The fight against flu begins at home.

These cleaning tips from The Maids Home Services can help you prevent its spread:

– Wear rubber gloves when cleaning to protect yourself.

– Spray disinfectant on a cloth and wipe all hard surfaces, including toys, doorknobs, appliance handles, keyboards, remote controls, light switches, phones, facial tissue box covers, tables, chairs and counters.

– Clean toilet handles and seats, faucets and sinks with disinfecting cleaner.

– Wash towels and bedding in hot water and detergent. If someone has been sick, don’t share those items until they have been cleaned thoroughly.

– Change vacuum cleaner bags monthly or more frequently.

– Boil toothbrushes for one minute in water and vinegar, clean them in the dishwasher or buy new brushes.

– Use antibacterial wipes on your keyboard, phone and pens to prevent the spread of germs at work.