm
We keep hand sanitizer in our car and bags, and sanitize ours and the kids hands while we’re out, if we can’t get to a sink. Grocery carts, communal toys, etc are DIRTY.
on Sep 15th, 2009 at 12:54 pm
I subscribe to your blog.
on Sep 15th, 2009 at 12:54 pm
I follow you on twitter. (27lisa27)
on Sep 15th, 2009 at 4:15 pm
Lisa,
Always appreciate that.
Pat.
on Sep 15th, 2009 at 4:16 pm
Lisa,
Thank you.
Pat.
on Sep 15th, 2009 at 4:16 pm
Lisa,
I sometimes worry though what it is dooing to our immunities.
Pat.
on Sep 15th, 2009 at 4:19 pm
Nancy,
Too bad parents didn’t keep sick children home more.
Pat.
on Sep 15th, 2009 at 5:35 pm
My favorite germ fighting tip is having everyone either wipe their feet on the mat at the door or to remove their shoes. I read somewhere that there are thousands of germs brought in the house just from the bottom of shoes. Thank you!
on Sep 15th, 2009 at 5:35 pm
I’m a subscriber.
on Sep 15th, 2009 at 5:36 pm
I follow on Twitter
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on Sep 15th, 2009 at 7:07 pm
I wiped down the door knobs, remote controls counters with a disinfecting wipe, sanitize all of our tooth brushes once a week in Listerine.
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on Sep 15th, 2009 at 7:07 pm
I am a subscriber
tamben7996(at)aol(dot)com
on Sep 15th, 2009 at 10:08 pm
Tamara,
Hi.
pat.
on Sep 15th, 2009 at 10:09 pm
Tamara,
Just don’t shortcircui anything electric.
pat.
on Sep 15th, 2009 at 10:09 pm
Judy,
Appreciate that.
pat.
on Sep 15th, 2009 at 10:10 pm
Judy,
Great.
pat.
on Sep 15th, 2009 at 10:10 pm
Judy,
Somehow I hink the hands are bigger culprits.
pat.
on Sep 16th, 2009 at 1:22 am
It’s an age old tip, but one that bears repeating. One important way to fight germs is to frequently wash hands.
on Sep 16th, 2009 at 1:23 am
email subscriber
on Sep 16th, 2009 at 1:36 am
The best germ fighting tip I know is wash your hands! : )
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on Sep 16th, 2009 at 1:37 am
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on Sep 16th, 2009 at 1:37 am
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on Sep 16th, 2009 at 1:37 am
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on Sep 16th, 2009 at 2:48 am
washing hands after grocery shopping and actually wiping down those carts
on Sep 16th, 2009 at 3:42 am
Wipe down counters and phones, anything that you use and touch everyday . Don’t forget the car ,wipe down the stering wheel and spray to kill germs and freshen
Thanks
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on Sep 16th, 2009 at 3:43 am
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on Sep 16th, 2009 at 3:44 am
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on Sep 16th, 2009 at 3:45 am
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on Sep 16th, 2009 at 5:09 am
My tip is pretty universal–wash your hands & your kids hands also regularly. That cuts down on a lot of germs being passed around. Thanks for the entry. Great giveaway.
on Sep 16th, 2009 at 5:10 am
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on Sep 16th, 2009 at 5:10 am
Your one of my Technorati Favorites.
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on Sep 16th, 2009 at 5:32 am
got to wash those hands, and do it frequently
on Sep 16th, 2009 at 5:49 am
Leave spray bottles of disinfectant near doors so doorknobs can be sprayed regularly.
on Sep 16th, 2009 at 6:08 am
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on Sep 16th, 2009 at 6:36 am
Wash your hands often.
on Sep 16th, 2009 at 7:11 am
We wash our hands all the time. And we try to sneeze in our elbow. Thanks!
on Sep 16th, 2009 at 8:40 am
I clean all my sons toys everyday with anywhere spray.
on Sep 16th, 2009 at 9:17 am
We bring hand sanitizer everywhere we go. One of my boys second word was “tizer”.
denise_22315(at)yahoo(dot)com
on Sep 16th, 2009 at 9:18 am
I subscribe.
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on Sep 16th, 2009 at 9:52 am
I work in Human Resources and am always using disinfectant wipes on my desk, keyboard and spray on any accessories I may share with customers. I spray staplers, pens, and the seat they sit on. It helps me combat the unseen daily germs and the ones from cold and flu season.
on Sep 16th, 2009 at 9:58 am
Flu Shot!!!
on Sep 16th, 2009 at 10:38 am
Angela,
Anyone who works with people gets lots of germ exposure.
Pat.
on Sep 16th, 2009 at 10:39 am
Denise,
Hi.
Pat.
on Sep 16th, 2009 at 10:39 am
Denise,
Welcome.
Pat.
on Sep 16th, 2009 at 10:41 am
Tracy,
Hood for y ou. Kids’ toys are played with hard and long.
Pat.
on Sep 16th, 2009 at 10:42 am
Tari,
So many stores are putting wipes in as you enter–another thouoght.
Pat.
on Sep 16th, 2009 at 10:43 am
ky2here.
Only if there are no infants and toddlers.
Pat.
on Sep 16th, 2009 at 10:43 am
Darlene,
A must after any exposure.
