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Finding ways to keep the germs my kids inevitably bring home from school at bay can be difficult. This is Anna here to show you how the Germ-X Omnipod™ Hand Hygiene System can help. Thanks to Germ-X for sponsoring this post.
When the kids go back to school I always dread the sicknesses I know they will inevitably catch and bring home.
My older son is especially susceptible to catching practically every bug that goes around. It’s especially difficult with him because he also has allergies and it’s hard to know when it’s allergies flared up or if he’s caught a cold, and a cold can flare up his allergies so it’s round and round.
And if you even say the words “strep throat” my daughter seems to catch it!
When I hear of bugs going around the school I try to make sure my kids have some hand sanitizer in their backpacks and that they wash their hands often.
With the new baby in the house I am especially worried about the germs they can bring home. Cold & flu season is fast approaching and I do not want to have sleepless nights because of sicknesses, I have enough of those with a newborn. 🙂
I’ve started having the kids use hand sanitizer right when they get home from school to try to keep as many of those germs out of our home as I can. Since they are older they love to hold the new baby and I have them use hand sanitizer before that as well.
Having the Germ-X Omnipod™ Hand Hygiene System has been GREAT. It’s small and sturdy. The dispenser can dispense liquid, gel, or foam.
This would be a GREAT teacher appreciation gift. A perfect way for the kiddos to keep the germs at bay at school. The Germ-X Omnipod™ Hand Hygiene System eliminates up to 99.9%.
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Leah Shumack says
Hand washing is a must and we go through lots of disinfectant wipes and spray!
Kathryn C says
lots of hand washing and wiping down (with disinfectant spray or wipes) all the surfaces we touch with our hands like doorknobs, remotes, etc
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Senna Kory says
We use a lot of bath and body works sanitizer!
Brandon Sparks says
By doing a lot of hand washing..lol
niomi lallo says
I would love to win this
Janice Crespo says
Well, I thought we were doing a really good job with washing our hands more often, but well, we got hit. Anyway, I guess it’s time to look into one of these and add it to our home!
Lu Ann Mahan` says
A lot of handwashing.
William Karcher says
By washing hands a lot !
rosemary says
wow
icefairy says
Wash hands often.
Shea Balentine says
We try to stay away from germies, wash our hands often, and take extra vitamins to boost immune system!
Hesper Fry says
I wash my hands frequently and wipe down surfaces with disinfectants.
Jennifer Reed says
We keep germs at bay by washing our hands often as well as wiping down door handles and light switches.
Danielle Magee says
I make sure I wash my hands and try not to touch my face during the cold season.
Tonya flores says
We wash our hands constantly.
Lisa L says
We try to take our vitamins more diligently and have everyone wash their hands whenever they enter the house.
shawna says
Washing hands and lots of cleaning.
lea c. says
We wash our hands often and make sure to load up on vitamin C and zinc.
George Chaplin says
I countless wash my hands to kill germs.
Kim Keithline says
I wash my hands a lot
Rose Santuci-Sofranko says
We just consistently wash our hands. Thanks and God bless!
Brittany says
Washing hands often and using hand sanitizer when out and about.
Amy Deeter says
I keep germs at bay during cold & flu season by washing our hands as often as we can
Meredith Miller says
We use lots of handwashing, cleaning, and Lysol!
Donna Jacoby says
I drink lots of water and orange juice, wash my hands whenever possible and go to bed early so my body has the rest it needs. Thank you for the giveaway!
Kelley Roach says
we wash our hands a lot and i keep santizing cream in my car all the time and we get our flu shots
Jill Rivera says
I wash my hand throughout the day to keep germs a bay.
Debra Guillen says
We wash our hands frequently with an anti-bacterial soap and use hand sanitizer frequently, especially after going out of the house.
susan smoaks says
I wash my hands and sanitize to keep germs at bay. I also try to keep my immune system working by eating healthy and exercising regularly.
Lisa V. says
We wash our hands and use sanitizer.
Hargow Wong says
I wash hands with soap more frequently.
Ashley C says
We’re constantly washing our hands, using antibacterial wipes to clean surfaces, hand wipes.
jim Rector says
wash hands often
Colette S says
The number one in my home is handwashing along with other manners.
Megan Cromes says
alot of handwashing,vitamins,and washing hands,and emergen-C
Serena Powell says
We make sure to wash our hands thoroughly and keep our house tidy.
Darcy Koch says
Of course we get our flu shots. We try to eat right, get plenty of rest and stay well hydrated. We also practice good hygiene especially handwashing. I personally disinfect all areas frequently touched.
