As a mom of three, I am always on guard against the runny nose. When you have toddlers sharing touching and sharing everything, and a mobile teething baby crawling around putting EVERYTHING in their mouth, you need to work quickly and efficiently!
At the first sign of a cold, I begin this routine and each night once the children are in bed I will wipe the surfaces and toys again.
Bedroom:
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Open Windows, let the Sunshine in!
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Remove and Launder All Bedding
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Sheets
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Blankets
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Stuffed Animals and Comfort Items
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Disinfect Bed
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Wipe or Spray with a Disinfectant Agent
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Dust the Room
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Clean the Floors
Bathrooms:
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Clean as per usual
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Pay Special Attention to:
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Disinfect light switches
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Door knobs
General:
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Open the Windows, Let the Sunshine in!
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Disinfect All Surfaces
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Disinfect Door Knobs and Handles
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Change Air Filters
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Disinfect All Toys
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Clean the floors
For additional support, I like to diffuse some DoTerra essential oils in the air.
Some of my favorite blends include:
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(2 drops) Lavender, (2 drops) Orange (2 drops) Lemon
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(5 Drops) Wild Orange
- (3 Drops) Lavender (3 Drops) Purify
If you are looking for an EXCELLENT cold fighting soup, check out my friend Meg’s blog for a recipe.
I used her recipe as a base and added some carrots and calabaza squash for some additional flavor and vitamin C and A.
Remember to stay hydrated, and rest!
<3
StorybookErin
