Cleaning routine when someone is sick

[Biffybiffster]

I have two sick kids at home today, and I was wondering what everyone does to try and keep the bugs at bay? < vom

[ItsNiceItsDifferentItsUnusual]

I wash my hands constantly in hot water + soap. Wash bedding + towels on a hot wash if they’ve been....contaminated 🤢

[Biffybiffster]

The bedding hasn't been contaminated, but I'm wondering if I should wash it anyway

[ItsNiceItsDifferentItsUnusual]

I would tbh, when it comes to vomiting bugs

[Biffybiffster]

I think you're right, I'm going to do it now

[Anatidae]

Hand hygiene -make sure you’re using the correct technique and for long enough

Towels and bedsheets on a hot wash as needed

Toothbrushes scalded in hot water and kept away from uninflected family members brushes (ditto cups/plates, wash hot.)

Wipe down door handles/light switch/door frame if they use that to open/taps/flush on the loo with isopropanol type disinfectant. Also any hard surfaces that are contaminated

[letsdolunch321]

Wash door handles, toilet flusher handle, taps, remote controls. Anything the dc are touching.


Wishing them well soon and hope the getms don't follow all around the house

[Biffybiffster]

Thanks, I'm going to be on a cleaning mission now. Hope it's not too late