Pat.
on Sep 16th, 2009 at 10:46 am
Lucyinthe sky,
More DVD giveawys in the works.
Pat.
on Sep 16th, 2009 at 10:47 am
Lucyinthe sky,
What blogs do you like most?
Pat.
on Sep 16th, 2009 at 10:48 am
Peggy,
Thanks.
Pat.
on Sep 16th, 2009 at 10:48 am
Peggy,
Appreciate that.
Pat.
on Sep 16th, 2009 at 10:48 am
Peggy,
Great.
Pat.
on Sep 16th, 2009 at 10:49 am
Peggy,
Good reminider–the automobile that we often forget to clean.
Pat.
on Sep 16th, 2009 at 10:49 am
Peggy,
Some supermarkets are leaving wipes at the entrances.
Pat.
on Sep 16th, 2009 at 10:50 am
Amanda,
Hi.
Pat.
on Sep 16th, 2009 at 10:50 am
Amanda,
Ap[preciate that.
Pat.
on Sep 16th, 2009 at 10:50 am
Amanda,
Email is the best.
Pat.
on Sep 16th, 2009 at 10:51 am
Amanda,
Or get rid of the garbage.
Pat.
on Sep 16th, 2009 at 10:51 am
Terra,
I love email subscribers.
Pat.
on Sep 16th, 2009 at 10:52 am
Terra,
I think those were the first words I probably ever heard from my mother.
Pat.
on Sep 16th, 2009 at 10:59 am
we wash our hand constantly and they are very dry but germ free
on Sep 16th, 2009 at 11:26 am
wash your hands
on Sep 16th, 2009 at 12:25 pm
wash hands, use hand sanitizer and keep your hands away from your eyes and mouth
on Sep 16th, 2009 at 1:11 pm
I Use Lysol for everything. Im serious i really do.
on Sep 16th, 2009 at 1:22 pm
Christina,
Does anyone but me remember or use the old plain Lysol in a bottle?
Pat.
on Sep 16th, 2009 at 1:22 pm
Vicki,
The last one is hard with kids especially.
Pat.
on Sep 16th, 2009 at 1:23 pm
Britteny,
Famous last words…
Pat.
on Sep 16th, 2009 at 1:23 pm
Marge,
Thank goodness for the great lotions out there.
Pat.
on Sep 16th, 2009 at 1:29 pm
My tip is to wash hands often.
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on Sep 16th, 2009 at 1:30 pm
Email subscribed.
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on Sep 16th, 2009 at 1:30 pm
I follow you on Twitter – Janetfaye
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on Sep 16th, 2009 at 1:32 pm
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on Sep 16th, 2009 at 1:42 pm
I carry the Lysol wipes in the car, being an obsessive/compulsive we wipe our hands and feet before we get in the car>> carry them to bathrooms to open the door to leave after washing our hands. Don’t get me started on hand-rails, we don’t use them!!!! We spray backpacks and books>> seats at sporting events and the list goes on! I would rather my children ate dirt than to touch some of the things out there today.
What a great contest, thank you for the chance to win
on Sep 16th, 2009 at 2:33 pm
Was your hands always
on Sep 16th, 2009 at 3:51 pm
Cathy,
Agreed.
Pat.
on Sep 16th, 2009 at 3:52 pm
Charlotte,
The handrails I understand but so many need them….
Pat.
on Sep 16th, 2009 at 3:52 pm
Janet,
Hi.
Pat.
on Sep 16th, 2009 at 3:52 pm
Janet,
Appreciate it.
Pat.
on Sep 16th, 2009 at 3:53 pm
Janet,
Love the emailers.
Pat.
on Sep 16th, 2009 at 3:53 pm
Janet,
And buy some good lotion if they become dry.
Pat.
on Sep 16th, 2009 at 3:55 pm
Marge,
Missed answering you earlier. Thanks.
Pat.
on Sep 16th, 2009 at 4:13 pm
Hand washing is the best thing
on Sep 16th, 2009 at 4:36 pm
FACT: During the flu season, 59% of surfaces in your home can be contaminated with the flu virus. And it can live there for up to 48 hours!* If your family members come in contact with these contaminated surfaces, they can get sick.
on Sep 16th, 2009 at 4:40 pm
As a mommy/makeup artist it is super important to keep my surfaces & hands clean..so i always have wipes in my car & in my purse to ensure a clean surface whereever i am ..
on Sep 16th, 2009 at 5:03 pm
Take a tour of your home, noting the many places where the family’s hands touch. Earmark them for disinfecting. Please accept my entry. Thank you.
on Sep 16th, 2009 at 5:28 pm
Our family never wears outdoor shoes inside the house. That way any contamination such as fertilizers, animal waste, random germs stay outside. Also as
soon as we get in the door after school/work we treat ourselves to a hot shower. In between times we use Lysol Wipes when we clean, especially in the kitchen. Thank you for the contest.
on Sep 16th, 2009 at 5:50 pm
wash your hands all the time, disinfect everything, and make sure to take vitamins and eat properly
on Sep 16th, 2009 at 6:05 pm
We keep hand sanitizer with us in our purse, car and backpacks.
on Sep 16th, 2009 at 6:32 pm
spray lysol on doorknobs since people placetheir hands on them all day
on Sep 16th, 2009 at 6:40 pm
If I have to sneeze out in public and don’t havea tissue, I do it in th ebend of my arm, and I wash my hands like crazy!
on Sep 16th, 2009 at 7:09 pm
Try not to touch your face. Use hand sanitizer often.
