The holidays were so busy this year that I found it impossible to keep up with my cleaning schedule. We’ve also had some crazy weather here in VA, so my kids have been stuck indoors for the past few weeks, which always seem to bring all my chores to a screaming halt. To top it all off, my poor kids have been sick on and off with all the nasty viruses and bugs the winter months bring. I feel like we have been stuck inside a germ-infested house for the past month and I am ready for spring!
To free myself from the “stuck inside blues”, I needed a plan. Last week I began my new cleaning schedule. Having a schedule helps me gain control over my household chores and motivates me. The schedule suggests doing 15 minute “mini cleans” throughout the day. I love this “mini clean” concept but with my 9-month-old baby in tow, it isn’t always easy to maneuver him, a spray bottle and a roll of paper towels even for that short amount of time. I’ve considered using baby wipes but they are not a disinfectant and, especially during cough and cold season, disinfecting is an important part of my cleaning routine.These wipes are amazing! They are so convenient and don’t require a spray bottle; all you have to do is grab a wipe and begin cleaning. These wipes clean and disinfect at the same time. They kill up to 99.9% of germs including viruses that cause colds and flu and are also effective against bacteria like Staph, Salmonella and E. Coli. Since they are disposable, the wipes don’t spread bacteria like sponges and rags can do. Clorox Disinfecting Wipes have a unique drying formula so you can use them on multiple surfaces including: glass, mirrors and metal. You can clean your entire house with these wipes and it is amazing how much you can clean in 15 minutes when you have everything you need in one container. Thanks to Clorox Disinfecting Wipes, I have been on a germ-busting mission this past week. I have used them to clean my counters, my bathroom, the baby’s high chair, doorknobs, windows, toys and electronics. Honestly, I have used these wipes to clean just about everything inside my home and inside my car. (Please don’t forget your car; I had no idea just how dirty mine was!) I am looking forward to continuing my cleaning regimen in the New Year as well as keeping my kids and family healthy with the help of Clorox Disinfecting Wipes.
What are your tips and tricks for a flu-free winter? Tell me in the comments for a chance to win a $100 Visa Gift Card.
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To help prevent colds and flu I like to take zinc and vitamin c, and just keep my hands clean. Staying out of large crowds and help greatly, if you can do this.
Handwashing for at LEAST 30 seconds!! Extra Vitamin C and A. Keeping hands away from face (nose, mouth and eyes particularly). Cleaning doorknobs, faucets, etc with germ-busting ingredients.
We try to avoid busy shopping days and heavy crowds. We also try to stay away from sick people as much as possible, and we use hand sanitizer in the car & everywhere else we go, and then of course everybody washes their hands when we come home. I also have my 8 & 9 year old daughters going around the house once a week wiping down the remotes, light switches, doorknobs, telephone and anything else they can think of with Clorox wipes.
Handwashing is the most effective thing to prevent spread of germs. The wipes also do a great job on surfaces. Don’t forget the phone!
We get flu shots, take a lot of vitamins and wash our hands often.
tweet–https://twitter.com/mami2jcn/status/428243407526305792
Frequent hand washing and when I clean with Clorox Wipes I always make sure that I wipe down doorknobs, phones, remote controls and light switches.
I take Clorox Wipes every time we travel and stay in hotels…as soon as we check in, I get out the wipes and wipe everything down from the door knobs to the light switches, every where people place their hands…and even the hair dryer!…and the room always smells so fresh when i am finished!…
My tips for a flu free winter are to wash your hands a lot, use Clorox wipes on shopping carts, steering wheel, door knobs and tv remotes. Also get plenty of sleep and take a lot of vitamin C and avoid crowds.
We take daily vitamins and we try to wash our hands every time we walk in the door.
I really believe in Vitamin D3 2000iu a day. Plus I try to wash/wipe hands frequently and after leaving stores.
we wash hands often and take vitamins
https://twitter.com/ElenaIstomina/status/428338413062725632
I am a nurse…. we wash, wash, and rewash our hands!
Lots and lots of handwashing.
For a flu free winter we wash our hands a lot; and with hot water for about 30 seconds at a time to ensure germs are killed.
Thanks for the chance to win!