Michelle B says
Hand sanitizer everywhere!
savannah forbes says
Honestly I get a flu shot always as a failsafe =P But I wash my hands often and I keep the house clean and disinfected to fight germs =)
Bobbie Smith says
I use a lot of hand sanitizer, I even have 2 bottles I carry in my purse. I also wash my hands a lot. I also wear a mask out, I have Asthma and COPD, so when I catch anything it gets really bad, so the mask does help out with avoiding germs when people sneeze and cough.
Lesley F says
We wash our hands a lot
Stacie Clark says
We wash our hands – wash our hands, wash our hands and wash our hands. Also – I’m very strict about no fingers in the mouth – no face touching – and of course, flu shots.
JessicaT says
Lots of hand washing!
Nancy says
We wash, wash, wash our hands, use hand sanitizer, and sanitize shopping cart handles.
Charlene Phillips says
Using disinfectant spray.
Angie says
i wash my hands alot and use hand sanitizer throughout the day also!
Grant D says
I wash my hands regularly with soap and water.
Paol Trenny says
We have Lysol spray and baby wipes everywhere around us.
jennifer corrado says
Besides the constant cleaning and lysoling I’m always on my kids about washing there hands and buying those little sanitizer bottles so they always have those handy at school!
Sunnymay says
We sneeze into our elbows, wash hands and have hand sanitizer when unable to get to soap and water. When we went camping, had a hand washing station consisting of a washed out Clorox bottle with a nail stuck in a hole. You removed the nail and a little stream of water came out while a bar of soap tied with a string dangled from the handle. This was all positioned on the end of a table or swung from a tree branch.
cylina williams says
I wash my hands a lot and try and keep the house clean
sandra says
typically via frequent handwashing
Cheryl MacPhail says
We help keeping them at bay by washing our hands lots.
vickie allbright says
washing hands ..hand sanitizer and cleaning with bleach
Denise C says
I wash my hands often, try not to touch my face, and try to eat healthy during cold season.
Gennie Lancaster says
I work with children so I keep healthy by washing my hands a lot! I also try not to touch my face and encourage my children to wash their hands often.
Carolyn Daley says
By washing my hands frequently, carrying hand sanitizer in my purse, and wiping down doorknobs/remotes with Clorox wipes.
Corey Olomon says
We wash our hands often with either soap and water or hand sanitizer.
jeani b says
by washing hands frequently, sneezing or coughing into elbows, and avoiding crowded places.
Tara Liebing says
I work in a clinic so I thoroughly wash my hands and use hand sanitizer throughout the day.
Carol says
I wash my hands lots.
amy guillaume linderman says
i like using the disposable hand towels in my bathroom. and keeping sanitizer in the car and my purse
Denise M says
Wash hands and get a flu shot
Brittney House says
We make sure that we keep our hands washed as much as we can.
David Balkin says
I always wash my hands after touching anything questionable, keep santizier close at my side, and get my annual flu shot. I’m as protected as I can be!
Dawn Ganey says
We do lots of handwashing. antibacterial wipes & lysol spray to stop germs.
KENNETH OHL says
Clean daily with clorox 2 cleaner
Edye says
My family and I use lots of hand sanitizer and take vitamins.
allyson tice says
To keep germs away, I Lysol all the time, use hand sanitizer for myself and the kiddos (they have them on their backpacks!), and constantly remind them to wash their hands! i take extra vitamin c too!
Kelley Shymkwich says
During cold and flu season I make sure everyone in the house washes their hands often, especially after school!!!!!
chickie brewer says
I wash them several times an hour when I am at work.
Robin Abrams says
We wash our hands often and take vitamins
Kathryn Hyatt says
I use an insane amount of Purell
betty league says
I wash my hands a lot and eat healthy – this is how do I keep germs at bay during cold & flu season. thanks
CHRISTY SWEENEY says
CONSTANT HAND WASHING, NO SHARING CUPS. SANITIZE TOUCHABLE SURFACES
Pam Sims says
We try to keep our hands washed at least before meals, bedtime and etc. It is so hard to stay healthy this time of year when school is full of germs.
sarah k says
Definetly washing hands is a big one and also taking extra vitamins.
MaryAnn says
We teach our kids the importance of washing hands
Velder S dixon says
Washing hands often
Austin Baroudi says
We wash our hands constantly!
violet taylor says
i try, but its really challenging with so many kids. i try to be on top of handwashing.
Brenda Guardado says
Wash my hands when I wake up, before eating, after eating, and before bedtime. I keep hand sanitizer in my bag and use disinfectant wipes for hard surfaces before using a computer or other devices. I shower everyday. I cover my nose when I sneeze.
laura says
Just a lot of handwashing
Emily Benzing says
I always keep hand sanitizer with me on my purses and in the house. I also make sure I am careful when I go to the store, wiping down my carts.
barbg says
We need this around here. My son is constantly using hand saniiuzer and this would be so much easier
Jamie Williams says
I wash my hands a lot. Spray down door knobs and cabinets 3x a week.