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on Sep 16th, 2009 at 7:10 pm
I subscribe via email.
bgcchs(at)yahoo(dot)com
on Sep 16th, 2009 at 7:34 pm
hand sanitizer after shopping trips/to gas station !! thanks for the opp
on Sep 16th, 2009 at 7:43 pm
Buy a good hairscarf or make your own- use this when you’re in the kitchen- it absorbs sweat and keeps your hair out of the way while you cook.
on Sep 16th, 2009 at 8:25 pm
We R constantly washing our hands, and keeping the house disenfected. We use hand sanitizers when our of the house.
on Sep 16th, 2009 at 8:26 pm
Twitter follower[pkbailey01]
on Sep 16th, 2009 at 8:30 pm
I work in a School and I’m always washing my hands and using hand sanitizer. I’m afraid of getting sick this School year. This past School year I got Bronchitis and was out for 3 wks not to mention the multiple times I got Sinusitus and was sick. I love using Lysol! It’s definitely something I trust to help kill germs. Thanks for the chance to win!!
on Sep 16th, 2009 at 8:30 pm
Subscriber to RSS feed!
on Sep 16th, 2009 at 8:32 pm
I follow you on Twitter. (luvcontests)
on Sep 16th, 2009 at 8:32 pm
Faved you on Technorati! (digifreebiegirl)
on Sep 16th, 2009 at 8:34 pm
I have your button on my bloggy!
on Sep 16th, 2009 at 9:27 pm
I had never even thought about spraying down backpacks! Great idea!!
on Sep 16th, 2009 at 9:52 pm
We wash hands often and keep hand sanitizer in the car.
on Sep 16th, 2009 at 9:52 pm
email subscriber
on Sep 16th, 2009 at 9:52 pm
follow on twitter-vickers2622
on Sep 16th, 2009 at 11:10 pm
Andrea,
Like your following.
Pat.
on Sep 16th, 2009 at 11:10 pm
Andrea,
Email is the best.
Pat.
on Sep 16th, 2009 at 11:10 pm
Andrea,
I leave wet ones there.
Pat.
on Sep 16th, 2009 at 11:12 pm
Traci,
Dirt and germs do often co-exist.
Pat.
on Sep 16th, 2009 at 11:12 pm
Doreen,
Hi.
Pat.
on Sep 16th, 2009 at 11:12 pm
Doreen,
Thanks.
Pat.
on Sep 16th, 2009 at 11:12 pm
Doreen,
Appreciate that.
Pat.
on Sep 16th, 2009 at 11:13 pm
Doreen,
Check for sick building syndrome in your building. Also avoid contact (ha) with sniffling kids.
Pat.
on Sep 16th, 2009 at 11:14 pm
Randy,
Good deal.
Pat.
on Sep 16th, 2009 at 11:15 pm
Randy,
Germs breed more germs.
Pat.
on Sep 16th, 2009 at 11:16 pm
Cinndy,
And out of food too.
Pat.
on Sep 16th, 2009 at 11:16 pm
Kendra,
No problem with that in Jersey–no self-serve allowed.
Pat.
on Sep 16th, 2009 at 11:17 pm
Benita,
I agree.
Pat.
on Sep 16th, 2009 at 11:18 pm
Melissa,
I get embarassed and run for the lav. TP.
Pat.
on Sep 16th, 2009 at 11:19 pm
Nina,
A very germy place.
Pat.
on Sep 16th, 2009 at 11:19 pm
Everyone at my house is required to wash their hands right when we get home from anywhere.
on Sep 16th, 2009 at 11:19 pm
I subscribe to your RSS feed.
on Sep 16th, 2009 at 11:20 pm
Courtney,
Good idea.
Pat.
on Sep 16th, 2009 at 11:20 pm
I follow you on twitter (swampbaby1).
on Sep 16th, 2009 at 11:21 pm
I have you faved. (swampbaby1)
on Sep 16th, 2009 at 11:22 pm
I stumbled you. (swampbaby1)
on Sep 16th, 2009 at 11:22 pm
Have your button.
on Sep 16th, 2009 at 11:23 pm
Ashley,
Not to forget exercise and lots of water.
Pat.
on Sep 16th, 2009 at 11:25 pm
Pat,
Souonds like you live in a rural area.
Pat.
on Sep 16th, 2009 at 11:26 pm
Ken,
A solid scientific approach.
Pat.
on Sep 16th, 2009 at 11:27 pm
loli,
Hobby or profession?
Pat.
on Sep 16th, 2009 at 11:27 pm
Denyse,
I agree–that is why it is important to build up immunities.
Pat.
on Sep 16th, 2009 at 11:27 pm
Linda,
Works at home.
