Being sick or caring for your sick baby is not fun at all. The worst part is trying to do both simultaneously. You can easily set off illnesses and prevent accidents from taking place by knowing the important places you should always keep clean to ensure the health and safety of your baby.
Getting the germs off areas in your home is a crucial step to prevent illnesses from attacking your innocent kid. One of the best options is through household cleaning as it gets rid of germs from every surface and sweeps them away. So, where to start doing the cleaning?
Here are the 6 most Common Places
1. Bathroom
Unavoidably, the bathroom is one of the most-germ filled areas in the house. Thus, ensure to clean the floor, sink, counter and toilet. Be especially attentive in your cleaning task if one of your family members has been sick with diarrhea or vomiting, as some stomach illnesses are rougher to kill than common viruses such as flu and cold.
2. Kitchen
Food-borne illnesses are always present, so it is highly necessary to take special care and attention of the surfaces in the kitchen. Wipe down kitchen sinks and surfaces regularly using a disinfectant. Also, disinfect or clean counters instantly after preparing fish, poultry or raw meat. It is also a good idea to clean your kitchen floor every day.
3. Bedroom
Since babies spend most of their night in the bed, you will want that place to be healthy and safe. It is recommended to wash sheets in hot or warm water. Do this once a week. Crib sheets require recurrent changing since they inclined to be covered with all forms of leaks, drool, dribbles and spills. Discourage your cats or dogs from sharing the bed with your child as their hairy coats can harbor allergens, germs and fleas.
4. Living Room
Babies are logically curious and reach for anything they see. Therefore, be careful and wary of the bits and pieces from the carpet or floor in your living room. Store things properly and clean floors on a daily basis.
5. Backyard or Private Grounds
Children love playing outside, so it is important to keep a healthy environment all the time. Remove items that have fallen on your backyard or private ground where there could be cigarette butts, dog poop or other garbage. These are not germs as such, but they’re not healthy for your baby.
6. In the Car
Clean the inside of your car to ensure a healthy surface not only for your baby, but for the whole family members as well. Never leave him unattended in your car and develop good, safe car habits. Pay attention to the car temperature as it can reach hazardously high levels in just a shorter time period. Long car journeys in hot weather are not recommended for babies.
Providing a clean environment is an essential part of caring for babies. They must be safe and germ-free both inside and outside of the house. Abovementioned are the places you need to be aware of to keep your baby secure and healthy.
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Great tips! I would recommend your post to my friends who have recently become parents! Thanks for sharing!
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Super post and the car is definitely a breeding ground for germs!
Very informative. I don’t currently have a child, but these are great tips to keep in mind for cleaning purposes for the future!
Great article! Dazzling in Style
Nice one!
So true!! any place which is accessible to babies needs to be neat and tidy…great post