In families, transmission of infection can occur at any time, especially when family members are in close contact with each other. Preventing family infection not only helps to protect the health of each family member, but also reduces the financial burden and psychological pressure caused by illness. Here are some practical home hygiene tips to help you effectively prevent infections in your home.
1. Maintain good personal hygiene
Wash your hands
frequently
Hand washing is the simplest and most effective way to prevent infection. Make sure you wash your hands at the following times:
Before
eating and preparing food
After
using the toilet When I
came back from the
trip When
taking care of a patient
Wash your hands with soap and running water. Scrub your palms, the back of your hands, between your fingers, and between your nails for at least 20 seconds. When hand washing is not possible, alcohol-based hand sanitizers can be used as an alternative.
Maintain respiratory hygiene
When coughing or sneezing, use paper towels or elbows to avoid spreading germs to people around you. Used tissues should be discarded immediately and washed in time. If you have cold, flu and other symptoms, try to avoid contact with other members of the family and use separate utensils and towels.
2. Keep the household environment clean
Clean
regularly
Domestic spaces should be cleaned regularly, especially kitchens, bathrooms and public areas. Use disinfectant to clean frequently touched surfaces such as door handles, switches, faucets, etc.
Use a suitable cleaning agent
Choose a cleaner suitable for different surfaces, especially in the kitchen and bathroom to use disinfectant to kill bacteria and viruses. Make sure to follow the product instructions to properly use and dilute the cleaner.
Keep the room ventilated
Open windows
regularly to maintain indoor air circulation and reduce the accumulation of pathogens. Especially in winter and in the season with poor air circulation, more attention should be paid to ventilation.
Replace cleaning tools
regularly
Cleaning tools (such as sponges, mops, rags, etc.) Should be replaced and cleaned regularly to avoid becoming a breeding ground for bacteria and viruses. Do not use the same cloth to clean different areas, especially in the kitchen and bathroom.
3. Manage the health
of family members
Monitor health status
Regularly monitor the health of family members. If someone has symptoms such as cold, cough and fever, he should seek medical treatment in time and take appropriate quarantine measures to avoid infecting other members.
Enhance immunity
Enhance the immunity of family members
through balanced diet, moderate exercise and adequate sleep. Foods should be rich in vitamin C, zinc and other nutrients, such as fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts and whole grains.
Vaccinate
regularly
Ensure that family members are vaccinated according to the national immunization plan, especially influenza vaccine, pneumonia vaccine and other age-appropriate vaccines, so as to reduce the risk of infection.
4. Proper diet and kitchen hygiene
Food handling hygiene
Wash hands before and after
handling food. Store and handle raw and cooked food separately to prevent cross contamination. Make sure the food is adequately cooked and avoid eating expired or spoiled food.
Pay attention to drinking water safety
Drink clean water and try to use boiled or bottled water, especially when traveling. For tap water, if you are worried, you can use a filter to purify it.
Clean kitchen
regularly
The kitchen is a breeding ground for bacteria and should be cleaned and disinfected regularly, including stoves, countertops, refrigerators and kitchen utensils. Don’t put dirty things in the kitchen and keep the environment clean and tidy.
Fifth, cultivate good family habits
.
Educate family members
Popularize infection prevention knowledge
to family members, especially children, and educate them to develop good hygiene habits, such as washing hands frequently, covering coughing and sneezing with elbows, etc.
Maintain a healthy lifestyle
Promote family members to form healthy living habits, such as regular work and rest, moderate exercise, and maintain a happy mood, which help to improve the body’s resistance.
Establish a good social distance
Especially in the period of high incidence of epidemics, proper social distancing can reduce the risk of infection. Try to avoid overcrowding at family gatherings or when receiving guests.
Six, the end
Through the above household hygiene techniques, we can greatly reduce the risk of infection and maintain the health of family members. Family is the harbor of our life. Protecting family health is not only related to every individual, but also to the happiness of every family. Actively take preventive measure, enhance health awareness, and strive to create a safe and healthy living environment. At any time, health is our most precious wealth. Let’s work together to build a healthy family.