Pat.
on Sep 17th, 2009 at 6:10 am
Wash your hands often and to stay home if you are sick.
on Sep 17th, 2009 at 6:12 am
Google reader subscriber.
on Sep 17th, 2009 at 6:13 am
Technorati fav. jelly15301
on Sep 17th, 2009 at 6:14 am
Twitter follower. jelly15301
on Sep 17th, 2009 at 6:43 am
I actually spray Lysol on everything, every day
on Sep 17th, 2009 at 8:04 am
Wiping down purses
and keyboards! at least once a week even helps fight
of bacteria that can cause colds~
on Sep 17th, 2009 at 10:05 am
I like to wash door knobs
on Sep 17th, 2009 at 10:17 am
Laura,
Like or need?
Pat.
on Sep 17th, 2009 at 10:18 am
Erin,
Any danger of shortcircuiting one?
Pat.
on Sep 17th, 2009 at 10:18 am
Jean,
the smell is different from the original liquid.
Pat.
on Sep 17th, 2009 at 10:20 am
Carol,
Glad you’re following along.
Pat.
on Sep 17th, 2009 at 10:20 am
Carol,
Good luck.
Pat.
on Sep 17th, 2009 at 10:20 am
Carol,
You do keep busy.
Pat.
on Sep 17th, 2009 at 10:20 am
Carol,
So many employers make it hard for workers to take their entitled sick time.
Pat.
on Sep 17th, 2009 at 10:49 am
When in a public bathroom that doesn’t have automatic hand dryers or faucets, use a paper towel to turn off the water and to open the door, then dispose of the towel. Thanks!
on Sep 17th, 2009 at 11:35 am
Wash those hands. I also like the tip to leave a can of lysol near to spray the door handles
Thank you for the chance
tatertot374@sbcglobal.net
on Sep 17th, 2009 at 11:36 am
I subscribe
Thank you for the chance
tatertot374@sbcglobal.net
on Sep 17th, 2009 at 11:36 am
I follow on twitter – tatertot374
Thank you for the chance
tatertot374@sbcglobal.net
on Sep 17th, 2009 at 2:02 pm
We wash our hands a lot and I disinfect the door handles around the house often. I try to avoid touching public door handles. If I can open the door with my foot or shoulder I do! I also carry a few antibacterial wipes and some hand sanitizer with me.
My husband is a teacher, so he’s exposed to a lot and with three small kids in the house I do everything I can to keep things clean.
on Sep 17th, 2009 at 2:03 pm
I subscribe to your feed.
on Sep 17th, 2009 at 2:04 pm
I have your button on my sidebar.
on Sep 17th, 2009 at 2:05 pm
Added your site to my Technorati faves (JustAddCharm)
on Sep 17th, 2009 at 2:08 pm
I follow on Twitter (iloveagiveaway)
on Sep 17th, 2009 at 2:12 pm
The easiest and cheapest germ fighting weapon I know of is soap-wash your hands!
on Sep 17th, 2009 at 2:25 pm
I use Lysol Wipes all over the house! Its the best tip from me!
on Sep 17th, 2009 at 4:38 pm
I like to frequently disinfect countertops
jason(at)allworldautomotive(dot)com
on Sep 17th, 2009 at 5:24 pm
my fav is just always the simple is the best :WASHING YOUR HANDS AFTER YOUR DO SOMETHING.
on Sep 17th, 2009 at 5:52 pm
Truc Dang,
In school the teachers don’t let the students out too often….
Pat.
on Sep 17th, 2009 at 5:55 pm
Jason,
They often need that extra step.
Pat.
on Sep 17th, 2009 at 5:57 pm
Kristi,
That reminds me I have to pack some for this weekend. Thank you.
Pat.
on Sep 17th, 2009 at 5:58 pm
Deborah,
Preferrably with hot water.
Pat.
on Sep 17th, 2009 at 5:58 pm
Sarah,
Appreciate your following.
Pat.
on Sep 17th, 2009 at 5:58 pm
Sarah,
Great. Thanks.
Pat.
on Sep 17th, 2009 at 5:59 pm
Sarah,
Good luck.
Pat.
on Sep 17th, 2009 at 5:59 pm
Sarah,
The bet thing about my retirement was that I did not get half the URI’s I had while teaching.
Pat.
on Sep 17th, 2009 at 6:01 pm
Beth,
Appreciate the following.
Pat.
on Sep 17th, 2009 at 6:01 pm
Beth,
Glad to be of help.
Pat.
on Sep 17th, 2009 at 6:01 pm
Beth,
Glad to be of help.
Pat.
on Sep 17th, 2009 at 6:02 pm
Beth,
As long as infants and toddlers do not roam nearby.
Pat.
on Sep 17th, 2009 at 6:02 pm
Sue,
I agree but some of those places don’t even have TP. That’s why I am picky aboout reststops.
Pat.
on Sep 17th, 2009 at 7:29 pm
I open the windows up everyday for about 30 minutes to get in some fresh air no matter what time of the year it is.
on Sep 17th, 2009 at 8:02 pm
Definitely wash your hands and keep all surfaces as clean as possible, especially phones and door handles.
on Sep 17th, 2009 at 9:48 pm
carry hand sanitizer!
Thanks for entering me! Great Contest!
Janna Johnson
on Sep 17th, 2009 at 10:30 pm
My best germ fighting tip is – WASH your hands often and keep them away from your face.
on Sep 17th, 2009 at 10:33 pm
RSS subscriber
on Sep 17th, 2009 at 10:34 pm
following you at Twitter @JalapenoMama
on Sep 17th, 2009 at 10:36 pm
Faved you on Technorati.
