does anyone know the best stuff to use to disinfect a house after a stomach bug?

Question

I have 3 children and over the past month they have had that stomach bug several different times. Even though I disinfect with Lysol everyone keeps getting it! If you know of something that works better let me know. Hopefully someone can help!

Answer 1

Yes....handwashing! Kids put everything in their mouths including their fingers after going to the store, or school. Lysol kills just about everything. Sounds like the kids are not washing their hands properly after toileting or picking up something on the surface of your kitchen or bath. Either way, you can't beat good handwashing to help get rid of the bugs. Godloveya, honey.

Answer 2

Although often referred to as the "stomach flu", this "bug" is not caused by the influenza virus, a flu shot will not protect you against it, and it is not spread by coughing or sneezing. The "stomach flu" is medically referred to as gastroenteritis which means inflammation of the stomach and intestines. It can be caused by a variety of viruses or parasites with symptoms of watery diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, chills, muscle and joint aches. For most people it is not a serious illness and they recover completely with no long term problems. It is serious for people who are unable to drink enough fluids to replace what has been lost such as babies, small children, people with immune system problems, and the elderly. The stool and vomit of infected persons is highly contagious and can be spread through:

* food handlers who are ill themselves and have not washed their hands after using the bathroom.

* contaminated drinking water and shellfish harvested in contaminated waters.

* caring for someone who is ill particularly young children in diapers who have diarrhea.

To decrease your chances of becoming ill, take the following precautions:

* Frequently wash your hands especially after using the restroom, after changing diapers, and before eating or preparing food. Avoid putting your hands to your face.

* If you are ill, stay home especially if you work in food-handling, healthcare, or child care.

* Clean and disinfect contaminated surfaces immediately after an episode of vomiting or diarrhea by using a solution of 1/3 cup bleach per 1 gallon of water.

* Wash contaminated clothing and linens using hot water and soap.

The most important treatment is to replace fluid that was lost through drinking water, pedialyte, or fruit juices; avoid high sugar or caffeinated drinks. Eating ice chips is another way to replace fluid loss. Fluids should be taken in small, frequent volumes (spoonfuls or small sips). Most infections are caused by viruses and antibiotics would be ineffective. Taking medications to decrease diarrhea can slow down the body's natural defense in trying to eliminate the virus as rapidly as possible and only prolongs the diarrhea. Contact your doctor immediately if there is blood in your stools, signs of dehydration (sunken eyes, decreased tears, dry mucous membranes, dizziness, decreased urine output) or the illness lasts longer than 72 hours.

Answer 3

we usually just use soap and water and lysol