The Cleaner......what are the rest of you doing?

Oh suziewoozie I didn't imply that she was, and neither did I imply that "we" should accept ANY advice on here!

Fed up with your prickly, indignant posts.

I doubt Charley is a qualified and practising virologist and doubt that what she advised would meet universal agreement. Utterly ridiculous to say that someone on GN having a ‘medical background’ means that we should accept their advice without a link to current DH or PHE advice. It’s one thing to advise AGAINST potentially risky behaviour quite another to think someone’s advice is a green light to actually do something that may have a risk attached.

Charleygirl has a medical background.

I think that thorough hand washing and sensible precautions should be practiced.

Sadly, it is impossible to create a germ free environment, we just have to do the best we can.

I think the suggestions 're going for a drive etc seem sensible. Perhaps ask the cleaner to wipe down surfaces with a bleach or disinfectant solution (providing of course you have or can get either) will actually mean that the house is "cleaner" than it would be under normal circumstances.

If the OP and DH do not come into contact with the cleaner or her child, it meets the advice given on social distancing and by doing a wipe down of the hard surfaces with the right products, could actually benefit.

If only

Is it really that simple Charley ?

I'm in the same situation with my cleaner. I agree with Charley girl and that is what I shall do.

All the child needs to do is wash his hands when he comes into the house and again before he leaves. He does not need to wear gloves. It is a good idea the pair of you go for a drive. You will feel better and you will return to a clean house. Your cleaner probably needs the money. Keep well clear of them both when they arrive and when you return.

I'd ask her, as it sounds good reason to get out for a bit. Maybe her little boy could wear disposable gloves if he's old enough not to be upset by the idea. Otherwise she could keep an eye on anything he touches to clean again if necessary.