"Stay Healthy and Cold-Free: Effective Ways to Inactivate Common Cold Viruses"
Researchers from Ruhr University Bochum have found that alcohol-based hand sanitizers and surface disinfectants effectively protect against the transmission of respiratory syncytial viruses (RSV) on surfaces. The study also revealed that rinsing the mouth with mouthwash for 30 seconds can reduce the amount of RSV virus to undetectable levels. These findings suggest that regular disinfection, handwashing, proper coughing and sneezing etiquette, and maintaining distance from others when experiencing symptoms can actively prevent the spread of RSV and other common cold viruses.