Henry Paterson

How to make a face covering

The government is now encouraging the public to wear a face covering in enclosed public spaces, where it can be difficult to exercise social distancing. This includes public transport and some shops.  If you don’t have a mask there are some alternatives that you can use; as long as the...

How to safely remove disposable gloves

Public Health England advises the use of disposable gloves while cleaning during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Disposable gloves reduce the risk of transmitting the virus after you've cleaned a contaminated surface. To ensure effectiveness though, it's important that disposable gloves are removed correctly and safely. Here's how to safely remove...

How to make your own disinfectant wipes

Disinfectant wipes are an effective way to protect your home against viruses, including the COVID-19 coronavirus. Unfortunately, disinfectant wipes are in short supply right now, so we’re sharing a method to make your own disinfectant wipes with household items. For both methods, you’ll first need to create a disinfectant solution...

How to make your own disinfectant

How to make your own disinfectant For disinfecting surfaces, we can recommend lots of widely available disinfectant sprays such as the Dettol Surface Cleansing Spray. Look out for something that ‘kills 99.9% of germs’ - these products kill viruses, and are thought to be effective against COVID-19.1 There’s one problem...

How to iron a shirt

What you'll need: An iron Ironing board Clothes hanger Instructions First, lay your shirt on the board and spray a generous amount of steam over the shirt. If the shirt is relatively fresh from the wash (a few hours after the wash is ideal), you may not need to add...