To stop the spread of cold or flu in the household, take these precautions:
– Isolate toothbrushes from others. Replace the brush when the person is well.
– Thoroughly clean humidifiers. You don't want them throwing around viruses.
– Sleep separately and launder bedding frequently. Even if it is just the pillow cases, hot water washing prevents the spread of germs.
– Clean television remotes. While the sick person binges on television all day for a few days, they are also leaving germs on the remotes.
– Empty trash cans. A lot of sniffling and nose blowing goes on with flu and colds. Make sure tissues have their own trash can and the cans are emptied twice a day.