Headsets and Ear Buds<\/strong><\/h3>\nDon\u2019t share them if possible. These bacterial hot beds lock in hair fibers and sweat. In fact, after one hour of use germs can increase 700 times.<\/p>\n
What to do: Wipe them down weekly with an <\/em>alcohol-based swab<\/em><\/a>. If you have detachable silicone sleeves, remove and soak in lukewarm, soapy water for up to five minutes. \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/h3>\n
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Laptops and iPads <\/strong><\/h3>\nYour laptop or keyboard is 20,000 times dirtier than a toilet seat. And you\u2019re swiping, tapping, hitting, and resting your fingertips on these surfaces daily.<\/p>\n
What to do: Shake your device, very gently, loosening any food deposits and skin cells. Use an air dispenser, available in most office supply stores, and spray the keys. Wipe down fingerprints with a <\/em>microfiber smart cloth<\/em><\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\nCoffee Stations and Water Coolers <\/strong><\/h3>\nWhile your cleaning crew will disinfect door handles, countertops, and garbage cans, it\u2019s also best to opt for disposable, environmentally friendly paper cups. A study by Charles Gerba, Ph.D.,<\/a> a microbiologist from the University of Arizona found that \u201c20 percent of office cups [mugs] contain coliform bacteria, which is related to fecal contamination.\u201d<\/p>\nWhat to do: Wash your hands after visiting the bathroom. The trick is to scrub them dislodging organisms from the surface. Do this for a recommended 40 to 45 seconds for proper cleansing. Apply hand sanitizer throughout the day to decrease chances of picking up microbes. \u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\nNutrition in the Kitchen<\/strong><\/h3>\nEmployees struggle with poor eating habits when confined to the office according to a recent survey<\/a>. A reported 44 percent of workers grab healthier options, more so, when working from home.<\/p>\nWhat to do: To prevent the spread of cold and flu viruses, make room in the budget for anti-inflammatory food and beverages. Some of the most potent options include yogurt, dark chocolate, ginseng and green teas, apples, and green vegetables.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\nWondering how long common germs can survive on your surfaces?<\/h4>\n\n- Cold virus: usually no longer than 24 hours.<\/li>\n
- Flu virus<\/a>: remains on hard surfaces for 24 hours.<\/li>\n
- Stomach virus: Salmonella<\/a> can live for 1-4 hours. Norovirus<\/a> can live up to two weeks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Stop the Sniffles for Good. Make a D.I.Y. Disinfectant. <\/strong><\/h3>\nDisinfecting should always proceed cleaning. An easy way to remember this is \u2018C\u2019 before \u2018D\u2019 – Cleaning before Disinfecting.<\/a> A concentrated sanitizer stops 99.9% of bacteria and viruses on hard and non-porous surfaces. Your dust rag or sponge, alone, can\u2019t<\/em> do that.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
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These fixes instead of a trip to the doctor or pharmacist make for a \u201cclean\u201d bill of health. Even Old Man Winter can\u2019t compete with that.<\/p>\n
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Laptops and iPads <\/strong><\/h3>\nYour laptop or keyboard is 20,000 times dirtier than a toilet seat. And you\u2019re swiping, tapping, hitting, and resting your fingertips on these surfaces daily.<\/p>\n
What to do: Shake your device, very gently, loosening any food deposits and skin cells. Use an air dispenser, available in most office supply stores, and spray the keys. Wipe down fingerprints with a <\/em>microfiber smart cloth<\/em><\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\nCoffee Stations and Water Coolers <\/strong><\/h3>\nWhile your cleaning crew will disinfect door handles, countertops, and garbage cans, it\u2019s also best to opt for disposable, environmentally friendly paper cups. A study by Charles Gerba, Ph.D.,<\/a> a microbiologist from the University of Arizona found that \u201c20 percent of office cups [mugs] contain coliform bacteria, which is related to fecal contamination.\u201d<\/p>\nWhat to do: Wash your hands after visiting the bathroom. The trick is to scrub them dislodging organisms from the surface. Do this for a recommended 40 to 45 seconds for proper cleansing. Apply hand sanitizer throughout the day to decrease chances of picking up microbes. \u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\nNutrition in the Kitchen<\/strong><\/h3>\nEmployees struggle with poor eating habits when confined to the office according to a recent survey<\/a>. A reported 44 percent of workers grab healthier options, more so, when working from home.<\/p>\nWhat to do: To prevent the spread of cold and flu viruses, make room in the budget for anti-inflammatory food and beverages. Some of the most potent options include yogurt, dark chocolate, ginseng and green teas, apples, and green vegetables.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\nWondering how long common germs can survive on your surfaces?<\/h4>\n\n- Cold virus: usually no longer than 24 hours.<\/li>\n
- Flu virus<\/a>: remains on hard surfaces for 24 hours.<\/li>\n
- Stomach virus: Salmonella<\/a> can live for 1-4 hours. Norovirus<\/a> can live up to two weeks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Stop the Sniffles for Good. Make a D.I.Y. Disinfectant. <\/strong><\/h3>\nDisinfecting should always proceed cleaning. An easy way to remember this is \u2018C\u2019 before \u2018D\u2019 – Cleaning before Disinfecting.<\/a> A concentrated sanitizer stops 99.9% of bacteria and viruses on hard and non-porous surfaces. Your dust rag or sponge, alone, can\u2019t<\/em> do that.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
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These fixes instead of a trip to the doctor or pharmacist make for a \u201cclean\u201d bill of health. Even Old Man Winter can\u2019t compete with that.<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n While your cleaning crew will disinfect door handles, countertops, and garbage cans, it\u2019s also best to opt for disposable, environmentally friendly paper cups. A study by Charles Gerba, Ph.D.,<\/a> a microbiologist from the University of Arizona found that \u201c20 percent of office cups [mugs] contain coliform bacteria, which is related to fecal contamination.\u201d<\/p>\n What to do: Wash your hands after visiting the bathroom. The trick is to scrub them dislodging organisms from the surface. Do this for a recommended 40 to 45 seconds for proper cleansing. Apply hand sanitizer throughout the day to decrease chances of picking up microbes. \u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Employees struggle with poor eating habits when confined to the office according to a recent survey<\/a>. A reported 44 percent of workers grab healthier options, more so, when working from home.<\/p>\n What to do: To prevent the spread of cold and flu viruses, make room in the budget for anti-inflammatory food and beverages. Some of the most potent options include yogurt, dark chocolate, ginseng and green teas, apples, and green vegetables.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Disinfecting should always proceed cleaning. An easy way to remember this is \u2018C\u2019 before \u2018D\u2019 – Cleaning before Disinfecting.<\/a> A concentrated sanitizer stops 99.9% of bacteria and viruses on hard and non-porous surfaces. Your dust rag or sponge, alone, can\u2019t<\/em> do that.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n These fixes instead of a trip to the doctor or pharmacist make for a \u201cclean\u201d bill of health. Even Old Man Winter can\u2019t compete with that.<\/p>\nCoffee Stations and Water Coolers <\/strong><\/h3>\n
Nutrition in the Kitchen<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Wondering how long common germs can survive on your surfaces?<\/h4>\n
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