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How To Avoid Contagious Infections Between Family Members?

I ve had sick family members. Sprayed a large amount of Lysol all around my home/cabinets, door knobs, large area rug, toilets, other surfaces. It s bedtime in my home. Is there enough fresh air to avoid any hazards of breathing in the chemicals? Our home is a little over 2000 square feet, with 9 foot high ceilings.
Mon, 15 Dec 2014
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First and foremost the best technique to avoid infections is "HAND-WASHING" with soap(Either medicated or non-medicated). You can learn seven steps of hand-washing from internet or other sources. Try to keep the sick member isolated in separate room. Do not let too much crowding in the room. Limit the movement. Whoever enter the room before and after must strictly wash hand or use sanitizers. Masks on nose can also be used by everyone including patient. Do not spread large volumes of lysol all around. You can use 2% chlorhexidine for mopping the surfaces which is more user friendly.Laundary the patients clothes after properly submerging in antiseptic solution. Remember these basic practices and stay healthy. All the best!!
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How To Avoid Contagious Infections Between Family Members?

Thanks for your query at HCM! First and foremost the best technique to avoid infections is HAND-WASHING with soap(Either medicated or non-medicated). You can learn seven steps of hand-washing from internet or other sources. Try to keep the sick member isolated in separate room. Do not let too much crowding in the room. Limit the movement. Whoever enter the room before and after must strictly wash hand or use sanitizers. Masks on nose can also be used by everyone including patient. Do not spread large volumes of lysol all around. You can use 2% chlorhexidine for mopping the surfaces which is more user friendly.Laundary the patients clothes after properly submerging in antiseptic solution. Remember these basic practices and stay healthy. All the best!!