{"id":743,"date":"2017-09-20T16:00:50","date_gmt":"2017-09-20T21:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/flatwatertech.com\/infosys\/?p=743"},"modified":"2017-09-20T16:00:50","modified_gmt":"2017-09-20T21:00:50","slug":"4-ways-to-fight-off-infection-a-tech-quick-tip-by-flatwater-technologies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flatwatertech.com\/cms\/index.php\/2017\/09\/20\/4-ways-to-fight-off-infection-a-tech-quick-tip-by-flatwater-technologies\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Ways to Fight Off Infection – a tech quick tip by Flatwater Technologies"},"content":{"rendered":"

<\/p> $\"\"$ 1. Clean Your Keyboard and Mouse with an Approved Electronics<\/strong>
\nCleaning Cloth or Solution
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\nIt is\u00a0a\u00a0fairly\u00a0easy process<\/a>\u00a0to accomplish,\u00a0and\u00a0 worth the effort<\/a>\u00a0for sure. Think about it \u2013 you dug\u00a0into the candy dish after multiple people at the office, you and Sally swapped\u00a0TPS\u00a0reports, you shook hands with a visitor and you used the doorknob to vacate\u00a0the restroom. Then, you came back to your keyboard and started typing. You see where I am going with this. Speak with the office manager to see if\u00a0you have any\u00a0 approved cleaning solutions<\/a>\u00a0on hand, then reach out to your IT solutions provider before moving forward with the scrub down.\n

2. Don\u2019t Eat around Your Computer
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\nThose crumbs that fall between the keys might as well as be a\u00a0smorgasbord\u00a0for\u00a0infection. If all of those germs described above have collected on your keys as you type away and take a bite of your\u00a0McMuffin\u00a0\u2013 well that is pretty gross. You are eating those germs, and then incubating them in your body. Long story short,\u00a0you may not want to eat at your desk<\/a>.<\/p>\n

3. Wash Your Hands, Please
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\nI know, we are not six years old anymore.\u00a0Still, too often people neglect to wash their hands or do so properly,\u00a0hence\u00a0why I\u2019m reiterating this<\/a>.\u00a0Just do it. A good rule of thumb is to massage the soap into your palms, between the fingers \u2013 basically every crack and crevice \u2013 while singing happy birthday (in your head). All in all, it is\u00a0 just the respectful thing to do<\/a>\u00a0for those around you as well, since it will help prevent the spreading of germs.<\/p>\n

4. Sneeze Away from Your Computer
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\nTake a walk over to an employee that you do not like, and sneeze on their computer instead. JUST KIDDING. However, I have witnessed co-workers sneezing in their cubicles, and not covering up their mouths.\u00a0As a result, their work-space becomes a breeding ground\u00a0for whatever ailment they are carrying. When you sneeze,\u00a0cover your mouth like Count Dracula<\/a>. Sneezing into your elbow is a good practice when there aren\u2019t any tissues readily available. Keep a roll of cleaning wipes in your desk drawer, and\u00a0 give your work area a good wipe down<\/a>\u00a0once a week \u2013 or more if needed.<\/p>\n

At the end of the day, your body does a pretty good job at fighting off the nasties that we call germs and bacteria. But, it could use an assist every now and then. Give the above a try, or, feel free to live in a bubble until Spring. The choice is yours.<\/p>\n<\/body>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

1. Clean Your Keyboard and Mouse with an Approved Electronics Cleaning Cloth or Solution It is\u00a0a\u00a0fairly\u00a0easy process\u00a0to accomplish,\u00a0and\u00a0worth the effort\u00a0for sure. Think about it \u2013 you dug\u00a0into the candy dish […]<\/p>\n