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Tips to keep camp clean

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Reggie Tomatuk discusses the importance of having a clean camp.

Keep it clean!

Take time to thoroughly clean before settling in and leaving their camp
Frequently clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces (such as sinks or washbasins, tables, door handles) and cooking utensils
Prepare a disinfectant using 1 part of bleach and 9 parts of water

Did you know?

Disinfectant works best when it’s made fresh every day

More tips and advices.

Disinfect the outhouse

Make sure that the outhouse is clean and disinfected at all times
Clean the seat often. Having a garbage bin nearby is important
Baking soda helps reduce the smell
When not using the outhouse, keep the seat down to keep the critters away
Make sure that your hand-washing bowl or hand sanitizer is close by so you can clean your hands after using the outhouse

Wash your hands often

Always have clean water available for your hand-washing bowl
Be sure to change the water and disinfect the bowl regularly
You can also use a blue pail-type water jug to wash your hands, but disinfect the tap and handle with bleach solution after each use
Dry your hands with a paper towel or a towel used only by you
Hand sanitizer is a good alternative if you don't have water, but it doesn't work on dirty hands
The most effective way to clean hands is using soap and warm water
Always keep a garbage bin nearby