Some experts believe that over-sanitised homes have caused a rise in allergies, but others stress the importance of good hygiene for little ones' health. Mums and experts discuss
“Good hygiene is more important than ever now that we have MRSA and superbugs to contend with. ‘Targeted hygiene’ is the key: to identify the areas where infections can be spread, such as door handles and food utensils, and to concentrate on keeping these clean rather than disturbing the natural microbe flora in our homes which could be useful for our health.”
Professor Sally Bloomfield, chairman of the International Scientific Forum on Home Hygiene
