“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” according to Benjamin Franklin. Those words are still relevant today, as viruses and flu can linger as late as May. As apartment home experts, not infectious disease experts, we’ve gathered a list of six practical ways to prevent the spread of germs.   

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1. Wash Your Hands

Washing your hands is one of the best ways to protect yourself and loved ones from getting sick and prevent the spread of germs. According to the CDC, properly washing your hands includes five simple and easy steps: wet, lather, scrub, rinse and dry. Don't forget to scrub your hands for at least 20 seconds! For a more in-depth look at handwashing and the science behind its effectiveness, visit cdc.gov/handwashing. 

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2. Utilize Technology

If your job allows, work from home! Working from home, especially if you’re feeling a little under the weather, will minimize the number of people you encounter. Technology makes it possible for you to stay connected from the comfort of your germ-free Camden apartment home.

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3. Wipe Down Everything

Wipe down your everyday essentials and frequently touched surfaces daily with disinfectant. You touch many items throughout the day: your cell phone, tablet, laptop, doorknobs, sink handles, light switches, remotes, video game controllers, tables, countertops. The list goes on, especially if you have kids. This simple task will kill 99.9% of bacteria, so why not? Have enough soap, sanitizer, and tissues on hand for you and anyone else in your household.

4. Wash the Dishes

Start fresh with clean dishes –load the dishwasher with items you’ve used or use most often, even if you think they only need a rinse.

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5. Wash Your Clothes, Bed Sheets, & Towels

Washing worn clothes, slept-in bedding, and used towels is always a good idea. Especially if you’ve been fighting an illness, getting over one, or you’ve been in a public place. want to take.

6. Cover Your Coughs and Sneezes

Cover your mouth and nose with the inside of your elbow or a tissue when coughing or sneezing. Dispose of used tissues in a trash bin or wastebasket even if tossing them aside feels like your best effort in the midst of a cold. Wash your hands immediately after.

Now, let's do our part and try to stay healthy.