It seems every year we hear on the news how the upcoming cold and flu season is going to be worse than the year before. Cold and flu season can range from October to February and usually peaks between December and February. Why not start getting your family into habits that will help protect them now?

It’s never too early to get your kids started in developing healthy practices around the home. With back- to-school right around the corner it will be even more important to have the whole family involved in protecting the house from germs they are being exposed to. Cleaning the house regularly keeps these germs at bay and goes a long way to preventing kids from catching the cold and flu.

 What chores can kids do to help?

There are plenty of activities that kids can do no matter what age group they fall in. One of the simplest yet most effective activities that can be done at any age is wiping high touch points with a disinfectant. Areas such as door knobs, light switches, handles, and counters should be cleaned and disinfected regularly to cut down on germs. Beyond this simple task, here is a list of other activities children can do to help:

• Vacuuming
• Mopping hard surface floors
• Empty trash and wipe down trash cans
• Washing hands regularly – Proper Hand Washing Techniques
• Wash, wipe down, and vacuum family car
• Dusting
• Cleaning and disinfecting bathrooms and kitchens
• Disinfecting of cell phones – Tips on Disinfecting Your Cell Phone

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