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A Great Gift Idea for your Child’s Teacher

December 16, 2008 by Janice

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here.

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There are only a few school days left…

Have you bought your child’s teacher a gift? Or, even more importantly, has YOUR CHILD had a way to show his appreciation for his teacher this holiday season?

As we parents know, holidays often mean we need to give gifts. Our lists can get long — and all the buying adds up!

In Jackson’s short life, I have already spent a small fortune in Starbucks gift cards.

This year, I wanted to do something different AND I wanted get Jackson involved in giving back to his teacher.

Jackson has an incredible, caring teacher this year, and I know he wants to let her know how much he appreciates her. (When his teacher was away for three days due to a conference, Jackson missed her so much. At the end of the week he sighed to me, “Boy, am I glad that Madame Adams became a teacher!”)

While chatting with his teacher after school one day about kids and germs – and how much she loathes getting sick – I had the idea of giving her the gift of a clean classroom this year.

So, I suggested to Jackson that we go in and clean her classroom for a special Christmas gift.

It just so happened that later that week, I was chatting with a PR firm representing Clorox. They wanted to work with us to help promote their Clean Up the Classroom campaign.

Well, that was just about as perfect timing as there could be! I offered to post about my cleaning up the classroom gift idea and ta da — we have a FANTASTIC and FUN giveaway with Clorox.

Give the Gift of CLEAN…

If you are looking for a way to give back to your teacher this year – AND a way to reduce the germs in your child’s classroom – consider giving your teacher the gift of a clean classroom.

Your kids can arrange a time to go in after class and clean their classrooms. You probably want to go supervise and help out for quality control and so they don’t create trouble for their teacher.

Or, you could simply buy a canister of disinfecting wipes, or bundle up an assortment for a fun gift basket, and give it to your teacher with a note of appreciation.

Donating disinfecting wipes to your classroom is an important way to support your teacher any time of the year!

Jackson, and his friend (along with his friend’s big brother) who joined in the gift giving, had a ton of fun cleaning the classroom. While I am sure their methods wouldn’t pass inspection, the good intentions were definitely there.

Cause really, we ALL benefit when our kids’ classrooms are clean!!!

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About Janice

Janice is co-founder of 5 Minutes For Mom. She's been working online since 2003 and is thankful her days are full of social media, writing and photography.

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1,031 Comments

  1. Marcia S says

    January 2, 2009 at 1:45 pm

    I am a teacher and downloaded the Clean up the Classroom kit from their website. I think their “Cinnamon Magic” lesson plan would clearly demonstrate for kids the importance of using soap to get rid of germs.

  2. Angela Koga says

    January 2, 2009 at 1:24 pm

    I think coughing into your elbow and washing your hands/wrists are very important to help stop the spread between kids.

  3. bridget says

    January 2, 2009 at 1:23 pm

    I have never heard of the elbow cough and it makes a lot of sense. I will teach my kids to do this.

  4. Dddiva says

    January 2, 2009 at 1:06 pm

    And I have your button on my blog.

  5. Dddiva says

    January 2, 2009 at 1:03 pm

    I get your newsletter.

  6. Dddiva says

    January 2, 2009 at 1:02 pm

    I am a subscriber.

  7. Dddiva says

    January 2, 2009 at 1:02 pm

    I didn’t know germs lived in the washer- I use bleach or bleach alternative in most loads already- I’ll make sure to use in every single load.

  8. MARY M. says

    January 2, 2009 at 1:01 pm

    I liked the 5, 10 and 25 minute quick clean tips. The clorox wipes were used to clean many things.

  9. Teresa says

    January 2, 2009 at 12:51 pm

    I really like the Birthday Song idea…it’s hard for kids to have a concept of how long the right amount of time is for washing hands. Giving them a song they know so well is perfect!

  10. tanya says

    January 2, 2009 at 12:32 pm

    I’ve been doing the elbow cough for a few years now. Used to get funny looks from people, now I think more are catching on. I am going to do the empty load with bleach idea. Probably today!

  11. Kelli Robinson says

    January 2, 2009 at 12:26 pm

    I promoted your giveaway at Luck Happens: http://www.luck-happens.com/january-2.html.

  12. Kelli Robinson says

    January 2, 2009 at 12:25 pm

    I’m a new subscriber to 5 Minutes for Mom via Bloglines.

  13. Kelli Robinson says

    January 2, 2009 at 12:23 pm

    I know that phones carry germs and my husband always disinfects the handle of our grocery buggy before we shop, but I’ve never thought of regularly cleaning our remote control for germs. Good point and very generous giveaway!

  14. Brooke says

    January 2, 2009 at 12:18 pm

    Wow I know it was the first on the page but I always cough into my elbows but never thought much about teaching wee man to do the same… Wee man just started pre-k but we sent him with cleaning supplies to help out… Every little bit helps… Even though he has already gotten sick twice and was never “sick” before starting pre-k…

  15. JoAnn Legano says

    January 2, 2009 at 12:17 pm

    Clothes with viruses on them can contaminate other clothes in the wash and remain in the washer. To reduce the germs spread throughout the household, run an empty load with 3/4 cup Clorox® Regular-Bleach in your washing machine.

  16. Susan P says

    January 2, 2009 at 12:10 pm

    the wipes are convenient, thanks.

  17. tricia says

    January 2, 2009 at 11:25 am

    subscribed to your feed

  18. tricia says

    January 2, 2009 at 11:25 am

    Your button is on my blog at:
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  19. tricia says

    January 2, 2009 at 11:24 am

    Wow…antibacterial soap takes up to 10 minutes to work? Had no idea.

  20. Mary B says

    January 2, 2009 at 11:19 am

    Coughing into your elbow? Great idea I never thought of!

  21. Sheri says

    January 2, 2009 at 11:14 am

    I use clorox wipes for the kitchen counter!

  22. Nanette Olson says

    January 2, 2009 at 11:08 am

    I use Clorox Disinfectant Wipes on door knobs and the founatin knob.

  23. Angie P. says

    January 2, 2009 at 10:47 am

    The “Doing the elbow cough” line was a good one. Come to think of it, I’ve seen some adults doing this…guess it’s an idea that’s been around a while.

  24. Julie says

    January 2, 2009 at 10:42 am

    I think sending kids with their own supplies is a good idea. Thanks for the giveaway!

  25. julie tanga says

    January 2, 2009 at 10:35 am

    The sing and scrub song can be heard several times daily in my in home day care…the sounds of children giggling and singing as they wash their hands brightens up my day..thank you

  26. Sandra Riley says

    January 2, 2009 at 10:35 am

    I like the ‘Do the elbow cough’ tip

  27. Deanna says

    January 2, 2009 at 10:22 am

    I thought putting the bleach in the washing machine was a great idea! I’m definitely going to use it 🙂

  28. Keith D. says

    January 2, 2009 at 10:17 am

    I have always taught my kids to cough in their hands, but never thought to have them cough in their elbows.

  29. Geoff K says

    January 2, 2009 at 10:04 am

    Subscribed to your newsletter — thanks!

  30. Geoff K says

    January 2, 2009 at 10:04 am

    Subscribed to your RSS feed – thanks!

  31. Lori C. says

    January 2, 2009 at 10:03 am

    I did not realize that germs could remain the the washing machine. I will definitely be running a empty load through with Clorox. It also makes me wonder how clean my clothes are really getting. Hmm…

  32. Geoff K says

    January 2, 2009 at 10:02 am

    One thing I was surprised to learn from Clorox’s site was the fact that “green” or “natural” cleaners aren’t tested by the EPA and don’t have a lot of ability to kill germs and bacteria. I’m going to make sure to pay attention to the labels on cleaners from now on to make sure I get ones that have been thoroughly tested by the EPA!

  33. Renee Borders says

    January 2, 2009 at 10:00 am

    I’ve never heard of the elbow cough before. What a GREAT tip. I have 7 grandchildren I’m gonna teach that to! Thanks! 🙂

  34. joanna smith says

    January 2, 2009 at 9:21 am

    I Twittered about your wonderful giveaway! Here is a link to the Tweet:

    http://twitter.com/joannaonthelake/status/1091509113

    I am also following you on Twitter

  35. joanna smith says

    January 2, 2009 at 9:18 am

    I am subscribed to receive your 5M4M Newsletter too!

  36. kathy says

    January 2, 2009 at 9:17 am

    A tip I find helpful is giving Clorox® Disinfecting Wipes to teachers – I wouldn’t have thought of that, even though the need is so obvious. Thanks for the contest!

  37. joanna smith says

    January 2, 2009 at 9:17 am

    I am Subscribe to your feed via my Google Reader. My username is joannaonthelake

  38. joanna smith says

    January 2, 2009 at 9:15 am

    I like the Tip about teaching your children to do the elbow cough! To
    encourage them to cough into elbows, not hands (where they’re more likely to spread germs through touch). I knew about this, but forgot about it and now that it has been brought to my attention again, I am going to demonstrate this to my kids! Thank you for another wonderful giveaway!

  39. Audrey says

    January 2, 2009 at 9:01 am

    I love the Elbow Cough tip – it’s something I taught my kids to do when they were little.

  40. Erin Daly says

    January 2, 2009 at 8:05 am

    My favorite tip is the one about encouraging kids to wash their hands regularly. My husband is a teacher and is constantly fighting off germs that his students bring to class.

  41. Louise says

    January 2, 2009 at 8:00 am

    It is so nice for around the doorknobs and light switches

  42. Tracey Byram says

    January 2, 2009 at 7:58 am

    Coughing into the crook of their arm is a great tip. I mean, how often are you touching a surface with the crook of your arm to spread germs?

  43. diana d says

    January 2, 2009 at 7:04 am

    bathroom mold can be a problem.

    dianad8008 AT gmail DOT COM

  44. Elizabeth M. says

    January 2, 2009 at 6:55 am

    I have your button

  45. Elizabeth M. says

    January 2, 2009 at 6:55 am

    I receive your newsletter.

  46. Elizabeth M. says

    January 2, 2009 at 6:54 am

    I subscribe to your feed.

  47. Elizabeth M. says

    January 2, 2009 at 6:53 am

    I blogged here

  48. Elizabeth M. says

    January 2, 2009 at 6:52 am

    Running a wash load with Clorox to kill germs is a great tip. I had no idea germs could survive a wash.

  49. Rachel Robertson says

    January 2, 2009 at 6:37 am

    I love the tip about the elbow cough. It is such a simple way not to spread germs from a cough and one which I had never heard of or thought of.

  50. Linda says

    January 2, 2009 at 6:36 am

    Wiping the mouse and keyboard with Clorox Wipes keeps cold and flu germs from spreading.

  51. MandyMarie says

    January 2, 2009 at 6:29 am

    You know, I cough into my elbow but never thuoght much about it. I’ll have to pass that along, dont; cover your mouth with your hand…couch into your elbow! Oh and don’t ya know I’ll be singing Happy Birthdqy when I wash my hands. 😉

    Thanks again!

  52. Samantha Pruitt says

    January 2, 2009 at 6:23 am

    newsletter subscriber !

  53. Samantha Pruitt says

    January 2, 2009 at 6:22 am

    also a rss subscriber!

  54. Samantha Pruitt says

    January 2, 2009 at 6:15 am

    washing your hands the right way takes 20 seconds, about the time it takes to sing Happ Birthday twice, cool! i’ll remember that!

  55. Lori Downs says

    January 2, 2009 at 5:57 am

    I am a suscriber

  56. Lori Downs says

    January 2, 2009 at 5:57 am

    I have your button

  57. Lori Downs says

    January 2, 2009 at 5:56 am

    I like the cough in your elbow, better than your hand!

  58. George Casson says

    January 2, 2009 at 5:20 am

    I like the Happy Birthday tip, (hand washing amount of time needed to wash hands thoroughly).retirenaval(at)gmail.com

  59. Robin Wilfong says

    January 2, 2009 at 4:03 am

    Encouraging the kids to cough in their elbow not on their hands is a GREAT tip!!

    This would be a great gift idea for teachers!

    RobinMarie72 @ gmail . Com

  60. Brenda Park says

    January 2, 2009 at 3:39 am

    The tip about coughing into your elbow is the one I found most useful, because the kids in my youngest son’s class are very young and this would help. Thanks for the chance to win!

  61. Sarah Lehan says

    January 2, 2009 at 3:35 am

    I learned the “happy birthday” song for washing my hands several years ago. It’s great to teach kids. Thanks for the contest.

  62. Betty C says

    January 2, 2009 at 3:34 am

    My favorite tip is when you wash your hands, sing Happy Birthday two times to make sure you’ve washed long enough!

  63. Michelle H. says

    January 2, 2009 at 3:16 am

    I have sick kids at home right now and it is possible that they caught this bad cold and flu from one of their teachers who was sick and coughing before Christmas break. I think that the idea of giving these Clorox wipes to teachers is awesome and I think that I will get some tomorrow to wipe hard surfaces in the house. The site teaches the difference between cleaning and sanitizing and I found that interesting.

  64. sharon says

    January 2, 2009 at 3:08 am

    The Sing & scrub tip: Make sure kids wash hands frequently with warm water and soap for at least 20 seconds (the time it takes to sing “Happy Birthday” twice).

  65. Jill Myrick says

    January 2, 2009 at 3:00 am

    I love the idea of the elbow cough and will definitely be teaching that to my younger children before they start school.
    My older children are always catching colds from school. And they seem to run the whole course of the house before leaving.
    Thank you so much for offering this wonderful giveaway.

  66. Crystal F says

    January 2, 2009 at 2:48 am

    I may be the last person on earth not to know this one, Do the elbow cough
    Encourage them to cough into elbows, not hands (where they’re more likely to spread germs through touch). I thought I was doing a good thing with making them cover their mouths. lol

    I go through 2 of the large containers of this a month. I couldn’t live without. Thanks for the giveaway!

  67. Lara Aleff says

    January 2, 2009 at 2:29 am

    Use Clorox® Disinfecting Wipes on:

    • Refrigerator and microwave
    door handles
    • Kitchen and bathroom faucets
    • Toilet handles
    • TV remotes
    • Phone receivers
    • Computer keyboards

    This is a great tip for everyone!

  68. Jay French says

    January 2, 2009 at 2:17 am

    I need to remember to clean our remote controls. They aren’t the first thing I think of for cleaning.

  69. Chrysa says

    January 2, 2009 at 2:07 am

    I’m also subscribed to the newsletter.

  70. Chrysa says

    January 2, 2009 at 2:06 am

    I’m subscribed to your RSS feed!

  71. Chrysa says

    January 2, 2009 at 2:05 am

    The quick clean routines are very helpful.

  72. Jeanine P says

    January 2, 2009 at 2:05 am

    Do the elbow cough- a neat, new, great tip!

  73. Lauren says

    January 2, 2009 at 1:37 am

    I’m already subscribed to your newsletter.

  74. Tara Hill says

    January 2, 2009 at 1:24 am

    To reduce the germs spread throughout the household, run an empty load with 3/4 cup Clorox® Regular-Bleach in your washing machine.

  75. Lauren says

    January 2, 2009 at 1:23 am

    I subscribed to your feed.

  76. Lauren says

    January 2, 2009 at 1:22 am

    The “elbow cough” is a very good tip. I’d love to win $100 Visa. It would be very useful.

  77. john ferris says

    January 2, 2009 at 1:18 am

    I sure can use one of those cards.

  78. Jennifer C says

    January 2, 2009 at 1:11 am

    I’m a subscriber.

  79. Jennifer C says

    January 2, 2009 at 1:11 am

    Washing your hands the right way is always a great tip.

  80. Cherie R. says

    January 2, 2009 at 1:02 am

    I love the tip about teaching kids to cough into their elbows instead of hands.

  81. D. Martin says

    January 2, 2009 at 12:51 am

    I thought the sing ‘Happy Birthday’ twice to wash for a proper amount of time was a great tip!

  82. Mary Otis says

    January 2, 2009 at 12:43 am

    Think one of the best tips was donating
    disinfecting wipes to the teacher. That
    would help keep the classroom clean, while
    letting the teacher know you (the parent) care.

  83. Darcy says

    January 2, 2009 at 12:38 am

    I think the ideas, like to have kids wash in warm water for as long as the Happy Birthday song lasts, is a very helpful and easy tip for children to remember.

    Thanks for the giveaway!

  84. Darcy says

    January 2, 2009 at 12:37 am

    I subscribe to your email newsletter. Thanks!

  85. Darcy says

    January 2, 2009 at 12:36 am

    I subscribe to your RSS feed. Thanks!

  86. Dolores Olsen says

    January 2, 2009 at 12:32 am

    I liked the tip aout running an empty load of wash with clorox in the water to eliminate virus germs

  87. Roger Deming says

    January 2, 2009 at 12:09 am

    As a teacher I know the value of cleaning the hands of the students before and after meals.

  88. Julianne B says

    January 1, 2009 at 11:48 pm

    I had always been taught to cough into our shoulder, but that can be a very awkward movement. So I have just permitted my kids to continue to cough in their hands. I love this cough into the crook of the elbow. They can all do that movement fairly easy.

    We use clorox wipes in our bathrooms often. They are great for cleaning up the toilet messes that the boys swear none of them make. I know for a fact that guys have a secret contest to hit the fly buzzing around in the bathroom when they pee. Ugh! LOL!

  89. Tammy Darling says

    January 1, 2009 at 11:47 pm

    I like Doing the elbow cough.

  90. Jana says

    January 1, 2009 at 11:45 pm

    Volunteer to teach a cleanliness class. Teach students to wipe down their tables with Clorox wipes before eating their snacks/lunch on their desk.

  91. Miss M says

    January 1, 2009 at 11:38 pm

    Disinfect desks!!!

    During flu season, I wiped down the desks after each high school class left the room. We had an epidemic one year, with 1/3 of our students being out for an entire week! I wiped down every day after every class, and I had five classes!

  92. Becky Grady says

    January 1, 2009 at 11:34 pm

    The 5 minute quick clean routine is a great idea.

  93. Dan says

    January 1, 2009 at 11:23 pm

    I liked the tip to reduce germs by running an empty load with 3/4 cup Clorox Regular-Bleach in your washing machine.

