Ways to Combat the Flu in Your Home
Asides from getting the annual flu vaccine, there are a few tips that you can use to help combat the spread of the flu in your home. You can take a variety of different preventive actions to help combat the flu.
Within your Colonial Heights home, you can control the humidity, use an air purifier, or use Ultra-Violet lighting to help prevent the flu from spreading in your home. One tip that goes unnoticed in some homes is the HVAC maintenance. With proper maintenance you can ensure cleaner and healthier air.
Preventing the Spread of Germs
By avoiding those that are sick is one preventative measure. If you do get sick, you should stay away from others in an effort to not infect them. Once you use tissues, don’t leave them sitting on a table to spread the germs. Practice covering your nose and mouth when you cough or sneeze. And make it a habit of washing your hands often with soap and water. You should always clean and disinfect surfaces like bathroom counters and tabletops.
UV lighting
Ultra-Violet lighting is able to inactive bacteria and viruses. UV lighting is a nice technique to use for keyboards and hand-held devices. Using UV lighting over surfaces for a direct amount of time will decrease the amount of bacteria.
Control the Humidity in Your Home
During flu season, humidity typically drops and the air becomes dry. Homes that are kept at 40-60% humidity levels are more likely to have a lower rate of flu viruses lingering on surfaces and in the air.
Using an Air Purifier
An air purifier will essentially help disinfect the air you breathe. During flu season, windows are kept shut while the heat is on full blast. This causes stagnant air which harbors allergens and bacteria. An air purifier will clean the air you breathe in and remove the airborne germs.
Proper Maintenance of HVAC Systems
One notion that is often overlooked is maintaining your HVAC units. Microorganisms can grow and spread from the ducts and vents in your house. If you maintain a clean HVCA system, then you can help combat the flu virus in your Colonial Heights home. You can ensure the ducts are clean and open to help reduce the impact of viruses and odors.
For quality services in your Colonial Heights, VA home, call Colonial Plumbing & Heating Co., Inc. at (804) 526-8415.