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on Sep 17th, 2009 at 10:37 pm
I have your button on my blog.
on Sep 17th, 2009 at 10:53 pm
Barbara,
Thanks.
Pat.
on Sep 17th, 2009 at 10:54 pm
Barbara,
I feel complimented.
Pat.
on Sep 17th, 2009 at 10:54 pm
Barbara,
Glad to have you along.
Pat.
on Sep 17th, 2009 at 10:54 pm
Barbara,
Glad to have you along.
Pat.
on Sep 17th, 2009 at 10:54 pm
Barbara,
Thanks.
Pat.
on Sep 17th, 2009 at 10:55 pm
Barbara,
True most of the senses are there.
Pat.
on Sep 17th, 2009 at 10:56 pm
Janna,
A product still needing better marketing.
Pat.
on Sep 17th, 2009 at 10:57 pm
Angie,
And computer keyboards.
Pat.
on Sep 17th, 2009 at 10:57 pm
Denise,
Yes, definitely.
Pat.
on Sep 18th, 2009 at 5:27 am
My favorite germ fighting tip is to use antibacterial wipes to clean light switches and doorknobs weekly.
on Sep 18th, 2009 at 5:27 am
I’m a Google Reader subscriber
on Sep 18th, 2009 at 11:23 am
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on Sep 18th, 2009 at 12:53 pm
Ladytink,
Still feeling lucky?
Pat.
on Sep 18th, 2009 at 12:53 pm
Ladytink,
Just packed some for our outing.
Pat.
on Sep 18th, 2009 at 2:49 pm
Thanks for the chance.
mogrill@comcast.net
on Sep 18th, 2009 at 8:56 pm
Have all members of the household wash their hands when returning home from school, work, etc.
on Sep 19th, 2009 at 12:05 am
Visitors must take off their shoes before entering my home. I also encourage people to wash their hands frequently.
on Sep 19th, 2009 at 12:11 am
RSS feed subscriber.
on Sep 19th, 2009 at 12:12 am
Technorati faved as Elkaye.
on Sep 19th, 2009 at 12:15 am
Twitter follower (@Elkaye)
on Sep 19th, 2009 at 12:25 am
I blogged you: http://swampbaby.blogspot.com/2009/09/i-should-go-to-vegas-baby.html
on Sep 19th, 2009 at 12:41 am
I don’t use sponges to clean the counters or tables in my kitchen. Only paper towels- so I can throw them away!!
on Sep 19th, 2009 at 12:42 am
I subscribe!
on Sep 19th, 2009 at 12:46 am
I follow you on twitter. swampbrat76
on Sep 19th, 2009 at 12:47 am
I have your button. swampbrat.net/links
on Sep 19th, 2009 at 12:47 am
I faved you on tech. swampbrat
on Sep 19th, 2009 at 12:49 am
I stumbled it. swampbrat
on Sep 19th, 2009 at 12:06 pm
Tori,
Favorite post?
Pat,
on Sep 19th, 2009 at 12:06 pm
Tori,
Favorite giveaway?
Pat,
on Sep 19th, 2009 at 12:06 pm
Tori,
Great.
Pat,
on Sep 19th, 2009 at 12:07 pm
Tori,
Hope you like the site.
Pat,
on Sep 19th, 2009 at 12:07 pm
Tori,
Sponges unless properly lzunderted and sanitized are germ-breeders.
Pat,
on Sep 19th, 2009 at 12:12 pm
Swampbaby,
Thasnk you really.
Pat,
on Sep 19th, 2009 at 12:14 pm
Elkaye,
Glad you’re following.
Pat.
on Sep 19th, 2009 at 12:15 pm
Elkay,
Hi.
Pat.
Pat.
on Sep 19th, 2009 at 12:15 pm
Elkay,
Welcome.
Pat.
on Sep 19th, 2009 at 12:18 pm
Elkaye,
A must with light rugs–however my son has one and I am enjoying showing him how he treated his home until he moved out (the sixth time).
Pat.
on Sep 19th, 2009 at 12:24 pm
Jayne,
Teeth and hands should be done regularly.
Pat.
on Sep 19th, 2009 at 12:30 pm
Moniques,
You are most welcome I am sure.
Pat.
on Sep 19th, 2009 at 1:26 pm
Wash your hands a lot!
on Sep 19th, 2009 at 1:26 pm
Email subscriber
on Sep 19th, 2009 at 1:27 pm
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on Sep 19th, 2009 at 1:27 pm
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on Sep 19th, 2009 at 1:28 pm
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on Sep 19th, 2009 at 1:28 pm
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on Sep 19th, 2009 at 2:57 pm
Our family is a firm believer in washing hands. I mainly use Lysol products in our house. I make sure I clean up counter tops, etc. to prevent any of those extra germs growing there
on Sep 19th, 2009 at 2:57 pm
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on Sep 19th, 2009 at 3:29 pm
Julie,
I hopr to be in Indy at the start of next month. Love the place.
Pat.
on Sep 19th, 2009 at 3:30 pm
Julie,
I brought them to the watchfire and used them since it was on the beach.