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I am a believer in zinc tablet at he first sign of illness. I try o stay out of crowd. Wash hand constantly. And disinfect surfaces.
https://twitter.com/sodahoney/status/428581803801075712
getting the flu shot
We use disinfecting wipes on grocery cart handles and keep our hands clean.
We wash our hands and eat healthy foods.
We try to use our vaporizer so the air around us stays moist. It helps beat germs!
I keep a container of Clorox wipes in my car for quick spills, and to keep my steering wheel and the backseats germ free.
keeping the house clean, lots of fresh air and sunshine when we can get it pryfamily5@gmail.com
tweeted https://twitter.com/pryfamily5/status/428954534249893888 pryfamily5@gmail.com
I LOVE CLOROX WIPES!!! I should own stock in them!! I carry a big container in each car, have one in just about every room of the house AND keep a wipe packet in my purse and diaper bag! I am a huge germaphobe, we wash hands constantly, use hand sanitizer/wipes while out. anything that can be washed in the dishwasher does and in between those washes I wipe toys and such down with Clorox wipes or spray them down with Clorox anywhere! I am not a fan of germs!!!
lots of sleep, water, essential oils, and wiping surfaces!
I tweeted too https://twitter.com/jessrwarfield/status/428989402379845632
We try to avoid the outside world as much as possible during flu season! We also use disinfecting wipes a lot when we’re out
demureprincess7(at)gmail(dot)com
Eat healthy, take Vitamin C & wash your hands often!
Wash hands, healthy food and washing sheets a little more frequently!
Lots of hand washing & sanitizing, constantly!
Plenty of handwashing and get good quality sleep.
Best tip is to hand wash frequently and I do use a lot of Clorox wipes!
tweeted: https://twitter.com/KerryBishop/status/429312066369769473
Try to keep busy surfaces clean, wash your hands a lot and get a flu shot!
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I posted a tweet too: https://twitter.com/AnnaZed/status/429391034540650496
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We wash hands frequently and drink a lot of water
tcarolinep at gmail dot com
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My tips for a flu free winter are to wash your hands a lot, use Clorox wipes on shopping carts, door knobs get plenty of rest and get a flu shot.
https://twitter.com/susan1215/status/429688919890747394
I try to use my own pen in public, I wear my gloves a lot in public, and I wash my hands every time I get into my car.
We wash our hands frequently, sanitize carts before touching and always use paper towels to touch door knobs in public places. I also sanitize my children’s hands before eating or touching their faces when out. We also take vitamins to try to maintain health.
Tweeted
https://twitter.com/mummytotwoboys1/status/429758214989565952
SLEEP, SLEEP & more sleep. I also try to wash my hands every chance I get
keeping the house clean really helps. I make sure my family wash our hand often and that helps too. Love Clorox wipes and how easy they are to use.
amy [at] utry [dot] it
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We are always cleaning the main family areas of the house to ensure that germs don’t spread, plus we take preventative medicine when we feel a little tickle in our throats or a sniffle!
I have my children wash their hands often. A flu shot is a must.
My tips are an annual flu shot, plenty of sleep, eat healthy, wash hands frequently and stay away from sick people.
Get my flu shot.
I am constantly wiping down all the surfaces in my house and car with Clorox wipes. I use them so much I leave them out on the counter in my kitchen and have covered it with a contact paper that matches the black & white theme. 🙂
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I use Clorox wipes EVERY.SINGLE.DAY. From countertops to cell phones, everything gets a daily wipe down – especially during cold & flu season!
Flu shots and lots of vitamin C!
chambanachik(at)gmail(dot)com
We take extra Vitamin C and zinc at the first hint of getting sick. I also get a flu shot… thanks for a chance to win! kmassman gmail
We keep a container of Clorox under every sink and also in the car. Have to keep wiping those germs away!
I am constantly washing hands.
Handiwipes are in the proper places through the house.
I’m mostly a homebody, yet I was sick back to back last year, with everything from strep throat and sinus infections to the common cold and flu. It’s common knowledge to disinfect and wash hands regularly, but most don’t mention the doors, carts, and items that we touch while we’re out in the stores. No telling who is sick and have touched these things. This is how we’re mostly introduced to others’ germs. Some of us might even go somewhere to eat after we’re done shopping, yet haven’t washed our hands beforehand. So, that’s why I now bring hand sanitizer with me. I also wash, wash, wash my hands while in public, especially before I eat something. 🙂
Wash your hands frequently.