  94. Wanda says

    January 1, 2009 at 11:15 pm

    My children school , antibacterial soap is listed as school item at the beginning of the school year. A healty idea.

  95. Amy Taylor says

    January 1, 2009 at 11:09 pm

    I subscribe!

  96. Amy Taylor says

    January 1, 2009 at 11:08 pm

    I like the cough into your elbow tip…I’ve taught that to my kids for years! Thanks for the contest!

  97. Ralph Justice says

    January 1, 2009 at 11:02 pm

    I pour 1/2 cup down my drains every month to keep them draining good.

  98. Kimberly says

    January 1, 2009 at 10:42 pm

    I know it’s simple but the “teach kids healthier habits” through fun activities like “Cinnamon Magic”. Cool website.

  99. Lauriemcb says

    January 1, 2009 at 10:39 pm

    The tip about kids washing their hands for the length of time to sing “Happy Birthday” is a good one.

    Thanks for the giveaway!!

  100. Noelia Gutierrez says

    January 1, 2009 at 10:28 pm

    I actually use the video in the classroom and the children after that love to use antibacterial gel and they make sure to wash their hands. Thanks

  101. Suzanne Wilhoit says

    January 1, 2009 at 10:20 pm

    We use the clorox anywhere spray to go over the whole house periodically to reduce germs

  102. Andrea T. says

    January 1, 2009 at 10:10 pm

    Like most people, I found the tip about the germs living on in the washing machine very gross…yikes. I will start running an empty load with bleach from now on. Thanks.

  103. Paula Petsel says

    January 1, 2009 at 10:02 pm

    The elbow cough! All kids should learn this coughing technique, it would prevent germs from spreading all over the classroom!

    Thanks for the giveaway!

  104. Addrienne Mertens says

    January 1, 2009 at 9:57 pm

    spray down the cutting boards. that one gets skipped alot! thanx

  105. Janna Johnson says

    January 1, 2009 at 9:30 pm

    I am definitly going to use the tip to use bleach in the washing machine to kill the bugs. Yuck!

    Thanks for entering me! Nice contest!

    Janna Johnson
    [email protected]

  106. Melissa V says

    January 1, 2009 at 9:25 pm

    this is such a good idea! keeping classrooms clean is very important for everyones health!

    Teach kids healthier habits, such as Doing the elbow cough.

  107. Angela Henderson says

    January 1, 2009 at 9:24 pm

    I’m ashamed to say I’ve never cleaned our keyboards or remotes but will start! I am also planning to get some bleach for the washer. I never really thought of all this… thanks for the info and the giveaway!

  108. Michelle Simons says

    January 1, 2009 at 9:19 pm

    Do the elbow cough tip. I do this once in a while and looks like i am talking to my elbow.

  109. Lu Ann says

    January 1, 2009 at 9:10 pm

    I like this tip to keep germs down when everyone is sick. I never really thought to do this.
    To reduce the germs spread throughout the household, run an empty load with 3/4 cup Clorox® Regular-Bleach in your washing machine.

  110. MARY HOFMANN says

    January 1, 2009 at 9:00 pm

    I love the cough in the elbow tip!

    Thank you so much for the opportunity!

  111. Debbie B says

    January 1, 2009 at 8:32 pm

    posted a link to this contest on my blog!

    http://debbiesfavoritesblog.blogspot.com/

  112. Debbie B says

    January 1, 2009 at 8:32 pm

    added you to my sidebar

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  113. Sara Denhart says

    January 1, 2009 at 8:31 pm

    I am a feed subscriber.

  114. Sara Denhart says

    January 1, 2009 at 8:29 pm

    I am a subscriber to the newsletter

  115. Debbie B says

    January 1, 2009 at 8:29 pm

    I’m a subscriber

  116. Sara Denhart says

    January 1, 2009 at 8:26 pm

    Singing and scrubbing works well with all children. Plus, who doesn’t love a sing-along?

  117. Debbie B says

    January 1, 2009 at 8:25 pm

    I’d never really thought about it but
    need to disinfect and sanitize the remote control!

  118. leah says

    January 1, 2009 at 8:11 pm

    A tip I found useful is to teach kids to cough into elbows, not hands!

  119. Jennifer R says

    January 1, 2009 at 8:11 pm

    Wow… I never thought about this….Run an empty load in the washing machine with ¾ cup Clorox® Regular-Bleach to kill bacteria and viruses spread by contaminated clothing. This is something I will do from now on. Thanks for the chance to win.

  120. Cindy Wohler says

    January 1, 2009 at 8:06 pm

    coughing into their elbows is a great tip, I sure wish more people would do that. I work with the public in Yosemite National Park and touching money all day with all those germs is scary. We have clorox wipes by our registers to wipe down keyboard and mouse, etc. Love to win a gift card for kids teachers.
    Thanks

  121. Julie says

    January 1, 2009 at 8:05 pm

    Great idea about coughing into the elbow. I would never have thought of that one!

  122. Zoey says

    January 1, 2009 at 7:49 pm

    The Elbow Cough – I never would have thought of that! That is the best tip – for kids and adults alike.

  123. Cassandra says

    January 1, 2009 at 7:28 pm

    Subscribed to newsletter–thanks!

  124. Cassandra says

    January 1, 2009 at 7:28 pm

    Subscribed to feed—thanks!

  125. Cassandra says

    January 1, 2009 at 7:27 pm

    Do the elbow cough
    Encourage them to cough into elbows, not hands (where they’re more likely to spread germs through touch).

  126. Kathy H. says

    January 1, 2009 at 7:22 pm

    I subscribe to your newsletter.

  127. Kathy H. says

    January 1, 2009 at 7:20 pm

    I like the tip “Teach kids healthier habits, such as washing their hands the right way.”

  128. Shelley Slider says

    January 1, 2009 at 7:17 pm

    I was not aware that germs lived in the washer. Thank you for that information! And for this contest!

  129. Sherry R says

    January 1, 2009 at 7:11 pm

    My favorite tip is do the elbow cough!

  130. Pamela W says

    January 1, 2009 at 7:10 pm

    My favorite tip was doing the elbow cough.

  131. Jodi says

    January 1, 2009 at 6:56 pm

    I love the clorox cean-up wipes.

  132. Marion B says

    January 1, 2009 at 6:50 pm

    I have been teaching my children to cough or sneeze into their elbows instead of their hands.

  133. Kristen Brand says

    January 1, 2009 at 6:50 pm

    I get the newletter

  134. Suzanne Lewis says

    January 1, 2009 at 6:40 pm

    Studies show that clothes with viruses on them can contaminate other clothes in the wash and viruses may even remain in the washer afterwards. To reduce the germs spread throughout the household, run an empty load with 3/4 cup Clorox Regular-Bleach in your washing machine.

    txhottie_86 at yahoo dot com

  135. Kristen Brand says

    January 1, 2009 at 6:38 pm

    Coughing in the elbow just makes so much sence. Why did we not think about this before.

  136. Kyle Banderman says

    January 1, 2009 at 6:38 pm

    Washing you hands all the time is a big one for me.

  137. Nancy Sordetto says

    January 1, 2009 at 6:16 pm

    I love the idea about coughing into your elbow! I’m going to share this idea with adults as well as kids!

  138. Jana says

    January 1, 2009 at 5:52 pm

    I liked the one about running your clothes washer empty with Clorox in it if you have someone sick in your house. I always worry about washing sickly clothes/towels and then running a regular wash after. I’m definately going to do that from now on. Thanks!

  139. Cindy B. says

    January 1, 2009 at 5:36 pm

    Please enter me!

  140. michelle says

    January 1, 2009 at 5:34 pm

    sneeze and cough into the elbow, it’s what I teach my students.

  141. Trisha says

    January 1, 2009 at 5:28 pm

    this would be a wonderful win!

  142. hazel hunt says

    January 1, 2009 at 5:24 pm

    nice!

  143. Kobi Hendrix says

    January 1, 2009 at 5:17 pm

    germs live on in your washing machine is something gross I never knew

  144. Joyce Jacobs says

    January 1, 2009 at 4:59 pm

    I really benefited from the “hot spots” list. There are so many items and places that we don’t think of, or at least I don’t!

  145. Melinda L Smith says

    January 1, 2009 at 4:51 pm

    I JUST LEARNED,FROM THE CLOROX SITE,THAT GERMS ARE 400 TIMES GREATER ON A STUDENTS DESK THAN ON AN AVERAGE TOILET SEAT.

  146. Daniel says

    January 1, 2009 at 4:50 pm

    Studies show that clothes with viruses on them can contaminate other clothes in the wash and viruses may even remain in the washer afterwards. To reduce the germs spread throughout the household, run an empty load with 3/4 cup Clorox Regular-Bleach in your washing machine.

  147. Paula says

    January 1, 2009 at 4:42 pm

    I like the “The Germ Jumbler Unscramble The Words Game”. This is not only very useful, but is fun too 🙂

  148. Annemarie says

    January 1, 2009 at 3:46 pm

    I like this one: Studies show that clothes with viruses on them can contaminate other clothes in the wash and viruses may even remain in the washer afterwards. To reduce the germs spread throughout the household, run an empty load with 3/4 cup Clorox® Regular-Bleach in your washing machine.

  149. Dara Nix says

    January 1, 2009 at 3:40 pm

    I know enough to clean my keyboard, mouse and phones — but had NEVER thought about the remote controls!! GREAT idea!!

    Thanks for a great giveaway!!

  150. Jeannie says

    January 1, 2009 at 3:31 pm

    Wow! The “hot spots” for germs was an eye opener!!

    I’d LOVE a $100 gift card! We’re a military family and every little bit helps – alot!!!

  151. Elizabeth Baer says

    January 1, 2009 at 3:13 pm

    Elbow coughing is the tip I’m going to teach all of my kids. Please enter us to win.

  152. Becky Mize says

    January 1, 2009 at 2:57 pm

    I subscibe to your feed via google reader

  153. Becky Mize says

    January 1, 2009 at 2:56 pm

    Love your site! I subscribe to your newsletter.

  154. Becky Mize says

    January 1, 2009 at 2:56 pm

    Great giveaway!!!

  155. Barbara says

    January 1, 2009 at 2:30 pm

    I like the tip about teaching your kids to cough (and sneeze) into their elbows instead of their hands. I still have a hard time remembering to do it myself. Thanks!

  156. Jordan Chaborek says

    January 1, 2009 at 2:26 pm

    I am one of your fabulous subscribers!

  157. J Chaborek says

    January 1, 2009 at 2:25 pm

    Do the elbow cough! Also encouraging the sneeze there as well.

  158. Amy A says

    January 1, 2009 at 2:20 pm

    Great Giveaway! I am trying to teach my kids the ‘cough in the elbow’ routine.

  159. Lisa C says

    January 1, 2009 at 2:04 pm

    I’m a subscriber.

  160. Lisa C says

    January 1, 2009 at 2:04 pm

    A useful tip I found: “Make sure kids wash hands frequently with warm water and soap for at least 20 seconds (the time it takes to sing “Happy Birthday” twice).”

  161. djgroz says

    January 1, 2009 at 2:00 pm

    The Elbow cough

  162. Annie Metcalf says

    January 1, 2009 at 1:48 pm

    The elbow sneeze was the best!

  163. PATTI says

    January 1, 2009 at 1:42 pm

    I found the sing & scrub tip to be helpful.

  164. Ashley says

    January 1, 2009 at 1:25 pm

    Cough/sneeze into elbow and targeting germ hotspots to avoid the spread of germs.

  165. Tina H. says

    January 1, 2009 at 1:17 pm

    We use the cough and sneeze into the crook of your arm as well. Thanks for the contest!

    [email protected]

  166. Terry C says

    January 1, 2009 at 1:15 pm

    I find this quite interesting~

    Studies show that clothes with viruses on them can contaminate other clothes in the wash and viruses may even remain in the washer afterwards. To reduce the germs spread throughout the household, run an empty load with 3/4 cup Clorox® Regular-Bleach in your washing machine.

    I will definitely start doing that! Thanks!

    braaisjo at gmail dot com

  167. Roxy says

    January 1, 2009 at 1:09 pm

    I never thought to clean the remotes. What a great tip!

  168. Tiffany says

    January 1, 2009 at 1:05 pm

    I subscribe to the newsletter, too.

  169. Tiffany says

    January 1, 2009 at 1:04 pm

    I subscribe.

  170. Tiffany says

    January 1, 2009 at 1:04 pm

    I love the Elbow Cough!

  171. Michael Paul says

    January 1, 2009 at 1:04 pm

    The germy washing machine thing was a surprise. I thought that was being kept down by the regular use of bleach…

  172. Melissa O. says

    January 1, 2009 at 12:50 pm

    Subscribed to the feed!

  173. Melissa O. says

    January 1, 2009 at 12:49 pm

    I subscribe to the newsletter

  174. Melissa O. says

    January 1, 2009 at 12:48 pm

    Studies show that clothes with viruses on them can contaminate other clothes in the wash and viruses may even remain in the washer afterwards. To reduce the germs spread throughout the household, run an empty load with 3/4 cup Clorox® Regular-Bleach in your washing machine.
    I was very surprised by this.

  175. salina munson says

    January 1, 2009 at 12:41 pm

    i never really thought about germs in the washer but it makes perfect sense. a dark moist place…ugh. makes me shudder a bit. thank you for the useful information and a fabulous giveaway!

  176. Gayle Boyd says

    January 1, 2009 at 12:39 pm

    I work in a recue mission and my husband works in a hospital. We need to kill germs at home!

  177. veronica sandberg says

    January 1, 2009 at 12:22 pm

    I didn’t realize germs lived in the washer.

  178. Martha J says

    January 1, 2009 at 12:16 pm

    Will show grandchild this one: Sing and Scrub
    To help stop the spread of germs, teach kids to wash their hands the right way: with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds (about the time it takes to sing the “Happy Birthday!” song twice).

  179. Lori says

    January 1, 2009 at 11:38 am

    I like the elbow cough tip. However, we use good old fashioned cotton hankies for our coughs and sneezes.

  180. Carolyn says

    January 1, 2009 at 11:37 am

    To reduce the germs spread throughout the household, run an empty load with 3/4 cup Clorox® Regular-Bleach in your washing machine.

  181. Sharon Willis says

    January 1, 2009 at 11:35 am

    I find bleach is the only way to really clean things and get rid of ickey germs. All the desks in the classroom need to be wiped down with clorex at least once a week.

  182. Andrew Hilla says

    January 1, 2009 at 11:10 am

    What a great way to stop passing cold germs between kids at school… and a great idea for a group project!

  183. Erma says

    January 1, 2009 at 10:58 am

    I didn’t realize germs lived in the washer. Thanks for the chance to win.

  184. joe gersh says

    January 1, 2009 at 10:37 am

    cough into the elbow

  185. JRG says

    January 1, 2009 at 10:13 am

    Never thought about all those germs on the washing machine!

  186. Kathleen S. says

    January 1, 2009 at 9:53 am

    The tip about coughing into the elbow is pretty great, had not thought of that. Thanks for the giveaway!

  187. Nan Campbell says

    January 1, 2009 at 6:27 am

    The elbow cough tip is great

  188. Carol says

    January 1, 2009 at 3:35 am

    I like the tip on what you can clean in 5 minutes. I already use Clorox wipes, but I forget about things like the remote and keyboard.

  189. Hesper F says

    January 1, 2009 at 2:57 am

    I also love the elbow cough tip!

  190. phillip stacy says

    January 1, 2009 at 2:34 am

    Good for bathroom mold elimination.

  191. Auriette says

    January 1, 2009 at 2:08 am

    I like the Resource Round-up links, and I do like that everyone seems to be promoting to cough and sneeze into your elbow. When I worked in retail, I always bent down and sneezed onto the floor. I first heard the elbow trick about four years ago, and I see more and more people doing it. Terrific! The Clean Up the Classroom Campaign that Clorox is running is awesome. Schools and teachers don’t have enough money for everything so sending some free clean-up kits to classes is a great benefit to our schools and students.

  192. Carrie Baird says

    January 1, 2009 at 1:45 am

    It’s a better idea to cough into your elbow instead of your hands to prevent spreading so many germs through touch!

  193. Sharon Trimble says

    January 1, 2009 at 1:29 am

    I love the coughing into the elbow. Teaching children tips like this goes along way in preventing spread of germs. I love the Clorox wipes and use at home and at work.

  194. Tracey says

    January 1, 2009 at 1:08 am

    I like the tip for teaching children to cough in their elbow.

  195. R Hicks says

    January 1, 2009 at 12:24 am

    I liked this tip

    Studies show that clothes with viruses on them can contaminate other clothes in the wash and viruses may even remain in the washer afterwards. To reduce the germs spread throughout the household, run an empty load with 3/4 cup Clorox® Regular-Bleach in your washing machine.

    I will start doing this!!!!

    ardy22 at earthlink.net

  196. Andrea Evans says

    December 31, 2008 at 10:24 pm

    I forgot to say the tip I liked in my first post so I guess just disregard it.

    My favorite tip was about the bleach in the washing machine. I never would have thought about the germs in there before.

  197. Andrea Evans says

    December 31, 2008 at 10:17 pm

    I added your button to my sidebar.

  198. Andrea Evans says

    December 31, 2008 at 10:13 pm

    I signed up for the newsletter.

  199. Andrea Evans says

    December 31, 2008 at 10:11 pm

    I subscribed to your feed.

  200. Andrea Evans says

    December 31, 2008 at 10:09 pm

    Thanks for the great giveaway! A gift card would be so useful.

  201. Monica says

    December 31, 2008 at 9:51 pm

    I am a second grade teacher myself – it is amazing how kids have no idea of the germs around them! I purchase Clorox wipes (yellow canister) at least once a month, and wipe down desks and surfaces at least every other day. i would love to have $100 to spend on cleaning wipes….

  202. Aletha Hendrickson says

    December 31, 2008 at 9:30 pm

    Keeping Clorox wipes at point of contact places is a great idea–never thought to keep them at the computer stations. thanks for the giveaway.

  203. Sharon Jo Seneker says

    December 31, 2008 at 9:27 pm

    I like the cough into your elbow idea to prevent spreading germs! Thanks!

  204. April Bever says

    December 31, 2008 at 6:23 pm

    Cleaning out the washing machine was really good. Thanks for the contest.

