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Help prevent those school germs with Lysol 4-in-1 wipes *Giveaway Closed*

September 8, 2009 By Tanya 135 Comments

Having kids and a hubby in the house, we always have messes. No doubt about that! I also have a germ phobia, so when we are cleaning up, I like knowing that I can clean up AND disinfect germs. Since school is back in full force, I am just waiting on the day where Tucker comes home sick. We can help prevent those in our home right from the bat with Lysol.

With kids heading back to school, parents need be prepared for what’s being sent home with their children. And we’re not talking homework – we’re talking germs.

Lysol Disinfecting WipesThe Lysol brand has teamed up with Dr. Laura Jana, a pediatrician, mother of three school aged-children and owner of an educational daycare center. She would like to share her back to school checklist with moms to help them prepare their children for a healthy and happy school year. Her tips include:

  • The Health administration is predicting a very serious cold and flu season, so teach your children about healthy hygiene habits before they go back to school and get exposed to classroom germs, like MRSA or H1N1 virus. Check out the new educational Web Site for kids, developed in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), at www.oopkids.com. This kid-friendly Web site is designed to educate children about healthy hygiene habits and safety routines.
           * This Web site is an expansion from an existing health campaign with the CDC – Ounce of Prevention http://www.cdc.gov/ounceofprevention/ .
  • Send school germs packing by encouraging your children to drop their book bags, take off their shoes and leave their coats at the door when they walk in. Send them straight to the sink to wash their hands for at least 20 seconds (long enough to sing Happy Birthday twice!) while you spray their bags with Lysol Disinfectant Spray to help kill bacteria they may have picked up from the school bus, the playground or the classroom.
           * Lysol Disinfectant Spray effectively kills 99.9% of bacteria on soft surfaces, including the family couch! (Press release available upon request)
           * For more information, check out the Lysol Back to School Information Center at http://lysol.com/send-school-germs-packing/

We could all use some extra tips on germ control, can’t we? I know I can! Here are some additional websites that you may find helpful:

  • The Germ Information Center (www.lysol.com/germ-information-center/) provides useful information to help families fully understand the threat posed by germs.
  • Resources & Downloads (www.lysol.com/germ-information-center/resources/) has a variety of downloads including the “Looking After You” series of booklets, which provide practical information and tips for keeping you and your children healthy from pregnancy through childhood.

What you win

  • One 12.5 oz Lysol Disinfectant Spray and two 40 ct. canisters of Lysol Disinfecting Wipes – one for home and one to send to the classroom

How to enter

  • Post to me how you keep germs under control in your house. Do you have any special tips, tricks or techniques or a certain product that you have been using?

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Details

  • Two winners will each receive a 12.5 oz Lysol Disinfectant Spray and two 40 ct. canisters of Lysol Disinfecting Wipes – one for home and one to send to the classroom
  • Winner will be chosen at Random and backed up by post content.
  • Winner will be contacted via Email. If no response in 48 hours, another winner will be drawn
  • For more specifics on how winners are drawn, click here
  • Winners are posted here for reference
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  • Contest ends on September 24, 2009 at 11:59 pm Central Time
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About Tanya
After working professionally in computer information technology, as well as prior work in the telecommunications industry, Tanya Gordon relocated to southwest Iowa in conjunction with her husband’s job. Mommy Goggles launched over 5 years ago, rising to prominence as a national Mom Blogger and highly sought after by brands to work closely with them on their reach to Mom consumers. In addition, Tanya happily parents two wondrous children who despite best efforts still have been known to engage in ongoing sibling squabbles: Tucker, 6, and Kambry, 3 1/2.You can read more about Tanya here.

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    Heather says:
    September 24, 2009 at 10:47 PM

    Handsoap! We just wash our hands a lot!

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    Gianna says:
    September 24, 2009 at 10:34 PM

    I do a little cleaning everyday and try to use bleach when I can.

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    Charlene Kuser says:
    September 24, 2009 at 10:13 PM

    I use lysol wipes to clean off doorknobs and use sanitizer often.
    I use bleach in the bathroom and kitchen surfaces to kill germs
    Spray Lysol disinfectant spray all over the house.I will
    always stand by Lysol products,they work the best for me

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    Donna K says:
    September 24, 2009 at 10:05 PM

    I use lysol toilet bowl cleaner.

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    Sand says:
    September 24, 2009 at 9:56 PM

    I actually use Lysol wipes to wipe down the knobs, handles, remotes and phones to kill off any germs. I also wash my hands often.

