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Your Home,
Not Your Cold

When you’re sick, sharing a living space can be tricky, whether it’s with roommates, a spouse, or kids. From the kitchen to the bathroom, there are many things to consider so you avoid spreading germs and getting others sick.

Learn these easy tips that you can do next time you get sick.

All Doorknobs & Surfaces:

Regularly use sanitizing wipes on all doorknobs and surfaces to keep commonly touched places germ free.

Bathroom

Tip: If you have an extra bathroom, reserve it for the sick individual in your home.

Towel Rack: Use separate hand towels since moisture can breed germs.

Toothbrush Holder: Put a cap on your toothbrush so it doesn’t touch anyone else’s, then replace your toothbrush when you feel better.

Sink: Wash your hands after blowing your nose, sneezing, or coughing so you don’t infect the things you touch.

Toilet Seat: Put the lid down prior to flushing because water sprayed in the air can spread germs.

Kitchen

Refrigerator: Open and close the door by grabbing the dishtowel. Wash it periodically with your laundry.

Sink: Don’t let dirty dishes build up in the sink since germs can stick to them.

Counter: Be mindful of coughing near food that’s sitting out. Airborne germs can stick to it.

Living Room

*Tip: If you have a den, make that the “sick room.”

Coffee Table: Don’t leave dirty dishes or used tissues out since they can accidentally be touched.

TV Remote: Use hand sanitizer before holding the remote as others may handle it throughout the day.

Couch: To keep germs to yourself, use your own blanket to get comfy with and not one used by everyone else in the house.

Bedroom

Bed: If you share a bed, change your sheets as often as possible as they collect sweat and dead skin throughout the night. Pillowcases should also be changed every day.

Humidifier: A cool-mist can help slow or prevent the spread of germs.

Basket: Discard used tissues in a closed wastebasket so germs are kept under wraps.

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