My family and I wash our hands often and when out of the house, we bring along wipes to also wash our hands.
I tweeted: https://twitter.com/peg42/status/432619024338272256
Herbal Spring tonics are not just for spring, in case you’re wondering! Check out information on Milk Thistle, Dandelion and burdock over the internet. Keep your body going strong.
wash hands, sanitizer, sneeze or cough in arms
tvollowitz at aol dot com
We use sanitizing wipes and wash hands often.
I try not to open any doors with my bare hands. If no one is there to open the door for me, I usually use part of my sleeve to open it. I also wash my hands often.
I wash my hands frequently.
I wash my hand a lot.
austma7@aol.com
Lots of water, sleep, vitamins and a flu shot!
elysesw@aol.com
I use a lot of antibacterial products, especially before going into stores. Lots of Lysol and Clorox wipes.
I wash my hands all the time as a health care professional and always wash fruits/vegetables before I eat them.
We keep germx on hand, and we wash our hands often. sweepmorey at gmail dot com
tweeted https://twitter.com/mommysdizzy/status/432684302459867137 sweepmorey at gmail dot com
Get a flu shot, wash your hands with soap, cover your mouth when you cough/sneeze.
I got a flu shot, also try to get plenty of reset, drink plenty of liquids and wash hands more often
I am a big believer in using vitamin C.
To make sure you eat healthy year round so the flu wont hit you as hard and when you have the flu if you don’t eat you will feel better cause I have noticed when your sick the more you eat the more the body works overtime so you tend to feel sicker.. so eating is a no no ..
Get a flu shot, wipe surfaces, avoid crowds and keep hands washed.
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https://twitter.com/clc408/status/432868276498989057
Washing hands is so important! Eating a healthy, balanced diet is too.
Hand washing is always important! Make sure you dont over protect your kids so they do not have any immunity!! ky_grandma40@yahoo.com
We take vitamins daily. Washing hands is a must to keep those jerks at bay.
Don’t touch handrails to avoid germs.
Washing hands is a must as is disinfecting surfaces that many people touch like doorknobs and counter tops. Also, daily vitamins are a necessity.
My tips/tricks for a flu-free winter is to wash your hands often and avoid people who are sick. Thanks for the giveaway!
I tweeted: https://twitter.com/PinkyPuffins/status/432977469658779650
A flu shot and hand washing!
wash hands often get plenty of rest and get flu shots
Everyone at our house got the flu shot, I use Clorox wipes all the time all around the house, we take vitamins
and wash our hands all time.
keep the house and ourselves clean
GET A FLU SHOT & STAY AWAY FROM PEOPLE.
wash hands and drinks lots of water
https://twitter.com/HappyTina0115/status/433073022392479744
I disinfect everything,
We wash our hands a lot! We also try to take vitamins and eat healthy!
I try to stay away from crowds during cold and flu season- usually works 🙂
Hand washing and Vitamin c!
I eat well, take vitamin C and get enough rest.
frequent hand washing
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https://twitter.com/MelindaJoy926/status/433408640389611521
hand sanitizer is our tip. We have it in our diaper bag and ready to use at any minute
Just avoid all people. Stay inside
We do a lot of handwashing and wiping down with bleach wipes. thank you!
for a flu free winter, wash your hands often and stay away from sick people!
My biggest tip is a flu shot!! On top of that, washing my hands when I go out in public and when I get back home 🙂
Tweeted 🙂 – https://twitter.com/Enter_Now/status/433468964203532288
Eat lots of Vitamin C filled food. Wash hands often. Hydrate.
Sanitize, sanitize, sanitize. I am diligent about using Clorox spray and wipes to wipe down surfaces. We also keep hand sanitize in backpacks and in the car. Flu shot is always a good idea too 🙂
ashleygatewood1(at)yahoo(dot)com
https://twitter.com/shuggysmommy/status/435191184089051136
Handwashing, flu shots and Clorox.
lots of vitamin c
I try to make sure I wipe doorknobs, toilet handles, and cabinet knobs. They seem like a carrier for germs!
coriwestphal at msn dot com
Tweet: https://twitter.com/coriwestphal/status/435628811552428032
coriwestphal at msn dot com
I wash my hands a lot, actually I think too much. And I use Lysol wipes throughout the house.