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    Nancy S. says:
    September 24, 2009 at 9:49 PM

    Wash hands often!

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    Candie L says:
    September 24, 2009 at 6:53 PM

    We just wash our hands a lot. Thank you

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    Charity says:
    September 24, 2009 at 5:07 PM

    I just try to keep my house clean. Thanks

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    Tim H says:
    September 24, 2009 at 4:47 PM

    We do the usual cleaning as a family once a week: wipe down doors, door knobs, door frames, cabinets, windows, counters, phones, keyboards, tv remotes and stuff like that.

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    Fionen says:
    September 24, 2009 at 3:34 PM

    To keep germs under control we wash our hands with anti-bacterial soap and we use disinfectant cleaners. Its nothing special but it works. :)

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    DanV says:
    September 24, 2009 at 3:08 PM

    We just use lots of handwashing and sanitizing

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    amy delong says:
    September 24, 2009 at 1:25 PM

    Nothing special,wash hands &clean everything often!

    ardelong2(at)gmail(dot)com

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    Betty C says:
    September 24, 2009 at 12:40 PM

    I don’t like to use too many germ killers because they kill off the good bacteria as well as the bad and it leaves our immune system vulnerable. That being said, we do wash our hands a lot and I like to use Lysol at least once a week for a thorough cleaning.

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    Becky says:
    September 24, 2009 at 9:45 AM

    We use a lot of sanitizers and hand washing here.

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    Jennifer barr says:
    September 24, 2009 at 9:24 AM

    We use Lysol wipes in our house

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    Tiffany says:
    September 24, 2009 at 7:22 AM

    We wash our hands often and use sanitizer as well.

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    dawn says:
    September 24, 2009 at 12:18 AM

    I use Lysol Wipes all over the house

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    Shane Murray says:
    September 23, 2009 at 4:30 PM

    Regularly washing hands properly.

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    missy says:
    September 23, 2009 at 4:03 PM

    we keep washing hands and taking our vitamins!!

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    Bambi M says:
    September 23, 2009 at 1:39 PM

    We control germs by washing our hands or using hand sanitizer when we’re out.

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    katie says:
    September 23, 2009 at 12:43 PM

    I teach music lessons at home so I use Lysol wipes on my piano all the time!

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    kyra hunsley says:
    September 23, 2009 at 12:24 PM

    Lysol door knobs, handles, phones, remotes, and light switches regularly.

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    Janette says:
    September 23, 2009 at 7:21 AM

    I make sure hands are washed properly and when needed. I also Lysol door knobs, handles, phones, remotes, and light switches regularly.

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    angie says:
    September 22, 2009 at 11:22 PM

    The main way I try to prevent germs is to keep everything as clean as possible. I keep lysol and clorox wipes handy and wipe down the restrooms and kitchen daily.

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    Meg says:
    September 22, 2009 at 7:14 PM

    I use purell as much as possible. I also try very hard to keep my 14 month old twins from sharing sippy cups, although they share all their toys anyway. It’s a tough battle.

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    Jill L says:
    September 22, 2009 at 6:36 PM

    I use Lysol Wipes all over the house. I can never get enough of these things. They work great.

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    Carol Lawrence says:
    September 22, 2009 at 11:12 AM

    I have a can of Lysol on my computer desk and a box of Kleenex to help ward off the grandkids germs. jelly15301@gmail.com

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    Christie says:
    September 21, 2009 at 8:30 PM

    We have a rule that when you come home you head directly to a sink and thouroughly wash your hands before you touch anything in the house.

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    Kathy Scott says:
    September 21, 2009 at 2:47 PM

    We are using Lysol Wipes on door handles, light switches, fridge handles, table, and counters daily.

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    hminnesota says:
    September 21, 2009 at 8:57 AM

    I have some kind of disinfecting wipes and there are atleast 5-6 things that I wipe off with that before night including sink and kitchen top.

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    Janet F says:
    September 21, 2009 at 12:49 AM

    I use Lysol all the time in my home to cut down on germs.

    janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

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    Clarissa Neiding says:
    September 20, 2009 at 8:32 PM

    i just try to focus on keeping them healthy in the first place so germs don’t even become an issue. Healthy eating, good handwashing habits etc help

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    Crystal Allen says:
    September 20, 2009 at 7:41 PM

    twitter http://twitter.com/clallen1971/status/4136660409 clallen at ntin dot net

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    Crystal Allen says:
    September 20, 2009 at 7:40 PM

    my trick at keeping germs away is to use Lysol Disinfecting Wipes when cleaning counter tops and sinks. i also use Lysol spray when anyone coughs, sneezes or has upset tummy. thanks clallen at ntin dot net

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    Danielle says:
    September 20, 2009 at 6:22 PM

    My Trick…. Lysol Wipes! Absolutely love them!

