The biggest way to stay safe from germs is to wash your hands frequently. The CDC recommends washing your hands before, during, and after preparing food, before and after eating, after using the bathroom, before and after caring for a sick person, after changing diapers or helping someone else use the toilet, after sneezing, after coughing, after blowing your nose, after touching trash, and after touching — or picking up after — an animal.
And when you wash your hands is as important as how you do so. The CDC says to use warm or cold water, lather up for at least 20 seconds (being sure to wash the backs of your hands and between your fingers), and rinse well. Use a clean towel or air dry when you're done.
To keep your home, office, and other surfaces clean, using disinfectants like Lysol, disinfectant wipes, and bleach prevents germs from surviving long enough to get you sick. If you're cooking, be sure to read labels carefully and avoid cross-contamination. Be well!
