Children are exposed to millions of germs each day, whether at school or playing outside.
Although parents cannot protect their children from all germs, they can take simple precautions to protect them at home. Handy innovations now make it easier to maintain a cleaner home and a healthier family.
One way to keep a home safe from germs is to get rid of the ones that linger on floors. Although some people believe that sanitizing floors requires harsh chemical detergents, steam cleaning may be more efficient and healthier.
The Ultra Shark Steam Blaster kills germs and loosens dirt with the power of super-heated steam. Its revolutionary "Steam Pocket" attachment breaks down grime without the use of harmful chemicals and is twice as large as the average mop head, cutting cleaning time in half.
"Steam cleaning is a great way to reduce exposure to hazardous substances and sanitize surfaces, especially in homes with crawling babies and young children," said Dr. Andrew Sagan, a leading pediatrician in Chicago. "I use the Ultra Shark Steam Blaster in my own home, as it provides a healthier form of cleaning."
The Ultra Shark Steam Blaster is available nationwide at Bed Bath & Beyond, BJ's, Linens 'N Things, Kohl's, Target.com, Lowes, JCPenney and Fingerhut for $99. For more information, visit www.sharkvac.com.
Another hidden danger that lurks in the home is contaminated toothbrushes. In fact, "toothbrushes are among the top five bacteria-infested places in the home," Sagan said.
An innovation from Pacific Dry Goods, The Smiley Toothbrush Holder, provides a sanitary and practical way to store toothbrushes. The hinged cover, made of antibacterial plastic, snaps down over the head of a toothbrush to keep it safe from germs. Vents form a smiling face and provide just enough air flow for bristles to dry, preventing bacteria from multiplying in a damp environment.
"To help avoid the transfer of bacteria and germs, people should never expose their toothbrushes to contamination on bathroom counters or in shared holders and cups," Sagan said. "Contaminated toothbrushes can pass colds or viruses to adjacent toothbrushes."
The Smiley Toothbrush Holder sells for $3.49 to $4.85 for a package of two and is available nationwide at Amazon.com, Magellans.com and select Safeway, Albertson's and Kroger stores.
For more information, visit www.pacificdrygoods.com. - NU |
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