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    beth shepherd says:
    September 20, 2009 at 5:41 PM

    We do lots of hand washing and I keep lysol handy for quick sprays on door handles
    Thank you!
    tatertot374@sbcglobal.net

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    Michele P. says:
    September 20, 2009 at 12:33 PM

    we use lots of hand sanitizers and antibacterial soap and make sure that if someone is sick they pretty much keep to themselves comfortably in their own room-its very hard to stop the spread of a virus but with lots of kleenex, papertowels, and other stuff that you can just throw away and not have to touch after the sick person has already done so is a big help in keeping the germs to spread. Also, paper plates, plastic utensils and cups are a help because we can just throw them out. NOt environmentally friendly,I know, but if someone is sick that is what we do.

    micaela6955 at msn dot com

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    Kimberly says:
    September 20, 2009 at 11:33 AM

    Washing our hands is the biggest thing we do. One product I really like though is the Clorox anywhere spray. It’s great because it doesn’t have a strong aroma and is fairly gentle so I don’t worry about it ruining surfaces. It also doesn’t leave any icky residue. :)

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    Amber G says:
    September 19, 2009 at 8:33 PM

    We always wash our hands before eating!

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    Kristy H says:
    September 19, 2009 at 2:08 PM

    We try to keep germs under control by washing our hands, and I always keep a bottle of Lysol All Purpose upstairs AND downstairs, to clean up any messes or accidents that may happen!

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    Karen Gonyea says:
    September 19, 2009 at 9:12 AM

    My 09/19/09 entry :)

    ktgonyea at gmail.com

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    Huguette English says:
    September 17, 2009 at 3:03 PM

    I should probably be taking more steps, I just do my daily cleaning and use wipes but not all the time.

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    Rosey says:
    September 17, 2009 at 8:07 AM

    We have been using the Clorox Wipes to keep germs at bay, and I really like them. I am curious about these now as well. Thank you.

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    Julie Cutshaw says:
    September 17, 2009 at 7:09 AM

    daily tweet :-)
    itsallnew2meI just entered the Lysol Giveaway #MommyGoggles! http://tinyurl.com/podjr4 ends 9/24
    sewitupjulie@gmail.com

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    Jason says:
    September 15, 2009 at 2:25 PM

    I like to wash down things people touch a lot. Things like countertops, handles, remotes ect.

    jason(at)allworldautomotive(dot)com

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    Bridgette Groschen says:
    September 15, 2009 at 10:11 AM

    I tweeted your giveaway. Thanks!
    http://twitter.com/joeandbridge/status/4007337747
    Bridgette Groschen
    joeandbridge@aol.com
    twitter id: joeandbridge

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    Bridgette Groschen says:
    September 15, 2009 at 10:10 AM

    We have strategically placed Hand Sanitizer Foam all over the house!!
    Bridgette Groschen
    joeandbridge@aol.com

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    Tamara B. says:
    September 14, 2009 at 2:16 PM

    I wipe down all of the dor knobs,remote controls with a disinfectant wipe, soak the toothbrushes in Listerine once a week, wash the bed linen once a week too.
    tamben7996(at)aol(dot)com

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    Night Owl Mama says:
    September 14, 2009 at 11:36 AM

    I have a canister of Lysol Ready Wipes on my kitchen counter and in my bathroom on the counter. Before and after meals I wipe down the counter and the faucets in the kitchen and at the end of every night I do the same in the bathroom before going to bed. I use them on DOor knobs too So easy!

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    Karen Gonyea says:
    September 14, 2009 at 10:42 AM

    Great product :)

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    Linda K says:
    September 14, 2009 at 10:32 AM

    Mostly just good handwashing techniques

    lkish77123 at gmail dot com

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    Mari says:
    September 13, 2009 at 11:12 AM

    I wash my hands many times a day, and use gloves whenever possible.

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    Janice Wright says:
    September 13, 2009 at 10:15 AM

    Hand sanitizers are an excellent tool in preventing the spread of germs.

