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Household tips for keeping your home germ free 28 Articles

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    by Roberta Velyn

    No home can ever be completely germ free; nor do we actually want it to be. Studies suggest that the high rate of allergies in western cultures may be due, at least in part, to too much cleanliness - children aren't being ...read more

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    by Crystal Tackett

    I have learned a very hard lesson since becoming a parent. You cannot keep your home germ-free. You cannot keep it dirt-free or dust-free either. I have also learned that bleach can be your friend. I have several tips, ...read more

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    by Tania Lawrence

    Relax! Germs are a good thing...in moderation. With the rise in anti-bacterial soaps and hand gels, and bleach becoming commonplace in so many cleaning products, it's getting to the point where our bodies won't be able t...read more

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    by Steve Martin

    Keeping your home germ free is not possible as there will always be germs and no noe needs in a hygiene bubble. However, your house should be clean and hygienic and not over-run with harmful germs. There are a number of si...read more

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    by S D Rios

    There are lots of great tips on cleaning up! Here are a few forgotten spots that need tending to in order to avoid spreadnig germs: 1. Door knobs! Door knobs are one of the most likely spots to have germs on them. We al...read more

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    by Kathy H

    A Germ free household is a healthy household. these are some tips to help keep your house Germ free . Most disinfectant products on store shelves contain chemicals that can be hazardous to your health and harmful if sw...read more

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    by Graham Lear

    a good way to keep your home clean generl purpose cleaner 2tb borax 2tb white vinegar 2 cups of warm water 4 drops of lavender or orange oil mix to gether and pour into spray bottle andof you go carp...read more

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    by Trudy Graham

    It is not possible to keep our homes 'germ free'; if it were possible, it would not be advisable. Part of the reason we suffer so much from illnesses today is that we try to eliminate all bacteria (germs) from our environm...read more

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    by Austin Ouellette

    The first thing that you should probably know when trying to keep your house "germ free," is that there is no way that you could keep your home 100% germ free. You also need to know that there is no such thing as a "germ....read more

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    by Bella Donna

    To keep your home germ-free, do not allow humans, animals, furnishings, etc., to enter your property. To do so is to invite all kinds of bugs and nasties into your private territory. Cultivate solipsism, alienate friends, ...read more

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    by Nancy Gibson

    It is natural to want to protect your family by providing for them a clean, comfortable environment, but have you considered that sometimes we do our children a huge disservice by making things just a little bit too saniti...read more

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    by Sue Myburgh

    "Germs" include a multitude of small particles and organisms that can harm your health. These include dust particles, pet hair, bacteria, dust mites, nits and other creatures that are too small for the eye to se...read more

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    by Allen Teal

    Perhaps a better title would be germ-reduced. You can slow down their advance, but you cannot really eliminated them in a normal house setting. What most people mean when they say germ free is a house where things that c...read more

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    by Nisha Danny

    Keeping your house clean and germ free is very important for good health of household.Here are some tips: 1.Vaccum clean the floor and wipe all trhe surfaces as tvamd other electronic goods with soap and water. 2.Use a...read more

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    by Stephen H

    There are a multitude of germs that share our homes and we have to accept that we will not get rid of them all. There are two places though where we will try very hard to make the place germ free, the bathroom/toilet and t...read more

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    by Pat Veretto

    You cannot keep your home germ free, neither would you really want to. If you lived in a completely germ free environment, the moment you stepped outside, you'd get sick. Our bodies were meant to deal with germs and ba...read more

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    by Madhusoodanan.K.P.

    To keep our homes free of germs and bacteria is very important. It is also a daunting task. Regular maintenance and cleaning is essential.The following tips may help. 1.Regular use of vacuum cleaner.Everyday we need...read more

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    by Lyn Dee

    It is, of course, impossible to keep a conventional home completely germ free. Germs - bacteria and viruses that can cause illness - come into your home in the air, on and in you, your visitors, children and pets, no matte...read more

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    by Paul Lines

    Keeping your home germ free is very important. There are several ways to achieve this. Firstly you need to have a campaign of regular cleaning. All of the family can join in this process (despite their protests). For examp...read more

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    by Wendy Loft

    Tips for ensuring your home has no abnormal levels of germs (no such condition as "germ free" - kinda like "dust-free" homes). Re: REGULAR CLEANING Homes will ALWAYS have "germs" to some ...read more

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