Home Infection Control Tips
Simple tips to prevent the spread of infection within your home.
Written by Zac Shannon
Updated at August 7th, 2024
There are simple things you can do to prevent the spread of infection. Professionals, caregivers, family members and patients should use these guidelines for controlling infection:
- Clean your hands using soap and warm water.
- Rub your hands for at least 15 seconds. Rub your palms, fingernails, in between your fingers and the backs of your hands.
- Use a paper towel to turn off the faucet. Or, if your hands do not look dirty, clean them with an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
- Clean your hands before touching or eating food; after using the bathroom; after taking out the trash; after changing a dressing; after visiting someone who is ill; when playing with a pet; after handling any blood or body substance.