Archive for October 10, 2009
Toilet
The toilet can be a depository of bacteria and viruses from feces. Cover the toilet when flushing to keep germs from being propelled to other nearby surfaces such as toothbrushes. This is especially important whenever someone is suffering from diarrhea or vomiting. Scrub the inside of the bowl several times a week. Do not forget to disinfect the seat, rim, lid and the flush handle, which is frequently touched.
Wipe away germs and viruses….
Floor
The floor can be a repository of germs. Mop your floor using a solution. See to it that the room has been aired out before bringing back your baby. Also ensure that your baby’s playing mat is clean and uncontaminated by wiping it with a solution regularly.
Pet areas
Pet’s can’t be expected to wash their own little paws whenever they come from outside and can easily carry germs inside the home. Regularly sanitize the surfaces and objects that they come into contact with using this kind of solution. Pay special attention to the floor if you have babies and little children. Keep their litter trays, cages, feeding areas and feeding equipment clean using this kind of solution?
Kitchen sink
The kitchen sink may have 100,000 times more germs than your bathroom. In the drain alone, more than 500,000 bacteria live within a single square inch. Keep the sink area clean especially after handling raw food. Scrub the basin along with the faucet and handles regularly.
Home care and you
There are a many adult children go through a feeling of isolation as they take on the responsibility of caring for aging parents. They feel that the responsibility rests entirely on them, that it’s a job they need to do completely by themselves.
Nothing could be further from the truth, considering how the task and responsibility of care giving can be quite overwhelming for everyone concerned. Caring for any loved one cannot and will never be a one person job.
Here are some pointers to keep in mind as you parent your own parents and experience the cycle of life coming full circle.
1. Acknowledge that you need help.
2. Make it a family affair
3. List down your care giving tasks
4. Think safety
5. Stay ahead
6. Have some quiet time