  205. Jamie says

    December 31, 2008 at 5:49 pm

    I am moving to a new apartment and in need of an influx of cash and Clorox.

    Thanks for the opp.

    happy new year…

  206. Sherri B. says

    December 31, 2008 at 5:28 pm

    Is it bad that I never think about cleaning the remote? Our remote has got to be absolutely filthy!!! When I get home, that thing is getting a major cleaning.

    sherri419 at gmail dot com

  207. Annie G says

    December 31, 2008 at 3:58 pm

    Proper handwashing – and not just for the kids. In public restrooms, I notice the lazy handwashing that regularly happens, which makes me glad when the exit door pushed outwards!

  208. Candy says

    December 31, 2008 at 3:27 pm

    I like that they offer Clorox’s Clean Up the Classroom kit to teachers for free!

  209. Jennifer Hedden says

    December 31, 2008 at 3:01 pm

    To reduce the germs spread throughout the household, run an empty load with 3/4 cup Clorox® Regular-Bleach in your washing machine

  210. MJ says

    December 31, 2008 at 1:12 pm

    I think that cough into your elbow is a great suggestion…hands touch so many things, you don’t want to spread germs.

  211. Sylvie W. says

    December 31, 2008 at 12:50 pm

    I like Teach Kids Healthier Habits. I see these tips as having a pebble in a stream affect. That child stays healthier, the children around that child will be healthier, their parents will be healthier, etc . . . because fewer germs are spread.

    Good idea 🙂

  212. trudee carreiro says

    December 31, 2008 at 12:46 pm

    I love the hot spot section. I subscribe to your newsletter also. I love to here different suggestions on how to do things

  213. Bonnie Day says

    December 31, 2008 at 11:38 am

    I really liked the Hot Spot Hit List Great list and giveaway

  214. Virginia Murr says

    December 31, 2008 at 10:48 am

    The entire Hot Spot section is great for parents and teachers alike. It has been a long time since I was a child, so thinking about items that need to be disinfected for children is somewhat of a monumental task. It was great to read a summarized list.

  215. Theresa C says

    December 31, 2008 at 1:48 am

    Teach kids healthier habits, I believe that it make take 15 years but if we teach handwashing to everyone starting at 1 year the entire world with be healthier, not to create a generation of germaphobes but germs and disease is transmitted but us.

  216. Tammy Marshall says

    December 30, 2008 at 9:42 pm

    My kids and I all sneeze in the crook of our elbow and try to also for coughing. Happy New Year.

  217. Dawn Langis says

    December 30, 2008 at 5:46 pm

    I like the game to teach children. With 6 grandchildren varying in ages, it is important to do things together that all can learn from

  218. Angela Palmer says

    December 30, 2008 at 1:00 pm

    I like this: Doing the elbow cough
    Encourage kids to cough into their elbows, not their hands (where they’re more likely to spread viruses through touch). Hands can get incredibly germy!

  219. Marie says

    December 30, 2008 at 12:38 pm

    I liked the tip about singing ‘Happy Birthday’ twice to wash for a proper amount of time — my kids would like doing that!

  220. A JV says

    December 30, 2008 at 12:16 pm

    The elbow cough is my fav. and is practiced at home too!

  221. Jingle says

    December 30, 2008 at 11:18 am

    I tweeted about your giveaway!

  222. Jingle says

    December 30, 2008 at 11:17 am

    I love the tip for the 5-minute clean routine! That is a great way to get the kids involved!
    jinglesells at gmail dot com

  223. Alice C says

    December 30, 2008 at 9:15 am

    i;m going to run an empty load with clorox right now, thanks :0)

  224. danielle says

    December 30, 2008 at 9:14 am

    As a teacher I would always love the gift of clorox wipes for the classroom.

  225. Kara-Noel says

    December 30, 2008 at 5:24 am

    The most helpful tip on the site for me was that hands should be washed often. My son has really bad asthma and this is something I NEED to be doing. I use the clorox wipes all the time around the house to prevent getting sick.
    http://elislids.blogspot.com/

  226. Amanda Chapman says

    December 30, 2008 at 3:42 am

    I love the idea of cleaning the classroom. My daughter seeems to always bring a new germ home with her to share with the rest of the family.
    The cough in the elbow idea is a very good one so its not on your hands to pass on to everyone else when you touch someone/something.
    Thanks for the giveaway!

  227. Christie says

    December 30, 2008 at 2:29 am

    I have not been using Clorox for colors, maybe I should try it. You’re freaking me out with viruses living through the wash cycle.

  228. Susan Ledet says

    December 29, 2008 at 11:06 pm

    I’m also a subscriber.

  229. Susan Ledet says

    December 29, 2008 at 11:06 pm

    I like the tip about putting bleach in an empty washer every now and then to get rid of germs.
    I have a suppressed immune system and swear by Clorex wipes. I keep them in the kitchen and in each bathroom and use them. I also like Clorex spray since it’s so easy to use.
    Thanks for the nice and clean giveaway.

  230. carma says

    December 29, 2008 at 9:42 pm

    I subscribe to your newsletter

  231. carma says

    December 29, 2008 at 9:41 pm

    it would be awesome to win 🙂

  232. laura owens says

    December 29, 2008 at 9:07 pm

    Just cleaning with soap and water is not enough to kill germs on hard surfaces. You need to wipes things with a disinfectant like Clorox to help stop the spread of germs in the home and the classroom!

  233. carol lewis says

    December 29, 2008 at 8:43 pm

    Keyboards and mice are so so dirty. The wipes are great to clean them with.

  234. jennifer gersch says

    December 29, 2008 at 7:28 pm

    cough into elbows

  235. Tamara B. says

    December 29, 2008 at 5:59 pm

    I am a subscriber to your newsletter.
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  236. Tamara B. says

    December 29, 2008 at 5:59 pm

    I subscribe to your feed through Google Reader.
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  237. Tamara B. says

    December 29, 2008 at 5:58 pm

    The best tip is Doing the elbow cough
    Encourage kids to cough into their elbows, not their hands (where they’re more likely to spread viruses through touch).Which is try to tell every child to practice.
    tamben7996(at)aol(dot)com

  238. Marigold says

    December 29, 2008 at 5:17 pm

    I’m subscribed to your newsletter.

  239. Marigold says

    December 29, 2008 at 5:17 pm

    The realization that my washing machine does not fully sanitize clothing has left me just the slightest bit paranoid… Thanks for the heads up!

  240. alison says

    December 29, 2008 at 12:12 pm

    Cleaning the remotes is a great one, as everyone in the family constantly uses them. Thanks!

  241. Teresa Trenta says

    December 29, 2008 at 12:01 pm

    I had no idea that virus can survive through washing and drying clothes. The tip to run an empty load with 3/4 cup Clorox® Regular-Bleach in your washing machine is very helpful!

  242. tracey johnson says

    December 29, 2008 at 11:59 am

    im a subscriber. thanks for the great giveaway. good luck all [email protected]

  243. Claudia F. says

    December 29, 2008 at 11:50 am

    I’ve linked to my blog.
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  244. Claudia F. says

    December 29, 2008 at 11:50 am

    Great idea ! I love to use the clorox wipes on the telephones in our house.
    Claudia
    [email protected]

  245. Anam says

    December 29, 2008 at 11:14 am

    I thought the tip about every house or classroom having “hot spots” was a good one. If you dissenfect these regularly it’s a huge help.

  246. Mel says

    December 29, 2008 at 4:49 am

    I too like the cough in the elbow. My son came home with a print off that site, his teacher is on it! A tip I would like to add is to keep your child at home if he/she is sick!!

  247. John says

    December 29, 2008 at 3:56 am

    Sneezing into your elbow to keep germs from spreading via your hands or in the air is a good tip.

  248. Cindy B. in Montana says

    December 29, 2008 at 3:52 am

    Added your button to my blog!

  249. Cindy B. in Montana says

    December 29, 2008 at 3:51 am

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  250. Cindy B. in Montana says

    December 29, 2008 at 3:46 am

    Remembering to disinfect surfaces we touch a lot is a good tip. I never think to do that.

  251. Danielle says

    December 29, 2008 at 3:00 am

    Have your button on my blog site…www.brneyedgal.blogspot.com

  252. Danielle says

    December 29, 2008 at 2:59 am

    Signed up for the newsletter too.

  253. Danielle says

    December 29, 2008 at 2:59 am

    I subscribe proudly as well! 🙂

  254. Danielle says

    December 29, 2008 at 2:58 am

    Oh My Gosh…I didn’t know that kids are supposed to sing Happy Birthday twice to properly wash their hands and get all the germs off…what a great tip!!!

  255. martha says

    December 29, 2008 at 2:52 am

    My favorite tip is the “happy birthday” song.

  256. crystal says

    December 29, 2008 at 2:28 am

    I think that coughing or sneezing into your arm is a great tip and something that really helps not spread as many germs:)

  257. Misty VanEpps says

    December 29, 2008 at 2:19 am

    the coughing into your elbow is pretty smart, cuz i always cough into my arm when im in the kitchen. im a baker.
    [email protected]

  258. Misty VanEpps says

    December 29, 2008 at 2:16 am

    count us in. i know just the right teacher to give a helping hand to.
    thanks.
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  259. Sarah C. says

    December 29, 2008 at 2:01 am

    I like the tip about running an empty washer with clorox to kill the germs (my husband has us do that to clean out the washer, it’s great). thanks for the giveaway.

  260. Brenda says

    December 29, 2008 at 12:25 am

    Hand washing is the best way to stop spreading germs… I taught my kids to sing their ABC’s while washing hands to make sure they washed long enough

  261. patti s says

    December 28, 2008 at 10:25 pm

    isn’t it funny that we just recently learned to cough into our elbows? Makes perfect sense not to “cover your mouth” with your hands.

  262. patti s says

    December 28, 2008 at 10:24 pm

    I subscribe to your feed

  263. Elizabeth says

    December 28, 2008 at 9:26 pm

    I like the elbow cough idea. My mom is a kindergarten teacher, so I would love to use the gift card to organize a clean up the classroom surprise with her students’ help!

  264. Sandra F. says

    December 28, 2008 at 7:24 pm

    and also spread the word on facebook!

  265. Vicki Wurgler says

    December 28, 2008 at 7:24 pm

    I like the wash and sing- while washing your hands sing the song Happy Birthday twice

  266. Sandra F. says

    December 28, 2008 at 7:24 pm

    and subscribe!

  267. Sandra F. says

    December 28, 2008 at 7:23 pm

    i get your newsletter!

  268. Sandra F. says

    December 28, 2008 at 7:22 pm

    coughing into your arm is a great one….especially since it’s cold season right now! thanks for the great giveaway!

  269. stupendousdan says

    December 28, 2008 at 6:48 pm

    Thanks for the contest.

  270. Anita Yancey says

    December 28, 2008 at 4:40 pm

    What a great giveaway, and a nice idea. Teachers can always use the help.

  271. Gianna says

    December 28, 2008 at 4:28 pm

    I like the cough into the elbow tip.

  272. Michelle S. says

    December 28, 2008 at 4:02 pm

    Tweet!
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  273. Michelle S. says

    December 28, 2008 at 4:01 pm

    Coughing into your elbow is a great tip, and one that everyone should know about.

  274. Barbara McCrea says

    December 28, 2008 at 2:20 pm

    I am a subscriber also

  275. Barbara McCrea says

    December 28, 2008 at 2:20 pm

    keeping kids hands clean, and wiping things down with clorox kills germs.

  276. T Nelson says

    December 28, 2008 at 12:57 pm

    I also subscribe to your great newsletter

  277. T Nelson says

    December 28, 2008 at 12:56 pm

    I like the cough into the elbow tip I’m going to teach my son this.

    🙂 Thank you for the wonderful giveaway! 🙂

  278. KellyN says

    December 28, 2008 at 12:45 pm

    I subscribe to your newsletter 🙂

  279. KellyN says

    December 28, 2008 at 12:43 pm

    I love this one! Teach kids healthier habits, such as washing their hands the right way.

    Thank you

  280. Lynda C says

    December 27, 2008 at 11:41 pm

    The germs in the washer is new to me! I also never thought about giving cleaning supplies to teachers, but may do that now. Thanks for the giveaway.

  281. S Higgins says

    December 27, 2008 at 11:11 pm

    I spray down my shower after each use.

  282. Jessica Maurer says

    December 27, 2008 at 8:40 pm

    Wow – I didn’t know germs lived in the washer. Very interesting to know. Love Clorox wipes.

  283. Kat says

    December 27, 2008 at 2:04 pm

    I’m signed up for your newsletter

    (and I also love the “sing happy birthday” while handwashing idea)

  284. Kat says

    December 27, 2008 at 1:53 pm

    Teaching kids to cough into their elbows is a great idea. Thanks for the giveaway!

  285. Marian Barton says

    December 27, 2008 at 12:58 pm

    I like how they break down cleaning routines into times – 5 minutes, 10 minutes, etc.

  286. Louise Brouillette says

    December 27, 2008 at 12:26 pm

    I’d love to teach my grandkids to cough on their elbows!

  287. James Jenkins says

    December 27, 2008 at 9:04 am

    cough into your arm, not your hand

  288. Danielle says

    December 27, 2008 at 12:05 am

    The average child gets sick with a cold 6-10 times per year. Wow!

  289. Alecia Gibson says

    December 26, 2008 at 10:38 pm

    A tip that I find helpful is to encourage kids to cough/sneeze into their arms instead of their hands. It will help to prevent the spread of germs onto other surfaces. We all know that kids can’t keep their hands off anything.

    agsweeps (at) hotmail (dot) com

  290. Karen says

    December 26, 2008 at 10:27 pm

    The tip to cough into your arm, not your hand

  291. Mae Behling says

    December 26, 2008 at 9:45 pm

    my granddaughter is a teacher…talk about a thankless job!!

  292. Kayce C says

    December 26, 2008 at 6:20 pm

    To reduce the germs spread throughout the household, run an empty load with 3/4 cup Clorox Regular-Bleach in your washing machine.

  293. Amanda U. says

    December 26, 2008 at 5:06 pm

    Your button is on my blog:
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  294. Amanda U. says

    December 26, 2008 at 5:06 pm

    I subscribe to your feed.

  295. Amanda U. says

    December 26, 2008 at 5:06 pm

    The “elbow cough” tip was very helpful.

  296. Tia Carter says

    December 26, 2008 at 3:32 pm

    i hope i win

  297. Justine F. says

    December 26, 2008 at 1:05 am

    and also receive your newsletter :O)

  298. Justine F. says

    December 26, 2008 at 1:04 am

    i subscribe

  299. Justine F. says

    December 26, 2008 at 1:04 am

    cough in your elbow is a great tip for anyone~~thanks so much for this great giveaway!!!!

  300. I Class says

    December 26, 2008 at 12:29 am

    I work in a daycare and the children are small so we teach them to cover their mouths when they cough or sneeze and then to wash their hands. I would love to win a gift card. I could use it.

  301. sarah says

    December 25, 2008 at 10:44 pm

    i always make sure the teacher gets something. after all, they give the greatest gift to a child – knowledge!

  302. Krisi says

    December 25, 2008 at 4:26 am

    I get your newsletter

  303. Krisi says

    December 25, 2008 at 4:25 am

    I have your button

  304. Krisi says

    December 25, 2008 at 4:25 am

    I get your RSS feed via Outlook

  305. Krisi says

    December 25, 2008 at 4:24 am

    What a great prize!

  306. mitchell h says

    December 25, 2008 at 1:10 am

    all good tips – but the singing happy birthday twice to time it (and make it fun) is my favorite. thanks!

  307. Lisa says

    December 24, 2008 at 9:29 pm

    Hi. Please sign me up.
    Thanks.

  308. Babalu says

    December 24, 2008 at 8:38 pm

    I use Google reader. Thanks for the contest. http://cashcuddler.com

  309. ilyssa says

    December 24, 2008 at 8:27 pm

    PS. I’m a newsletter subscriber! Thanks for the chance! lys76 at msn dot com

  310. ilyssa says

    December 24, 2008 at 8:23 pm

    As a teacher, I love this campaign and the idea! My favorite tip is the elbow cough (although I do the shoulder cough myself). Great site and great giveaway. Thanks for the chance. lys76 at msn dot com

  311. Patricia Treskovich says

    December 24, 2008 at 4:28 pm

    Do the elbow cough to stop the spread of germs, is somthing I just learned.

  312. ky2here says

    December 24, 2008 at 1:47 pm

    It just makes sense to run the washer with 3/4 cup in it.

  313. Carol Drury says

    December 24, 2008 at 1:31 pm

    i subscribe too

  314. Carol Drury says

    December 24, 2008 at 1:31 pm

    would love to win and thanks for the opportunity!!!
    didnt know about the elbow cough tip

  315. Linda Fish says

    December 24, 2008 at 7:50 am

    Disinfect frequently touched surfaces regularly

  316. Sarah says

    December 24, 2008 at 12:10 am

    The elbow cough is a great idea for kiddos!

  317. Craig S. says

    December 23, 2008 at 11:53 pm

    Here is my twitter: http://twitter.com/craigkes/status/1075645751. Signed up for the feed and newsletter. Thanks for putting this on.

  318. Craig S. says

    December 23, 2008 at 11:43 pm

    Great giveaway and for a great cause. I know my sons teachers could always use something for the classroom.

  319. Scarlett says

    December 23, 2008 at 11:18 pm

    The cough into your elbow is a great way to stop spreading germs.

  320. Kathy says

    December 23, 2008 at 10:08 pm

    Wash your hands with soap and warm water for 20 seconds – the time it takes to sing “Happy Birthday” twice!

    Thanks for the opportunity.