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    Joie says:
    September 13, 2009 at 8:42 AM

    We are big on hand washing but I keep Lysol wipes under each bathroom sink and as I go through or buy wipe down the counter sink and potty

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    Julie Cutshaw says:
    September 13, 2009 at 8:27 AM

    i follow you on twitter and tweeted this giveaway thanks mommygoogles & Lysol! :-)
    itsallnew2meI just entered the Lysol Giveaway #MommyGoggles! http://tinyurl.com/podjr4 ends 9/24
    sewitupjulie@gmail.com

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    Julie Cutshaw says:
    September 13, 2009 at 8:24 AM

    mandatory entry: My tip for santizing my home is too KEEP a Can of Lysol disenfecting spray outside right beside your door where everyone can see it and I keep a sign there that says please spray your shoes bottoms before you enter. This is a great tip to kill germs before they enter your home because our feet go everywhere in the home. This way if shoes are forgotten to be removed before entering you can kill the germs prior too. Also spary the bottom of your purse before you come inside as well, you will not believe the germs you get there from sitting it down on public places. Thanks Lysol for your wonderful handy products!
    sewitupjulie@gmail.com

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    Linda F says:
    September 12, 2009 at 6:36 PM

    We are always washing our hands and I make sure to change the towels frequently. I use a lot of the Lysol products for cleaning.

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    karenmed409 says:
    September 12, 2009 at 7:37 AM

    tweet http://twitter.com/karenmed409/status/3933649866

    karenmed409 at comcast dot net

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    karenmed409 says:
    September 12, 2009 at 7:36 AM

    just wiping down the phones, toilet handles,door handles keep tissue available for sneezing , encourage the kids to wash hand and face more often. keeping the teething toys cleaned, I car pool a lot and wipe down the inside of the car every week.

    karenmed409 at comcast dot net

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    Janna Johnson says:
    September 12, 2009 at 12:07 AM

    We use mattress protectors for our beds and use hand sanitzer often!

    Thanks for entering me! Great Contest!

    Janna Johnson
    janna@FeedYourPigBlog.com
    jannajanna@hotmail.com
    http://www.FeedYourPigBlog.com

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    Kristi says:
    September 11, 2009 at 11:05 PM

    follow on twitter – jessilynne

    tweet -

    http://twitter.com/jessilynne/status/3928660194

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    Kristi says:
    September 11, 2009 at 11:02 PM

    Well we definately use Lysol spray and the wipes alot and I am a cleanaholic so I am constantly cleaning, wiping counters and whatever else is needed at the time. I wash all of our sheets at least once a month and I am constantly trying to keep the dust under control since our whole family has allergies and sometimes that turns right into infection and someone is sick. Thank you for the giveaway!

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    Courtney S says:
    September 11, 2009 at 4:50 PM

    I Lysol everything, lol. We also make sure to always was our hands properly.

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    Linda M. says:
    September 11, 2009 at 10:16 AM

    I’ve loved & used Lysol for years…..my tip, it’s one I tell everyone since I saw it on TV…….MOVE your tooth brushes to the medicene cabinet or far enough away from the toilet..when you flush..the germs from there can fly up to 10 feet! I know, OMG!!

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    Ingrid says:
    September 11, 2009 at 5:47 AM

    We wash our hands often and drink plenty of orange juice.

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    Ashley says:
    September 10, 2009 at 11:02 PM

    the only thing i do really is use lysol wipes in supplement to some other antibacterial spray to clean countertops, doorknobs and appliances

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    Kristy says:
    September 10, 2009 at 4:53 PM

    We wash our hands lots and lots!

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    Brittney says:
    September 10, 2009 at 3:40 PM

    i use windex on everything. :)

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    Thao says:
    September 9, 2009 at 10:30 PM

    We use hand sanitizer and we wash our hands diligently. We wipe down surfaces in the kitchen where we prepare bottles and cereal for the babies.

    member(dot)thao(at)gmail.com

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    David says:
    September 9, 2009 at 10:23 PM

    We wash our hands and use disinfectant spray to keep germs under control, thanks.

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    Bobbi says:
    September 9, 2009 at 8:09 PM

    If one of us gets sick we try to really keep everything scrubbed so we all don’t get sick. I think keeping the bed sheets clean is important because you are there almost half of the day.

