The kids are well and truly back to school and as flu season sets in, it’s important to develop positive habits to help keep germs and viruses at bay, including Corona virus.
Back to school season is a time of change. From the weather cooling down, to new classroom environments and new people to interact with, it is often a time that children can become unwell or run down. Developing positive hygiene habits as they return to school can help keep germs and viruses at bay.
Encourage a regular hand-washing routine
Hand washing is going to remain one of cornerstones of public health for the foreseeable so it’s good to implement habits form an early stage. Start a routine for this with kids before they leave the house, when they come from school, activities etc and encourage them to use hand sanitiser when they are out and about. For younger children, make it fun by singing a song each time to help them to remember. Also use the 100% plant-based new Milton Antibacterial Hand Sanitiser which is effective on viruses including Corona virus and can uniquely be used on children from 3 months up, as well as the entire family.
Avoid ‘bag-teria’
Schoolbags can be a breeding ground for germs. From hands grabbing them to being tossed on the ground or rubbed against walls, busses and cars they don’t stay clean for long. To keep ‘bag-teria’ at bay, leave Milton Antibacterial Wipes and Milton Antibacterial Spray by the front door for kids to wipe down or spray their bags with a plant-based solution when they come home each day.
Wipe down door handles
In a busy household, little and big hands can travel far and wide, so to ensure your home is kept clean from bacteria and viruses, wipe down door handles daily with Milton Antibacterial wipes with no need to rinse! From the front door to the car, set a time each day to give them a quick clean. Include the kids by making it part of their pre or post school routine or chores for the week.
Teach the little ones germ-etiquette
In a group setting like school or creche, it’s important that each family plays their part to keep everyone safe. Teaching your little ones about germ-etiquette is a great way to do this. Remind them to cough into the crook of their arm, not their hands, and keep tissue at the ready. Depending on their age, children may be tempted to share items like food or drinks. Make it clear to them that while sharing toys is nice, sharing things that touch your mouth is a no-no.
Spend time outside
Fresh air and sunlight is good for children’s health so weather permitting, encourage outdoor activities and play dates where possible. If walking to school is an option, this is a great way to start the day. At home, leave windows open to allow clean air to circulate in bedrooms and living spaces.
No.1 Expert in Sterilising, Milton has been trusted for over 70 years by hospitals and families around the globe Milton’s hygiene range of products, which contain a 100% plant-based active ingredient, have been tested on and are effective against Bovine Coronavirus which is a surrogate of Sars-Cov-2 responsible for Covid-19.
Great for at home on the go or in the car, handbags or school bags, Milton Surface Wipes Surface Spray and Antibacterial Hand Sanitiser are the perfect back to school germ-busters.
Milton Antibacterial Surface Wipes - €3.99
Milton Antibacterial Surface Wipes are ideal for travel and quick clean ups at home or on the move. The wipes clean and disinfects all surfaces from school bags to door handles within 30 seconds with no need to rinse.
With a 100% plant based active ingredient derived from beetroot, Milton wipes are effective on bacteria, fungi and viruses including Coronavirus, they are the perfect on-the-go solution to disinfect germ hotspots from door handles and toilets to desks, telephones and shopping trolleys.
They are fragrance, colour, bleach, preservative and GMO free, with no smell or harmful residue.
Milton Antibacterial Surface Spray - €3.99
The Milton Antibacterial Surface Spray is a bleach, alcohol and colour free, multi-purpose spray with 100% plant based active ingredient and formulated without petrol derivatives or chemical additives. It is suitable for all surfaces including those for baby.
Milton's Antibacterial Surface Spray is an unique product, as it cleans, disinfects and freshens surfaces effectively and is easy to use. It provides fast and effective germ-killing action in a ready to use spray gun format, it is clinically proven to kill germs including bacteria, fungi and viruses including coronavirus. It is effective on Virucidal, influenza virus and active on Listeria and Salmonella, the germs responsible for food poisoning. It is biodegradable, recyclable, has a 100% plant-based fragrance and is food contact approved.
Milton Antibacterial Hand Sanitiser - €3.99
Milton's newly launched Antibacterial Hand Sanitiser is fully suitable for children from 3 months old and the whole family. The dermatologically tested, hypoallergenic alcohol-free foam is made from 100% plant based and active natural ingredients, without petrol derivatives or chemical additives. Most alcohol-free hand foams contain benzalkonium chloride, didecyl Dimethyl Ammonium Chloride and Phenoxythenol which are synthetic whereas Milton hand sanitiser doesn’t contain any of these. It’s effective on germs: bacteria, yeasts and enveloped viruses such as Coronavirus. The formula is biodegradable and the packaging is recyclable.
Milton is available in retail stores selected pharmacies nationwide.