  321. Sarah Z says

    December 23, 2008 at 9:49 pm

    I love the elbow cough! I think this goes with sneezes too – if it’s not on the kids hands then they won’t spread the germs!
    Thanks

  322. Rosanne says

    December 23, 2008 at 9:18 pm

    I receive your newsletter

  323. Rosanne says

    December 23, 2008 at 9:18 pm

    I subscribe

  324. Rosanne says

    December 23, 2008 at 9:16 pm

    My daughter in law is a teacher and she and my son are frequently ill. This is one of my favorite tips and yes teachers buy so much for their classrooms-

  325. Catherine copeland says

    December 23, 2008 at 9:09 pm

    I’m a teacher and i sure would love to have someone come after school and clean my classroom. for that matter I’d love to win this gift card to buy some supplies i need for the classroom

  326. Kimberly L says

    December 23, 2008 at 8:53 pm

    Encourage them to cough into elbows, not hands (where they’re more likely to spread germs through touch)

    brn2lisn(at)gmail(dot)com

  327. Sherry Sullivan says

    December 23, 2008 at 2:34 pm

    I use bleach for my laundry, commodes, and general cleaning in my house. In my classroom I keep Clorox wipes in case anyone sneezes and if I feel the need to kill some germs…

  328. Sarah says

    December 23, 2008 at 2:20 pm

    THANK YOU for these great ideas! As an elementary teacher/reading specialist, I really appreciate it!! We do often buy our own supplies, and any little contribution helps. This would be a great gift, and will help keep kids (and their teachers) healthy and in school, too.

    My favorite tip is the elbow cough – I wish everyone did that. I can’t tell you how often I see someone cough into their hands just before they touch a doorknob or handrail.

  329. Karen Gonyea says

    December 23, 2008 at 12:56 pm

    Wash hands often 🙂

  330. Debra F says

    December 23, 2008 at 12:06 pm

    I’m a teacher, and boy would I really love for someone to gift me with a clean classroom. Of course, I teach high school, and we don’t get presents like the elementary teachers do :((

    On the clorox site, I learned that the average desk has 400 times more bacteria than the average toilet seat. WOW!!! I’ll be going in and cleaning those desks when I get back from vacation!

    THanks for the great giveaway.

  331. Pat says

    December 23, 2008 at 11:33 am

    To wash hands the right way – with soap and warm water for 20 seconds – about the time it takes to sing the “Happy Birthday” song twice

  332. Jennifer McCullar says

    December 23, 2008 at 11:08 am

    Buttons up, Thanks

  333. Jennifer McCullar says

    December 23, 2008 at 11:08 am

    Newsletter chance, Thanks.

  334. Jennifer McCullar says

    December 23, 2008 at 11:07 am

    RSS Feed chance, thanks.

  335. Jennifer McCullar says

    December 23, 2008 at 11:06 am

    I take Clorox Disinfecting Wipes in the car so when we go grocery shopping I grab one and wipe that buggy.

  336. Cristina Carbone says

    December 23, 2008 at 10:56 am

    Clorox Disinfecting Wipes are not only good for the classroom but for the house as well…..any place where germs lives.

  337. Sarah says

    December 23, 2008 at 9:38 am

    clothes with viruses can contaminate other clothes in the wash!

  338. Susan Smith says

    December 22, 2008 at 11:54 pm

    Sing and Scrub–teaching kids to use soap and water and sing ‘Happy Birthday’ twice to wash for a proper amount of time.

  339. Jeanette H. says

    December 22, 2008 at 9:48 pm

    Teach kids to cough into elbows, not hands, where they’re more likely to spread germs through touch. This is a great tip.

    Thank you for the great giveaway!

  340. Kelly Ann T. says

    December 22, 2008 at 9:13 pm

    I learned I should teach the kids to do the elbow cough.
    Encourage them to cough into elbows, not hands (where they’re more likely to spread germs through touch).

  341. Nicole says

    December 22, 2008 at 9:03 pm

    i like this tip: Sing and Scrub–teaching kids to use soap and water and sing ‘Happy Birthday’ twice to wash for a proper amount of time.

  342. Marlene V. says

    December 22, 2008 at 7:17 pm

    The elbow cough is a great tip to help stop spreading germs. Thanks for the great contest:)

  343. jay abbott says

    December 22, 2008 at 4:29 pm

    Cleaning a classroom is awesome. When I was a teacher it was like living in a petri dish. The kiddos were just little bacteria with backpacks.

  344. JenniferS says

    December 22, 2008 at 3:13 pm

    I subscribe via email! Thanks!

  345. JenniferS says

    December 22, 2008 at 3:12 pm

    The elbow cough is a great tip!

  346. Linda J. says

    December 22, 2008 at 1:32 pm

    Gah! I had no idea viruses could transfer from one piece of clothing to another in the washing machine, so the best tip I saw was to run some Clorox through the machine to kill the nasty little buggers.

  347. Kimberly says

    December 22, 2008 at 11:23 am

    I’m also a newsletter subscriber!

  348. Kimberly says

    December 22, 2008 at 11:21 am

    I subscribe to your feed!

  349. Kimberly says

    December 22, 2008 at 11:20 am

    We’ve used the Happy Birthday song to time handwashing since my kids were little and now my granddaughter does it as well.
    My sister is a kindergarten teacher and would love to have this GC to buy cleaning supplies for her classroom!
    Thanks for the chance to win!

  350. Kerri Reed says

    December 22, 2008 at 12:34 am

    The “elbow cough” is perfect! My kids are constantly coughing out into the air, and as many times as I remind them to cough into their hands, they never seem to remember my advice! Thanks Clorox! I am now subscribing to your site. Merry Christmas!

  351. Wanda says

    December 22, 2008 at 12:04 am

    I had no idea germs and viruses from clothes live on in the washer, so I really appreciated the tip about running an empty load with 3/4 cup of Clorox bleach. I am going to pass this along to my building manager so she can periodically sanitize the community machines in our laundry room! Thanks!

  352. Jennifer M says

    December 21, 2008 at 10:15 pm

    I didn’t realize antibacterial soap doesn’t kill cold and flu viruses and that’s why it’s important to remember to disinfect surfaces like appliance handles.

  353. Ashley says

    December 21, 2008 at 9:48 pm

    i had no idea that germs lived in your washing machine! I need to get some bleach, that is something really good to know

  354. Cheryl says

    December 21, 2008 at 9:25 pm

    Teachers love gift cards to movies or for gas or groceries. It’s practical but more useful than a tree ornament with “Best Teacher 2008” on it. They get tons of those.

  355. MaryAnn says

    December 21, 2008 at 9:04 pm

    As a teacher, I like the tip about making sure each child has his own supplies. I supply the pencils, etc., when children forget theirs or lose them or run out, but that means sharing germs with the last person who used it.

  356. Dale Louderback says

    December 21, 2008 at 8:10 pm

    The cough into your elbow and not in your hand is the best idea I have seen so far

  357. Reva Skie says

    December 21, 2008 at 6:18 pm

    I have heard of the elbow cough trick before but that is still my favorite clean practice, not just at school but everywhere.

  358. Elizabeth says

    December 21, 2008 at 5:52 pm

    Sneezing into the arm is a good idea — for kids and adults too!

  359. Cindy Phillips says

    December 21, 2008 at 4:39 pm

    I really like the clean up the classroom idea. Anyone with children in school knows how they get sick and bring it home to the rest of the family. My favorite tip is the coughing into the elbow one.

  360. Jessica Gugel says

    December 21, 2008 at 3:34 pm

    They had lots of useful tips. I like this one: Here’s a HOT TIP: Help wash away germs on Laundry Day!

    Clothes with viruses on them can contaminate other clothes in the wash and remain in the washer. To reduce the germs spread throughout the household, run an empty load with 3/4 cup Clorox® Regular-Bleach in your washing machine.

    Thanks for the great contest. Happy Holidays to you and yours.

  361. bina edwards says

    December 21, 2008 at 3:20 pm

    they really need to teach everyone, including adults the proper way to wash hands,
    turn on water as hot as you can stand it
    foam up past the wrist, almost to he elbow,
    rinse off
    TURN OF TAPS WITH A PAPER TOWEL DO NOT TOUCH THE taps with your hands
    ick..i watch people do it wrong in the washrooms all the time, no wonder so many illness are happening in food service industries…people don’t wash like they have been trained to do

  362. Kari Follett says

    December 21, 2008 at 10:29 am

    I have my kids sing the ABC song while they wash their hands and I always wipe down the carts at places like Walmart before we shop. Ick!!

  363. Cee says

    December 21, 2008 at 6:47 am

    I use Clorox wipes to clean all surfaces in the kitchen and bathroom! I like the elbow cough idea.

  364. louise says

    December 21, 2008 at 4:42 am

    I heart this good tip: Teach kids to cough into elbows, not hands — where they’re more likely to spread germs through touch.ty 4 the awesome giveaway and entry 🙂

  365. Amber S. says

    December 21, 2008 at 12:01 am

    The best tip is the “Elbow Cough”. If you cough into your hand, you’ll be spreading the germs around whenever you touch things….but you don’t touch things with your elbow, so cough into your elbows people! 🙂

  366. Douglas says

    December 20, 2008 at 11:27 pm

    The cough into your elbow and not in your hand is the best idea there is

  367. Jill W says

    December 20, 2008 at 8:55 pm

    Your buttons are on my blog, thanks

  368. Jill W says

    December 20, 2008 at 8:54 pm

    I get your newsletter, thanks

  369. Jill W says

    December 20, 2008 at 8:54 pm

    I’m a subscriber, thanks

  370. Jill W says

    December 20, 2008 at 8:31 pm

    Sanitizing reduces the level of bacteria such as E. coli and Salmonella. Disinfecting with an EPA registered product has been shown to kill those bacteria. thanks

  371. Beverley Justice says

    December 20, 2008 at 7:58 pm

    Tip: Encourage kids to cough into their elbows, not their hands (where they’re more likely to spread viruses through touch).

  372. Christi says

    December 20, 2008 at 7:22 pm

    I subscribe to the newsletter, too!

  373. Christi says

    December 20, 2008 at 7:21 pm

    I subscribe to your feed!

  374. Christi says

    December 20, 2008 at 7:21 pm

    As a first grade teacher, I see it all come through my classroom! This would be a great gift for me!

  375. Diane S says

    December 20, 2008 at 7:17 pm

    i subscribe to your feed via yahoo

  376. Diane S says

    December 20, 2008 at 7:12 pm

    i am an email subscriber

  377. Diane S says

    December 20, 2008 at 7:12 pm

    i like the elbow cough, (Teach kids to cough into elbows, not hands — where they’re more likely to spread germs through touch.) I wish more people did it.
    Thank you for the giveaway

  378. Jennifer Short says

    December 20, 2008 at 6:45 pm

    Having supplies for each child instead of sharing!

  379. cari king says

    December 20, 2008 at 5:06 pm

    I like the cough into your elbow. So many kids today cough and sneeze and don’t cover their mouths.

  380. Casey H says

    December 20, 2008 at 3:52 pm

    I like the tip– To reduce the germs spread throughout the household, run an empty load with 3/4 cup Clorox® Regular-Bleach in your washing machine. –Because hubby’s a butcher and he’s always bringing home raw meat on his clothes!!

  381. Andria Shelton says

    December 20, 2008 at 3:31 pm

    I’m a subscriber

  382. Andria Shelton says

    December 20, 2008 at 3:31 pm

    Coughing in your elbow is a great tip.

  383. Sarah says

    December 20, 2008 at 3:19 pm

    I blogged about this on my Fantastic Friday post at http://sarahspeakssavvysahmreviews.blogspot.com/2008/12/fantastic-friday_18.html

  384. Audrey says

    December 20, 2008 at 3:09 pm

    I like this tip because it makes it clear how long hand washing needs to be.

    Sing & scrub
    Make sure kids wash hands frequently with warm water and soap for at least 20 seconds (the time it takes to sing “Happy Birthday” twice).

  385. Tarah says

    December 20, 2008 at 1:31 pm

    Make sure kids wash hands frequently with warm water and soap for at least 20 seconds (the time it takes to sing “Happy Birthday” twice).

  386. Anna says

    December 20, 2008 at 1:30 pm

    I am a 5/6 grade teacher and I teach my students to cough AND SNEEZE into their elbow. I also disinfect the doorknobs every day! Thanks for the giveaway!

  387. Jennifer R says

    December 20, 2008 at 12:56 pm

    this would be GREAT to win!

  388. Deci Worland says

    December 20, 2008 at 10:34 am

    Not just for kids, I will cough into my elbow from now on.

  389. Dave Mason says

    December 20, 2008 at 8:41 am

    subscriber via google reader

  390. tiffany pettey says

    December 20, 2008 at 6:08 am

    washing the hands is the best germ killer

  391. tiffany pettey says

    December 20, 2008 at 6:08 am

    subscriber via google reader

  392. Julie Donahue says

    December 20, 2008 at 5:04 am

    We do the cough into our elbows trick.

  393. David says

    December 20, 2008 at 4:06 am

    Coughing into your elbow is a good idea, thanks.

  394. Claudia M says

    December 20, 2008 at 3:00 am

    they are great in the bathroom !

    thanx

  395. sheila k. says

    December 20, 2008 at 2:29 am

    My youngest daughter believes in carrying hand sanitizer everywhere. Her motto is “Don’t leave home without it.”

  396. Torrie G says

    December 20, 2008 at 12:46 am

    I could use one of these right about now!

  397. Barbara M says

    December 19, 2008 at 11:27 pm

    I liked what they said about washing hands often.
    I think that’s one of the best ways to not spread germs.

  398. ktjrdn says

    December 19, 2008 at 10:36 pm

    I have a button posted

  399. ktjrdn says

    December 19, 2008 at 10:35 pm

    i’m subscribed to the feed here

  400. ktjrdn says

    December 19, 2008 at 10:32 pm

    My daughter taught me the coughing in your elbow trick

  401. I.Blair says

    December 19, 2008 at 10:15 pm

    As a former teacher I was lucky to have a sink in my room for kids to wash their hands. I also disinfected the desks routinely with Clorox wipes and especially the one where students were sneezing or coughing. I like your idea of doing that into your elbow in the tips section. Thanks for a great giveaway, I still substitute and I take my wipes with me.

  402. jane jakins says

    December 19, 2008 at 9:18 pm

    the childs teacher

  403. Lucy K says

    December 19, 2008 at 8:41 pm

    I subscribed. Thanks !

  404. Lucy K says

    December 19, 2008 at 8:41 pm

    I have a kindergardener and she will like the idea of coughing in the elbow. Thanks!

  405. Kim says

    December 19, 2008 at 7:05 pm

    I’m a subscriber!

  406. Kim says

    December 19, 2008 at 7:04 pm

    I didn’t know about germs in the washer. I’m running bleach through it now! YUCK! Thanks for the giveaway!

  407. Mike Weisberg says

    December 19, 2008 at 6:56 pm

    I want to win

  408. linda says

    December 19, 2008 at 6:21 pm

    I leave the wipes under my sink in both the kitchen and bathroom. Really is a quick way to clean up and kill germs…Thank you

    Wiping the remote is a great tip. Who would of thought??

  409. Shaymaa says

    December 19, 2008 at 5:37 pm

    I like the ‘Do the elbow cough’ tip.

  410. Carrie says

    December 19, 2008 at 5:35 pm

    we do the elbow cough too!

  411. Carrie says

    December 19, 2008 at 5:33 pm

    Button

  412. Linda says

    December 19, 2008 at 2:55 pm

    Lots of antibacterial soap.

  413. Kirsten says

    December 19, 2008 at 12:31 pm

    I receive your newsletter

  414. Kirsten says

    December 19, 2008 at 12:30 pm

    I subscribe

  415. Kirsten says

    December 19, 2008 at 12:30 pm

    We use the cough in your elbow at our house!

  416. Jill Watkins says

    December 19, 2008 at 12:26 pm

    Newsletter

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  417. Jill Watkins says

    December 19, 2008 at 12:26 pm

    Already subscribe- Bloglines reader

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  418. Jill Watkins says

    December 19, 2008 at 12:25 pm

    THE ELBOW COUGH IS A GREAT TIP!

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  419. Timothy Sternberg says

    December 19, 2008 at 10:48 am

    I love the “cough into your elbow” idea.

  420. Kimberly B says

    December 19, 2008 at 10:06 am

    The list of hot spots to clean is helpful.
    THanx for the contest.

  421. Beth Grund says

    December 19, 2008 at 9:37 am

    I have your button.

  422. Beth Grund says

    December 19, 2008 at 9:37 am

    I receive your newsletter

  423. Beth Grund says

    December 19, 2008 at 9:37 am

    I receive your feed.

  424. Beth Grund says

    December 19, 2008 at 9:36 am

    I like this tip for germ factor but also to smell better. Says to run 3/4 cup Clorox Bleach in empty washer for a cycle to eliminate viruses clothes can carry and leave behind. Most times when I open my empty front loader there is a smell so this should help that as well. Thanks

  425. Dana says

    December 19, 2008 at 7:51 am

    I haven’t bought my son’s teacher a gift yet 😮 (
    Not sure what to get – I had read that the “teachers” branded gifts were the worst gifts to give a teacher….so I’m not sure what to get her.
    Haven’t had to buy teachers gifts in MANY years.
    hushmouth{at}verizon{dot}net

  426. Nicole Reynolds says

    December 19, 2008 at 5:36 am

    I get the newsletter

  427. Nicole Reynolds says

    December 19, 2008 at 5:35 am

    I subscribe to the feed

  428. Nicole Reynolds says

    December 19, 2008 at 5:35 am

    I have your button

  429. Nicole Reynolds says

    December 19, 2008 at 5:34 am

    On Laundry Day, Help Make Germs Go Away!
    Studies show that clothes with viruses on them can contaminate other clothes in the wash and viruses may even remain in the washer afterwards. To reduce the germs spread throughout the household, run an empty load with 3/4 cup Clorox® Regular-Bleach in your washing machine.
    I never knew this!! Thanks!

  430. Vilma says

    December 19, 2008 at 4:04 am

    Because of cold and flu season, this was my favorite tip:

    Here’s a HOT TIP: Help wash away germs on Laundry Day!

    Clothes with viruses on them can contaminate other clothes in the wash and remain in the washer. To reduce the germs spread throughout the household, run an empty load with 3/4 cup Clorox® Regular-Bleach in your washing machine.

  431. lace says

    December 19, 2008 at 2:20 am

    got your button

  432. lace says

    December 19, 2008 at 2:19 am

    newsletter subscriber

    (man I should spell check before hitting submit. my previous post has an error.)

