The Latest Craze The ‘Cough In Elbow’ Dance

Byljanning@dukemanorfarm.com

Just as the Gangnam Dance has gone viral, so has the ‘Cough in Elbow’ dance. Have you heard of it?  It’s the next You Tube Sensation.  Right now grown men, women, and children of all ages are experiencing this centuries old dance craze. The ‘Cough in Elbow’ can be seen across the country night or day when a cough or sneeze is present.

It’s also the latest craze around here at my house, particularly during flu season. Getting our dance on, helps us to prevent the spreading of those unwanted germs during flu season, and with 3 little ones, we dance and disinfect a lot. 
Since technique is everything in fighting germs, I have asked my main  ‘cough in elbow’ dancer (and her puppy) to demonstrate the proper moves for you so you can help prevent the spread of germs by touch by these simple dance steps.
Step 1- Pick an arm, any arm and fully extend it in front of you, while holding on to your favorite puppy.
Step 2- Take that arm and bend it at the elbow in front of your body with your favorite puppy looking on.
Step 3- When you feel a cough or sneeze being initiated take that elbow and raise it to you mouth, quickly.  That’s important. This will help to eliminate the need to touch your mouth and possibly spreading the germs from the cough or sneeze on to your hands or on to the puppy.
Some other quick tips from puppy to help prevent cold and flu preventation in your household~
Wash Your Hands Frequently throughout the day: Wash hands with warm water and soap for at least 20 seconds. I also use Clorox Cleaner with bleach around the sink basins to get any of the unwanted germs that were left behind. 
Disinfect Germ Hot Spots: Disinfect the surfaces you touch frequently – like the remote control, doorknobs, light switches, faucets and plastic toys with Clorox® Disinfecting Wipes to kill flu viruses.  I also keep a few of the wipes in a plastic bag in the car and use on the handle of shopping carts at the stores.   Shoppers have germs too!                 
Follow Good Health Guidelines: You have heard it before and will hear it again, but you need to eat right, exercise and get plenty of sleep to help boost your body’s ability to fight the effects of colds and flu.                          
You can visit Clorox.com to learn more about the importance of disinfecting and other tips for keeping you and your family happy and healthy. *Use as directed
Good luck and keep on dancing and disinfecting!
Grateful for~
No flu in my household this year thanks to my Clorox products!

   

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  6. Well, she is just way too cute…just wait for the calls from the Clorox people..there will soon be a star in your family..!….My granddaughter does not know that you would ever cough in your hands…she corrected me one time…that I was not "coughing correctly"…Clorox wipes are a staple in my house and so is the "cleaner"…and I always take them with me on trips…the hotel room gets thoroughly wiped down!…I know…a bit fanatic!

  7. I have been seeing this dance craze for some time now and I wonder what folks' sleeves look like at the end of the day. . . well, no I don't. I swear by Clorox wipes. So handy!

  8. Just so you know for women over the age of 50 there is an additional dance step to the Cough in the Elbow. It's the cross the legs before you cough two step.

    Bliss

  9. What a darling demonstration on how to do the cough dance! It has been a crazy cold and flu season for sure. I keep Clorox wipes on hand all through the house for multiple uses from wiping down the bathroom sink and counters every morning to wiping down door knobs after my kiddos have spread germs all through the house. They are most definitely my favorite necessary clean-up item to keep around.

  11. I use the Clorox Anywhere Sanitizing spray perhaps a little too much and the bleach foamer is awesome for the tough jobs! Cute dancer!

  13. I use the wipes. I have 3 dogs, a cat and a teenager with lots of friends in the house. There is constantly thing to be wiped down. I use them to disinfect my daughter's cell phone.

  21. Ah, yes, I'm very familiar with the cough in the elbow dance — lots of my students are professionals. 🙂 Clorox is a staple in my classroom AND my home!
    xo Heidi
    PS — thanks for hosting!

  22. So far, thank God we haven't had to do that dance. We count ourselves blessed since the flu is everywhere this year. Thank you and God bless!

  24. Can't believe that precious little girl could possibly spread germs!! 🙂
    My big rule is: Keep your hands away from your face – especially eyes, nose, mouth!

  25. Very cute indeed! I only use Clorox wipes (no other brand works as well!). That reminds me I need to wipe down the stair banisters!
    ~Kim @ Sand & Sisal

  35. Very cute little one! The cough in the elbow is something that has been in practice in my house the last week since I have a cold and keeping the grand baby. (I caught the cold from her mother – who caught it from her dad – so far the baby hasn't gotten it – let's hope and pray that it continues to be this way) So, the Clorox wipes have been a staple around here. Thanks for the great give away and the opportunity!
    Hugs –
    Carol

  39. We practice the cough in the elbow dance but certainly aren't as cute as your dancer or puppy. I also use Clorox spray and wipes and home and at work.

