- Washbasin Taps
- Toilet Flush Handle
- Toilet Seat and Rim
- Toilet Brush
- Corner of Bath/Shower
- Shower/Bath Plugholes
- Tile Grout
- Floor
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Washbasin Taps
Clean tap handle with Domestos Bleach Spray and then wipe every time you clean your washbasin.
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Toilet Flush Handle
Make sure you wipe it down regularly with Domestos Bleach Spray.
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Toilet Seat and Rim
Make sure your keep your toilet clean and protected below and under the waterline by using the Domestos Toilet Cleaning System.
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Toilet Brush
Toilet brush cleaning is not the most pleasant thing to do, but it is important to clean it regularly to keep germs away. Put the brush to soak in a dilute solution of Domestos Extended Germ-Kill for a couple of hours. Put the brush back in its holder with a squirt of Domestos Extended Germ-Kill.
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Corner of Bath and Shower
Clean every week with a diluted solution of Domestos Extended Germ-Kill, to help reduce the risk of fungi growing, which can trigger respiratory allergies.
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Shower/Bath Plugholes
Daily use of sinks and showers can easily create build-ups that cause blockages. To prevent blockage, regularly pour Domestos Extended Germ-Kill down your plugholes and drains. When a blockage occurs, use Domestos Sink and Pipe Unblocker. It works up to twice as fast as the market leader and removes blockages in as little as 15 minutes.
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Tile Grout
Grout is an ideal breeding ground for fungi, which takes the form of mould and mildew, and not only looks unsightly, but can also cause unpleasant smells and trigger allergic reactions. To get rid of tile grout, apply Domestos Grotbuster on the area, leave to work for 5 minutes and rinse well with clean water.
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Floor
To prevent the spread of germs, mop the floor with a dilute solution of Domestos Extended Germ-Kill.
I WANT TO CLEAN...
BATHROOM
KITCHEN
GARDEN
TIPS
- Focus on germ hotspots such as flush handles and taps.
- Clean your toilet with the Domestos Toilet Cleaning System; the ultimate protection against germs.
- Pour Domestos Extended Germ-Kill down your plugholes and drains on a regular basis to avoid blockage.
- Avoid sharing towels and faceclothes.
BATHROOM PRODUCTS
BATHROOM GERMS
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Campylobacter
Type of germ:
Bacterium
Lives:
Uncooked poultry, unpasteurised milk
Symptoms:
Cramps, vomiting, fever
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Norovirus
Type of germ:
Bacterium
Lives:
Ill people, infected faeces and vomit
Symptoms:
Nausea, vomiting, stomach ache
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E. Coli
Type of germ:
Bacterium
Lives:
Raw meat, animal faeces
Symptoms:
Severe bloody diarrhoea
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Trichophyton Rubrum
Type of germ:
Fungi
Lives:
Shower trays or bathroom floors
Symptoms:
Ringworms, infected nails
- Sink Tap
- Sink Plughole
- Washing Machine Drawer
- Cooker Hood
- Fridge Seals
- Bin
- Chopping Boards
- Kitchen Surfaces
- Door and Cupboard Handles
- Pet Litter Trays
- Pet Feeding Bowl
- Floor
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Sink Tap
You often touch taps with dirty hands while you’re preparing food, so ensure you spray them with Domestos Bleach Spray every time you wipe down your surfaces.
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Sink Plughole
Daily use of kitchen sinks can easily create build-ups that cause blockages.
To prevent blockage regularly pour Domestos Extended Germ-Kill down your plugholes and drains. When a blockage occurs, use Domestos Sink and Pipe Unblocker, It works up to twice as fast as the market leader and removes blockages in as little as 15 minutes. Great at effectively tackling kitchen grease and daily grime.
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Washing Machine Drawer
Mould loves moisture. To keep your dispenser drawers fresh and clean, pull them out of the washing machine and apply a squirt of Domestos Grotbuster on the area. Leave it for 5 minutes, rinse thoroughly with clean water and leave to dry before replacing in the machine.
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Cooker Hood
Cooker hoods are often neglected as part of a cleaning regime and are prone to the build-up of grime. An easy way to wipe clean and remove the tough build-up of kitchen grease and grime is to use Domestos Bleach Spray.
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Fridge Seals
Fridge seals make a good breeding environment for mildew and germs. To remove the dirt on your fridge seals, apply Domestos Grotbuster on the area, leave for 5 minutes and rinse thoroughly with clean water.
