We’re only into the third week of our school year, and my daughter has already missed three days of school – to be honest, I’m not surprised. She has been sick every year, for the past three years, with some sort of illness (usually strep throat) within the first month of school. I've lectured her ad nauseam on the importance of hand washing and using hand sanitizer, but since I’m not there to monitor her, I’m not sure how often she is really doing it. She’s only eight and germs are probably the last thing on her mind.
Studies have shown that germs can live on surfaces, like desktops and doorknobs, for up to two days or more. Teachers can help keep classrooms clean and ward off germs by disinfecting commonly touched surfaces with Lysol Disinfecting Wipes. Lysol is the #1 Pediatrician recommended brand, and for over 100 years, has been the trusted champion of killing illness causing germs. Lysol is committed to helping students stay healthy—which is why they’ve developed reference guides in the form of Healthy Habits Lesson Plans for teachers and moms.
While it’s not the job of the teacher alone to help keep kids healthy (it should be a team effort with parents, teachers & students), keeping the classroom sanitized is a big part of the equation. Lysol knows how important this role is, so as an added an incentive, from now until September 14, 2012, teachers can enter for a chance to win $500 towards school supplies for their classroom! Teachers can learn more and enter online by visiting www.lysol.com/schools.
Parents will also find useful tips for keeping kids healthy during the school years on Lysol’s Back to School Season page.
Now that my daughter is well again, I'm sending her back to school with a few canisters of Lysol! Were Lysol Disinfecting Wipes on your child’s back to school list?
I wrote this post while participating in a blog tour conducted by Burst Media on behalf of Lysol. I have been compensated for my time commitment to the program, but my opinions are my own.
Sheri
School is a cesspool of germs. I agree that Lysol can take care of that!
A Time Out for Mommy- Elaina
I just sent my daughter to school with these for her teacher!
Kathleen
Yep, all my kids had these in their back to school lists. I love them and use them at home too!
Penelope (NYC Blogger)
Yes they were! I thought that was odd, but I guess now I see why.
Rachel @ Following In My Shoes
Strep was always my nemesis in school too.
LOVE disinfecting wipes -- I use them daily around my house!
Yolonda@ The Thrifynistas
I'm dreading when it's time for the little one to head to school for that reason alone.
Crystal @ Simply Being Mommy
I love Lysol wipes. I keep 'em at home all the time.
Jenn
Here's hoping your daughter stays healthy this school year!
Courtney
We use them in our school as well.
Toni
These are great from around the home too 🙂 I used them along with other antibacteral wipes often.
Lolo
I use these are my desk and keyboard all the time.
debra
So many people I know are getting sick already. This is such a good idea.
Colleen
These are always on our back to school list.
Stefani
I sent these wipes at the beginning of the year with my daughter to give to her teacher.
Jennifer
We sent my daughter to school with a 4 pack! Love Lysol wipes.
Zipporah Sandler
I remember sending my son to school with these.
Jenn @therebelchick
My daughter always gets sick as soon as school starts too - it's all of those germs! Hand sanitizer and disinfecting wipes are a must!
Kelly
I'll be packing disinfectant wipes with my son when he's in school too!
Leilani
When I worked in education, not a day would go by that I wouldn't use Lysol to disinfect the entire classroom.
Billie
I used these on my desk at work when I was in an office, it was so gross there.
Tricia Nightowlmama
every yr the school asks for 2 of these from each student this yr they didn't I 'm wondering WHY NOT. We love and trust Lysol
Theresa
Love these wipes!
Anne - Mommy Has to Work
I sent several this school year!
Donna
My son already missed 4 days of school with the flu. That more days than he missed the entire school year last year and we're only 4.5 weeks into this school year. :/
April Decheine
My daughter was a teacher and she had these in her classroom, totally needed them!
Becca @ Mama B
We sent our son to school with several packs of Lysol wipes!
Marcie W.
Not only did I purchase them for all three of my children's classrooms, but I use them at home too!
colleen
My son has lung disease. So these wipes make him cough. Maybe this should only be used be staff. After school so the smell has gone away before students return back to school.
admin
Oh I agree Colleen -- I don't think the children should use the wipes. Just the teachers, maybe during lunch, recess or at the end of the day.