Ashley C says
We wash our hands, use sanitizer and disinfect everything!
Anita Duvall says
Lots of hand washing and sanitizing here in the Winter (other seasons also). I also use Chlorine Bleach in my mop water and clean with disinfectant cleaners.
Kristin McCall says
I wash my hands all the time and carry germ x with me at all times.
Klydra Pugh says
Tons of handwashing and cleaning surfaces
Thanks for the chance
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kj skib says
I stress washing hands, using lysol and keeping hands away from nose and mouth. We are also big on taking our vitamins and probiotics during this season.
MelissaandKeith Miller says
We emphasize the importance of hand washing
Renee Walters says
We wash our hands a lot and I use a lot of Lysol.
doug gerard says
I wash my hands often and use a air-dryer rather than a towel to dry them
Elizabeth C. says
I always wash my hands and use hand wipes !
Rebecca says
Washing hands thoroughly, covering our mouths.
Angela Saver says
We practice regular hand washing & use hand sanitizer when we are out & can’t wash with soap & water.
Maryanne says
Lots and lots of hand washing!
Kelly D says
I put germ wipes in my kid’s lunch boxes. We wash our hands when we get home as well.
Sharon Kaminski says
We keep germs at bay by using hand sanitizers. I have them by the sinks.
coltrain5041 says
Wash hands, cover mouth when coughing or sneezing.
cindy Peterson says
We are obsessive about washing our hands. We also believe that the best foods are healing. Also, drinking plenty of water and getting a good nights sleep.
Karen Key says
To keep germs at bay we wash our hands, clean up after ourselves and use Lysol spray. We also try to eat healthy so our bodies are healthy.
Audrey Stewart says
We wash our hands a lot, but this would be way better.
Wendy R. says
I’m a big believer in the power of good hand washing!
shannon fowler says
we always wash our hands. also since my fiancé is a medical doctor we get flu shots.
Kimberly D Harrison says
I make sure and use plenty of hand sanitizer and wash my hands extra cautiously.
tiffany Lane says
wash hands
carol clark says
we wash our hands all the time when we come back from town we carry wipes with us also
Laura says
We are constantly washing our hands. I’m also constantly disinfecting everything around the house!
Renee Richardson says
We wash our hands quite a bit but during the week I constantly disinfect door knobs, handles, etc. Thanks for the wonderful giveaway 🙂
Renee
jeremy mclaughlin says
Wash our hands often.
Annmarie W. says
We do a lot of handwashing, and I try to keep hand sanitizer in my car at all times…and my kids have it in their backpacks as well!
Kristina Potter says
I do ALOT of cleaning and sanitizing. Also I leave a hand sanitizer by the door everyone uses. The kids already know that when they get home from school and walk through that front door to get some sanitizer on there hands. This momma hates to get sick!!
Cassandra D. says
Wash my hands.
Jessica miller says
Wash my hands and use antibacterial
Colleen Inman says
Lots of hand washing!
W. says
i use extra bleach in the winter to clean and i have more antibacterial containers around the house!! This would be perfect for a house full of boys!
Radha Muruganandam says
Vinegar spray always works the magics inside the house and of course hand soap. N sanitizers outside the house!
Benita Glickman says
I use lots of hand sanitizer when I’m out, wash a lot when I’m in. Don’t forget to use Lysol and Clorox on all your doorknobs.
Evans B says
Lots of sanitizer and hand wipes usage, I keep one in every room and in my purse too.
Erin Ellis says
I always have hand sanitizer in my purse, car, all over the house. It’s my BFF.
latanya says
wash hands with soap and water
Anne says
Washing hands when we return home and using sanitizer when out.
Shakara says
We wash and sanitize our hands through the day. We keep sanitizer in the car and our bags. We wash hands first thing when entering the house. One of my daughter’s chores is to wipe door knobs and light switches.
vickie couturier says
we wash our hands a lot and i keep santizing cream in my car all the time and we get our flu shots
Terra Heck says
We wash our hands often and I teach my kids to cough or sneeze on their sleeves. I also disinfect with wipes. Thanks.
mrsshukra says
Alcohol and antibacterial gels and wipes + soap and water!!!!
Kathy Ross says
Always washing my hands and I wash and rinse the dishes very well!
Mary W says
We wash our hands with soap and water throughout the day.
Steve Weber says
We make sure to cover our mouths when we cough as well as make sure to wash our hands.
Seyma Shabbir says
Washing our hands, disinfecting the doorknobs and light switched. Changing school clothes as soon as we get home.