Things You'll Need:
- Antibacterial spray or disinfectant
- Hand sanitizers
- Common sense
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Step 1
Know Where the Germs Are
Many people don't know that most germs reside on surfaces such as table tops, desks and sinks. Fact is, studies have shown that the desktop in your office probably has a higher concentration of germs than the bathroom floor. Why? Bathrooms are cleaned nightly. Desktops are not. -
Step 2
Use Disinfectant Sprays for Surfaces
Use a good disinfectant or antibacterial spray on surfaces occasionally, wait a few seconds (recommended: 30 seconds) and wipe clean. Regular all purpose cleaners who don't say they kill germs don't kill germs. You're probably only pushing them around with that stuff. How often? A couple of times a week for your desktop, very often on kitchen counter tops. Little known fact: sprays intended for surfaces do not work in the air. You're spraying in the bathroom only masks odor; it doesn't kill airborne germs. -
Step 3
Wash Your Hands Often
That means after every time you use the bathroom. Some people use the paper towel to re-open the door as a precaution against those who don't do this. Use your common sense. An elbow might work just as well. -
Step 4
Sneeze into the Crook of Your Elbow
If you catch that sneeze in your hands you are more likely to spread it around. -
Step 5
Use Hand Sanitizers in the Office
Especially after shaking other people's hands. It kills germs between hand washing. Note that the main active ingredient in these products is alcohol, similar to many spray disinfectants. -
Step 6
Keep Your Hands Away
Don't go near your mucous membranes in your nose, eyes or mouth. This is how most colds and flu are introduced to your body.
