Tag: germs

UF expert: While hurricanes are on your mind, get your septic system inspected

by Brad Buck
October 29, 2024

Hurricanes Helene and Milton left many homeowners with flooded septic tanks. To make sure your system is ready for future storms, a University of Florida scientist has suggestions for you. “If you are one of those homeowners with a flooded ... READ MORE

Category: Water
Tags: Drain Field, Flooding, Germs, Gulf Coast Research And Education Center, Human Waste, Hurricanes, Inspection, Mary Lusk, Septic System, Septic Tank, Soil And Water Sciences, Soil Water And Ecosystem Sciences, Unsaturated Soil

Preventing the Spread of Germs and Viruses-Frequently Asked Questions

by Brenda Marty-Jimenez
March 6, 2020

I get a lot of questions in the classes I teach about hand hygiene, handwashing and etiquette. In this article, I would like to review proper handwashing instructions and some of the related questions I have received along with some resources ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition,
Tags: Coronovirus, Coughing, Germs, Handwashing, Respiratory Etiquette, Sneezing, Virus

Cleaning and Sanitizing Surfaces and Toys

by
May 17, 2013

Dangerous germs – like hepatitis A and rotavirus – can live on surfaces for several weeks. Clean and sanitize!!!!! If someone touches those surfaces, germs can get on the person’s hands and then be transferred into the mouth, to other ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Work & Life
Tags: Children, Cleaning, Disinfect, Environment, Families & Consumers, Family, Family & Consumer Sciences, Family Youth & Community Sciences, Food Safety, FYCS, Germs, Health, Kitchen, Recipe, Sanitize, Shelley Swenson, Soap, Toys, Wakulla County Extension, Wakulla Extension

UF/IFASWhat's Happening Around Florida

Subscribe For More Great Content

UF/IFAS
What's Happening Around Florida