-Throw away tissues and other disposable items used by the sick person in the trash. Wash your hands after touching used tissues and similar waste.

-Keep surfaces (especially bedside tables, surfaces in the bathroom, children’s toys, phone handles, doorknobs) clean by wiping them down with a household disinfectant according to directions on the product label.

-Linens, eating utensils, and dishes belonging to those who are sick do not need to be cleaned separately, but importantly these items should not be shared without washing thoroughly first.

-Wash linens (such as bed sheets and towels) by using household laundry soap and tumble dry on a hot setting.

-Avoid “hugging” laundry prior to washing it to prevent contaminating yourself. Clean your hands with soap and water or alcohol-based hand rub right after handling dirty laundry.

-Eating utensils should be washed either in a dishwasher or by hand with water and soap.