  433. lace says

    December 19, 2008 at 2:18 am

    feed subsriber

  434. lace says

    December 19, 2008 at 2:18 am

    Just learned that when your watching tv using the remote and get up to get a snack from the fridge, you have just touched 2 of the “hot spots” for germs. Yuck.

  435. betsy says

    December 19, 2008 at 2:05 am

    i always sneeze into my elbow and teach others the same. thanks for the giveaway!

  436. Terri D says

    December 19, 2008 at 2:03 am

    Make sure kids wash hands frequently with warm water and soap for at least 20 seconds.

  437. Linda F says

    December 19, 2008 at 1:56 am

    I like this tip – To reduce the germs spread throughout the household, run an empty load with 3/4 cup Clorox® Regular-Bleach in your washing machine.

  438. Lorri S says

    December 19, 2008 at 1:40 am

    Something I found out was that 80% of infectious illnesses are spread by touch..yuck!

  439. tracy davis says

    December 19, 2008 at 12:54 am

    I like the tip about not forgetting to wipe down the TV remote.

  440. david basile says

    December 19, 2008 at 12:26 am

    Give kids their own school supplies, so they don’t have to share germy cups, crayons or pencils.

  441. Trish says

    December 18, 2008 at 11:54 pm

    I’m subscribed to your feed.

  442. Trish says

    December 18, 2008 at 11:49 pm

    I never knew that studies show that clothes with viruses on them can contaminate other clothes in the wash and that it’s a good idea to run an empty load with 3/4 cup Clorox Regular-Bleach in your washing machine, when someone has been sick in your household. Thanks for a great giveaway!

  443. Devon Weisz says

    December 18, 2008 at 11:37 pm

    Sing and scrub is such a great idea…take it from a teacher!

  444. MommyNamedApril says

    December 18, 2008 at 11:35 pm

    i get your newsletter!

  445. MommyNamedApril says

    December 18, 2008 at 11:35 pm

    i subscribe to you in google reader

  446. MommyNamedApril says

    December 18, 2008 at 11:34 pm

    coughing into your elbow – great idea!!!

  447. angela cisco says

    December 18, 2008 at 11:11 pm

    I think all the tips are good but i like the idea of singing happy birthday twice when your washing your hands. I hate going into a public bathroom and seeing women walk out without washing there hands maybe next time I will point this site out to them.

  448. Kathy Amos says

    December 18, 2008 at 10:55 pm

    My daughter is a teacher… I know first hand the importance of having cleaning materials for the classroom

  449. Allison says

    December 18, 2008 at 10:10 pm

    Thanks for the fantastic giveaway! I liked the 5-minute quick clean routine. Things like the remote control or the refrigerator handle often get overlooked…time to break out the Clorox wipes!

  450. valerie mabrey says

    December 18, 2008 at 9:51 pm

    that germs live on in your washing machine

  451. Patrice Pruitte says

    December 18, 2008 at 9:03 pm

    I think that it’s a great tip to tell kids to wash their hands with soap and water for 20 seconds, the time it takes to sing Happy Birthday twice.

  452. Shelley K says

    December 18, 2008 at 8:19 pm

    Signed up for newsletter 🙂

  453. Shelley K says

    December 18, 2008 at 8:19 pm

    I am a subscriber 🙂

  454. Shelley K says

    December 18, 2008 at 8:18 pm

    The teacher must LOVE you guys 🙂 LOL!!

    Anyway, I learned this:

    Sing and Scrub
    To help stop the spread of germs, teach kids to wash their hands the right way: with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds (about the time it takes to sing the “Happy Birthday!” song twice).

    Pretty cool, huh?? I NEVER knew that it had to be THAT long!! Definitely gonna be singing HAPPY BIRTHDAY in the loo from now on…if you hear someone singing…just moi 🙂

    tskrush (at) cox (dot) net

  455. Trisha R. says

    December 18, 2008 at 8:03 pm

    Great giveaway! I never would have thought to wipe down doorknobs and lightswitches.

  456. Susan C says

    December 18, 2008 at 7:43 pm

    I am subscribed to your feed!
    smchester at gmail dot com

  457. Susan C says

    December 18, 2008 at 7:41 pm

    I learned the difference between sanitizing and disinfecting. Sanitizing reduces bacteria, while disinfecting with an EPA registered product can kill it.
    smchester at gmail dot com

  458. Cathy Kent says

    December 18, 2008 at 7:40 pm

    My son’s classroom always use Clorox Disinfecting Wipes for everything, which I usually donate.

  459. James says

    December 18, 2008 at 7:26 pm

    This info was helpful: “Clothes with viruses on them can contaminate other clothes in the wash and remain in the washer. To reduce the germs spread throughout the household, run an empty load with 3/4 cup Clorox® Regular-Bleach in your washing machine.” I never really thought that clothes can contaminate other clothing…just assumed everything put in would be cleaned.

  460. Christine Messer says

    December 18, 2008 at 7:09 pm

    The tip to give cleaning supplies is right up my alley. They are great gifts!
    Thank you for the contest!

  461. Heather says

    December 18, 2008 at 6:42 pm

    What a helpful site! I love the tip to teach kids to cough into their elbows.

  462. David Gresh says

    December 18, 2008 at 6:39 pm

    The the Elbow Cough tip is so easy!

  463. Brian says

    December 18, 2008 at 6:07 pm

    subscribe via rss

  464. Brian says

    December 18, 2008 at 6:06 pm

    Clothes with viruses on them can contaminate other clothes in the wash and remain in the washer. To reduce the germs spread throughout the household, run an empty load with 3/4 cup Clorox® Regular-Bleach in your washing machine.

  465. Rose Y says

    December 18, 2008 at 6:03 pm

    I found the “elbow cough” technique very interesting. Hope this catches on everywhere, not just at school.

  466. Jean Fischer says

    December 18, 2008 at 5:56 pm

    the elbow cough is a great idea

  467. karissa says

    December 18, 2008 at 5:37 pm

    rss fed!

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    December 18, 2008 at 5:36 pm

    newsletter subscriber!

  469. karissa says

    December 18, 2008 at 5:36 pm

    button is on my blog!

  470. karissa says

    December 18, 2008 at 5:36 pm

    elbow couch and sneeze! great tip!

  471. KC says

    December 18, 2008 at 5:01 pm

    target germ “hot spots” in each room of your home

  472. Kristi says

    December 18, 2008 at 4:45 pm

    Kids can touch up to 300 surfaces in just 30 minutes, so disinfect frequently touched surfaces regularly with Clorox® Disinfecting Wipes

  473. Linda Lansford says

    December 18, 2008 at 4:44 pm

    wiping down surfaces like doorknobs, tables and lightswitches

  474. Van says

    December 18, 2008 at 4:43 pm

    Teach kids to wash their hands the right way:
    frequently, throughout the day
    before and after they eat
    with warm, soapy water, for at least 20 seconds (about the time it takes to sing the “Happy Birthday” song twice)

  475. stampedwithgrace says

    December 18, 2008 at 4:40 pm

    To reduce the germs spread throughout the household, run an empty load with 3/4 cup Clorox® Regular-Bleach in your washing machine.

  476. stampedwithgrace says

    December 18, 2008 at 4:37 pm

    your button’s on my blog 🙂

  477. stampedwithgrace says

    December 18, 2008 at 4:37 pm

    I get your newsletter!

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    December 18, 2008 at 4:36 pm

    subscriber 🙂

  479. Carol V. says

    December 18, 2008 at 3:53 pm

    As a preschool teacher myself, I love the cough into you elbow, and as we teach, sneeze into your sleeve please.

    Thanks for the giveaway, I sure could use one of these gift cards.

  480. Carol G says

    December 18, 2008 at 3:43 pm

    I am a subscriber

  481. Carol G says

    December 18, 2008 at 3:42 pm

    From the site, the best tip is the cough into the elbow bit, especially since people are not always into washing their hands immediately if they cough behind their hand.

  482. Autumn H says

    December 18, 2008 at 3:42 pm

    love the elbow cough!

    autumn398 (at) yahoo.com

  483. Ronald Turner says

    December 18, 2008 at 3:13 pm

    elbow cough

  484. Cynthia C says

    December 18, 2008 at 3:11 pm

    I thought soap would take care of germs in the washing machine. Learned something new today. Thanks for the giveaway.

  485. tracey johnson says

    December 18, 2008 at 2:59 pm

    the elbow cough is a great idea. thanks i learned something. thanks again and merry christmas. [email protected]

  486. Amy H. says

    December 18, 2008 at 2:33 pm

    I am a loyal subscriber!

  487. Amy H. says

    December 18, 2008 at 2:33 pm

    I’ve spread the word to all my teacher/Mom friends via facebook

  488. Amy H. says

    December 18, 2008 at 2:32 pm

    As a classroom teacher, this would be an unexpected gift!

  489. ANNE S says

    December 18, 2008 at 2:29 pm

    I love the tip to mount a basketball hoop over a child’s laundry hamper. Thanks.

  490. beth shepherd says

    December 18, 2008 at 2:00 pm

    Cough and sneeze in the crook of your arm – my kids have learned this thankfully. We love Clorox Wipes. Use them constantly. Thank you
    [email protected]

  491. djp says

    December 18, 2008 at 1:48 pm

    i am in

  492. pam day says

    December 18, 2008 at 1:36 pm

    Clorox wipes I don’t leave home without them. Thanks

  493. Deborah R says

    December 18, 2008 at 1:31 pm

    I’m happy to be reminded to ” cough into elbows, not hands.” Next to washing hands, that’s probably the most important tip to stop the spread of colds.

  494. Amy says

    December 18, 2008 at 1:29 pm

    I have the 5M4G button on my blog. Thanks again!

  495. Amy says

    December 18, 2008 at 1:28 pm

    I get the newsletter. I got kicked off last night by my computer, so my initial comment is way above here. 🙂

  496. April Jacques says

    December 18, 2008 at 1:27 pm

    I like the five minutes tip on using the clorox wipes. Going over things in the kitchen and bathroom.

  497. Amy says

    December 18, 2008 at 1:27 pm

    I get the feed.

  498. Kathy Scott says

    December 18, 2008 at 1:24 pm

    I help in my son’s class once a week. Invariably I get sick. I have donated a case of Clorox wipes to the classroom and have gone two weeks without getting sick.

  499. migrator says

    December 18, 2008 at 12:24 pm

    This is my favorite tip: Doing the elbow cough
    Encourage kids to cough into their elbows, not their hands (where they’re more likely to spread viruses through touch).

  500. Mia F says

    December 18, 2008 at 11:56 am

    Using bleach for the washing machine was a great tip

  501. Janet F says

    December 18, 2008 at 11:33 am

    I blogged here:

    http://grammyjanetsplace.blogspot.com/2008/12/december-giveaways.html

    janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

  502. Ronni Fox says

    December 18, 2008 at 11:32 am

    I like everything..how could I choose just one?

  503. Janet F says

    December 18, 2008 at 11:26 am

    Button is on my sidebar

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  504. Janet F says

    December 18, 2008 at 11:20 am

    Subscribed to newsletter.

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  505. Janet F says

    December 18, 2008 at 11:20 am

    Subscribed to feed.

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  506. Melanie says

    December 18, 2008 at 11:19 am

    Here’s a HOT TIP: Help wash away germs on Laundry Day!

    Clothes with viruses on them can contaminate other clothes in the wash and remain in the washer. To reduce the germs spread throughout the household, run an empty load with 3/4 cup Clorox® Regular-Bleach in your washing machine.

    I just never really thought about this! This is the most helpful tip that I saw. I will be utilizing this immediately.

  507. Janet F says

    December 18, 2008 at 11:19 am

    Studies show that clothes with viruses on them can contaminate other clothes in the wash and viruses may even remain in the washer afterwards. To reduce the germs spread throughout the household, run an empty load with 3/4 cup Clorox® Regular-Bleach in your washing machine.

    janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

  508. Denyse says

    December 18, 2008 at 10:55 am

    Hand sanitiser in your pocketbook is useful all the time.

  509. Diana says

    December 18, 2008 at 10:33 am

    I like the coughing into your elbow idea and the washing your hands to the happy birthday song. both kids can understand and do easily. thanks!

  510. Sally says

    December 18, 2008 at 10:30 am

    As a wife of a teacher who is VERY conscious of germs, I love it when parents give him Clorox wipes & boxes of tissues. It’s a teacher’s wife’s dream!

  511. Heather S says

    December 18, 2008 at 9:57 am

    Great tips. I agree with wiping down your keyboard and mouse as there are lots of germs on them. Thanks!

  512. amylouwho says

    December 18, 2008 at 9:01 am

    Coughing into the elbow and wiping down computer keyboards – great tips!

  513. Lmay says

    December 18, 2008 at 8:45 am

    Disinfected surfaces frequently – such a simple tip, but so often neglected.

  514. Carol Lawrence says

    December 18, 2008 at 6:39 am

    Subscribed thru Yahoo reader.

  515. Carol Lawrence says

    December 18, 2008 at 6:37 am

    Wash hands frequently to time of singing Happy Birthday twice is what I learned.

  516. Marie Fink says

    December 18, 2008 at 6:30 am

    I really like the Cough into your elbow tip. I work at an elementary school cafeteria and the kids come through the line hacking away on everything and everybody! They could all use this tip! m04taes(at)verizon(dot)net

  517. David Guss says

    December 18, 2008 at 6:19 am

    I found the “Doing the elbow cough” a very smart handy tip.

  518. Rebecca Graham says

    December 18, 2008 at 3:46 am

    Teaching children to wash their hands to kill the germs.

  519. Cheryl F. says

    December 18, 2008 at 3:28 am

    I Tweeted about the giveaway :

    http://twitter.com/LuckyLadybug/status/1064507273

  520. Cheryl F. says

    December 18, 2008 at 3:23 am

    I blogged about the giveaway :

    http://luckyladybug.wordpress.com/2008/12/18/5-minutes-for-mom-12/

  521. Cheryl F. says

    December 18, 2008 at 3:23 am

    Your blog and button are in my blogroll :

    http://luckyladybug.wordpress.com/blogroll/

  522. Cheryl F. says

    December 18, 2008 at 3:23 am

    I subscribe to your feed in Google Reader 🙂

  523. Cheryl F. says

    December 18, 2008 at 3:22 am

    Washing their hands the right way 🙂 *Thanks* for the giveaway!

  524. Denise M says

    December 18, 2008 at 2:56 am

    Singing the “Happy Birthday” song is a great way to teach kids about good handwashing!

  525. Sarah says

    December 18, 2008 at 2:38 am

    The elbow cough is a good idea.

  526. Deb - Mom of 3 Girls says

    December 18, 2008 at 2:06 am

    Feed subscriber too. 🙂

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    December 18, 2008 at 2:05 am

    Newsletter subscriber. 🙂

  528. Deb - Mom of 3 Girls says

    December 18, 2008 at 2:05 am

    Could definitely use this right now – thanks for the giveaway! 🙂

  529. Stephen Saunders says

    December 18, 2008 at 1:37 am

    These kill germies. Awesome. Dead germies are awesome. I like dead germies. Dead. 🙂

  530. Jennifer F. says

    December 18, 2008 at 1:28 am

    Coughing into the elbows!

    Have a very merry Christmas!

    [email protected][dot]com

  531. Jessica T says

    December 18, 2008 at 1:24 am

    feed subscriber

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    December 18, 2008 at 1:24 am

    newsletter subsriber

  533. Jessica T says

    December 18, 2008 at 1:23 am

    Love the idea for the teacher – as a teacher myself, I know how much of your own money you spend on those types of things!

  534. Meg says

    December 18, 2008 at 1:01 am

    I have your 5 minutes for mom button on my blog. (and the 5 minutes for giveaways as well!)

  535. Meg says

    December 18, 2008 at 1:00 am

    i’m so glad you mention this!!! I’m completing a MS in education right now and as school budgets keep shrinking, teachers have to cover more and more of their classroom expenses–like cleaning supplies and printing tests!

    I think the elbow cough idea is genius.

  536. Kari A. says

    December 18, 2008 at 12:46 am

    I have your button on my BLOG!

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  537. Kari A. says

    December 18, 2008 at 12:46 am

    I am a newsletter subscriber.

  538. Kari A. says

    December 18, 2008 at 12:46 am

    I am a subscriber.

  539. Kari A. says

    December 18, 2008 at 12:45 am

    You know I always knew about handles to doors being “hot spots” for germs and I don’t know why I didn’t think about it but microwave and fridge handles are hot spots too – duh.
    As a former teacher – Thank you for hosting this giveaway. We spend sooo much on our classrooms out of our own funds. Thank you, thank you.

  540. Sandy Tritt says

    December 18, 2008 at 12:42 am

    I never realized the washing machine being a germ breading ground.

  541. Amy says

    December 18, 2008 at 12:40 am

    My fav. tip is teaching kids to cough into their elbows. Thanks so much for this giveaway! Merry Christmas!

  542. Dawn Taylor says

    December 18, 2008 at 12:37 am

    This would be so great to win!

  543. Barbara McCrea says

    December 18, 2008 at 12:21 am

    My favorite tip is to run an empty load with 3/4 cup Clorox® Regular-Bleach in your washing machine. to kill virus’ and flu germs, in between washes

  544. Stacy says

    December 18, 2008 at 12:11 am

    My favorite tip is Teach kids to cough into elbows, not hands. I actually do this too.

  545. Lacy says

    December 18, 2008 at 12:10 am

    “Kids can touch up to 300 surfaces in just 30 minutes.” Yuck! Cleaning the remotes is a great tip.

  546. Reeva M. says

    December 18, 2008 at 12:02 am

    i like the tip about coughing into elbows..great idea!

    Thanks for a great giveaway! i hope i’m chosen as the lucky winner.

  547. kathemc says

    December 18, 2008 at 12:01 am

    The best tip for me was to run an empty load in the washing machine with ¾ cup Clorox® Regular-
    Bleach to kill bacteria and viruses spread by contaminated clothing.

  548. Reeva M. says

    December 18, 2008 at 12:01 am

    i’m a subscriber

  549. Shilo Beedy says

    December 17, 2008 at 11:47 pm

    Share wisely
    Give kids their own school supplies, so they don’t have to share germy cups, crayons or pencils.

  550. grubmama says

    December 17, 2008 at 11:36 pm

    gotta love those clorox wipes wherever you are classroom or home.