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Bin
Bins make a great home for germs, so make sure you use Domestos Bleach Spray on the top and outside of the bin and wipe the lid regularly. Also don’t forget to give the inside a quick rinse with a dilute solution of Domestos Extended Germ-Kill before you replace the bin bag. More tips about bin cleaning.
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Chopping Boards
Chopping boards can harbour germs that can transfer onto our hands or food. Have a different chopping board for different food stuffs, eg. meat, fish and vegetables, and clean as you go with Domestos Bleach Spray.
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Kitchen Surfaces
The rule is to clean up as you go along with Domestos Bleach Spray, that way germs will not be able to establish themselves and spread to other areas of the house.
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Door and Cupboard Handles
Cupboard and door handles are touched frequently, so don’t forget to use Domestos Bleach Spray to help reduce the spread of infection.
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Pet Litter Trays
Keep pet litter trays away from food preparation areas and from children. Wipe down litter trays and cages using Domestos Bleach Spray and change all cage bedding on a regular basis.
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Pet Feeding Bowl
Pet feeding bowls, utensils and areas should be regularly cleaned with Domestos Bleach Spray, especially if babies and young children in your home play on the floor.
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Floor
To prevent the spread of germs, mop the floor with a dilute solution of Domestos Extended Germ-Kill.
I WANT TO CLEAN...
BATHROOM
KITCHEN
GARDEN
TIPS
- Clean chopping boards and work surfaces with Domestos Bleach Spray immediately after use.
- Wash hands thoroughly after handling food.
- Clean bins, taps and cupboard handles regularly.
- Don’t allow pets on food preparation surfaces.
- Do not clean fish bowls or animal cages in your kitchen sink.
KITCHEN PRODUCTS
KITCHEN GERMS
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Campylobacter
Type of germ:
Bacterium
Lives:
Uncooked poultry, unpasteurised milk
Symptoms:
Cramps, vomiting, fever
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Salmonella
Type of germ:
Bacterium
Lives:
Ill people, infected faeces and vomit
Symptoms:
Nausea, vomiting, stomach ache
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E. Coli
Type of germ:
Bacterium
Lives:
Raw meat, animal faeces
Symptoms:
Severe bloody diarrhoea
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Aspergillus
Type of germ:
Fungi
Lives:
Damp places, organic waste, bins
Symptoms:
Exacerbation of respiratory symptoms, such as asthma
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Garden Furniture
Water alone doesn’t get rid of mould. Clean regularly all garden furniture with Domestos Bleach Spray. To help get rid of unpleasant mould which has grown over the winter months, use Domestos Grotbuster.
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Barbecue Grill
Don’t forget to clean up thoroughly after a barbecue. Bleach is the only household cleaner that destroys all types of germs, so clean all surfaces, including the barbecue grill and utensils, with Domestos Bleach Spray and rinse.
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Patios
In damp conditions, patios can be a comfortable place for mould and mildew to grow. To keep your gutters and patios clear of unpleasant mould, apply Domestos Grotbuster on the area, leave to work for 5 minutes and rinse well with clean water.
I WANT TO CLEAN...
BATHROOM
KITCHEN
GARDEN
TIPS
- When you have a barbecue, wash your hands thoroughly before and after handling foods, such as raw meat, and don’t forget to clean your barbecue grill with Domestos Bleach Spray.
- Clean your garden furniture regularly with Domestos Bleach Spray to keep it sparkling.
- To get rid of unpleasant mould that can grow over the winter months, use Domestos Grotbuster.
GARDEN PRODUCTS
GARDEN GERMS
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Campylobacter
Type of germ:
Bacterium
Lives:
Uncooked poultry, unpasteurised milk
Symptoms:
Cramps, vomiting, fever
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Salmonella
Type of germ:
Bacterium
Lives:
Ill people, infected faeces and vomit
Symptoms:
Nausea, vomiting, stomach ache
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E. Coli
Type of germ:
Bacterium
Lives:
Raw meat, animal faeces
Symptoms:
Severe bloody diarrhoea
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Cladosporium
Type of germ:
Fungi
Lives:
Food waste, decaying plants, damp surfaces
Symptoms:
Asthma attacks, hay fever symptoms
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Flu
Influenza A
What is it? A virus that can infect the respiratory tract (the airway).
How does it spread? Mostly from an ill person's saliva or mucus that escapes when they cough or sneeze.