Most important – regular hand washing & keep your hands away from your face.
Thank you.
Tweeted https://twitter.com/JalapenoMama/status/435758990559940609
we wash hands continuously!!
https://twitter.com/raggammuffin/status/435760757897064448
I encourage my sons’ to cover their mouths when sneezing and frequent hand washing
We get our flu shots as soon as possible and disinfect the house regularly
Constantly wash your hands for at least 20 seconds and scrub!
warm clothes and hand washing
https://twitter.com/purplelover04/status/436132658104766464
https://twitter.com/alexin919/status/436226712443949056
To prevent flus, I wash my hands often and use hand sanitizer.
hand sanitizer
Getting enough rest, using soap and water to wash hands and staying away from ill people if possible
We wash our hands a lot!
We wash our hands quite frequently and got our flu shots
thanks for the giveaway
I’m wipe all the time. I am scared to get sick.
frequent hand washing and i always get a flu shot every year
i posted a tweet:
https://twitter.com/bellows22/status/436735514301849600
We constantly wash our hands, and we drink tons of water.
Thank you for the nice giveaway!
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I tweeted this post;
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keep washing hands
We stay in a lot, best to reduce exposure as much as possible!
my tip is to try oil pulling to rid self of germs
We take our vitamins and clean daily!
Wash your hands and avoid touching your face!
I make home made Chicken soup with lots of onions and garlic in it which help to boost our immune systems. I wipe down door knobs, the keyboard and anything else that is touched on a daily basis to keep the germ spreading at a minimum. I keep a pan of water simmering on the back of the stove to keep moisture in the air.
we all drink lots of liquids and try to get outside as much as possible for some fresh air.
Keep your hands clean and away from your face, eat healthy and get enough sleep. A healthy body will kill off those germs for you.
I do extra cleaning and wash my hands more.
We eat right, get plenty of exercise and rest and keep hands cleaned!
Keep hands washed and make sure kids have good hand washing habits.
https://twitter.com/eaglesforjack/status/437308533483114497
Lots of vitamin C & wash hands frequently :o)
We make sure we stay on top of hand washing or using the antibacterial gel. I also make sure we take our vitamins daily!
tweeted https://twitter.com/pittsy82/status/437353343900340224
My best tip is for me and my family to CONSTANTLY wash our hands.
We encourage everyone to wash their hands frequently!
https://twitter.com/ardy22/status/437401459223572480
Keep your hands away from your face and mouth. Depsite always washing your hands you still will touch surfaces that other “non hand washers” have touched and TA DA, it begins.
My tip is to not forget to disinfect the doorknobs and toys.
We wash our hands a lot and disinfect often. I always like to carry hand sanitizer and disinfecting wipes with me just in case we need them
Tweeted the giveaway https://twitter.com/neiddy_ruiz/status/437483176366063616
My main tip is frequent hand washing and I try to avoid relatives and friends who are sick.
We stay hydrated, wash our hands, wipe down carts, and take our vitamins
demureprincess7(at)gmail(dot)com
We wash our hands a lot 🙂
i make sure i get those forgotten areas like door knobs and phones it can make a huge difference
get a flu shot every year
It’s all about the flu shot augmented with hand washing, hand sanitizing, changing clothes often if I have a cold (to decrease germ load) and vitamins/supplements.
ky2here at msn dot com
https://twitter.com/ky2here1/status/437687826356785152
ky2here at msn dot com
Stock up on Vitamin D.
Vitamin D is an essential nutrient that keeps the body functioning optimally, and especially supports the immune system.
I like to run an air purifier to suck harmful particles out of the air
https://twitter.com/klp1965/status/437702740836249600
Always a flu shot and eating a healthy diet.
we do lotssss of handwashing and go thru a lot of hand sanitizer
We wash hands, use hand sanitizer, do not touch face,eyes,nose,mouth if possible, and sneeze into elbow
we wash hands, and wipe down remotes and doorknobs with antibacterial wipes
flu-free winter—I avoid shopping unless I have to. I don’t ride the bus. Stay away from anyone that might be sick. Don’t go to the doctors…just some things I really do. If they sneeze behind me in a checkout lane, I scram to another. lol
https://twitter.com/lisagee1234/status/437766575488126977
my tips and tricks for a flu-free winter are staying indoors
First, and most important- my whole family gets the flu vaccine. We have 5 asthmatics in my immediate family, and influenza could be a killer.
