We all expect to suffer from the odd seasonal cold or respiratory infection at some point in the autumn or winter months, but in the wake of Covid-19 pandemic, the emergence of the so-called Super Cold has struck hard. Extended lockdowns and social distancing have meant that our immunity to viruses has lessened and this has left a lot of people experiencing more severe cold and flu-like symptoms than normal, with sore throats and coughs, headaches, fatigue and runny noses resulting in us reaching for the lateral flow test from our beds.
Recent research conducted by the Clean & Tidy Home Show has shown that 57% of people claimed to have suffered from the Super Cold.
According to the NHS, if you have a cold, symptoms will usually appear gradually and will mainly affect your nose and throat.
The most common symptoms include:
Flu symptoms appear more quickly (within a few hours) and will affect more than just your nose and throat.
Common colds will typically disappear from one to two weeks after becoming infected, although symptoms can last longer in children.
Out of the Clean & Tidy Home Show respondents, 60% have now changed their cleaning regime following the emergence of Covid-19 and a wave of a so-called Super Cold.
If someone in your household has been ill with Covid-19, a cold or flu, your cleaning needs to be stepped up to the level of disinfection:
Disinfect your surfaces: Cold, flu and other germs can thrive on hard surfaces for days or even weeks at a time. Use bleach-based or disinfectant products on surfaces your family members touch frequently, specifically kitchen and bathroom surfaces, banisters, doorknobs, computer keyboards, mobile phones, television remotes and refrigerator door handles.
Get a load on: Washing all your bedding seems an obvious thing to do, but don’t forget shared blankets, towels, stuffed animals and pyjamas.
Know your onions: When it comes to cleaning products, some products work better than others. It may be an Old Wives’ Tale, but it is believed that having raw onions in your rooms can ‘soak up’ and prevent bacterial and viral infections. 8% of the Clean & Tidy Home Show respondents believed that placing a raw onion in a room can help prevent and cure colds and flu! We don’t for one minute suggest that this is your first line of defence. Please read the labels of all cleaning products carefully for all surfaces and ensure you factor in any allergies and the sensitivities of your household.
Wash your hands: Since the pandemic, we’re all used to washing our hands more frequently. However, many people don’t think about washing their hands after cleaning. If you’ve been gathering up laundry or sorting out toothbrushes, you’ve been exposed to potential super cold contamination. If in doubt, wash your hands.
Commercial reassurance: The Clean & Tidy Home Show team applauds the efforts made by commercial venues, who we feel have really stepped up to the mark when it comes to cleaning to prevent infection. At ExCeL London, the home of the Clean & Tidy Home Show, cleaning teams have been trained to deliver enhanced cleaning. All touch points, as well as seating in conference and meeting areas, are regularly wiped with chlorine-based cleaning fluid. All bathrooms are checked and maintained by a dedicated team of cleaners. Specific waste management procedures are place to manage the safe disposal of PPE and testing materials and hand sanitiser stations are also located throughout the venue, as expected. We say, ‘Bravo’!
…Feeling unwell? NHS guidance states that you should see your GP if your symptoms do not improve after three weeks, if your symptoms suddenly get worse, or if you are feeling short of breath and develop chest pain.
Health experts are urging people not to self-diagnose their symptoms, but to take a Covid-19 test if they have a cough, high temperature or loss of taste and smell.
The NHS recommends the following remedies to help you get better more quickly:
Self-isolating should not be necessary if you have tested negative for Covid-19.
We all expect to suffer from the odd seasonal cold or respiratory infection at some point in the autumn or winter months, but in the wake of Covid-19 pandemic, the emergence of the so-called Super Cold has struck hard. Extended lockdowns and social distancing have meant that our immunity to viruses has lessened and this has left a lot of people experiencing more severe cold and flu-like symptoms than normal, with sore throats and coughs, headaches, fatigue and runny noses resulting in us reaching for the lateral flow test from our beds.
Recent research conducted by the Clean & Tidy Home Show has shown that 57% of people claimed to have suffered from the Super Cold.
According to the NHS, if you have a cold, symptoms will usually appear gradually and will mainly affect your nose and throat.
The most common symptoms include:
Flu symptoms appear more quickly (within a few hours) and will affect more than just your nose and throat.
Common colds will typically disappear from one to two weeks after becoming infected, although symptoms can last longer in children.
Out of the Clean & Tidy Home Show respondents, 60% have now changed their cleaning regime following the emergence of Covid-19 and a wave of a so-called Super Cold.
If someone in your household has been ill with Covid-19, a cold or flu, your cleaning needs to be stepped up to the level of disinfection:
Disinfect your surfaces: Cold, flu and other germs can thrive on hard surfaces for days or even weeks at a time. Use bleach-based or disinfectant products on surfaces your family members touch frequently, specifically kitchen and bathroom surfaces, banisters, doorknobs, computer keyboards, mobile phones, television remotes and refrigerator door handles.
Get a load on: Washing all your bedding seems an obvious thing to do, but don’t forget shared blankets, towels, stuffed animals and pyjamas.
Know your onions: When it comes to cleaning products, some products work better than others. It may be an Old Wives’ Tale, but it is believed that having raw onions in your rooms can ‘soak up’ and prevent bacterial and viral infections. 8% of the Clean & Tidy Home Show respondents believed that placing a raw onion in a room can help prevent and cure colds and flu! We don’t for one minute suggest that this is your first line of defence. Please read the labels of all cleaning products carefully for all surfaces and ensure you factor in any allergies and the sensitivities of your household.
Wash your hands: Since the pandemic, we’re all used to washing our hands more frequently. However, many people don’t think about washing their hands after cleaning. If you’ve been gathering up laundry or sorting out toothbrushes, you’ve been exposed to potential super cold contamination. If in doubt, wash your hands.
Commercial reassurance: The Clean & Tidy Home Show team applauds the efforts made by commercial venues, who we feel have really stepped up to the mark when it comes to cleaning to prevent infection. At ExCeL London, the home of the Clean & Tidy Home Show, cleaning teams have been trained to deliver enhanced cleaning. All touch points, as well as seating in conference and meeting areas, are regularly wiped with chlorine-based cleaning fluid. All bathrooms are checked and maintained by a dedicated team of cleaners. Specific waste management procedures are place to manage the safe disposal of PPE and testing materials and hand sanitiser stations are also located throughout the venue, as expected. We say, ‘Bravo’!
…Feeling unwell? NHS guidance states that you should see your GP if your symptoms do not improve after three weeks, if your symptoms suddenly get worse, or if you are feeling short of breath and develop chest pain.
Health experts are urging people not to self-diagnose their symptoms, but to take a Covid-19 test if they have a cough, high temperature or loss of taste and smell.
The NHS recommends the following remedies to help you get better more quickly:
Self-isolating should not be necessary if you have tested negative for Covid-19.
