Infection control experts, Dr Braverman and Dr Hanouka, have revealed to Ideal Home that many people are unwittingly spreading germs by wiping surfaces in a haphazard way. According to the former NHS doctors, the best way to wipe down surfaces without spreading germs is to follow an 'S' shape. Former NHS doctors Dr Braverman and Dr Hanouka have revealed their top cleaning tips to prevent spreading germs throughout your house - including using the 'S' method for wiping surfaces (stock image)‘Cleaning surfaces haphazardly, staring in the middle or bottom, and wiping up or down acts to spread germs,’ they said. The former NHS doctors told the magazine that the 'S' method prevents you from re-contaminating surfaces that you have already cleaned. The more a cleaning wipe is used, the less effective it becomes and both doctors suggest sticking to a one wipe, one surface rule.

Source: Daily Mail December 22, 2020 12:23 UTC