Pat.
on Sep 19th, 2009 at 3:30 pm
bridget,
Hi.
Pat.
on Sep 19th, 2009 at 3:30 pm
bridget,
Welcome.
Pat.
on Sep 19th, 2009 at 3:31 pm
bridget,
Welcome.
Pat.
on Sep 19th, 2009 at 3:31 pm
bridget,
Appreciate that.
Pat.
on Sep 19th, 2009 at 3:31 pm
bridget,
Thanks for following.
Pat.
on Sep 19th, 2009 at 3:31 pm
bridget,
Love email.
Pat.
on Sep 19th, 2009 at 3:32 pm
bridget,
Definitely.
Pat.
on Sep 19th, 2009 at 5:04 pm
The best tip is to just make sure you wash your hands as much as possible
on Sep 19th, 2009 at 5:05 pm
subscribe
on Sep 19th, 2009 at 5:05 pm
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on Sep 19th, 2009 at 6:35 pm
I don’t have any special secret. I try to keep everyone healthy by washing hands, not touching our faces, and disinfecting door handles.
on Sep 19th, 2009 at 10:25 pm
i have my boys wash their hands as soon as they come in off the bus to cut down on what comes in the house!
on Sep 19th, 2009 at 10:55 pm
Wash your hands frequently to prevent the spread of germs!
on Sep 20th, 2009 at 6:55 am
barbarabushpp,
Bet you get soome kidding about your screenname, ms. pres.?
Pat.
on Sep 20th, 2009 at 6:56 am
AB Smith,
We can only give ouor kids the right example.
Pat.
on Sep 20th, 2009 at 6:56 am
Kimberly,
Faces are so hard.
Pat.
on Sep 20th, 2009 at 6:57 am
Laura,
Gl;ad you’re following.
Pat.
on Sep 20th, 2009 at 6:57 am
Laura,
Thanks.
Pat.
on Sep 20th, 2009 at 6:57 am
Laura,
The soaps love his tie-in.
Pat.
on Sep 20th, 2009 at 7:40 am
It bears repeating- wash those hands often!
on Sep 20th, 2009 at 7:42 am
I subscribe to your RSS feed.
on Sep 20th, 2009 at 9:06 am
We use Lysol wipes to wipe the fridge handles, door knobs, phones, counters, and kitchen sink.
on Sep 20th, 2009 at 3:45 pm
One of my favorite tips- greet people warmly and sincerely but forget the custom of handshaking. Obviously it spreads germs. I wish someone (Lysol?) would launch a campaign with celebrities and humor to make it UNfashionable to shake hands.
on Sep 20th, 2009 at 4:43 pm
Christie,
Our church is suggesting that each takes his own communion and forgoes physical contact for the sign of peace.
Swine flu risk is the reason.
Pat.
on Sep 20th, 2009 at 4:45 pm
Kathy,
They were handy at our watchfire this past weekend.
Pat.
on Sep 20th, 2009 at 4:54 pm
Carol,
Thanks.s.
Pat.
on Sep 20th, 2009 at 4:55 pm
Carol,
Done deal.
Pat.
on Sep 20th, 2009 at 6:51 pm
thanks for the chance
on Sep 20th, 2009 at 8:49 pm
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on Sep 20th, 2009 at 8:50 pm
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on Sep 21st, 2009 at 7:49 am
Dc,
Hi.
Pat.
on Sep 21st, 2009 at 7:50 am
Dc,
Appreciate that.
Pat.
on Sep 21st, 2009 at 7:50 am
Mary,
It truly is my pleasure.
Pat.
on Sep 21st, 2009 at 9:27 am
Making sure the kids was their hands when they come home from school, after they use the restroom, before they eat dinner, etc… So important.
on Sep 21st, 2009 at 11:00 am
Put antbacterial wipes in the kids backpacks and tissues.
Also clean inside their lunchboxes with vinegar.
on Sep 21st, 2009 at 12:45 pm
Spray down light switches and doorknobs to keep them free of bacteria.
on Sep 21st, 2009 at 1:34 pm
Washing hands repeatedly, that is such a small thing to do.
I disinfect with Hydrogen Peroxide (sorry, it is cheaper than Lysol) washing down counters, doorknobs, toilet flushers, etc.
on Sep 21st, 2009 at 1:34 pm
email subscriber
on Sep 21st, 2009 at 2:39 pm
I like to make sure my kids wash their hands at every opportunity.
on Sep 21st, 2009 at 3:09 pm
Becky,
Little ones most need this.
Pat.
on Sep 21st, 2009 at 3:13 pm
Marj,
Loveemail subsscribers.
Pat.
on Sep 21st, 2009 at 3:14 pm
Marj,
Lysol is the advertiser–but there are lots of other great germ killers.
Pat.
on Sep 21st, 2009 at 3:15 pm
dianne,
I amuncomfortable myself spraying near wires.
Pat.
on Sep 21st, 2009 at 3:20 pm
Damon,
Vinegar is good foor removing smells and more.
Pat.
on Sep 21st, 2009 at 3:21 pm
Jill,
In myu days it was called TLC.
