As many as you know, traveling is very common for spring breakers. Spring break is that one time during the spring semester where we can throw our worries away, enjoy ourselves, and soaking up some sun! The last thing you want to do is get sick during your time off. Here are my tried and true traveling tips to keep you clean and healthy!
1. Carry hand sanitizer everywhere
Do you know how many things you touch in just 5 minutes? Door handles, public seats, countertops, the list could go on! If you do not have time or a place to thoroughly wash your hands, hand sanitizer is a great way to clean off bacteria before touching your food, face, eyes, etc.!
2. Disinfecting hand wipes
If you are going to be traveling by plane, wipe down everything! The tray table, window handle, air conditioning knobs, seat belt buckle, and the recliner button! These things are not cleaned. Like ever. So a quick wipe down will save you from germs!
3. Nasal spray
Ever notice how much different the air is when traveling to a new destination? Using a saline nasal spray during your travel time and during your trip will help keep your nose clean! The added moisture will also help you adjust to the changing climates! TIP: Never share your nasal spray. EVER.
4. Clean your phone and other electronics
Taking a disinfecting wipe or any other cleaner that will not damage your electronics and giving them a quick wipe down will help! Do you even realize how many surfaces your phone can touch in 24 hours? You think it’s all fine and dandy when you’re texting, and then grab that nacho out of the pile, only to remember your phone was sitting on a park bench an hour ago. Gross.
5. Never lay beauty/hygiene products on hotel counters
Always keep your toothbrush in a cup or holder. And never ever lay anything on a counter that will potentially touch your face/mouth. This includes toothbrushes, powder brushes, and make-up sponges. Keeping these items off the counter will stop the spread of nasty who-was-there-before-you bacteria. Plastic zip bags are great temporary storage holders for make up sponges to keep out moisture from the bathroom!
I hope these tips help you have an amazing clean and healthy spring break!
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