  551. kendra says

    December 17, 2008 at 11:18 pm

    ahh bleach in the empty washer!!! thnx for the opp

  552. Rita A. says

    December 17, 2008 at 10:59 pm

    Something I did not know….Clothes with viruses on them can contaminate other clothes in the wash and remain in the washer. To reduce the germs spread throughout the household, run an empty load with 3/4 cup Clorox® Regular-Bleach in your washing machine.

  553. Jennifer B. says

    December 17, 2008 at 10:41 pm

    I’m a subscriber.

  554. Jennifer B. says

    December 17, 2008 at 10:41 pm

    Your button is on my blog.

  555. Jennifer B. says

    December 17, 2008 at 10:41 pm

    I love the idea of cleaning up the classroom to say thank-you to teachers.

  556. Anne says

    December 17, 2008 at 10:22 pm

    Here is my facebook link.

    I posted this giveaway theree!

    http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/profile.php?id=513603379&ref=profile&pub=2915120374

    Thanks so much

  557. Anne says

    December 17, 2008 at 10:19 pm

    I am also a newsletter subscriber!

    Thanks so much!

  558. Anne says

    December 17, 2008 at 10:19 pm

    I am a subscriber!

    Thanks

  559. michael woods says

    December 17, 2008 at 10:19 pm

    As one who always grew up sneezing into his hands, sneezing into your elbow for kids is great advice

  560. Anne says

    December 17, 2008 at 10:19 pm

    I’m trying to remember the “hot spots”; this site is very informative! Keyboards, phones, fridge handles, doorknobs, grocery cart handles, pin pads for debit cards, bank machines, there must be thousands of hot spots!

    Thanks very much!

  561. vicki andrew says

    December 17, 2008 at 10:12 pm

    love the idea of coughing into your elbow, tried it and it was easier than I thought

  562. Betty King says

    December 17, 2008 at 10:08 pm

    I really like the Pardner with Parents tip. I think all parents should be involved with their childrens education. And to take it one step farther by donating cleaning supplies or even taking the time to clean the classroom for her is great just a wonderful idea. Hope more parents get involved in this manner.

  563. Don Amos says

    December 17, 2008 at 9:45 pm

    Thanks for the awesome ideas!

  564. ellen cunningham says

    December 17, 2008 at 9:25 pm

    I am a subscriber.

  565. ellen cunningham says

    December 17, 2008 at 9:25 pm

    It never occurred to me to clean the remote but it makes sense. Thanks for the chance.

  566. Maggie M says

    December 17, 2008 at 8:57 pm

    I also subscribe to your newsletter:)

    [email protected]

  567. Maggie M says

    December 17, 2008 at 8:55 pm

    I am a subscriber by email 🙂

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  568. Maggie M says

    December 17, 2008 at 8:55 pm

    I had totally forgotten about “Cough into your elbows, not your hands” (where you’re more likely to spread viruses through touch). I’ll have to tell that tip to my son and his wife, who are always telling their two little girls to cover their mouth when they cough.

    [email protected]

  569. tanya says

    December 17, 2008 at 8:54 pm

    A box of Airbourne is a great gift for the teacher and I’d love to win the gift card!!

  570. kelleythejewelrylady says

    December 17, 2008 at 8:43 pm

    I have your button(s) up on my blog….
    Thanks!

  571. kelleythejewelrylady says

    December 17, 2008 at 8:42 pm

    I subscribe to your feed… and …

  572. kelleythejewelrylady says

    December 17, 2008 at 8:41 pm

    I subscribe to your newsletter and….

  573. kelleythejewelrylady says

    December 17, 2008 at 8:40 pm

    I like the tip about the remote… did not even think of that one. I try to wash off the phone, but missed the remote.

    Great tips Clorox

  574. Sheila says

    December 17, 2008 at 8:35 pm

    I subscribe to your feed!

  575. Sheila says

    December 17, 2008 at 8:35 pm

    I get your newsletter!

  576. Christine says

    December 17, 2008 at 8:34 pm

    Coughing into your elbow is a great tip. Thank you so much!

  577. Sheila says

    December 17, 2008 at 8:34 pm

    Bleach in the washer, great idea! I didn’t know germs could live in there!!

  578. Brian N. says

    December 17, 2008 at 8:32 pm

    I learned what Greenwashing was

  579. Eloise C says

    December 17, 2008 at 8:16 pm

    I am also subcribed, thanks again!

    furygirl3132[at]comcast[dot]net

  580. Eloise C says

    December 17, 2008 at 8:15 pm

    Sanitizing reduces the level of bacteria such as E Coli and salmonella and disinfecting has been shown to kill those bacteria. Thanks so much for such a wonderful giveaway, my daughter is always coming hoe with a list of things her class needs so this card would definitely come in handy for that!

    furygirl3132[at]comcast[dot]net

  581. Kathleen says

    December 17, 2008 at 8:06 pm

    I never realized that your washer could be filled with germs. I just figured they got washed away with the dirty water after washing a load of clothing! That’s so gross!! I will now be using bleach to clean my washer every so often. Thanks for the giveaway!

    kport207 at gmail dot com

  582. christopher h says

    December 17, 2008 at 7:59 pm

    cough into your elbow instead of your hand

  583. Beth says

    December 17, 2008 at 7:51 pm

    I’m a subscriber.

    Thanks for the opportunity,
    Beth

  584. Beth says

    December 17, 2008 at 7:51 pm

    I thought the tip about cleaning you washer with bleach was a good one. I didn’t realize that viruses could live in my washing machine.

    Thanks for the opportunity,
    Beth

  585. Gina says

    December 17, 2008 at 7:48 pm

    I’m already a subscriber.

  586. Gina says

    December 17, 2008 at 7:48 pm

    Clorox wipes were on our Kindergarten teachers wish list at the beginning of the year, so I pick them up every time the grocery store does double coupon days!

  587. Celia says

    December 17, 2008 at 7:43 pm

    I liked the tip about how to keep down mildew in the bathroom by tossing the shower curtain liner in the wash with some regular bleach.

  588. Juicebox mom says

    December 17, 2008 at 7:31 pm

    i have your button!

  589. Juicebox mom says

    December 17, 2008 at 7:30 pm

    i’m a subscriber

  590. Juicebox mom says

    December 17, 2008 at 7:30 pm

    The tip about coughing into your elbow instead of your hand!

  591. Janice Whitaker says

    December 17, 2008 at 7:28 pm

    I use the clorox wipes everywhere.Even have them in my office at work!

  592. susan varney says

    December 17, 2008 at 7:26 pm

    running 3/4 c Clorox bleach through the washer after running your normal laundry is a great tip

  593. crystal says

    December 17, 2008 at 7:15 pm

    I am an email subscriber:)

  594. crystal says

    December 17, 2008 at 7:14 pm

    Hi!!
    I think that is really sweet that your son likes his teacher. That definitely makes the school day more enjoyable…so does a clean classroom:)

    I liked this tip and never heard it before…

    To reduce the germs spread throughout the household, run an empty load with 3/4 cup Clorox® Regular-Bleach in your washing machine.

  595. Chris says

    December 17, 2008 at 7:02 pm

    I liked the tip about cleaning the washing machine with bleach. I didn’t know germ could be there.

  596. Pat says

    December 17, 2008 at 6:56 pm

    As a first grade teacher the children in my class clean their desk tops with Clorox wipes after recess and again after lunch. We also practice the elbow cough/sneeze.

    Best wishes for happy holidays and a prosperous 2009! Thanks for the contest.

  597. Sarah says

    December 17, 2008 at 6:56 pm

    I love teaching the elbow cough. We teach kids to cover with their hands…but kids touch everything with their hands!

  598. Samantha R says

    December 17, 2008 at 6:55 pm

    i subscribe to feeds

  599. Samantha R says

    December 17, 2008 at 6:54 pm

    My favorite tip is “Clothes with viruses on them can contaminate other clothes in the wash and remain in the washer. To reduce the germs spread throughout the household, run an empty load with 3/4 cup Clorox® Regular-Bleach in your washing machine.”

  600. Carrie Mahan says

    December 17, 2008 at 6:48 pm

    Teaching kids to cough into their elbows is a great tip!

  601. Jenn S. says

    December 17, 2008 at 6:40 pm

    “Give kids their own school supplies, so they don’t have to share germy cups, crayons or pencils.”

    Ack, I didn’t know germs lived in the washer – ick!

  602. Cherie J says

    December 17, 2008 at 6:27 pm

    I picked up this great tip from the website:

    Studies show that clothes with viruses on them can contaminate other clothes in the wash and viruses may even remain in the washer afterwards. To reduce the germs spread throughout the household, run an empty load with 3/4 cup Clorox® Regular-Bleach in your washing machine.

    Thanks for the contest!

  603. Beckie says

    December 17, 2008 at 6:23 pm

    80% of infectious illnesses are spread by touch – and the average student can touch up to 300 surfaces in just 30 minutes. Multiply that by the number of hours in a school day – and you can quickly see why the average desk has 400 times more germs than the average toilet seat. Even if you clean your classroom before the school day starts, germs are bound to be back in full force by the end of the day. And when kids return to your classroom from the science lab, cafeteria or gym – they may bring even more germs with them. Wiping a surface with soap and water or a cleaning product does not eliminate germs. That’s why it’s important to use an EPA registered disinfectant regularly on the surfaces kids touch most: doorknobs, desktops, keyboards and water fountain faucets. Disinfect often to help kill the germs that can cause colds, flu and other illnesses. Using Clorox® Disinfecting Wipes is one quick and easy way to be sure you’re doing your part. For other ideas, check out these Quick Clean Routines for your classroom.

  604. christin says

    December 17, 2008 at 6:06 pm

    coughing into your elbow is a great tip and one we’re teaching our 2 yr old:) thanks!
    [email protected]

  605. Sara Amos says

    December 17, 2008 at 6:02 pm

    We use Clorox wipes all over the house, especially doorknobs and phones to prevent germs spreading. We also encourage coughing in the elbow instead of into hands to prevent spreading germs

  606. krissy says

    December 17, 2008 at 5:55 pm

    the elbow cough is pretty interesting but i’ll admit i read that above but from the clorox site i choose….”share wisely” such a true tip. Kids are always sharing pencils, crayons, paper, etc. (anything & everything). If kids had their own school supplies at all times than thats less germs that are spread by sharing!

  607. Margaret Smith says

    December 17, 2008 at 5:54 pm

    Thanks for offering this giveaway. I love the tip about Doing the elbow cough
    Encourage kids to cough into their elbows, not their hands (where they’re more likely to spread viruses through touch).
    Thanks and Happy Holidays.

  608. jffryclough says

    December 17, 2008 at 5:44 pm

    i like the tip about running clorox through an empty wash cycle to kill the germs in the clothes washer

  609. Matthew Meisenhelder says

    December 17, 2008 at 5:44 pm

    Make sure kids wash hands frequently with warm water and soap for at least 20 seconds (the time it takes to sing “Happy Birthday” twice).

    i love the birthday theme for timing

  610. Adrienne Gordon says

    December 17, 2008 at 5:40 pm

    Teach kids to cough into elbows is a good tip

  611. Kat R says

    December 17, 2008 at 5:34 pm

    I get the newsletter too

  612. Kat R says

    December 17, 2008 at 5:33 pm

    my mom is a nurse so we were taught to cough in the elbow and to sing the ABC’s twice while washing hands, nice to know my mom was ahead of the game as I’ve taught my kids the same. I can’t bring myself to waste water on an empty load so I always wash my whites with bleach first, probably not as effective but I’m trying!

  613. Anne L. says

    December 17, 2008 at 5:29 pm

    As Clorox pointed out, “Germs also live on computer keyboards”. Ew! We can all relate to this one.

  614. lisa says

    December 17, 2008 at 5:26 pm

    Very interesting…love it!

  615. mellissa k says

    December 17, 2008 at 5:23 pm

    Hi all-I like the tip about running your washer on an empty load with 3/4 cup bleach to get rid of the nasties! That will be my new weekly laundry routine.
    Thanks

  616. Erica C. says

    December 17, 2008 at 5:05 pm

    Elbow cough is the easiest thing to do!

  617. sito says

    December 17, 2008 at 4:55 pm

    I get your newsletter.

  618. sito says

    December 17, 2008 at 4:54 pm

    I like the tip to “Teach kids to cough into elbows, not hands — where they’re more likely to spread germs through touch.”

  619. Vanessa C. says

    December 17, 2008 at 4:52 pm

    I am also an email subscriber!

  620. Vanessa C. says

    December 17, 2008 at 4:51 pm

    Love the tip about using Bleach in an empty washer to reduce germs! I had no idea!

  621. sandy says

    December 17, 2008 at 4:51 pm

    newsletter

  622. sandy says

    December 17, 2008 at 4:51 pm

    feed subbed

  623. sandy says

    December 17, 2008 at 4:50 pm

    Studies show that clothes with viruses on them can contaminate other clothes in the wash and viruses may even remain in the washer afterwards. To reduce the germs spread throughout the household, run an empty load with 3/4 cup Clorox® Regular-Bleach in your washing machine.

  624. barbara leatham says

    December 17, 2008 at 4:46 pm

    I also get your newsletter!! Thanks again!

  625. barbara leatham says

    December 17, 2008 at 4:46 pm

    I subscribe to your feed!

  626. barbara leatham says

    December 17, 2008 at 4:44 pm

    I love the clorox wipes! I have already donated several to my daughter’s classroom for their use. It’s an easy way for everyone to help clean the class! Thanks

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    December 17, 2008 at 4:38 pm

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  629. Shelley Cameron says

    December 17, 2008 at 4:36 pm

    I found the list of places germs like to hide very helpful:
    Microwave & refrigerator handles
    Kitchen & bathroom faucet handles
    Phones
    MP3 players
    Remote controls
    Mouse & keyboards

    We’ve got to do our best to avoid the sickies around here!

  630. Alexia says

    December 17, 2008 at 4:25 pm

    Having your kids sing a song while washing their hands is a great idea!

  631. sue higgins says

    December 17, 2008 at 4:19 pm

    we use clorox wipes to clean the toilet outside

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    December 17, 2008 at 4:19 pm

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  633. AmandaK says

    December 17, 2008 at 4:06 pm

    I learned that kids should cough into their elbows! From now, my kids and myself will be coughing into our elbows!

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    December 17, 2008 at 4:02 pm

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    I love the Germbuster games! Nothing like a little fun to help the chores go faster! I printed them out. Now the first one to get their room picked up gets first choice! Thanks!

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    December 17, 2008 at 3:58 pm

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  637. Laura Harrison says

    December 17, 2008 at 3:58 pm

    I was janitor in a public school.
    I like the tip to teachers. Teach kids to cough into elbows, not hands — where they’re more likely to spread germs through touch.

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    December 17, 2008 at 3:52 pm

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  641. Sharla says

    December 17, 2008 at 3:42 pm

    Many of the tips they have I already use. I teach preschool from home and I’m always using Clorox wipes. One thing I did like was their Hot Spot Hit List. I never even thought about disinfecting our remotes. Duh!

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  645. Michelle says

    December 17, 2008 at 3:19 pm

    I like the tip to encourage kids to cough into their elbows, not their hands (where they’re more likely to spread viruses through touch).

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    December 17, 2008 at 2:52 pm

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  647. Rita M says

    December 17, 2008 at 2:51 pm

    Wow, I was surprised to learn that teachers have to buy their own cleaning supplies — gee, it seems bad enough that pencils & paper are rarely provided anymore!

  648. Alicia says

    December 17, 2008 at 2:50 pm

    Clorox 2

  649. Sarah says

    December 17, 2008 at 2:30 pm

    The coughing into the elbows is a great tip! I’m always telling my son to cover his mouth…but coughing into his elbow makes more sense!!

  650. Greta Kirby says

    December 17, 2008 at 2:21 pm

    Wash your hands, wash your hands and wash your hands!!!

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    December 17, 2008 at 2:21 pm

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  654. Melanie says

    December 17, 2008 at 2:19 pm

    This is the tip I read: “Studies show that clothes with viruses on them can contaminate other clothes in the wash and viruses may even remain in the washer afterwards. To reduce the germs spread throughout the household, run an empty load with 3/4 cup Clorox® Regular-Bleach in your washing machine.”

    I was SHOCKED to know that my washing machine doesn’t kill germs!

  655. Kate says

    December 17, 2008 at 2:17 pm

    My 4th grade teacher made us have our own box of Kleenex at all times and also a small trash can on our desk.

  656. Charity S. says

    December 17, 2008 at 2:10 pm

    Doing the elbow cough
    Encourage kids to cough into their elbows, not their hands (where they’re more likely to spread viruses through touch).

    Thanks

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    December 17, 2008 at 2:09 pm

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    December 17, 2008 at 2:08 pm

    I would love to win! That card would so come in handy this season. Thank you!!

  659. Abby says

    December 17, 2008 at 1:33 pm

    Awesome contest as usual ladies!

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    i would love to win

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    December 17, 2008 at 1:27 pm

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  663. Sonya Sparks says

    December 17, 2008 at 1:26 pm

    I found this:
    When a child comes home from school sick, he or she may infect the rest of the family! Help prevent the spread of germs by using Clorox® Disinfecting Wipes* to sanitize and disinfect these germ “hot spots” in your home:

    * Phones
    * Kitchen/bathroom sink faucet handles
    * Light switches
    * Remote controls
    * Doorknobs
    * Refrigerator handles
    Thanks for the chance.

  664. Anglophile Football Fanatic says

    December 17, 2008 at 1:22 pm

    Wonderful idea. I was a teacher & I did buy all my own supplies. I have your buttons and subscribe.

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    December 17, 2008 at 1:15 pm

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  668. Tiffany says

    December 17, 2008 at 1:15 pm

    I like the tip to run an empty washer load with bleach to kill any germs. Who knew there were so many germs in there? YUCK!
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  669. jenna says

    December 17, 2008 at 1:13 pm

    Cough into your elbow as opposed to just letting it fly. I try to teach this to my patients as well. Thanks for the giveaway!

  670. Tiki11 says

    December 17, 2008 at 1:00 pm

    Paper products are also a great idea, my child’s classroom always runs out of kleenex, paper towels, soap and hand sanitizer.