Who’s at risk? Anyone. Though the young, elderly and people with reduced immunity are more likely to catch it.
Symptoms: Sudden fever, aching limbs and fatigue, sore throat, cough and headache.
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Swine Flu
Influenza A of a type known as H1N1
What is it? An infectious disease of pigs caused by flu viruses that occur naturally in pigs but which can sometimes mutate to infect people.
How does it spread? In the same way as normal flu. Mostly from an ill person's saliva or mucus that escapes when they cough or sneeze.
Who’s at risk? Anyone. Though the young, elderly and people with reduced immunity are more likely to catch it.
Symptoms: The same as normal flu (fever, aching limbs and fatigue, sore throat, cough and headache), but may be more severe and cause more serious complications.
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Avian Flu
Influenza A of a type known as N5N1
What is it? An infection caused by influenza viruses that occur naturally in birds, but which can sometimes mutate to infect people.
How does it spread? From contact with a dead or infected bird. And in the same way as normal flu if it mutates in a way that it can be passed from person to person.
Who’s at risk? Anyone. Though the young, elderly and people with reduced immunity are more likely to catch it.
Symptoms: The same as normal flu (fever, aching limbs and fatigue, sore throat, cough and headache), but may be more severe and cause more serious complications.
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Gastric Flu
Norovirus
What is it? The most common cause of gastroenteritis (gastric flu) in the UK, also known as the winter vomiting bug.
How does it spread? Via ill people, vomit droplets from infected people or occasionally via contaminated fresh food.
Who’s at risk? Anyone. The young and elderly need to take particular care if infected, as they can suffer from deshydratation.
Symptoms: Severe, but short-lived, vomiting and diarrhoea.
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Cold
Rhinovirus
What is it? A virus which causes over half of colds.
How does it spread? From an ill person’s saliva or mucus that escapes when they cough or sneeze.
Symptoms: Breathing difficulties, sneezing, sore throat, cough, headache.
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MRSA
What is it? A common skin bacterium that is resistant to a range of antibiotics.
How does it spread? Via people's skin and surfaces. Enters the body via cut, wound or broken skin.
Who’s at risk? People who have a cut, wound or other skin damage. The elderly, very young or the unwell who are more vulnerable should also take extra care.
Symptoms: Boils, sores or itchy blisters. Blood poisoning and serious illness if it gets into the blood stream.
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Ringworm
Trichophyton Rubrum
What is it? A group of parasitic fungi that can infect and live on damp skin, hair or nails.
How does it spread? From one person to another through skin contact, as well as from pets to people.
Who’s at risk? Children and girls are more at risk, as well as people with eczema or damaged skin.
Symptoms: Ringworms, infected nails.
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Salmonella
What is it? A bacteria that lives in the intestines of infected people. It is a common cause of food poisoning.
How does it spread? Frequently it enters the home on raw poultry or other food. Entering the body through the mouth, it spreads via contaminated food, hands and surfaces.
Who’s at risk? Anyone. Though the young, elderly and people with reduced immunity are more at risk.
Symptoms: Diarrhoea, fever and stomach cramps.
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Campylobacter
What is it? A bacteria that lives in the intestines of infected people. It is a common cause of intestine infection.
How does it spread? Via contaminated people or domestic pets such as cats or dogs. It spreads around the home via hands and frequently touched surfaces.
Who’s at risk? Anyone. Though the young, elderly and people with reduced immunity are more at risk.
Symptoms: Diarrhoea, abdominal pain and fever within 2 to 10 days after infection. Sometimes accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
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E. Coli O157
What is it? A more dangerous strain of the common E. Coli bacterium usually found in the gut of healthy humans. It can cause severe intestinal illness.
How does it spread? It spreads around the home via hands, food and frequently touched surfaces. Raw minced meat is a common source of E. Coli O157.
Who’s at risk? Anyone. Though the young, elderly and people with reduced immunity are more at risk.
Symptoms: Severe, often bloody diarrhoea.
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Clostridum difficile
What is it? A spore-forming bacterium and one of the normal bacteria in the gut in 3% of healthy adults.
How does it spread? Via hands or contaminated surfaces.
Who’s at risk? Those most at risk are the elderly (65+), particularly those taking antibiotics to supplement the good bacteria in their gut.
Symptoms: Diarrhoea of varying severity, fever, nausea and abdominal pain.
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Cladosporium
What is it? A fungi responsible for the development of mould; a common allergen in the house, which can trigger allergic reactions and respiratory problems.