Pat.
on Sep 21st, 2009 at 3:32 pm
My favorite germ fighting tip is an oldie-but-goodie: wash your hands as often as possible!
on Sep 21st, 2009 at 3:52 pm
I use antibacterial cleaners on countertops, fridge handles, diswasher handle, and door knobs every day. You can never be too anal about cleaning germs!
on Sep 21st, 2009 at 5:03 pm
Never touch publish restroom doorknobs/handles. Use a tissue to grip the doorknob, and a papper towel on the way out. There are sooo many germs on the doorknobs and they never get cleaned enough
on Sep 21st, 2009 at 5:42 pm
Always turn off and turn on public bathroom sinks with a paper towel
on Sep 21st, 2009 at 5:45 pm
I use lysol wipes all the time, they are great when you have children!
on Sep 21st, 2009 at 5:45 pm
I am following you on twitter- my name on twitter is leighannie11
on Sep 21st, 2009 at 9:40 pm
Leighanne,
Glad you are following.
Pat.
on Sep 21st, 2009 at 9:41 pm
Leighanne,
My original thought twas they might be too strong.
Pat.
on Sep 21st, 2009 at 9:41 pm
Terri,
That works if there is paper towels or tp.
Pat.
on Sep 21st, 2009 at 9:42 pm
Denise,
Guilty-I just never thought of them.
Pat.
on Sep 21st, 2009 at 9:43 pm
Annette,
I still wonder what they do to immunities and if they promote superbugs.
Pat.
on Sep 21st, 2009 at 9:43 pm
Katie,
It works. I suppose the best those is tissues over hankies.
Pat.
on Sep 21st, 2009 at 10:38 pm
Clean frequently but not constantly. Try washing your hands instead of using alcohol gels. Always wash hands before eating and after doing a dirty activity like cleaning the litterbox.
on Sep 21st, 2009 at 11:55 pm
Carry disinfecting wipes to wipe grocery store carts, they are germ magnets! Never touch your face or eyes when you´re not at home and can´t wash your hands.
on Sep 22nd, 2009 at 12:33 am
i use them for everything, in the car, home bathrooms, gym bags…
on Sep 22nd, 2009 at 12:36 am
I use the towlets to wipe down my keyboard before using it or going online, and also after I use it I wipe it down and use another towlet to clean my hands.
on Sep 22nd, 2009 at 12:51 am
I regularly wipe down handles, light switches, phones, and remotes, especially during the school year.
on Sep 22nd, 2009 at 12:53 am
I subscribe to your feed
on Sep 22nd, 2009 at 12:54 am
following you on twitter (@jsoldham)
on Sep 22nd, 2009 at 2:22 am
We wash our hands a lot, and I always have hand sanitizer in my bag
on Sep 22nd, 2009 at 3:52 am
Always clean and sanitize the doorknobs, handles, phones and lightswitches and dont lay your germ ridden purse on anything in the house or car seat, have a special type of holder for it or hang it on a hook
wombatspurple at yahoo dot com
on Sep 22nd, 2009 at 5:16 am
Do lots and lots of hand washing!
on Sep 22nd, 2009 at 7:53 am
Mishia,
#1 suggestion.
Pat.
on Sep 22nd, 2009 at 7:54 am
wombatspurple,
I never thought of a purse as a source but it really is of course.
Pat.
on Sep 22nd, 2009 at 7:55 am
chastidy,
I used to carry individual packages of Wet Ones. Think I’ll do it again.
Pat.
on Sep 22nd, 2009 at 7:55 am
Janette,
Gad you’re followinig.
Pat.
on Sep 22nd, 2009 at 7:56 am
Janette,
Thank you.
Pat.
on Sep 22nd, 2009 at 7:56 am
Jean,
Keyboards can be very dirty.
Pat.
on Sep 22nd, 2009 at 7:57 am
allyson,
Gym bags would have to be awfull to say the least.
Pat.
on Sep 22nd, 2009 at 7:58 am
irene,
Many sores now have wipes at their entrances. Unfortunately many times the containers are empty though.
Pat.
on Sep 22nd, 2009 at 8:02 am
Katem
Have some lotion around afterward. Hands can dry easily.Pat.
on Sep 22nd, 2009 at 8:45 am
My favorite germ fighting tip is to get young kids to sing the alphabet while they wash their hands. It lasts just long enough for them to do a thorough job.
rlgrady[at]yahoo[dot]com
on Sep 22nd, 2009 at 9:21 am
Wash hands!!
on Sep 22nd, 2009 at 10:34 am
No matter how often we wash our hands, we are going to be exposed to cold/flu germs when we’re out in public. Give your immune system the strength it needs to fight off the icks by sticking with a healthy diet and getting moderate exercise every day. And then wash your hands again!
on Sep 22nd, 2009 at 10:43 am
I always carry hand sanitizer in my purse, for those times that soap & water are not available. Thanks!!
on Sep 22nd, 2009 at 11:55 am
Pam,
I did too until my bottle leaked on everything.
Pat.
on Sep 22nd, 2009 at 11:56 am
Deborah,
Immunity is the key to health.
Pat.
on Sep 22nd, 2009 at 11:56 am
Bebe,
Usually helps.
Pat.
on Sep 22nd, 2009 at 11:57 am
Becky,
Timing is crucial.