I like to try to avoid crowds as much as possible during flu season. I carry hand sanitizer and wipes in my purse also.
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https://twitter.com/eswright18/status/437780089820815360
lots of hand washing
Make sure you wash your hands frequently
I use hand sanitizer constantly.
Washing hands with soap, getting plenty of sleep and drinking lots of water.
Thanks for the contest.
https://twitter.com/slehan/status/437818059844116480
I make sure to use Clorox wipes on areas that are most likely to have come in contact hands that carry germs. Door knobs, faucets and drawer pulls are some of the most likely places to have residual germs.
Tweet – https://twitter.com/willitara/status/437838870281854976
I think it is important to practice good hygiene to help prevent the flu. You should constantly wash your hands throughout the day and use Clorox Disinfecting wipes or hand sanitizer while you are on the run. I also believe that taking multivitamins and drinking lots of water helps to keep you healthy.
Frequent handwashing!
We have a bottle of hand sanitizer in every room of our house and I keep some in my purse as well. I also wipe stuff down with either bleach or antibacterial cleaner all the time. I also use the wipes at the grocery store to wipe down the handle of the cart.
Tweeted: https://twitter.com/MRSMEIER5627/status/437868540457000960
Getting the kids to keep there hands clean & covering coughs and sneezes. Of course cleaning too.
tweet https://twitter.com/hburmeister/status/437880818548355072
I use Clorox Anywhere Spray all over the house including doorknobs
Washing hands and keeping clean.
To prevent getting sick I eat tons of… garlic everyday!
It really helps! It’s a natural antibiotic.
we wash hands and keep hands off our faces.. we dont get flu shots here.. i havent had the flu in 23 years. i must be doing something right.
I use a lot of hand sanitizer
https://twitter.com/aes529/status/437958852948930560
Wash hands very frequently
I wish I had tips and tricks for preventing the Flu that I was sure worked, I do everything I can think of and still have gotten the flu each of the last 2 years whihc has turned into Pneumonia both times.
I tweeted https://twitter.com/2BeFitBy50/status/437962613285081089
we wash our hands constantly
My tips and tricks for a flu free winter are to wash hands every chance you get with hot water and anti-bacterial soap. Avoid touching your face. Eat lots of fresh fruits and veggies and exercise to keep your immune system working!
susansmoaks at gmail dot com
a lot of hand washing.
It may seem rude, but if I know a family member/friend that I have plans with is sick or has been sick, I will cancel plans with them until they are 100% better, even if they say they feel fine. Not worth the risk.
I tweeted here: https://twitter.com/MsTofuFairy/status/437971809703456769
Drink plenty of liquids that contain Vitamin C, eat healthy, Sanitize surfaces in y our home and carry hand sanitizer with you when you go out, get enough rest and stay home if you get sick.
clean toys every week with clorox bleach
we wash our hands a lot, keep door handles clean and vitamin c at the first sign of a cold.
We wash our hands frequently and sanitize surfaces that are touched all the time
https://twitter.com/mkjmc/status/438046953767960577
My tips are wash your hands alot and take vitamins.
https://twitter.com/thomasmurphy40/status/438049947678945281
Wash hands a lot.
https://twitter.com/joyq74/status/438057047796764672
I carry around hand sanitizer when I’m out.
I use disinfecting spray, we wash our hands often and take vitamins
tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com
tweet https://twitter.com/ChelleB36/status/438106177185251328
tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com
Wash hands often and use Clorox anywhere spray
We drink a lot of Orange juice to boost vitamin c intake
Tweeted – https://twitter.com/SheaBalentine/status/438135480312659968
Lots of hand washing!
Wash your hands a lot!
Washing hands , wiping surfaces, and definitely spraying doorknobs.
Lots of hand washing and also we have the wipes in the bag with us all the time!
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