How does it spread? Cladosporium is often found outdoors on food waste or decaying plants, or indoors in damp areas such as wood or fabrics. It releases spores that travel through the air and can trigger allergic reactions.
Who’s at risk? People who suffer from respiratory allergies, such as hay fever and asthma.
Symptoms: Asthma attacks, hay fever symptoms, symptoms of acute allergic lung disease.
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Aspergillus
What is it? A common fungi that rarely causes infections, but can trigger respiratory problems in susceptible people.
How does it spread? It develops in damp places and on organic waste. Entering the body through the lungs, it can be transferred via hands or surfaces.
Who’s at risk? People with asthma or respiratory illness, as well as those who are unwell or recovering from a treatment.
Symptoms: Exacerbation of respiratory symptoms such as asthma – if infection occurs, symptoms can include chronic coughs and fatigue, blocked nose and headaches.
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Rotavirus
What is it? The most common cause of stomach bugs amongst children. Lives in the intestines of infected people.
How does it spread? It enters the home on animals or people and spreads throughout the home via hands, toilet surfaces, nappies, or frequently touched surfaces.
Who’s at risk? Anyone. Though the young, elderly and people with reduced immunity are more at risk.
Symptoms: Mild to moderate fever, vomiting and stomach ache. Severe dehydration can be a side effect that can require hospital treatment.
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RSV
What is it? A virus that infects the respiratory tract (the airway). The most common cause of severe respiratory illness in children under 2 years.
How does it spread? It enters the body via the nose, mouth or eyes and it is transmitted through droplets in saliva and mucus from coughing or sneezing.
Who’s at risk? Anyone, but the elderly and children with reduced immunity are more at risk. The older the child, the milder the infection is likely to be.
Symptoms: Cold-like symptoms, including a cough and possibly earache. In some cases, bronchitis or pneumonia that can require hospitalisation.
PREVENT THE SPREAD
Select a health concern from the menu for some tips to help stop the spread.
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- Regularly disinfect surfaces that people come into contact using Domestos Bleach Spray.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth when flu is around.
- Wash your hands regularly.
- Don’t share towels, face cloths etc. with ill people.
- Soak cloths and sponges overnight in a dilute solution of Domestos Extended Germ-Kill.
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- Regularly disinfect surfaces that people come into contact with using Domestos Bleach Spray.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth when flu is around.
- Wash your hands regularly.
- Don’t share towels, face cloths etc. with ill people.
- Soak cloths and sponges overnight in a dilute solution of Domestos Extended Germ-Kill.
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- Stay away from sick or dead birds and animals.
- Avoid touching your face, nose, mouth or eyes with your hands.
- Wash your hands regularly.
- Disinfect all surfaces in your house and frequently touched items with Domestos Bleach Spray or Domestos Extended Germ-Kill.
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- Regularly disinfect surfaces that are used for food preparation or touched frequently using Domestos Bleach Spray.
- Keep your toilet hygienically clean with the Domestos Toilet Cleaning System.
- Wash your hands regularly.
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- Regularly disinfect surfaces that are used for food preparation or touched frequently using Domestos Bleach Spray.
- Keep your toilet hygienically clean with the Domestos Toilet Cleaning System.
- Wash your hands regularly.
- Keep high hygiene standards, particularly if children are around.
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- Wash your hands regularly.
- Don’t share towels, face cloths etc. with ill people.
- Soak cleaning cloths overnight in a solution of Domestos Extended Germ-Kill.
- Cover cuts and grazes with a dressing using an antiseptic cream.
- Keep the clothing, sheets, pillows and linens of the infected patient separate from the rest of the family laundry and wash it at 60 degrees with a fabric detergent that contains bleach.
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- Disinfect any damp areas that are likely to be in contact with the skin using Domestos Bleach Spray or Domestos Extended Germ-Kill.
- Avoid touching the infected skin areas of people or pets.
- Practise good personal hygiene and pay particular attention to drying areas with ‘folds’ of skin.
- Don't share towels, hairbrushes, combs etc.
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- Wash your hands regularly.
- Don’t let infected people cook for others.
- Hygienically clean bathroom surfaces with Domestos Extended Germ-Kill and disinfect toilets with the Domestos Toilet Cleaning System, particularly if someone has diarrhoea.
- Handle dirty nappies with care and ensure they are disposed of carefully by putting them in a nappy bag.
- Clean up any spillages (e.g. faeces, vomit) immediately.
