back to school germs

Can hardly believe it’s already back to school time!  However, it really is.  A lot of parents are probably ecstatic while the kids….not so much.  One thing that back to school definitely brings is germs.  All summer we’ve been outside and active and running around in the sun.  We’ve not been all that worried about germs.  With school back in session the time to remember germs is now.  Now, we are all back in confined spaces with lots of people and everyone’s germs.  Isn’t that a lovely thought.  Of course, we try to prevent the germs from affecting our families with cleaners etc.  That’s not a bad thing.  However, we need to be careful what we are using to clean so that we are not attacking the germs at the expense of our indoor air quality.

Should that even be a concern?  Only to the point that harsh chemicals release toxins into the indoor breathing environment.  It’s a matter of paying attention to what you are using to banish those germs. There are lots of organic products and even things you may have right around the house that are far less toxic to use to destroy those germs.

If you are looking for something right around the house white vinegar is a great way to go.  It is not nearly as toxic as chlorine bleach and it is just as effective in wiping out most harmful germs.  I located a site that has some great tips for using white vinegar:  greenopedia.com/sanitize-naturally   Of course, with just a bit of time you can do your own research and come up with what will work best for you.

If home “remedies” are not really your think there are plenty of great “green” products in the stores for you.  Either way, there are ways to get rid of the germs and still maintain great indoor air quality.  Hope this gives you some food for thought.  Happy back to school time!