Keep Airborne Viruses Under Control

Introduction

It's that time of the year again- flu season. The time when weather in your Colonial Heights area is not only changing, but is also fluctuating sometimes. It may be 28 degrees one day, and it may be close to 60 degrees as the high temperature some days later.

With all of these changes, germs and bacteria will multiply, causing illnesses, and possibly a horrendous, flu breakout.

Because of these serious situations, it is very crucial to control and combat this situation. If not, the flu can spread from person to person in your Colonial Heights home.

People who are six feet away can catch the flu virus from someone infected. That is why it's important to stay away from the sick person, and for self to stay at home while sick.

The flu virus can also be spread when people touch the surfaces contaminated with the flu virus. Because of this, it's imperative for the infected person to wash his/her hands frequently.

Also, it's important to frequently clean and disinfect surfaces to eliminate the spreading of the flu virus.

Important Tips from a Plumber's Perspective

From a plumber's perspective, there are several tips that should be taken to combat the threat of the flu season, and they include the following:

• Furnace filters should be replaced frequently- doing this will eliminate debris and air borne dust.
• The Installation of a Germicidal UV Air Purifier- this is self-explanatory, but it's also required to change the bulb annually, even if the light still works.
• The Cleaning of Heating Ducts- ductwork can accumulate potentially airborne threats, such as germs, dust mites, pet dander, dirt, and dust, that affect the immune system.
• Humidifier should be replaced and kept between 40 to 50 percent- Bacteria can grow in the water held in humidifiers, and too much humidity promotes dust mites and mold.
• Checking the Furnace for Carbon Monoxide- health will be affected, flu like symptoms can be produced, and the immune system can be depleted due to carbon monoxide.

The End Result

The flu season is here, and it's time to take guard. The flu is not a normal thing to take for granted, like a little sniffle or a minor cold. It does normally run it's course, but it also can be dangerous if not taking seriously. With this in mind, the above tips should be adhered to, in combating this situation.

Keep your Colonial Heights, VA home free from germs of the flu season. Call Colonial Plumbing & Heating Co., Inc. today at (804) 526-8415, to get tips on how to keep your home flu free.