When you cough or sneeze, your germs go everywhere fast, and once they’ve hit a surface germs can survive for hours.*
It is very important that we are aware of the germs our hands come into contact with everyday. The bacteria we pick up during the day are not always visible so we are unaware of the potential illnesses that we may be at risk from. Your hands are the dirtiest part of your body and so cleaning them regularly stops the transmission of bugs, bacteria and diseases which can cause ear, nose, eye and stomach infections plus other nasty illnesses. For advice on how to clean your hands correctly, please click here
Hard surfaces such as door handles, printer buttons, mice, mobile phones and telephones are the biggest contributors for the transmission of bugs, bacteria and diseases which can cause potentially dangerous illnesses and infections. Regular cleaning of all hard surfaces within the office environment along with good personal hygiene will dramatically reduce the spread of diseases and viruses. For advice on how to clean hard surfaces correctly, please click here
*Source: Department of Health
