“Another post about the coronavirus?”

Yes, yes – we know you’re probably sick of reading news about the coronavirus everywhere. However, amidst all the commotion, we have a responsibility to keep ourselves and others safe, so we thought we would share a few thoughts on it.

Home Care During the Coronavirus

If you want to keep your family safe during the coronavirus breakout, there are a lot of steps you can take in addition to your current precautions to keep everyone healthy. Here are some steps you can put in action to keep your home COVID-19-free and safe this flu season!

1.  Dusting & Surface Cleaning

The coronavirus is largely spread through the air, and those who are infected can easily infect others simply by coughing or sneezing. However, you don’t even need to have symptoms to be contagious – if you were unknowingly exposed to the virus, there’s a chance you could be carrying it.

All that said, illness isn’t just spread through direct contact with others. If you or anyone carries the illness (even without being infected), it can settle in surfaces. Make sure you take time to use a good surface cleaner and dusting spray and get every area you usually neglect – window blinds, high shelfs, atop the fridge, etc.

2.  Cosmetics & Toiletries

It’s not a bad idea to buy some extra cosmetics. Buy a couple new, cheap contact cases and make sure you are swapping your contact solution out every night. All news advises people to avoid touching their eyes and face – if you have too, why not make sure you are taking every precaution at morning and night to keep all your cosmetics and toiletries clean?

It may also be worth it to buy a pack of additional tooth brushes and swap them out weekly over the upcoming month.

3.  Clothing

When we talk about “carrying the coronavirus but not infected”, a lot of it is carried on your clothing. If you are in a building with another infected person, respiratory droplets (eww) can easily land and cling to your clothing. You come home and bring that into your house.

During the coronavirus outbreak, it’s smart to keep your home clean and COVID-19 free by washing all your clothes after being out for the day! Rather than swapping clothing out in the morning, change right before you leave for work and after you come home. Avoid re-wearing anything you don’t need to!

Wrapping It Up

There you have it! A few tips to keep you and your family safe during the coronavirus outbreak. It’s just about being cautious and responsible when necessary and taking a few steps for the safety and health of you, your spouse, and kids! Think Smart and stay safe!