Pat.
on Sep 22nd, 2009 at 1:38 pm
We keep hand sanitizer with us. It’s in the car, my daughter’s backpack, my purse…we use that when we can’t wash our hands. Then, when we can wash them…we wash them good!
thanks
bleatham(at)gmail.com
on Sep 22nd, 2009 at 1:40 pm
I subscribe!
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on Sep 22nd, 2009 at 1:41 pm
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on Sep 22nd, 2009 at 1:42 pm
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on Sep 22nd, 2009 at 1:42 pm
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on Sep 22nd, 2009 at 1:47 pm
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on Sep 22nd, 2009 at 2:19 pm
My favorite tip: Before they head back to school, teach your children the importance of hand washing before every meal, after using the bathroom and after playing outside. Thanks
on Sep 22nd, 2009 at 2:22 pm
I subscribe via yahoo reader
on Sep 22nd, 2009 at 3:48 pm
Don’t put your hands in your mouth!
on Sep 22nd, 2009 at 4:54 pm
I like to remember to clean objects that are touched by multiple family members such as doorknobs, toilet handles, and don’t forget computer keyboards! Thanks so much.
on Sep 22nd, 2009 at 6:22 pm
Love LYSOL!!
on Sep 22nd, 2009 at 7:18 pm
One important way to fight germs is to frequently wash hands. Lysol is agreat product for fighting germs.
on Sep 22nd, 2009 at 7:22 pm
Use paper towels and more clean towels when someone gets sick so everyone doesn’t catch it.
on Sep 22nd, 2009 at 7:23 pm
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on Sep 22nd, 2009 at 7:23 pm
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on Sep 22nd, 2009 at 7:25 pm
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on Sep 22nd, 2009 at 8:11 pm
the best way to stop the spread of germs is lots of hand washing
on Sep 22nd, 2009 at 8:12 pm
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on Sep 22nd, 2009 at 8:23 pm
my best tip,wash wash wash your hands!
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on Sep 22nd, 2009 at 8:34 pm
wash your hands all the time, keep hand sanitizer with you when you can’t wash hands.
on Sep 22nd, 2009 at 10:21 pm
My best tip is lots of hand washing
on Sep 22nd, 2009 at 10:56 pm
I wiped down the door knobs, remote controls counters with a disinfecting wipe
on Sep 22nd, 2009 at 10:56 pm
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on Sep 22nd, 2009 at 10:57 pm
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on Sep 22nd, 2009 at 10:57 pm
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on Sep 22nd, 2009 at 10:57 pm
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on Sep 23rd, 2009 at 9:33 am
rajee,
Thanks.
Pat.
on Sep 23rd, 2009 at 9:34 am
rajee,
Glad for the following.
Pat.
on Sep 23rd, 2009 at 9:34 am
rajee,
Great.
Pat.
on Sep 23rd, 2009 at 9:34 am
rajee,
Good luck.
Pat.
on Sep 23rd, 2009 at 9:34 am
rajee,
Sensible.
Pat.
on Sep 23rd, 2009 at 9:35 am
DanV,
With soap.
Pat.
on Sep 23rd, 2009 at 9:35 am
susan smoaks,
Or wipes.
Pat.
on Sep 23rd, 2009 at 9:36 am
amy,
And carry wipes.
Pat.
on Sep 23rd, 2009 at 9:36 am
kathy pease,
Glad yoou’re following.
Pat.
on Sep 23rd, 2009 at 9:36 am
kathy pease,
But beware where you dry.
Pat.
on Sep 23rd, 2009 at 9:37 am
Gloria,
Great.
Pat.
on Sep 23rd, 2009 at 9:37 am
Gloria,
Welcome.
Pat.
on Sep 23rd, 2009 at 9:37 am
Gloria,
Hi.
Pat.
on Sep 23rd, 2009 at 9:37 am
Gloria,
Appreciate that.
Pat.
on Sep 23rd, 2009 at 9:38 am
Gloria,
Keeping busy.
Pat.
on Sep 23rd, 2009 at 9:38 am
Gloria,
Wash towels ofeen unlike the new push in hotels not to.
Pat.
on Sep 23rd, 2009 at 9:39 am
dawn
Lystol is an old, time tested favorite.
Pat.
on Sep 23rd, 2009 at 9:40 am
Andrea,
I wonder how it was named.
Pat.
on Sep 23rd, 2009 at 9:40 am
Pamela,
I always worry abouot the wires.
Pat.
on Sep 23rd, 2009 at 9:41 am
Rose,
We try to teach our kids that when they are little but….
Pat.
on Sep 23rd, 2009 at 9:41 am
Charity,
Hi.
Pat.
on Sep 23rd, 2009 at 9:41 am
Charity,
Welcome.
Pat.
on Sep 23rd, 2009 at 9:42 am
Barbara,
Glad to hear from you.
Pat.
on Sep 23rd, 2009 at 9:42 am
Barbara,
Thank you.
Pat.
on Sep 23rd, 2009 at 9:42 am
Barbara,
Appreciate your following.
Pat.
on Sep 23rd, 2009 at 9:42 am
Barbara,
Good luck.
Pat.
on Sep 23rd, 2009 at 9:43 am
Barbara,
Also individual wipes are great.
Pat.