  42. I volunteer and work with the homeless and the needy. So I have had to learn the dance 🙂 My fave Clorox products are … Clorox bleach ( a must) , the wipes, and the toilet bowl cleaner.
    Must have ma Clorox.
    Cheers, Gee

  53. I wish some older people I work with would learn this new dance craze. I work in a elementary school and all the kiddos know this dance but some adults have not learned it and its very frustrating. Everyone in my house does the dance quit well and we use Clorox wipes to kill all the nasty unwanted germs.

  58. Brilliant. Super cute & creative.
    Here's to putting the kabosh on airborne germs!
    Thanks to clorox for making my life just a little easier:)

  59. I keep the wipes in the car so that every time I get in from the store, I wipe hands and even the steering wheel! Im glad they are teaching the kids not to cough on their hands, but us not everyone remembers and hands get so germy! Thanks for the chance to win!

  60. precious dancer! I like the Clorox clean up spray. I keep three children in my house and am constantly cleaning up high chairs, trays and after little boys in the bathroom if you know what I mean. I also recommend cleaning the toys they play with…often. The spray is good for after a day of play to clean them up and then a clean soak at the end of the week.

  62. U definately got my attention…definately not wealthy or think of $1,000 as pocket change! :))I do in-home daycare and use wipes and Clorox 24/7!!!

  63. Your model is just as cute as can be! I'll have to say that my all-time favorite product of Clorox is bleach, of course. Use it to disinfect the sink, the toilet, towels, etc. Second would be Clorox Clean-Up and the wipes. I love to dance!

  66. Eww hat a cutiie patootie your little girl is! Takes me back to when my girls were little. Enjoy her they grow so fast! Thank you again for your generous offer. Have a wonderful weekend <3

  67. HI Laura, I am so so excited for the feature, thank you! I love your blog and thought your holiday home tour was incredible!!! I loved this post & photos, so cute and funny, your daughter is just adoreble! I am a clorox wipes gal, I used them everywhere:). Have a greaT weekend! Jen

  74. We like the Clorox® Toilet Bowl Cleaner and Clorox Anywhere® Hard Surface™ Daily Sanitizing Spray.

    emilynwins at gmail dot com

  82. I love the Clorox wipes! I use them in the bathroom the wipe down the faucets and toilet handles, and in the kitchen to wipe down the countertops after handling meat. They're wonderful!

  83. So many people need this post! I have been freaking out at work at this one person that sneezes straight into the air! Great contest and fun way to enter! I am a big bleach cleaner and will have to give this a try! ; ) XOXO! Rebecca

  85. Can there ever be enough Clorox around the house, for me NO. I LOVE the Clorox toilet cleaner {always close the lid when flushing… that's what they are there for – not sitting on} I wash bath and kitchen towels and undergarments on HOT w/ a healthy dose of Clorox. A wonderful giveaway I'd love to win 😉

  101. Clorox disinfecting wipes and Clorox bleach are my favorite products to keep the house clean and my family healthy.
    tcarolinep at gmail dot com

  106. Your little helper and her dog are just adorable, I use the Clorox disinfecting wipes for just about everything. I love how easy they are to use and gets rid of dirt and germs.

    s2s2 at comcast dot net

  121. I love the Clorox wipes and spray, which are both convenient and great to have on hand! I use them both pretty much on a daily basis to reduce germs! Thanks!
    ashleygatewood1(AT)gmail.com

  122. She is adorable! I love this elbow dance and the wipes are definitely my best friend this season.

    amy [at] utry [dot] it

  125. Great dance for cold and flu season! I love the Clorox spray with bleach – keeps my kitchen grout clean and germ free.
    adrianecoros(at)gmail(dot)com

  127. I always am using Clorox Clean Up with Bleach for the kitchen and bathroom because it leaves me confident that the surfaces are clean, shiny, and germ free.

  130. I'm one of the "old folks" who has a real problem learning this new style of cough. Just think of all the years we taught our children not to wipe their noses on their sleeve. Now we are supposed to encourage it.

    Who knew?

  131. our favorite clorex product that helps keep us healthy is the wipes. Bathroom, kitchen, car, and purse see these nifty wipes often! sweepmorey at gmail dot com

  133. I love using Clorox clean up for the kitchen and bathroom and Clorox wipes. We even keep Clorox wipes in the car.
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  138. I use the Clorox disinfecting wipes all the time – they are an easy and convenient way to get rid of germs

    debbiebellows (at) gmail (dot) com

  144. I do not see an actual sweepstakes prompt anywhere on your post, so I will just comment on the post itself. I hope this is OK!
    We use the cough in elbow method in my household whenever possible. If this is not possible, we immediately wash our hands afterward!
    Angie
    14earth at gmail dot com

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