  671. Anissa says

    December 17, 2008 at 12:53 pm

    I’ve always liked the “Happy Birthday” song tip (for how long to wash your hands) 🙂

  672. Danielle E says

    December 17, 2008 at 12:48 pm

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    December 17, 2008 at 12:38 pm

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    December 17, 2008 at 12:37 pm

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  675. Tina Renee says

    December 17, 2008 at 12:36 pm

    I liked the tip about all the Hot Spots for germs; examples: phones,computer keyboards,light switches, TV remotes, door knobs, refrigerator handles!

  676. Andrea says

    December 17, 2008 at 12:33 pm

    I like the letter for teachers to give to parents with tips

  677. Maral T says

    December 17, 2008 at 12:23 pm

    I learned that contimated clothes with germs and viruses placed into the washer machine can spread to the washer machine and to other clothes and then of course to individuals. And the great tip to rid the washing machine from germs. Thanks for the great opportunity!

  678. ROB says

    December 17, 2008 at 12:23 pm

    sanitizing non-porous toys with a bleach solution.

  679. Amber G says

    December 17, 2008 at 12:21 pm

    Please enter me & Thanks for the giveaway!

    The tip I found most helpful were the Quick Clean Routines for parents 🙂 I never thought that just wiping down everything from doorknobs to light switches with Clorox Disinfecting Wipes would help fight germs, but it seems really easy and makes a lot of sense!

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  680. MJ says

    December 17, 2008 at 12:20 pm

    Please enter me!

  681. Paula H says

    December 17, 2008 at 12:18 pm

    I like this tip: Do the elbow cough
    Encourage them to cough into elbows, not hands (where they’re more likely to spread germs through touch).

    I have been trying to teach my kids to do this.

  682. Kasey says

    December 17, 2008 at 12:09 pm

    I tell my kids to cough down into their shirts, and they wash their hands often.

  683. Pam Wesley says

    December 17, 2008 at 12:04 pm

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  684. Denise says

    December 17, 2008 at 12:02 pm

    Clothes with viruses on them can contaminate other clothes in the wash and remain in the washer.

  685. Pamb Wesley says

    December 17, 2008 at 12:02 pm

    i visited the site and signed up. I found this tip for the home on the site. Run an empty load in the washing
    machine with ¾ cup Clorox® Regular-
    Bleach to kill bacteria and viruses
    spread by contaminated clothing. I think cleaning up the classroom starts at home. By keeping our children illness free we are reducing the number of germs spread at school.

  686. Erin Walsh says

    December 17, 2008 at 11:57 am

    I’m also an email subscriber. Thanks!

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    December 17, 2008 at 11:56 am

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  688. Erin Walsh says

    December 17, 2008 at 11:55 am

    My favorite tip was about doing the elbow cough. Here I’ve always taught mine to cover their mouths in order to not infect everyone around them. Of course that completely ignores the fact that everything they touch after that becomes contaminated.

  689. Donald H. says

    December 17, 2008 at 11:50 am

    I like the tip to run an empty load in the washer with cholox to reduce germs.

  690. CC says

    December 17, 2008 at 11:44 am

    I’m a subscriber

  691. CC says

    December 17, 2008 at 11:43 am

    I’d LOVE to win! I’m a Speech Pathologist in a low income school and don’t receive Christmas gifts from my students 🙁 🙁 This would make up for that very nicely!

  692. Barbara says

    December 17, 2008 at 11:42 am

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  693. Barbara says

    December 17, 2008 at 11:42 am

    I liked that they had lesson plans on their site for teachers

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  697. Nancy J says

    December 17, 2008 at 11:33 am

    I like this tip
    Make sure kids wash hands frequently with warm water and soap for at least 20 seconds (the time it takes to sing “Happy Birthday” twice).

  698. Selene says

    December 17, 2008 at 11:23 am

    The washing machine germs was an eye-opener to me.

    Thanks for the giveaway.

  699. traci ryan says

    December 17, 2008 at 11:10 am

    i get it!

  700. mickeyfan says

    December 17, 2008 at 11:09 am

    The “hot spot hit list” covers areas that make total sense, yet might not be places you think of initially! (computer mouse, for instance)

  701. kristen says

    December 17, 2008 at 10:56 am

    Enjoyed the Hot Spot Hit list of all of the places in the house that have the most germs! Ick…

  702. Wendy P says

    December 17, 2008 at 10:44 am

    Germs can be anywhere, I love clorox, it cleans very well, and the classroom is the perfect example. So many germs with kids sneezing all over the place.

  703. carolyn s says

    December 17, 2008 at 10:39 am

    I am a subscriber.

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  704. carolyn s says

    December 17, 2008 at 10:39 am

    I never thought about disinfecting my washer, but they say to run an empty load through with 3/4 cup Clorox Bleach to do it.

    thanks for sharing

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    carolyn s

  705. Jen says

    December 17, 2008 at 10:23 am

    the elbow cough was the best tip I thought, I would never have told my kids that until now, what a good idea at keeping germs down!!!

  706. thinkingbrain135 says

    December 17, 2008 at 10:02 am

    Disinfecting and sanitizing household “hot” spots helps keep the family germ free as well as the classroom by keeping the spread of nasties from reaching others. We do this in our home and the kids love to pitch in. Gotta love Clorox wipes!

  707. Melissa Thomson says

    December 17, 2008 at 9:55 am

    Thanks for the giveaway! I always send in wipes for the classroom.

  708. Marin says

    December 17, 2008 at 9:54 am

    I like the tip about coughing into your elbow instead of your hand. That’s a great idea!

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    December 17, 2008 at 9:47 am

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    December 17, 2008 at 9:47 am

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  711. Andria says

    December 17, 2008 at 9:46 am

    Cough in the elbow to reduce spread of germs. We say to the kiddos “Cough in the corner” and it has worked great! Thanks for the chance.

  712. amy ormsby says

    December 17, 2008 at 9:45 am

    I love the tip about running bleach in an empty washer, to get rid of germs that may be lurking there. I never knew that! I guess old dogs can learn new tricks! Thanks for directing me to the clorox website and for the opportunity to enter the contest.

  713. Katherine Frazier says

    December 17, 2008 at 9:38 am

    I like their recommendation of running 3/4 c Clorox bleach through the washer after running your normal laundry.

  714. Teresa E says

    December 17, 2008 at 9:38 am

    tip- Encourage kids to cough into their elbows, not their hands (where they’re more likely to spread viruses through touch).

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    December 17, 2008 at 9:09 am

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  721. Carol says

    December 17, 2008 at 9:08 am

    Yikes, I had no idea germs were in my washer! Who knew?!

  722. Heather says

    December 17, 2008 at 9:06 am

    I didn’t even think about microwave & refrigerator handles being germy places at home! Now I know to clean them extra well!

  723. Tracy says

    December 17, 2008 at 9:04 am

    Sing and scrub is a tried and true method to wash away those germs.

    Thanks, I subscribe!

  724. Carol says

    December 17, 2008 at 9:02 am

    Wiping the tv remote. Happy Holidays.

  725. Corey says

    December 17, 2008 at 8:50 am

    Having kids cough into their elbow is great, and also wiping down surfaces like doorknobs, tables and lightswitches has to help too!

  726. Marilyn says

    December 17, 2008 at 8:27 am

    I like the elbow cough idea – having kids cough into their elbow instead of their hand. This would definately not spread so many germs!

  727. Mozi Esmes Mommy says

    December 17, 2008 at 8:17 am

    And I’m subscribed to your feed.

  728. Mozi Esmes Mommy says

    December 17, 2008 at 8:17 am

    Great gift idea!!!

  729. Dree says

    December 17, 2008 at 8:10 am

    The quick clean routine is cool.

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    December 17, 2008 at 8:01 am

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  731. Tom says

    December 17, 2008 at 7:44 am

    Yup, the elbow sneeze never goes outa style!

  732. Cindy J says

    December 17, 2008 at 7:39 am

    I like the elbow sneeze thing too. My 8 year old does it and its so cute and useful.

  733. Sally B says

    December 17, 2008 at 3:57 am

    Always sneeze into elbow.

  734. Michelle says

    December 17, 2008 at 3:22 am

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  735. Michelle says

    December 17, 2008 at 3:21 am

    I liked the suggestion to run bleach through the washer in an empty load, to kill any viruses left from clothing. I hadn’t thought of that, good suggestion!

  736. Noreen says

    December 17, 2008 at 2:24 am

    I didn’t know that viruses can survive going through the washing machine and can be transfered to other clothes and other loads of clothes, adding bleach to an empty washing machine kills them

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    December 17, 2008 at 1:47 am

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  739. Cynthia says

    December 17, 2008 at 1:46 am

    I like the quick clean routines…they suggested some things to disinfect that i had not thought about!

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    December 17, 2008 at 1:42 am

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  742. Stacy says

    December 17, 2008 at 1:42 am

    Having been a teacher, I can tell you this is an AWESOME idea!
    I’d love to win one of the gift cards.

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    December 17, 2008 at 1:40 am

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  744. Mandy/Mommy Cracked says

    December 17, 2008 at 1:37 am

    I read a tip that aid to run an empty load of water and Clorox bleach through the wahing machine to kill germs in the machine from clothes that have been exposed to viruses. I’d have never thought to do that!

  745. Kristen M. says

    December 17, 2008 at 1:31 am

    I like the idea of using “cinnamon magic” to teach children about germs.

  746. Mudpies And Mary Janes says

    December 17, 2008 at 12:57 am

    I love the idea of cleaning your teacher’s classroom. They work so hard and deserve some special attention! Thanks for the chance to win the gift card.

  747. Mary says

    December 17, 2008 at 12:46 am

    I added your button to my sidebar.

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  750. Mary says

    December 17, 2008 at 12:45 am

    I love the “elbow cough” tip. I’m still trying to teach my kids to consistently do it though.

  751. Michelle says

    December 17, 2008 at 12:40 am

    I loved the tip about the differences between sanitizing and disinfecting. Thanks for passing along the information, and the opportunity.

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    December 17, 2008 at 12:32 am

    I have your button on my blog

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    December 17, 2008 at 12:32 am

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  754. Colette S says

    December 17, 2008 at 12:31 am

    I am trying to get my son to cough in his elbow…he is 3 so its taking awhile 🙂

  755. Amy says

    December 16, 2008 at 11:41 pm

    Myhusband is a nurse and we always do the elbow cough!

  756. Katie says

    December 16, 2008 at 11:40 pm

    I’m a subscriber!

  757. Katie says

    December 16, 2008 at 11:39 pm

    My favorite tip is:
    “Sing & scrub – Make sure kids wash hands frequently with warm water and soap for at least 20 seconds (the time it takes to sing “Happy Birthday” twice).”

  758. Valerie says

    December 16, 2008 at 11:35 pm

    Oh, and I subscribe to your feed via Google Reader. 🙂

  759. Valerie says

    December 16, 2008 at 11:34 pm

    Cleaning the remotes — who would’ve thought?! Great tip, and thanks also for the awesome idea of cleaning the room for the teacher!

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    December 16, 2008 at 11:14 pm

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  763. Kim says

    December 16, 2008 at 11:13 pm

    The tip about cleaning the germ hot spots is a good one.

  764. Kiley says

    December 16, 2008 at 11:07 pm

    Do the elbow cough
    Encourage them to cough into elbows, not hands (where they’re more likely to spread germs through touch).
    Thank you for letting me enter!

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    December 16, 2008 at 11:05 pm

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  766. Brenda Callahan says

    December 16, 2008 at 11:04 pm

    coughing into your elbow is tip i have been trying to teach my kids for years 🙂
    thanks so much

  767. RefreshMom says

    December 16, 2008 at 10:58 pm

    um….that’s newSletter. And I have a button or two on my blog.

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    December 16, 2008 at 10:58 pm

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  769. RefreshMom says

    December 16, 2008 at 10:58 pm

    What a great idea. I think I might need to talk to some of our playgroup moms about doing the same thing in our kids classrooms at church.

  770. Kelli says

    December 16, 2008 at 10:55 pm

    As a former school teacher, I can tell you that a Clorox clean up kit/wipes/spray would be a FABULOUS gift. I bought a lot of my cleaning supplies too. Classrooms can get kind of grimy with 25 fourth graders & all their stuff!

    I could definitely help stock up my daughter’s preschool classroom with one of these gift cards. What a great giveaway!

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    December 16, 2008 at 10:38 pm

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  772. Amy says

    December 16, 2008 at 10:38 pm

    Hey there!

    What a great great idea!! Thanks Jackson!!

  773. AnaMarie aka Tonks says

    December 16, 2008 at 10:24 pm

    Not only do we do the cough in the inner elbow area, but we sneeze there as well…we make it a point to use our sleeves to open doors anywhere that’s not at home and if we’re in public bathrooms we too use paper towels to open doors but if there are no paper towels we use our shirt to open the door(tuck our hand under our shirt and use the hem to open the door).

  774. Karen says

    December 16, 2008 at 10:15 pm

    coughing into your elbow is a great tip…thanks for the giveaway!

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    December 16, 2008 at 10:08 pm

    …and I have your button on my sidebar!

  776. Barb says

    December 16, 2008 at 10:08 pm

    I also subscribe to your feed. Just downloaded the cleaner classroom learning kit – what a good idea!

  777. Erica says

    December 16, 2008 at 10:08 pm

    I AM a teacher and I would love this for my classroom… yay! Thank you so much for remembering us!

  778. Barb says

    December 16, 2008 at 10:07 pm

    You button is on my blog, too.

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  780. Barb says

    December 16, 2008 at 10:07 pm

    I’m a teacher AND a parent! My mom used to be a school secretary for a private school and I mentioned at back to school time that we were busy cleaning the room before unpacking and she said “Doesn’t your custodian clean your room over the summer?” HA! they barely clean the room during the school year…WE clean it! Sure would be great to have this to help!

  781. Muthering Heights says

    December 16, 2008 at 10:06 pm

    I’m also a subscriber…

  782. Muthering Heights says

    December 16, 2008 at 10:06 pm

    I liked the tip about disinfecting remotes…I never think of them as big germ carriers!

  783. Erin says

    December 16, 2008 at 9:36 pm

    I am a subscriber.

  784. Erin says

    December 16, 2008 at 9:36 pm

    I am a 2nd grade teacher – can I say how much I would LOVE for someone to clean my classroom??? What an awesome idea! 🙂

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    December 16, 2008 at 9:34 pm

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  787. judy brittle says

    December 16, 2008 at 9:33 pm

    I like the idea of supplying your kids with their school supplies so they don’t have to share. You can download a shopping list of healthy supplies and school supplies. Thank you!

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    December 16, 2008 at 9:30 pm

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  792. Keeling says

    December 16, 2008 at 9:30 pm

    Wow! I would love to win this!

  793. Mamamoose says

    December 16, 2008 at 9:29 pm

    I live for these wipes and if I won I buy lots for my classroom and my husband’s classroom! 🙂

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  797. DJ says

    December 16, 2008 at 8:41 pm

    teaching my son to cough and sneeze into his elbow is so easy, never thought of it though!

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  800. Terri says

    December 16, 2008 at 8:37 pm

    feed subscriber… I’ve wondered if germs can travel from clothing item to clothing item, and by reading the home tips, I now know. We have had quite a few bugs lately and I am going to be sure to clean our washer with bleach!

  801. Terri says

    December 16, 2008 at 8:35 pm

    would love to win

  802. Melissa D says

    December 16, 2008 at 8:26 pm

    The elbow cough is new to me and I love it!

  803. staceyk says

    December 16, 2008 at 8:15 pm

    I think it’s a great idea and way to help decrease spreading germs!

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  808. Sheila Capell says

    December 16, 2008 at 7:27 pm

    I like their “hot spots” list…I never thought to clean my remote (I know, gross huh??) But now I will thanks to their tips. Also, I liked the idea of running a load of wash with some clorox to kill lingering viruses that can be spread to other clothes.

    I just have to say that I think this program for teachers is SO GREAT! Before I had my first son, I taught 6th grade (1 yr) and 4th grade (2 yrs). I ALWAYS bought my own cleaning supplies and would have LOVED if my students had done this for our classroom. SO to all you parents out there, save your teachers the extra pounds and get the wipes instead of the fudge this year!!! {{wink}}

  809. Richelle F says

    December 16, 2008 at 6:29 pm

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  810. Richelle F says

    December 16, 2008 at 6:29 pm

    I like the “elbow cough” tip–and for sneezes!

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    December 16, 2008 at 6:09 pm

    …and to your newsletter, as well. Thanks!

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    December 16, 2008 at 6:09 pm

    I subscribe to your feed….

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    December 16, 2008 at 6:09 pm

    I like the “wash in hot water” regarding laundry. In such an economic conscious state, it’s hard to remember that for just a few pennies more, I can protect us against germs by turning the washing machine to “hot.”

    Thanks!
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  814. Julie says

    December 16, 2008 at 6:05 pm

    I wish they would teach children at school the importance of handwashing and spreading germs. I think this would be a GREAT teachers gift!!

  815. Julie says

    December 16, 2008 at 6:04 pm

    WE LOVE CLOROX WIPES!!!! as a mom of 7 and childcare provider for 3 other little ones this is a STAPLE in our home. I buy them in bulk at B.J’s wholesale club, I keep them in each of the bathrooms and by each of the computers!!! Truley love this product!!

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    December 16, 2008 at 5:51 pm

    I’m a feed subscriber.

  817. Mama Bub says

    December 16, 2008 at 5:50 pm

    I love the “Hot Spot Hit List!” I’ll definitely be sure to pay extra attention to those areas now that hubby has the stomach flu -again.

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    December 16, 2008 at 4:59 pm

    I also receive the newsletter!!

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    December 16, 2008 at 4:58 pm

    Thanks for the giveaway!!

    Thanks!!

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  824. SarahHub says

    December 16, 2008 at 4:47 pm

    With a young daughter, I especially like the “Happy Birthday” song for washing her hands long enough! Hand washing is so important, and even more so in the winter months!

  825. Michelle Wyson says

    December 16, 2008 at 4:39 pm

    This one is I think the most important.
    Germs are spread a lot through touching, and kids love to touch…everything.