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- Wash your hands regularly.
- Don’t let infected people cook for others.
- Hygienically clean bathroom surfaces with Domestos Bleach Spray and disinfect toilets with the Domestos Toilet Cleaning System, particularly if someone has diarrhoea.
- Handle dirty nappies with care and ensure they are disposed of carefully by putting them in a nappy bag
- Clean up any spillages (e.g. faeces, vomit) immediately.
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- Avoid cross-contamination of raw and cooked foods by cleaning and disinfecting worktops, chopping board and utensils as you go.
- Wash hands thoroughly before preparing food, after handling raw meat, after using the toilet and after cleaning or coming into contact with someone who is ill.
- Regularly clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces with Domestos Bleach Spray.
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- Regularly clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces with Domestos Bleach Spray.
- Wash hands thoroughly after going to the toilet and before preparing food.
- Disinfect your toilets regularly with the Domestos Toilet Cleaning System.
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- Disinfect surfaces where you can see the dark, visible layer of fungus (mould) with Domestos Bleach Spray or Domestos Extended Germ-Kill.
- Try to reduce the number of damp areas in your home.
- Don't store food waste indoors for too long.
- Wrap up food before disposal.
- Keep waste bins clean.
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- Disinfect surfaces where you can see traces of mould using Domestos Bleach Spray or Domestos Extended Germ-Kill.
- Try to reduce the number of damp areas in your home.
- Don’t store food waste indoors for too long.
- Wrap up food before disposal.
- Keep waste bins clean.
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- Wash your hands.
- Hygienically clean frequently touched surfaces with Domestos Bleach Spray .
- Disinfect your toilets regularly with the Domestos Toilet Cleaning System.
- Clean up any spillages of faeces or vomit immediately.
- Soak cleaning cloths overnight in a solution of Domestos Extended Germ-Kill.
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- Wash your hands and avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
- Encourage children to cover their mouths when they cough or sneeze, and to wash their hands frequently.
- Hygienically clean frequently touched surfaces with Domestos Bleach Spray.
- Soak cleaning cloths overnight in a solution of Domestos Extended Germ-Kill.
DOMESTOS PRODUCTS
GERMS
Select a health concern from the menu to see which germ is causing it.
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Influenza
Type of germ:
Virus
Lives:
Ill people, sometimes animals or birds
Symptoms:
Fever, aching limbs, cough, sore throat, headache
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Norovirus
Type of germ:
Bacterium
Lives:
Ill people, infected faeces and vomit
Symptoms:
Nausea, vomiting, stomach ache
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Rhinovirus
Type of germ:
Virus
Lives:
Respiratory tracts of infected people
Symptoms:
Cold (breathing difficulties, sneezing, sore throat, cough, headache)
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MRSA
Type of germ:
Bacterium
Lives:
Primarily in hospital. Carried harmlessly on skin or nose and throat of 1 in 100 people
Symptoms:
Boils, sores or itchy blisters
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Trichophyton Rubrum
Type of germ:
Fungi
Lives:
Shower trays or bathroom floors
Symptoms:
Ringworms, infected nails
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Salmonella
Type of germ:
Bacterium
Lives:
Ill people, infected faeces and vomit
Symptoms:
Nausea, vomiting, stomach ache
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Campylobacter
Type of germ:
Bacterium
Lives:
Uncooked poultry, unpasteurised milk
Symptoms:
Cramps, vomiting, fever
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E-Coli
Type of germ:
Bacterium
Lives:
Raw meat, animal faeces
Symptoms:
Severe bloody diarrhoea
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Clostridum Difficile
Type of germ:
Bacterium
Lives:
Primarily in hospital. On people who can carry it as a “dormant” form
Symptoms:
Fever, loss of appetite, nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhoea
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Cladosporium
Type of germ:
Fungi
Lives:
Food waste, decaying plants, damp surfaces
Symptoms:
Asthma attacks, hay fever symptoms
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Aspergillus
Type of germ:
Fungi
Lives:
Damp places, organic waste, bins
Symptoms:
Exacerbation of respiratory symptoms, such as asthma
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Rotavirus
Type of germ:
Virus
Lives:
Intestines of infected people
Symptoms:
Fever, vomiting, stomach ache
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RSV
Type of germ:
Virus
Lives:
Respiratory tracts of infected people
Symptoms:
Cold-like symptoms – bronchitis or pneumonia in the most severe cases
