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Laundry after stomach bug

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BeckyBoo16 · 14/10/2023 21:22

Hi all, my DS is 16 months and has caught his first proper (projectile) sickness bug. I’ve rinsed all the things with sick on with the shower to get the bits off and put them on a 60 degree wash with antibacterial laundry cleanser.
He was sick on the sofa and rug which I’ve sprayed lots with dettol and wiped with a wet cloth. Is there anything else I need to be doing??

I’m terrified of sick and now feeling sick myself so any advice welcome to get rid of the germs!

thanks

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cwigley · 14/10/2023 21:26

Door handles, light switches & phones. They're the things I try to keep on top of when D&V is in the house. Oh, don't forget the the loo flush button/handle etc.

AnotherCountryMummy · 14/10/2023 21:26

Don't leave any water bottles or cups in his reach (that aren't his, obviously). I came a cropper with this when my son drank from my bottle.

Maybe sanitise the shower handles/switch in case you had any germs on your hands from the bedding.

Just keep hand washing and try not to kiss him too much.

Good luck!

BeckyBoo16 · 15/10/2023 00:16

Just to add, should I be cleaning all of his toys? He’s basically touched every single one!

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Morewineplease10 · 15/10/2023 00:45

I think germs die after 24 hours? Google... it tells you.

Just wash your hands lots - and his!

user1471505356 · 16/10/2023 09:29

It is likely a virus Winter Vomiting Bug will die quickly.

Theunamedcat · 16/10/2023 09:30

Just throw lots of soapy water at it

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