Covid, Coughs, and Cooties

One thing's for sure. Our kids are about to be rushing into the house, off the bus, coming from daycare, school, practice, and some afterschool club completely covered in germs. There are a few ways we can lessen the chances of them getting sick, and you know like I know, once a child becomes ill, it spread through the house like Sonic the Hedgehog.

1. Kids should take their shoes and book bags off and put them by the door. This will cut down on the unmentionables hiding under their feet. There are so many nasty things hanging on to their bags and shoes. Jackets should go on hooks or in a nearby closet. This way, you can leave quickly when the time comes. Check out this organizer you can place in your doorway or foyer. https://amzn.to/3Qqtsyh

1. You could put a bottle of hand sanitizer by the front door or simply have them wash their hands with warm soap and water and let them count to 20. My former pediatrician from Barbados mentioned kids should go in the bath immediately after they come in from school! In case that isn't an option, check out this hands-free sanitizer you can put on a table or mount on the wall. https://amzn.to/3FIiWxF

1. They should remove their school clothes and either put them in the wash or clothes bin and put on play or down time clothes. Clothes should go in a separate color-coded hamper for each child who is responsible enough to clean their own clothes. https://amzn.to/40q4G65

1. Have snacks already ready so they don't grab a bunch of things and run off, leaving a trail of crumbs and misery. https://amzn.to/3SyA28y

1. There should be a quiet and organized designated area for homework. I advise having a mini break and then finishing the work to have time for evening routines. https://amzn.to/3FKjmDD

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1. Having a sanitizing area by the front door complete with an organizer for masks, sanitizing wipes or spray, and a few other handy items can help slow the spread of yuck throughout your home. https://amzn.to/46V7AST

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This new season is bringing in all types of nasty germs on us and our loved ones. It's time to fight back with products and practices that save you time, organize your space, reduce illness, and sanitize your home, car, or office.

• Check out this organizer for cleaning tools. This handy wall-hanging organizer for cleaning tools will hold several tools for you. It has four slots and four hooks that are movable and can be used in the pantry, bathroom, kitchen, laundry room, etc. What a great space saver. Even the children can help and learn to put things away. Customers say this sturdy product is easy to install and allows you to keep things organized and tidy. https://amzn.to/457qbcK

• Organizer your drawers, closets, kitchen cabinets, or office space with these handy organizers for makeup, jewelry, or gadgets. This is a 25-piece stackable clear organizer set. This set can be used in a junk drawer, or refrigerator (since it is made of non-toxic plastic) to house food or a pantry. https://amzn.to/48n39kZ

• Have scarves or other items you would like to have ready, instead of taking up space? Try this closet organizer. It advertises for leggings, however, you could hang anything that will hold comfortably with this. This organizer easily holds 20 pieces of clothing. Check out this space-saving closet organizer. This organizer is great for pants, skirts, t-shirts, bras, scarves, and other products. It leaves no marks/creases. Customers say it is durable and easy to use.

• The Pink Stuff is a relatively new product that has people talking! It apparently has great cleaning properties calling itself "The Miracle-All Purpose Cleaning Paste." It is great for all surfaces, including wood, walls, plastic, and metals. Verified customers say that the Pink Stuff is affordable, long-lasting, quick and easy to apply, gentle and effective on different surfaces. Click the link: https://amzn.to/45ami6G

• Use these microfiber cleaning cloths to sanitize, wash, and scrub whatever hard surface you want. This 24-pack of cleaning cloths is good for the kitchen, bathroom, office, car, etc. Soft and non-abrasive, these cleaning cloths are eco-friendly, machine washable, durable, and lint-free. One customer stated, "Despite their compact size, these microfiber cloths are incredibly effective at picking up dirt, dust, and grime. The microfiber material is soft, yet it has an impressive ability to trap and lift away particles, leaving surfaces spotless and streak-free." Click here for the link: https://amzn.to/46mIdbU

• Need to clean your floors, kitchen, ceiling, bathroom shower, foyer, etc. The Leebein 2023 Electric Spin Scrubber boasts the ability to get your home clean for hard-to-reach places with less scrubbing from you. It also comes in multiple colors to match your mood or color scheme. The Leebin 2023 Electric Spin Scrubber is a cordless cleaning brush that has 8 removable brushes. It is powerful for your bathroom, floors, ceilings, etc. Customers say the noise level is low and the angles are adjustable. You can adjust the speed on the handle and the height from 14.5 to 51.2 inches. https://amzn.to/3Zt8FhP

• You never know what icky things have lingered in your washing machine that are floating around and marinating on your clothes. True Fresh Washing Machine Cleaning Tablets may get those nasty germs from swirling around with your clothes. True Fresh can clean all washing machines. It cleans the drum, seal, hose pipe, and walls of the machine. https://amzn.to/3PzS7QR

• This 4-pack Lysol Disinfectant bundle can help with quick cleaning and sanitizing multiple surfaces in every room. You can keep one in your car, office, bathroom, kitchen, etc The product claims to eliminate 99% of the COVID virus. These disinfectant wipes may rid your surfaces of 8 different viruses and bacteria. You can wipe off door knobs, light switches, railings, counters, toilets, and other nasty, germy areas. Click here to find this product : https://amzn.to/3LBf4BW

• We all have hard-to-reach places like the walls, ceilings, baseboards, etc. This duster/mop/wall and baseboard cleaner is an excellent tool to get to those places when you don't want to bend. It is great for those who are recovering from certain conditions, the elderly, or anyone who wants an easier way to clean those parts of our home that can be difficult to reach. Baseboard cleaner with a long handle to help get those baseboards clean: https://amzn.to/463OLMY

• Swiffer Sweeper 2 in 1 floor cleaner for multiple surfaces. This sweeps, mops, and cleans with 19 refills. The kids can even handle this one without causing damage. Sweeping and mopping is easy with the Swiffer Sweeper. It can handle multiple surfaces. The Starter Kit includes: 1 Sweeper Device, 4 Dry Heavy Duty Cloths, 3 Wet Heavy Duty Pads, 10 Dry Sweeping Cloths and 2 Wet Mopping Pads. It is great for bathrooms, kitchens, foyers, dorm rooms, and other areas. https://a.co/d/eqvzUZb

• Need a better way to organize your dishes, cups, bowls etc.? This all-inclusive dish drainer is great for organizing dishes in multiple areas so all of the dishes aren't thrown together. This makes for easier organizing and putting dishes away. It makes great use of counter space with an extra layer of storage. There is a handy spout that pours water right back into the sink for quicker drying time, which breeds less bacteria. https://a.co/d/dXv1JIH

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