    Teach kids healthier habits, such as
    Washing their hands the right way

    * frequently, throughout the day
    * before and after they eat
    * with warm, soapy water, for at least 20 seconds (about the time it takes to sing the “Happy Birthday” song twice)

  826. Stephanie V says

    December 16, 2008 at 3:52 pm

    I agree with the “get involved” tip. In fact, my little boy’s class has decided to clean green and all the parents spend 10 minutes cleaning after class ends. just trying to keep our little ones healthy!

  827. Angie says

    December 16, 2008 at 3:22 pm

    I am also a subscriber through Google..thanks!

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    December 16, 2008 at 3:22 pm

    I am a subscriber to your newsletter already!

  829. Angie says

    December 16, 2008 at 3:21 pm

    I like to wipe off the light switches and door knobs daily..so I was happy to see that tip there..I love the quick clean routines lists..I am gonna print that off! We love our Cloroz wipes here!

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    December 16, 2008 at 3:09 pm

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  833. brandy w says

    December 16, 2008 at 3:08 pm

    this would help so much with the holidays

  834. Carey says

    December 16, 2008 at 3:01 pm

    Counghing into the elbow is one thing I am always telling the kids. People touch everything in school and my kids are no different. So i keep reminding them not to touch and if they must cough, into the arm it goes so the hands stay cleaner.

  835. Amy from Occupation: Mommy says

    December 16, 2008 at 2:17 pm

    I like the elbow cough tip. My kids do it, but I am still trying to convince my husband it’s better than sneezing into his hand!

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  839. Aimee says

    December 16, 2008 at 2:14 pm

    Teaching your kids to cough in to their elbow was the tip that I liked!

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  844. Nicole says

    December 16, 2008 at 2:05 pm

    I love the “Hot spots” list of thigns to keep clean all the time that’ll make a huge difference – remote controls, microwave, etc.

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  845. Christa says

    December 16, 2008 at 2:02 pm

    I am subbed!

  846. Christa says

    December 16, 2008 at 1:59 pm

    I found the “Quick Clean Routines” really helpful!

    🙂 Thanks for the giveaway and information on your site!

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  850. LISA C PARSONS says

    December 16, 2008 at 1:53 pm

    I have Clorox Wipes in every bathroom and use them daily. I am a clean freak.

    I need those gift cards!!! Thanks for a great giveaway!!!

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  852. Amanda says

    December 16, 2008 at 1:41 pm

    I would have never guessed that your washing machine is contaminated with germs with all the soap and hot water used. Learn something new everyday 🙂

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    December 16, 2008 at 1:37 pm

    I get the email newsletter.

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  855. MaryBeth says

    December 16, 2008 at 1:36 pm

    Oops, aparently my subscriber comment worked but the original didn’t. I was excited to read the cough into the elbow tip b/c that is how I’ve been teaching the girls to do it. It’s nice to know we’re doing things a good way! Thanks for the chance to win.

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    December 16, 2008 at 1:34 pm

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  859. Jesica says

    December 16, 2008 at 1:34 pm

    We’ve been doing the elbow-cough for years, but now that I’m on chemo, we’re REALLY strict about it. Three little kids = six little hands in Mommy’s face. I feel better when I haven’t seen anyone snot on their hands recently. 🙂

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    December 16, 2008 at 1:28 pm

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  861. MH says

    December 16, 2008 at 1:28 pm

    I like the elbow cough and encourage my husband to do the same.

  862. erin says

    December 16, 2008 at 1:24 pm

    I love Colorox wipes. I even use them when I go into work to wipe EVERYTHING down!

  863. Amy B. says

    December 16, 2008 at 1:00 pm

    I like the elbow cough tip. I am always around children and I have had children (not knowing any better) come up to me and cough all over my face. When really it isn’t their faults it’s our faults for not telling them. I will have to use this tip.

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    December 16, 2008 at 12:46 pm

    I also get the newsletter!

  865. Kendra Field says

    December 16, 2008 at 12:45 pm

    What a great idea, and glad Clorox is onboard with it too! We cleaned our boy’s preschool over the Thanksgiving break and it was much appreciated. A tip we practice is doing the elbow cough!

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  870. jodi says

    December 16, 2008 at 12:30 pm

    for moms, I like the tip about running chlorox through a wash cycle w/o clothes to kill any remaining viruses in the machine…we just got over a stomach virus, so may be doing that one this afternoon! Thanks!

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  876. Susan says

    December 16, 2008 at 12:22 pm

    I taught for nine years and I can honestly say that I would have loved for someone to do that for me. Great idea!

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    December 16, 2008 at 12:21 pm

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  878. Mrs. H says

    December 16, 2008 at 12:21 pm

    I never thought about cleaning my washing machine by running a plain load w/ bleach. Hm…

  879. chyk says

    December 16, 2008 at 12:20 pm

    coughing into your elbow. so funny

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    December 16, 2008 at 12:09 pm

    I would love to win this one.

  883. Andrea says

    December 16, 2008 at 12:06 pm

    I love the Clorox wipes, quick and easy clean up tool!

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  888. Angie says

    December 16, 2008 at 11:53 am

    We homeschool, but we are always using Clorox wipes around here. I love the “Doing the elbow cough” tip. I’ve been trying to get my 5 year old to do that!

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  892. christy davis says

    December 16, 2008 at 11:50 am

    Clothes with viruses on them can contaminate other clothes in the wash and remain in the washer. To reduce the germs spread throughout the household, run an empty load with 3/4 cup Clorox® Regular-Bleach in your washing machine.

    i find this insane i have never in my life heard this not ever!!

  893. Heather says

    December 16, 2008 at 11:49 am

    My daughter’s teacher is always lookin for these types of items. She would be thrilled. So would I for less germs.

  894. Sarah says

    December 16, 2008 at 11:45 am

    i love the classroom cleanup newsletter – good way to remind parents to help out.

  895. Samantha says

    December 16, 2008 at 11:38 am

    I like the “Cinnamon Magic” lesson plan. What a great idea!

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  898. Lawanda says

    December 16, 2008 at 11:37 am

    I always try to get my kids to cough in the crook of their arms! And I make them wash their hands randomly throughout the day. 😉

    I love Clorox cleanups. I keep them in my car!

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    December 16, 2008 at 11:31 am

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  902. Alisha says

    December 16, 2008 at 11:30 am

    I’ve never cleaned out my washer before and according to the site, it can hold lots of germs. I like the tip of adding 2/4 cup Clorox to the washer and running a cycle. Great tip! Great giveaway too.

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    December 16, 2008 at 11:27 am

    I subscribe to the newsletter!

  904. Mama Zen says

    December 16, 2008 at 11:26 am

    Studies show that clothes with viruses on them can contaminate other clothes in the wash and viruses may even remain in the washer afterwards. To reduce the germs spread throughout the household, run an empty load with 3/4 cup Clorox® Regular-Bleach in your washing machine.

    Yuck!

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  910. Elizabeth says

    December 16, 2008 at 11:22 am

    I love the quick clean routines. They’re even useful at home!

  911. amy says

    December 16, 2008 at 11:22 am

    I like the sing and scrub. My four year old does this now. She used to be convinced that touching the water at all was the same as washing up.

  912. Jean says

    December 16, 2008 at 11:15 am

    Im a subscriber

  913. Jean says

    December 16, 2008 at 11:14 am

    The cough in your elbow idea is one I hadn’t heard.
    Also running 3/4 cup of Clorox in an empty wash to kill viruses is good.

  914. Kim Brown says

    December 16, 2008 at 11:14 am

    Ewww…germs in the washing machine? Glad we are coughing in our elbows at least!! My son’s school is a high education for low income children, so the gift card would help in so many ways. We take him there just because they have the very best teachers in the city.

  915. Celeste says

    December 16, 2008 at 11:09 am

    I’m a feed subscriber too.

  916. Celeste says

    December 16, 2008 at 11:07 am

    I really like the concept of quick clean routines–my husband is a total germaphobe, so he’ll be happy to know that I’m going to add these “hot spots” to my daily/weekly cleaning plans.

  917. michelle says

    December 16, 2008 at 11:06 am

    Count me in! I am also an email newsletter subscriber.

    This is a good tip for us, we’ve had some sickness recently: To reduce the germs spread throughout the household, run an empty load with 3/4 cup Clorox® Regular-Bleach in your washing machine.

  918. Rebecca says

    December 16, 2008 at 11:06 am

    i am subscribed to the feed on google reader.

  919. Rebecca says

    December 16, 2008 at 11:05 am

    what a fabulous and creative idea!

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    December 16, 2008 at 11:02 am

    I’m also subscribed to your newsletter AND your RSS Feed!
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  921. ~Lana B~ says

    December 16, 2008 at 11:02 am

    I did NOT know this…”Sanitizing reduces the level of bacteria such as E. coli and Salmonella. Disinfecting with an EPA registered product has been shown to kill those bacteria…” VERY interesting…AND I will let other parents know that for every two Clorox products we buy and register, our teachers can get FREE clorox products. How cool is that!
    Thanks so much for sharing!!
    ~Lana B~

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    December 16, 2008 at 11:01 am

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    December 16, 2008 at 11:01 am

    Banner on sidebar too. 🙂

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    December 16, 2008 at 11:00 am

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  925. Angela at contest bytes says

    December 16, 2008 at 11:00 am

    That is a great gift idea! But I already bought a B&N gift card… Great giveaway!

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    December 16, 2008 at 10:59 am

    You banner is on my blog. Thanks!

  927. Brandy says

    December 16, 2008 at 10:59 am

    The bleach in the washer tip was the best! I am off to buy a bottle right now.

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    I also subscribe to your newsletter.

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  934. Kara says

    December 16, 2008 at 10:56 am

    I forget how many things get covered in germs that I never think to wash. The tip to clean stuff like remotes and keyboards is great, now I want to go wipe mine down.

  935. Robin H. says

    December 16, 2008 at 10:56 am

    Feed Subscriber too!
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    December 16, 2008 at 10:56 am

    I also have a button in my sidebar

  937. Michele says

    December 16, 2008 at 10:56 am

    I really enjoyed the tip on running the washing machine with 3/4 cup in it. I also found the Quick Clean Routines List helpful. A simple and fast way to tackle those germ hotspots.

  938. Ashley says

    December 16, 2008 at 10:56 am

    and I am a newsletter subscriber 🙂

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    December 16, 2008 at 10:55 am

    I am a feed subscriber too!

  941. Robin H. says

    December 16, 2008 at 10:55 am

    Studies show that clothes with viruses on them can contaminate other clothes in the wash and viruses may even remain in the washer afterwards. To reduce the germs spread throughout the household, run an empty load with 3/4 cup Clorox® Regular-Bleach in your washing machine.

    Wow, I can honestly say I never knew that. No wonder we always seem to keep passing back and forth colds all winter.

  942. Ashley says

    December 16, 2008 at 10:55 am

    I buy Clorox wipes at Sams and use them in almost every room of the house. I wipe down the remotes, doorknobs and the light switches.

  943. Nancy says

    December 16, 2008 at 10:51 am

    And I have your button in my sidebar.

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    And I get your newsletter

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    December 16, 2008 at 10:50 am

    I am also a feed subscriber

  946. Nancy says

    December 16, 2008 at 10:49 am

    I thought this was a great idea:

    Clothes with viruses on them can contaminate other clothes in the wash and remain in the washer. To reduce the germs spread throughout the household, run an empty load with 3/4 cup Clorox® Regular-Bleach in your washing machine.

    Great giveaway!

  947. Sarah at themommylogues says

    December 16, 2008 at 10:44 am

    Here’s what got me: “Kids can touch up to 300 surfaces in just 30 minutes.” WHOA. That’s a lot of surfaces. Do I doubt it? No. I’ve seen my children in action. Great idea for a classroom gift!

  948. Heidi says

    December 16, 2008 at 10:44 am

    I also get the newsletter.

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    December 16, 2008 at 10:43 am

    I also subscribe through google reader

  950. Heidi says

    December 16, 2008 at 10:43 am

    I like the tip about not forgetting to wipe down the TV remote– I never remember that one. Thanks so much for the chance to win!

  951. Amy says

    December 16, 2008 at 10:39 am

    Forgot my tip: do the elbo cough! I’m teaching my 3 year old that trick right now.

  952. Amy says

    December 16, 2008 at 10:38 am

    I think cleaning the classroom is an amazing idea. Great job! And a Visa card? WOW!

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    December 16, 2008 at 10:24 am

    I could use a gift card!

  958. buttercup says

    December 16, 2008 at 10:23 am

    I try to teach my kids the cough into your elbow tip. Mostly they do pretty good at that one.

  959. Kimberly/Mom in the City says

    December 16, 2008 at 10:21 am

    “Do the elbow cough”

  960. Colleen - Mommy Always Wins says

    December 16, 2008 at 10:13 am

    I’d have to say my favorite tip is one that can benefit everyone, not just teachers – Clorox has some tips as to what you can clean in 5 minutes (wipe table tops and desktops, light switches, etc.) The rest of us can use the same ideas at home – germs build up there, too and its quick and easy enough to get rid of them!

  961. sara loud says

    December 16, 2008 at 10:08 am

    I love knowing that singing the “happy birthday” song is the right duration of time to wash your hands!

    Sara

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    December 16, 2008 at 10:06 am

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  963. Linda says

    December 16, 2008 at 10:05 am

    I believe teaching kids healthier habits is the best tip of all. As a side note I keep containers of Clorox wipes sitting around all over my house. On the bathroom counters, kitchen counters, kids room, in the living room play area, just inside the back door … it truly does cut down on the germs carried into the house and about the house. I’ve found that we have a lot less colds and viruses in our home since I started stashing Clorox wipes around and actually got the family involved in using them.

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    I’d love to win one of these.

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  971. Courtney says

    December 16, 2008 at 10:01 am

    I love love love the gram buster games. Specifically the word jumblers. It is a great way to get our kids involved in germ fighting and still have fun while learning. Thanks for the great giveaway!

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    December 16, 2008 at 9:47 am

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  979. Forgetfulone says

    December 16, 2008 at 9:46 am

    I love the quick clean routine over at Clorox! They also have lesson plans for teachers. Thanks for offering a great giveaway!

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    December 16, 2008 at 9:31 am

    i liked the quick clean routine checklist…

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    December 16, 2008 at 9:24 am

    I am a subscriber

  984. Julie Neff says

    December 16, 2008 at 9:23 am

    I found a cool hot spot hit list of things to clean that get really dirty more often! I’ll try it out, I hate getting sick all the time!

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    December 16, 2008 at 9:21 am

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  988. angie says

    December 16, 2008 at 9:20 am

    I think this is a great idea and yes a student teacher you learn about the elbow cough and how to wash your hands but the sharing of school items such as crayons is often done because there is not enough to go around but I never thought of it as sharing germs

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    December 16, 2008 at 8:54 am

    And I’m a subscriber! 🙂
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  990. sara l. says

    December 16, 2008 at 8:53 am

    I love the Elbow Cough tip! I have never even thought of that before, but it’s genius!
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  995. aubien says

    December 16, 2008 at 8:36 am

    Our school has started using Clorox wipes on the preschool tables after snack. I didn’t realize how many different kinds of germs can just live on the tables such as flu and salmonella. Yuck.

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    December 16, 2008 at 8:26 am

    Just blogged about it! 🙂

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    I use the Clorox wipes every morning to ‘once over’ my bathroom. Then, I can go farther between real cleanings. 🙂

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  1003. AmyP says

    December 16, 2008 at 8:11 am

    I am going to go run an empty bleach load… now all I can think about is viruses on all the clothes!

  1004. Alicia says

    December 16, 2008 at 8:10 am

    Elbow cough. My daughter has an immuno suppressing illness, and I’m trying to teach the world to do this!

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  1009. AmyG says

    December 16, 2008 at 8:08 am

    What a great gift idea. I made scarves for my daughter’s teachers, this year. But I like the idea of giving cleaning supplies. I think I’ll keep the gift giving coming, after the 1st of the year & send in a gift basket of cleaning products when they go back to school on Jan 5th.

    I love the cough in the elbow tip!

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  1012. Candy Cook says

    December 16, 2008 at 8:08 am

    good tip Teach kids to cough into elbows, not hands — where they’re more likely to spread germs through touch.

  1013. AmyP says

    December 16, 2008 at 8:08 am

    We have approximately 11 teachers to buy for, so this gift card would come in handy!!

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  1015. Tina says

    December 16, 2008 at 7:53 am

    My kids have been taught from day one to cough and sneeze into the crook of their arm. Glad to know we are doing it the right way!

  1016. Bobbie says

    December 16, 2008 at 6:31 am

    I didn’t realize germs lived in the washer. I figured they were magically washed away. lol. I already used bleach in my washer. that was the tip.

    I would love to be entered into this giveaway. Thanks.

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    December 16, 2008 at 5:30 am

    And your newsletter.

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  1019. Serena says

    December 16, 2008 at 5:28 am

    Tip: Sing and Scrub–teaching kids to use soap and water (obviously!) and sing ‘Happy Birthday’ twice to wash for a proper amount of time.

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  1023. Mechelle says

    December 16, 2008 at 4:17 am

    I love Clorox Wipes and I keep one in each bathroom, the kitchen and Computer room….erm did you know that keyboards and mice are just swimming with germs?! You can really keep your bathroom clean and germ free with a quick wipe down every day.
    Thanks for a great giveaway~ it’s always hard to find good gifts for teachers and I really enjoyed your idea.
    ((hugs)) Mechelle

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    December 16, 2008 at 3:40 am

    And I subscribe to your feed.

  1025. karen c. says

    December 16, 2008 at 3:40 am

    I just read on their site that germs live on in your washing machine. Which is really disgusting to me. (Oh, and their tip for that is to use bleach, of course.) We use Clorox wipes in our house. I swear our bathroom would be cleaned about a million times less often if we didn’t clean it with wipes.

  1026. Nicol Campeau says

    December 16, 2008 at 3:15 am

    I would love to win one of the gift cards.

  1027. Jamie Lea says

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    I also added your button to my side bar, thanks again for the chance to win a great prize.

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  1029. Jamie Lea says

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    I love the “cough into your elbo” idea, great tip. Thanks for the chance to win.

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