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Hygiene: what not to share and germs at home

What we don’t share, where germs hide at home, and how to keep the home clean. Read one part at a time and tap “I know this”. Then test yourself in the quiz.

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Germs at home

Place or habitWhat to do
DishclothWash in hot soapy water and let it dry
Toilet seat and flush handleClean often with disinfectant; close the lid before you flush
Chopping board after raw chickenWash it well: germs can pass to other food
Kitchen binKeep a lid on and empty often; old food attracts flies
LeftoversPut it in the fridge quickly
Bathroom after a showerAir it so that mould (a fungus in damp places) cannot grow
Wash your hands with soap.
Wash your hands with soap.
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Good habits

  • Keep your toothbrush upright, dry and apart; replace it about every three months.
  • Wash your hands after playing with your pet.
  • Sneeze into a tissue or your elbow. Wipe surfaces and cover food.
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Remember this: your summary
  • Don’t share: toothbrush, comb, towel, face cloth, razor, bottle, earphones, shoes.
  • Germs love warm, wet, dirty places: the kitchen sink and a dirty dishcloth.
  • Many hands touch door handles, light switches and taps.
  • A disinfectant kills germs on surfaces.
  • A book is safe to share with a friend.

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Memory trick

Germs love W-W-D: Wet, Warm, Dirty. Make it dry, cool and clean.

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Important words

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