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Five facts about airborne germs

Even if you always wash your hands or refrain from touching anything, at all, to prevent germs they can still get to you, as there are tiny, microscopic germs in the air around us. 

But skin germ protection soap brand Safeguard believes that even if we can’t see them with our naked eye, it does not mean we can’t fight them. The family soap label is taking active steps to spread awareness about these airborne enemies, which it calls #HANGINfection. Here are five facts about it: 

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HANGINfection can travel from one place to another

Winds transport HANGINfection from places to places. Airborne germs can enter your home through open spaces in your door or window. It can stay airborne for long periods of time, and can even survive for a few days or up to a week.

It is vital that we cover our mouth when we sneeze to avoid spread of airborne diseases

HANGINfection is bioaerosols

Bioaerosols contain living organisms and/or are released by living organisms. 

HANGINfection contains viruses, bacteria, and fungi

These living organisms may include bacteria such as Legionella, Staphylococcus, Leptospira, Bacillus; viruses such as influenza and rhinovirus; and fungi such as Aspergillus and Histoplasmsa. 

HANGINfection is around us and it comes from different sources

Since it also comes from living organisms, these tiny airborne particles are most prevalent in areas with many people and animals, including damp locations. Sources of HANGINfection are so ubiquitous that it can come from soil, organic debris, humidifiers, industrial pollution, farming, and even ourselves. 

This is the reason why we’re taught to cover our mouths when we cough and sneeze. Each time we don’t, germs can travel in the air through droplets. 

HANGINfection can irritate the skin which could lead to skin infections

HANGINfection can cause skin infection and other diseases

Just like ordinary germs, HANGINfection can irritate the skin, which could lead to skin infections such as pimples and acne. It can also be the culprit for respiratory diseases as well as gastrointestinal infections and other illnesses. Then again, there’s nothing to worry about it with proper protection. 

When it comes to germ protection, Safeguard gives up to 24 hours of germ protection even from HANGINfection. It’s part of the soap brand’s commitment to provide our first line of defense against germs for over 50 years now.

Recently, Safeguard partnered with Alden Richards to release a music video “I Wash It That Way,” which aims to spread awareness about HANGINfection or airborne germs. Watch the music video on Facebook or Youtube. 

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