The flu season is hitting hard this year, and while we can’t live in a bubble, we can change how we interact with the world around us. Staying healthy requires a combination of good habits, internal wellness, and the right antimicrobial tools.
Here are our top tips for staying healthy this winter.
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1. The “Entryway Rule”: Wash Hands Immediately
The most common way germs and viruses enter your home is on your skin. From your skin, they get to your body from touching your eyes, nose and mouth – something we do dozens of times a day without realising. Make it a strict rule for yourself and your family: the moment you walk through the door, go straight to the sink.
- The Technique: Use warm water and a hand wash. Lather all over hands and scrub for at least 20 seconds, focusing on fingernails and the backs of your hands.
- Why it works: This creates a “clean zone” in your home, preventing germs from hitching a ride onto your furniture, remote controls, or kitchen counters.
2. Protection on the Move: Public Transport Safety
Commuting is often the weakest link in our hygiene chain. From train poles to buttons on buses, public transport is a high-traffic zone for viruses.
- The Solution: Since you can’t always access a sink, use a long-lasting hand sanitizer before boarding public transport.
- The No-Germs Advantage: While traditional alcohol sanitizers stop working the moment they dry, No-Germs provides residual protection. This means if you touch another surface five minutes later, your hands are still defended by an active antimicrobial barrier.
3. Don’t Forget the “High-Touch” Surfaces
We often clean our floors but forget our door handles. Flu viruses can live on hard surfaces for up to 24 hours.
- Target Areas: Use a surface sanitizer on door handles, light switches, fridge handles, and toilet seats twice a day.
- Tech Tip: Don’t forget your smartphone! It is one of the dirtiest objects we touch. A quick wipe with a sanitizer-safe cloth can significantly reduce your risk.
4. Manage Your Environment: Hydration and Humidity
Viruses thrive in cold, dry air, and so do the symptoms of the flu.
- Stay Hydrated: Drinking plenty of liquids helps keep your mucous membranes moist, which acts as your body’s first natural line of defense against inhaled viruses.
- Use a Humidifier: Indoor heating dries out the air. A humidifier helps keep nasal passages moist and can help reduce the spread of airborne viruses.
5. The Alcohol-Free Benefit for Winter Skin
Frequent washing and sanitizing in winter often lead to cracked, bleeding skin, which actually makes it easier for germs to enter your system.
- Switch to Alcohol-Free: By using an alcohol-free sanitizer like No-Germs, you protect your skin’s natural moisture barrier while still eliminating 99.99% of germs. It’s the smarter way to stay safe without the “winter itch.”
Don’t Wait Until You’re Feeling Under the Weather. Take control of your home’s hygiene today. Our Winter packs that include all the necessary basics – hand wash, hand sanitizer and surface sanitizer.