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    Benita G. says:
    September 9, 2009 at 3:28 PM

    We wash repeatedly during the day and use lots of Purell.

    bgcchs@yahoo.com

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    christine says:
    September 9, 2009 at 2:44 PM

    I love this stuff

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    Kristie says:
    September 9, 2009 at 2:41 PM

    I don’t do anything special to keep the germs down in the house-just the usual of washing hands after being outside or pottying, making sure to take shoes off at the door and basic cleaning once a week. I do like having disinfecting wipes around, though, for quick clean-ups! :-)

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    Denise B. says:
    September 9, 2009 at 1:24 PM

    I’m a clean-as-you-go mother. I find this method keeps the house continuously clean when I stay on top of anything that needs cleaning.

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    Deborah Wellenstein says:
    September 9, 2009 at 12:47 PM

    We’ve all become hand washing fanatics around here-I do the swipe with the wipes on doorknobs, phones, flat surfaces, etc. Thanks!

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    Jackie says:
    September 9, 2009 at 12:42 PM

    I take my daughters to bath and body works and let them choose hand sanitizer gels in fragrances they like. They keep them in their purses…and because they like the scent, they use it more often. Thanks for the review and giveaway…love Lysol in my house!

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    Jenna says:
    September 9, 2009 at 11:58 AM

    I love Lysol wipes! Considering I am the “sick” one in the house right now, I’ve got hand sanitizer in every room for a quick fix and make sure everyone is washing their hands!

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    Angie says:
    September 9, 2009 at 9:26 AM

    I constantly wash my hands and instruct my children to do the same!

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    sandra says:
    September 9, 2009 at 6:37 AM

    i bought foaming hand washes to make it easier and funner for the kids to wash their hands

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    Heather S says:
    September 9, 2009 at 6:23 AM

    We clean regularly and use antibacterial cleaners. Also we keep our hands clean with antibacterial gel

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    Tari Lawson says:
    September 9, 2009 at 5:29 AM

    I use Lysol spray to keep things like the phone, computer keyboard, toilet handle, etc. germ free.

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    Cindy B. in Montana...now in Oklahoma says:
    September 9, 2009 at 4:24 AM

    I’ve never used these wipes, but I do use Lysol in the kitchen and bathrooms to kill germs.

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    Cat @ 3 Kids and Us says:
    September 9, 2009 at 2:09 AM

    We sanitize door knobs to help combat the germs, hands are such dirty little things and leave them all over the knobs.

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    Miaelkaye says:
    September 9, 2009 at 12:45 AM

    I try to keep the house as clean as possible by having people take their shoes off when they enter the house as well as wash hands frequently. I also try to keep a can of lysol in the house at all times.

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    christopher h says:
    September 8, 2009 at 10:12 PM

    we teach the kids about germs at an early age

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    Ken Robinson says:
    September 8, 2009 at 10:02 PM

    Lysol and Clorox have helped me keep household germs under control. Please accept my entry. Thank you.

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    Anne Taylor says:
    September 8, 2009 at 8:57 PM

    I sometimes use Lysol Wipes or Clorox Wipes and have recently bought a green alternative wipe!

    This is a great giveaway!

    Thanks

    anne_c_taylor@hotmail.com

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    Erica C. says:
    September 8, 2009 at 8:22 PM

    We use these wipes in our house and at work. They are great, and easy to grab. Also, I have an air filter which seems to help a lot!

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    Ginger Remington says:
    September 8, 2009 at 8:02 PM

    This is a great gift, especially before flu season starts.

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    MaryBeth I says:
    September 8, 2009 at 7:25 PM

    I actually make my own cleaner for daily cleaning out of vinegar and dishwashing soap. I have green alternatives for disinfecting.

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    Maggie M says:
    September 8, 2009 at 6:42 PM

    I follow mommygoggles on Twitter as “Smokeysmom” and Tweeted this great giveaway: http://twitter.com/smokeysmom/status/3852685520

    maggie@mannwieler.com

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    Maggie M says:
    September 8, 2009 at 6:40 PM

    I use Lysol wipes, and sometimes Clorox wipes to wipe off the phones, doorknobs, kid’s toys and bathroom fixtures, but I also “Lysol” my house once a week and always keep tissues available to catch those sneezes and coughs. I don’t really have any “tips”, other than I use a lot of foam sprays and air sanitizers for convenience and to get the job done quickly:)

    maggie@mannwieler.com

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    Melissa - The Sisterhood of the Shrinking Jeans says:
    September 8, 2009 at 5:09 PM

    I don’t stay on top of the germs nearly as much as I would like to! ;p

    I usually use GreenWorks to clean the kitchen surfaces, etc.